Empower Rugby - the Rugby Union program for girls

Local companyforty2has partnered with theACT Junior Rugby Unionto bring this unique opportunity to girls in the ACT region for the first time.Specialising in Rugby tours, sports camps and with stronger links to Japan than any other education company in Australia, forty2 is run by experienced and qualified coaches and educators focussed on the benefits of participation in sport. Our team are dedicated to the development of rugby pathways for boys and girls alike!When they realised that girls aged 12-18 had no opportunity to play Rugby - they created Empower Rugby to change this.Empower Rugby has also engaged local Rugby legend Louise Burrows, who is a teacher, a Wallaroo and has over 20 years experience in Women's Rugby coaching, mentoring and playing for the ACT.

forty2 Rugby

Empower Rugby is a program giving girls aged 10-18 the opportunity to be involved in Rugby for the first time. 
Empower is a skills based program that runs for 6 weeks each Saturday morning, 9:00am to 11:00am, starting 23rd July 2016 to 27th August 2016.
UPDATE: Due to Oval closures the first round of Empower Rugby will be Saturday 30 July 9:00am.
During skill development and modified games, girls will be supported by some of the regions best coaches and mentors, including local Rugby legend and Wallaroo, Louise Burrows.
Catering for all skill levels - Empower will provide exposure to both 15 a side and Sevens Rugby (contact and low contact).
Registration includes a rugby ball, Empower playing shirt, drink bottle and much more.
We are excited that the Fainga'a Twins have sponsored the program to give the opportunity for girls to register for at NO COST!    
Empower Rugby is working with Movehappy Healthcare Centre to offer on-site, heavily discounted Athletic Assessments and Screenings of players. This will include: full body screening; individualised program highlighting any identified biomechanical issues and rehabilitation exercises; and ongoing assistance with maintenance and injury prevention. 
forty2 is pleased to have the support of the Brumbies and the ACT Junior Rugby Union for the Empower Rugby program. 
Modified competitions will be established with the support of clubs following the program and will incorporate 15s, 7s and Viva 7s (low contact rugby).

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