A Belfast rugby club is continuing to develop its burgeoning youth development programme after hosting another hugely popular half-term rugby camp.
Civil Service (NI) re-established its youth section in 2021, and from modest beginnings it has grown into a major attraction for budding young players to enjoy the game.
The club hosted its mid-term camp at its Stormont home earlier this month for boys and girls ranging from under 12 to U16.
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The camps are part of Civil Service (NI) Rugby Club’s very successful Youth Rugby Development Programme which has seen a significant growth since relaunching in 2021.
Stan Cinnamond, Club Community Rugby Officer for Civil Service Rugby Club said: "Our holiday rugby camps are an integral part of our Youth Rugby Development Programme.
"During half term we had over 80 children attend. The camps are free of charge and our priority is to ensure the children have fun and enjoy their rugby experience with us."
Since the re-establishment of the Youth Section at the club, Civil Service (NI) Rugby Club has seen the Youth Section grow from five boys attending the first training session in September 2021 to over 75 regular youths training and playing on a weekly basis with U12, U14 and U16 boys teams and U12 girls teams being established.
Civil Service (NI) has two adult male teams, as well as U16, U14 and U12 boys teams, an U12 girls team and a Mini Rugby Section that has teams from P1-P7.
Stan added: "We are an open and friendly club and if you or your child or someone you know is interested in playing rugby then you can contact Arthur Kerr at arthur.kerr1959@googlemail.com tel: 07888738238 or Phil Kennedy at p.kennedy.1968@gmail.com tel: 07403484433 for Youth Rugby.
"For those adults who are interested in either trying rugby for the first time or returning to rugby then they can contact Michael Curran on miccurran50@gmail.com tel: 07393351309.
"Also follow us on social media: Facebook: @CivilServiceNIRFC, Instagram: @csnirfc, Twitter: @csnirfc.
"We would be delighted to hear from you."
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