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October 25, 2023

Polly Pearce Leads Remarkable Launch of didi rugby at Thornbury Rugby Football Club

The inaugural launch of didi rugby at Thornbury Rugby Football Club this past weekend, spearheaded by franchise owner Polly Pearce, was nothing short of a resounding success. The enthusiastic response and overwhelming attendance of children stand as a testament to the program’s immense potential and the eager anticipation of the local community.

The event witnessed a heart-warming display of happy parents and exuberant children, all partaking in the engaging and dynamic didi rugby sessions. Smiles radiated across the room, reflecting the sheer joy and fulfilment derived from this unique introduction to the world of rugby.

“We are thrilled with the turnout and the enthusiasm that greeted us at Thornbury Rugby Football Club in Avon and South Gloucestershire,” remarked Polly Pearce, franchise owner and passionate advocate of didi rugby. “The overwhelming attendance of children, along with the delighted expressions on their parents’ faces, affirms that we are on the right path. We are excited to witness this region flourish with hundreds of budding didi rugby stars.”

The success of the launch weekend can be attributed to the careful planning and unwavering commitment of Polly and the didi rugby team, as well as the warm reception from the local community. The program’s emphasis on fun-filled, age-appropriate activities, designed to nurture motor skills, teamwork, and confidence-building, proved to be a winning formula.

As didi rugby sets its roots at Thornbury Rugby Football Club in Avon and South Gloucestershire under the able leadership of Polly Pearce, parents and children alike can look forward to a vibrant and inclusive community that fosters a love for physical activity and teamwork from an early age. The program’s unique approach not only introduces children to the fundamentals of rugby but also instills essential life skills that will serve them well in their future endeavors.

The launch weekend’s success sets a promising precedent for the future of didi rugby at Thornbury Rugby Football Club in Avon and South Gloucestershire. With the dedication of Polly Pearce and the passionate coaches, along with the wholehearted support of parents, we anticipate a bright and flourishing journey ahead.

For more information about didi rugby classes and upcoming events at Thornbury Rugby Football Club in Avon and South Gloucestershire, click here. Join us in celebrating the remarkable launch of didi rugby in this vibrant region, and be a part of our growing community of young athletes and their families.

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October 4, 2023November 10, 2023

Find a didi rugby class in Avon and South Gloucestershire

About didi rugby Avon and South Gloucestershire

Contact – Polly Pearce on 07399 412 912

polly.pearce@didirugby.com

Polly Pearce- didi rugby Avon and South Gloucestershire

Meet Polly Pearce: Your Passionate didi rugby Head Coach

Bringing a Lifetime of Rugby Experience to Your Child’s Journey

Polly Pearce, embodies a lifelong love for the sport. From the early age of 6, Polly has been immersed in the world of rugby, kickstarting her journey at the Thornbury RFC. Her talent and dedication soon propelled her into county and regional teams, proudly representing Gloucestershire and the South West.

A pivotal chapter in Polly’s rugby odyssey unfolded at Hartpury College, where she seamlessly balanced the rigors of the Ladies Rugby Academy with her A-level studies. After leaving Hartpury, Polly embarked on a musical venture, showcasing her versatility as a singer. She also donned the jersey for the Bristol Ladies, leaving an indelible mark on the field.

Polly’s dynamic career then transitioned towards accountancy, where she not only established her own successful business but also excelled in her professional pursuits. This unique blend of entrepreneurship and financial acumen equips Polly to lead her didi rugby franchise with both passion and precision.

Returning to her roots at Thornbury RFC, Polly has been instrumental in nurturing the next generation of rugby enthusiasts. From coaching the U7’s to leading the U9’s, she imparts not only technical skills but also the invaluable lessons of teamwork and sportsmanship.

With a profound understanding of the enriching rugby community and the countless opportunities it offers, Polly is thrilled to introduce children to this incredible world of sport and camaraderie. She recognizes the significance of early physical activity in a child’s development and is committed to providing a fun and engaging platform through didi rugby.

Polly’s journey, spanning from player to coach, reflects her unwavering dedication to the sport she loves. Her expertise, combined with the extensive support and resources offered by the didi rugby team, promises an exceptional experience for your child.

Polly loves to inspire a new generation of young athletes and foster a lifelong love for rugby.

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October 3, 2023October 4, 2023

Bringing a Lifetime of Rugby Experience to Young Athletes in Gloucestershire and the South West region

Launching didi rugby in Gloucestershire and the South West region: Polly Pearce Brings a Lifetime of Rugby Experience to Young Athletes

Thornbury, October 2023 – Polly Pearce, a seasoned rugby enthusiast with a remarkable background in the sport, is set to introduce the exhilarating world of didi rugby to Gloucestershire and the South West region. This exciting initiative aims to provide children aged 18 months to 6 years with an early introduction to rugby, fostering a love for physical activity while instilling essential teamwork and confidence-building skills.

Polly’s journey in rugby began at the tender age of 6 when she first stepped onto the field at her local club, Thornbury RFC. Her talent and dedication quickly led her to represent both Gloucestershire County and the South West region. A stint at Hartpury College saw her juggling a rigorous academic curriculum with participation in the Ladies Rugby Academy.

Post-Hartpury, Polly explored her musical talents at a dedicated music college while continuing to make her mark on the rugby field with Bristol Ladies. After a brief hiatus to focus on her burgeoning accountancy career and the establishment of her own accountancy business, Polly’s deep-rooted passion for rugby drew her back to the sport. She began coaching the U7’s at Thornbury RFC, nurturing young talent while also suiting up for the Thornbury Ladies team.

Polly’s personal journey through rugby, from grassroots to county and regional representation, has instilled in her a profound appreciation for the sport’s sense of community and camaraderie. This is precisely what motivates her to introduce young children to the enriching world of rugby through didi rugby.

Launching her didi rugby franchise in BS35, BS37, GL13, and GL12, Polly Pearce is uniquely positioned to blend her extensive rugby experience with her entrepreneurial spirit. With a foundation rooted in both sportsmanship and professional acumen, Polly is poised to offer children a unique and holistic introduction to the game.

The didi rugby program emphasizes age-appropriate, fun-filled activities that focus on motor skill development, teamwork, and confidence-building. Polly’s infectious enthusiasm for the sport, coupled with the expert guidance and resources provided by the didi rugby team, ensures that children in the area are in for an exciting and enriching experience.

As the didi rugby journey kicks off parents can look forward to seeing their little ones thrive under Polly’s expert guidance. For Polly Pearce, this endeavour is a chance to share her lifelong love for rugby and provide children with a foundation for a lifetime of physical activity and teamwork.

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September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Find a didi rugby class in Loughborough

About didi rugby Loughborough

Contact – Tom and Kerry Kirkby on 07846 018406

kerry.kirkby@didirugby.com

Tom and Kerry Kirkby- didi rugby Loughborough

About Tom and Kerry Kirkby

About Tom

From a young age I got into rugby, playing down at my local club Loughborough Rugby Football Club, learning a new game and gaining a huge variety of new skills as well as being involved in a great team sport. Progressing through their minis and juniors sections before moving on to play for Nottingham and Derby RFC. This in turn lead to myself moving back to Loughborough RFC due to the comradeship and welcoming feeling the club represented, as well becoming a family with my wife Kerry and being able to introduce our son Jude to such a welcoming and family friendly club with the hopes of him playing for the club as well. Whilst playing I undertook various coaching roles in many different age groups, which lead me on to career in teaching and working with children from ages 4-19. Through coaching and teaching I found a love of being able to give back a variety of skills and knowledge that I have learnt through the years in a manner that is easier to understand, alongside this it has given me a sense of self fulfilment with being able to see the children to achieve goals and challenges that they thought they never would achieve.

Kerry

I have always had a keen interest in rugby as a sport and have watched and supported Tom throughout his rugby playing. Since having our little boy Jude I feel really passionate about allowing him the opportunity to be involved in rugby from a young age. I’m really passionate about children having the opportunity to get involved in physical activity from a young age so it becomes a part of their lifestyle.

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June 28, 2023

New didi rugby launch days

didi rugby Crewe and Nantwich had an amazing time at their launch party at Crewe Vagrants RFC.

They had over 30 new smiley didi faces attend the event involving, rugby-based activities.

“It was great to see so many children and parents having fun in some amazing weather!” said didi Crewe and Nantwich lead, Dylan Bratherton.

Regular sessions now get underway on Saturday 1st July for children aged 18 months up to 6 years of age.

If you haven’t already, get your child booked for weeks of fun and learning, their friendly coaches would love to see you.

didi rugby Bedford

Following this very successful launch, the didi rugby Bedford launch is fast approaching.

On Saturday 8^th July, didi rugby Bedford classes will be launching at Marston Moreteyne Community Centre.

All sessions, categorised by age groups, will be full of fun, laughter and rugby-based activity for children aged 18 months – 6 years.

didi Bedford head coach, Ashleigh Chalmers can’t wait for the launch and to meet lots of new faces.

didi rugby CEO, Vicky Macqueen says “We are very excited to have two brand new didi franchisees join the family.

“The didi rugby Crewe and Nantwich launch had a brilliant outcome, providing fun, confidence and activity for numerous new didi stars.

“We can’t wait to see the smiles on the faces of didi rugby Bedford stars at their launch!”

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June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

didi Sandbach, newest edition to the family

Ros Wiggins with children at a didi rugby session

didi rugby Sandbach and Holmes Chapel became the newest edition to the didi rugby family at the weekend. All of their didi stars had an amazing time in the sun!

Expanding their regular didi Stafford and Stone classes, Ros Wiggins and the rest of the team have launched brand new classes in Sandbach.

Three of their regular coaches, along with four new Sandbach coaches attended the launch. They had plenty of staff to welcome over 40 didi stars for two hours of didi rugby activities at Sandbach RUFC!

Their sessions ran in parallel, with three groups of didi stars taking part in their coach’s warm-up, skills and games zones. They provided free play obstacle courses for families to have a go on and extend their time at the event.

“We had some amazing feedback from parents and carers (and the didi stars, some of whom just didn’t want to leave!)” says Ros.

“This gave a real boost to our coaches as they rehydrated and put on some more sun cream at the half-way mark.

“Everyone left the sessions with their didi smiles on, having had lots of fun in the sun!

didi rugby Sandbach and Holmes Chapel

didi rugby CEO, Vicky Macqueen says “We are all very excited to welcome new faces to the didi family!

“Our main goal at didi is to make sure children are having fun, gaining confidence and getting active. It’s great that this is expanding further across the country.”

Using the class QR codes provided by didi Sandbach and Holmes Chapel, didi parents and carers were able to sign up for their regular classes.

If you weren’t able to get down to the launch party, don’t worry! Sign up for their ongoing regular classes with a free taster session here: https://bit.ly/3Jcct07

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June 12, 2023September 5, 2023

Find a didi rugby class in Crewe and Nantwich

About didi rugby Crewe and Nantwich

Contact – Dylan on 07896 778780

dylan.bratherton@didirugby.com

Dylan Bratherton- didi rugby Crewe and Nantwich

About Dylan Bratherton

Hi I’m Dylan, I’ve played rugby for the last 16 years as a Prop. In this time I have also coached a few junior teams and helped coach a ladies team.

I’m also a society referee for Staffordshire Society and most recently taken up a coaching position with Linley and Kidsgrove RFC.

I have a passion for getting children into sport from a young age, as I was in sport from a young age and it has made me, I believe, the person I am today.

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June 12, 2023September 7, 2023

Find a didi rugby class in Bedfordshire

About didi rugby Bedford

Contact – Ashleigh on 07479 616708

ashleigh.chalmers@didirugby.com

Ashleigh Chalmers– didi rugby Bedford

About Ashleigh Chalmers

My name is Ashleigh Chalmers and I am a preschool teacher with 10 years of experience working within the Early Years sector.

I am passionate about children being physically active and the benefits that it brings both physically and socially.

In my younger years, I played women’s rugby and thoroughly enjoyed everything it had to offer.

I am currently the Under-18s Coach at Olney RFC as well as the manager for the East Midlands Under 16s Girls Developing Player Programme.

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April 26, 2023

Six reasons why children should play rugby from a young age

Two boys with didi rugby shirts on watch a game

Getting children involved in rugby may seem intimidating to some parents but it is a sport that can provide numerous benefits for youngsters, both physically and mentally.

Rugby is a sport that involves tackling, running, passing and kicking. It teaches motor skills, helps to breed confidence and encourages camaraderie and friendship.

didi rugby classes are for children aged 18 months to 6 years old.

While our classes may not involve any physical tackling, the other benefits of the sport are greatly demonstrated throughout our classes.

The benefits of rugby classes for children

Physical fitness

Rugby is an excellent way to get children active and to promote movement and exercise. It requires a great deal of strength, speed, endurance and playing the sport can help children develop the basics of these qualities. Rugby also helps to improve coordination balance and agility as well as overall cardiovascular health.

Teamwork

It is a team sport that requires players to work together towards a common goal. Even at a young age, this can teach children important skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership. Rugby can also help children learn how to support and encourage their teammates, which can be valuable in all areas of life including school.

Discipline

Rugby requires a great deal of discipline and self control young children who play rugby young children who take part in didi rugby classes learn how to follow rules, take direction from coaches listen to instruction.

Resilience

Rugby can help children to develop resilience and the ability to bounce back from challenge. Our classes incorporate children having fun and building resilience through games and obstacle courses.

Confidence

Rugby can help children develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. As children learn new skills and techniques, they can become more self-assured and feel more comfortable taking risks. This can be particularly valuable for children who struggle with self – esteem or shyness.

Social skills

Children who take part in rugby classes from a young age, including preschool, grow and flourish in social situations. Interacting and playing with other children within the rugby class, builds social skills and confidence.

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April 18, 2023

didi rugby classes launching in Sandbach

didi rugby Sandbach coach Ros Wiggins smiles wearing a red didi rugby hoodie and sunglasses

didi rugby classes are launching in Sandbach – and they are doing so with a bang!

Sandbach Rugby Club are right behind the set-up and will be providing full support to the new sessions, which are set to begin in June.

didi rugby Stone and Stafford head coach, Ros Wiggins has expanded her remit and will be running the classes with the support of local coaches.

What has really excited Ros is the support she has received from Sandbach RFC, who say they are very keen to fully integrate didi rugby into their juniors set-up to provide a pathway from 18 months, right up into senior rugby for both boys and girls.

didi rugby has similar links with dozens of local rugby clubs across the country.

didi rugby Sandbach

“The club and director of rugby Andy Bird, have been really supportive and they can see the benefits of starting rugby coaching early on in children’s lives,” said Ros.

“Their junior set-up is already huge and very impressive, so I am delighted that they are keen to include didi rugby in their integrated club structure.

“Sandbach RUFC have been very welcoming and have told me they are keen to extend the family feel around their club to include youngsters of didi age, so they can get involved in having fun while their elder siblings play for the mini age-groups teams.

“When we are up and running at the club, we will be looking to expand into the schools and nurseries in the Sandbach area too.”

Sandbach RUFC

didi rugby CEO and founder Vicky Macqueen said Sandbach RUFC’s support has been very welcome.

“It’s great that they are keen to get didi involved with the club,” said Vicky. “Ros has done a tremendous job with the kids in the Stone and Stafford area and she will be bringing lots of experience and energy to Sandbach too.”

With sessions set to begin in early-to-mid June, didi rugby classes for 18 months to 6-year-olds will be held on Friday afternoons. Then Saturday mornings will also see the full range of didi age groups in action.

Dates and times will be confirmed in the near future.

Follow didi rugby Sandbach and Holmes Chapel on Facebook to keep up with the latest information ahead of the launch.