Ulster Rugby today launched a Women's Athlete Performance Programme as part of a strategy to increase its representation in the Ireland squad ahead of the Women's World Cup coming to Belfast in 2017.
Ulster Rugby today launched a Women’s Athlete Performance Programme as part of their strategy to increase its representation in the Ireland squad ahead of Women’s World Cup coming to Belfast in 2017.
Around 15 talented players will be selected for the programme, which is part-funded by the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club (URSC).
The programme will include additional on-field training with advanced technical and tactical sessions as well as strength and conditioning support, rehab, mental skills and lifestyle support.
Ulster Rugby’s Female Rugby Officer, Neal Johnston, welcomed the initiative: “With this generous donation from URSC, we are able to establish a programme of delivery to support female athletes with identified talent and provide more comprehensive support in a performance environment that will allow them the very best opportunity to reach their aspirations and potential. Our intention as a province is to see Ulster Women represent Ireland and contribute to continued successes on the International stage.”
URSC Chairman Jonathan Bill said: “URSC recognises the importance of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2017 and the need to use it to provide a legacy for growing the female game in Ulster.”
Fellow URSC Committee member Niki Wild, herself an ex-Ireland international, added: “We hope that URSC funding will provide a local girl with an immediate opportunity to properly and professionally prepare for the biggest competition the women’s game can provide. In turn, hopefully the Irish team’s performance will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”
Ulster Rugby today launched a Women’s Athlete Performance Programme as part of their strategy to increase its representation in the Ireland squad ahead of Women’s World Cup coming to Belfast in 2017.
Around 15 talented players will be selected for the programme, which is part-funded by the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club (URSC).
The programme will include additional on-field training with advanced technical and tactical sessions as well as strength and conditioning support, rehab, mental skills and lifestyle support.
Ulster Rugby’s Female Rugby Officer, Neal Johnston, welcomed the initiative: “With this generous donation from URSC, we are able to establish a programme of delivery to support female athletes with identified talent and provide more comprehensive support in a performance environment that will allow them the very best opportunity to reach their aspirations and potential. Our intention as a province is to see Ulster Women represent Ireland and contribute to continued successes on the International stage.”
URSC Chairman Jonathan Bill said: “URSC recognises the importance of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2017 and the need to use it to provide a legacy for growing the female game in Ulster.”
Fellow URSC Committee member Niki Wild, herself an ex-Ireland international, added: “We hope that URSC funding will provide a local girl with an immediate opportunity to properly and professionally prepare for the biggest competition the women’s game can provide. In turn, hopefully the Irish team’s performance will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”