Sunday 29th September kicked off the start of the season for Ulster's Development structure for the women's game.
With ten teams this year, the Province was split geographically; Newry hosting the Eastern Blitz and Omagh hosting the West.
The format of the blitzes was tailored to the numbers and experience of the teams involved, with safety the key concern. These blitzes were primarily about getting the players a rugby experience with fun and enjoyment being the primary driver.
Female ...
Sunday 29th September kicked off the start of the season for Ulster's Development structure for the women's game. With ten teams this year, the Province was split geographically; Newry hosting the Eastern Blitz and Omagh hosting the West. The format of the blitzes was tailored to the numbers and experience of the teams involved, with safety the key concern. These blitzes were primarily about getting the players a rugby experience with fun and enjoyment being the primary driver. Female rugby participation in Ulster has increased dramatically since the Ireland Women's squad won the 6 Nations Grand Slam in March this year. From a development perspective, Ulster clubs are growing from strength to strength, doubling their numbers in the last year, and with more females trying out and enjoying the game. Ulster Rugby's Female Rugby Officer for the South of Ulster, Zoe Templeton, is delighted in the increase in participation throughout Ulster: "Rugby is growing and growing every year and with dedicated development officers in place to offer a fun and exciting sport to women across the Province, helping develop the game at all levels, it can only get better. We're very excited for this season and hope that more females try out the sport as it's a great way to meet new friends and become part of something that is becoming rapidly one of the fastest growing sports out there. The special thing about rugby is that is caters for everyone's needs, and there is a position for anyone and everyone." FRO for the North of the Province, Glenda Mellon, is keen to see the perception of female rugby change in the area: "It is great to see more women and girls taking up the sport but it is the support that they are receiving from clubs and schools that is making the difference. Females are now actively encouraged to participate and each year we are able to offer more games and events to every level of player." For more details on rugby within your area, please do not hesitate to contact our Female Rugby Officers: Zoe Templeton (South of Ulster) - Zoe.Templeton@ulsterrugby.com Glenda Mellon (North of Ulster) - Glenda.Mellon@ulsterrugby.com
Sunday 29th September kicked off the start of the season for Ulster's Development structure for the women's game. With ten teams this year, the Province was split geographically; Newry hosting the Eastern Blitz and Omagh hosting the West. The format of the blitzes was tailored to the numbers and experience of the teams involved, with safety the key concern. These blitzes were primarily about getting the players a rugby experience with fun and enjoyment being the primary driver. Female rugby participation in Ulster has increased dramatically since the Ireland Women's squad won the 6 Nations Grand Slam in March this year. From a development perspective, Ulster clubs are growing from strength to strength, doubling their numbers in the last year, and with more females trying out and enjoying the game. Ulster Rugby's Female Rugby Officer for the South of Ulster, Zoe Templeton, is delighted in the increase in participation throughout Ulster: "Rugby is growing and growing every year and with dedicated development officers in place to offer a fun and exciting sport to women across the Province, helping develop the game at all levels, it can only get better. We're very excited for this season and hope that more females try out the sport as it's a great way to meet new friends and become part of something that is becoming rapidly one of the fastest growing sports out there. The special thing about rugby is that is caters for everyone's needs, and there is a position for anyone and everyone." FRO for the North of the Province, Glenda Mellon, is keen to see the perception of female rugby change in the area: "It is great to see more women and girls taking up the sport but it is the support that they are receiving from clubs and schools that is making the difference. Females are now actively encouraged to participate and each year we are able to offer more games and events to every level of player." For more details on rugby within your area, please do not hesitate to contact our Female Rugby Officers: Zoe Templeton (South of Ulster) - Zoe.Templeton@ulsterrugby.com Glenda Mellon (North of Ulster) - Glenda.Mellon@ulsterrugby.com