Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Chard RFC in Chard. There are three age groups: 18 months to three years, three to four and four to six.
Our program is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. It will also help them learn social skills while they have lots of fun in a positive, safe and friendly environment.
These classes are ideal for children living in:
Chard, Ilminster, Tatworth, Cricket St Thomas, Winsham, Broadway, Combe St Nicholas, and Dowlish Wake.
Meet Ella and Ben Thomas: Your Passionate didi rugby Head Coaches
Ben
Ben’s passion for rugby has been a lifelong journey, encompassing both playing and coaching roles. With a wealth of experience and dedication, he has made significant contributions to the sport at various levels. Ben currently serves as the Director of Rugby at an independent school, and he is also a coach at a prestigious premiership academy. His expertise spans from coaching young children to guiding international age-grade and senior players.
Ben’s impressive credentials include:
– World Record Holder: Longest game of rugby
– RFU Advanced Coaching Award (Level 3)
– Strength and Conditioning Level 2
– RFU Mentoring Award
His deep understanding of rugby, combined with his coaching prowess, makes him an invaluable asset to didi Rugby Somerset.
Ella
Ella’s introduction to rugby came through her husband, and she has been an avid supporter and enthusiast ever since. Her passion extends beyond the sidelines, as she is committed to promoting an active lifestyle and encouraging children to explore their interests. With seven years of experience as a teaching assistant, focusing on early years education, Ella brings a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing approach to the franchise.
Currently, Ella is embracing her new role as a first-time mum to their son, Raffey. Her dedication to fostering a love for learning and activity in young children aligns perfectly with the values of didi Rugby Somerset.
Together, Ben and Ella bring a unique blend of professional expertise and personal passion to didi Rugby Somerset, creating an environment where young children can thrive, learn, and develop a lifelong love for rugby.
Find a didi rugby class in Tadcaster at The Old Orchard Scout Headquarters
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes in Tadcaster at The Old Orchard Scout Headquarters. There are three age groups: 18 months to three years, three to four and four to six.
Our program is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. It will also help them learn social skills while they have lots of fun in a positive, safe and friendly environment.
These classes are ideal for children living in: Wetherby, Boston Spa, Bramham, Sherburn in Elmet, Church Fenton, Aberford, Wighill.
Find a didi rugby class in Lutterworth at Sports Pavilion and Community Centre
Introduce your children to rugby with didi rugby classes at Sports Pavilion & Community Centre in Lutterworth.
Our program is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. We provide a positive, safe and friendly environment where children learn and develop social skills while they have lots of fun! (and there is an opportunity for parents to make friends too!)
didi rugby Lutterworth is led by Hannah Faulds. A qualified England Rugby Coach Hannah has a wealth of experience working in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, and as an extra bonus with coaching qualifications with England Athletics and England Netball Hannah designs sessions that provide a full range of transitional skills to support physical activity and social development.
These classes are ideal for children living in:
Lutterworth, Cotesbatch, Bitteswell, Ashbyparva, Magnaparva, Ullesthorpe, Leire, Gilmorton, Walcote, Swinford
didi rugby is membership based with fees based on delivering of 38 weeks of sessions during school terms. The fees for 38 weeks of classes are totalled and divided between 12 equal monthly payments. From previous experience our customers prefer this ongoing arrangement as there are 12 equal payments rather than paying varying amounts and no re-enrolments are needed. Your didi rugby membership entitles you to 38 sessions during school terms; special offers for classes, discounted school holiday camps; didi rugby presentation and ambassador events.
Alternative payment option
Cannot commit to every week.. didi rugby Lutterworth also offers a voucher scheme, if you are not sure you can attend on a regular basis you can buy four, six or ten vouchers. Once you have created an online account you can select the dates you can attend, equally we will mark your attendance at each session.
Create an account and choose your payment options..
Added Extras!
didi rugby Lutterworth runs an awards scheme based on attendance. Awards include didi rugby merchandise such as story book, pencil case and boot bag.
Find a didi rugby class in Neath at Caewathan Community Centre
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Caewathan Community Centre in Skewen, Neath.
There are three age groups: 18 months to three years, three to four and four to six.
Our programme is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. It will also help them learn social skills while they have lots of fun in a positive, safe and friendly environment.
These classes are ideal for people living in Neath, Briton Ferry, Skewen, Cwmafan (Port Talbot), Resolven, Crynant, Seven Sisters, and Glynneath
Find a didi rugby class in Neath at Seven Sisters RFC
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Seven Sisters RFC in Neath.
There are three age groups: 18 months to three years, three to four and four to six.
Our programme is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. It will also help them learn social skills while they have lots of fun in a positive, safe and friendly environment.
These classes are ideal for people living in Neath, Briton Ferry, Skewen, Cwmafan (Port Talbot), Resolven, Crynant, Seven Sisters, and Glynneath
Find a didi rugby class in Port Talbot at Taibach RFC
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Taibach RFC in Port Talbot.
There are three age groups: 18 months to three years, three to four and four to six.
Our programme is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. It will also help them learn social skills while they have lots of fun in a positive, safe and friendly environment.
These classes are ideal for people living in Taibach, Cwmafan, Cwmavon, Pontrhydyfen, Neath, Briton Ferry, Pontardawe, Glynneath, Aberdulais, Baglan, Cadoxton, and Glynneat.
Find a didi rugby class in Durham at Chorister School
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Chorister School in Durham. There are three age groups: 18 months to three years, three to four and four to six years old.
Our program is designed to get kids active, teach them new skills and improve their co-ordination, speed and balance. It will also help them learn social skills while they have lots of fun in a positive, safe and friendly environment.
Its seems like quite a distant memory now, but as soon as I started looking back, the reality of life in that moment came flooding back..
The first memories of Italy and how bad the situation was over there was my first memory regarding didi rugby as reality hadn’t hit England but our Italian didi rugby pilot in Italy told us that classes were to stop and there was no way they could keep running them as the country was going into “lockdown” ! I think that was the first of many times that phrase was to be voiced and heard! I remember seeing the footage of Italian hospitals and the overwhelm of the situation.. 3 weeks later covid hit us.. like a tonne of bricks! Lockdown number 1 … within 24 hours Denise (my mum and business mentor and co-worker ) has got us set up for online delivery.. it they couldn’t bring their little ones to class then we would bring didi rugby to their lounges, kitchens, gardens etc. The HQ team pulled together and got creative.. we were rolling up socks to create pretend balls.. using saucepans and washing baskets as goals, teddies as obstacles and part of our games… we became the “Joe Wicks” of didi rugby and all our coaches were delivering to the children in their classes .. I ran plenty of classes for children to log onto… and lots did!
The other massive memory for me was all the amazing work of my good friend and didi rugby ambassador Heather Fisher who delivered skills and story-time at 6:30 every week day evening over the two months … we posted children’s books to her home address and she would do some little skills with a ball or a rolled up pair of socks and lots of energy.. followed by a bedtime story. Sooo many children and their parents watched and got involved! I will always be super grateful for Heather and the time she gave to support little ones and their families who were locked in at home – offering everyone a glimmer of hope and support, and something exciting to get involved in and be a part of!
We also raised money for the NHS by holding live auctions of Heather’s Olympic kit she donated raising over £1000 👏👏
Other ambassadors jumped on board to make a difference – individual messages / videos of support… the likes of Nolli Waterman, Jodie Ounsley (Fury from the new Gladiators TV show ) Mo Hunt to name a few! The fact that these great role models were putting the effort in to help all of us to deliver some good messaging was just phenomenal .. and shows the values and reputation of the country!
A lovely vision for me was the James family from Hinckley, Leicestershire, Luke, Jo, Evie and Jack all taking part together in their driveway whilst I was delivering virtually.. playing games, laughing and joking with each other and getting fitter and more skilful together as a family!
As we slowly came out of lock down.. there were various stages to coming back to real live classes … we got very creative with working in their “magic box” when social distancing was critical, children were able to practice lots of individual skills, kicking, passing and catching to themselves.. listening to instructions and working on their individual fitness…
Great memories created bringing the didi rugby family together at a really difficult time… it definitely brought us closer together as a group and we feel we made a big difference to families and their physical and mental health.
Survive then thrive was our mantra! We said that right from the start and it really was our “go to” phrase, and we truly believed in it individually and collectively! It stood us in good stead , we just needed to dig deep and stick together!!
I can confidently say we absolutely did survive and now we are thriving as a team of franchisees countrywide! Very proud of the resilience and drive everybody showed to succeed in the chaos of covid! 💪🏉❤️🔥
Meet The Rise Family: Your Passionate didi rugby South Wales Team
Alun and Lydia Rise, known for their boundless enthusiasm and extensive experience in rugby, education, and operations management, are set to redefine didi rugby’s impact across Wales. Alun, a WRU level three coach with a history of managing the WRU Welsh Exiles program and serving as academy manager at London Welsh, brings a depth of rugby knowledge and coaching acumen. Lydia complements the team with her expertise in rugby operations and business management, adding a robust operational dimension to the franchise.
Alun and Lydia Rise are committed to nurturing not only the physical skills of young players but also their mental well-being. They envision didi rugby Wales as a transformative platform where every child can grow, learn, and excel.
The Rise duo’s leadership marks an exciting era for didi rugby Wales. Families and children across the region are encouraged to be a part of this adventure, where the transformative power of rugby will continue to inspire and develop young minds and bodies.
With Alun and Lydia Rise at the helm, didi rugby Wales is poised for a bright and impactful future, staying true to the spirit of rugby while innovating and elevating the experience for the next generation of players.
