Find a didi rugby class in Bristol at Pomphrey Hill Pavillion
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Pomphrey Hill Pavillion in Mangotsfield, Bristol. 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:
Shortwood
Mangotsfield
Downend
Emerson’s Green
Lyde Green
Fishponds
Pucklechurch
Westerleigh
Pomphrey Hill Pavillion
Pomphrey Hill
Mangotsfield
Bristol
Avon and Somerset
BS16 9NF
Contact – Simon on 07870 800294
roxy.gully@didirugby.com
Simon, Rochelle and Tyler Gully – didi rugby Bristol
About Simon, Rochelle and Tyler Gully
Simon Gully
I was fortunate to grow up in a family who loved a variety of sports but I decided that rugby was my favourite. It combined all my favourite elements of sport, skill, physicality, speed, endurance, control and teamwork.
I have been fortunate enough to have played rugby for over 40 years and in that time have played professionally, internationally and had the honour of wearing an England shirt.
I have bestowed my rugby passion to my children and have been able to support them in their rugby journey, as their coach and biggest supporter.
Why didi rugby?
I have played and loved rugby all my life. It is my passion, my challenge, my happy place! I have been coached by some of the best over the years and the respect I have for them is immense.
I can’t wait to use all I have learnt to inspire the younger generation to love the game as much as I do.
Rochelle Gully
I was introduced to rugby by my husband and have enjoyed watching him play for two decades.
It was inevitable that the kids would love it too, so I have spent most Sundays in wellies and a raincoat being a supportive rugby mum.
I can honestly say that being part of the rugby community has given our family a physical and emotional outlet, a shared love and a fantastic social circle.
We have made life-long friends thanks to rugby.
Why didi rugby?
When my son started rugby he was overwhelmed and a little scared. If there had been a didi rugby back then, we could have introduced it to him earlier and made the transition to outdoor sports a little easier.
I am really looking forward to supporting a new generation of rugby parents to inspire their little ones to be brave and have fun.
Tyler Gully
I was introduced to rugby by my dad and I started playing for my local club when I was 11 years old.
Initially, I was a little put off by the physicality of the game but once I learnt the skills, there was no stopping me.
My favourite position is flanker because I love being in the thick of the game and getting my hands on the ball at every opportunity.
I play for a grass roots rugby club which has an emphasis on developing skills and sportsmanship, thanks to this I have achieved the following:
Players’ player 2017
Coaches’ player 2018
Most improved player 2019
Gloucestershire County U13s
Gloucestershire County U15s
Why didi rugby?
I am thrilled at the thought of coaching kids how to play a sport that inspires me and others across the globe. Becoming a didi rugby coach will enable me to encourage young children to get active, develop new skills and most of all to have fun and make new friends.
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Find a didi rugby class in Newcastle and North East at Novocastrians RFC
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Novocastrians RFC in Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne. 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.
Hattie and Sophie Elliott-Edwards – didi rugby Newcastle and North East
About Hattie and Sophie
Hattie has previously played Rugby with Lichfield Ladies RFC – starting off in the Under-16s and working her way up to the senior teams too. She had opportunities to play at regional and Premiership level, alongside some of the greats in women’s rugby including didi rugby founder Vicky Macqueen and didi ambassadors: Heather Fisher and Sarah Hunter.
During her time at Lichfield, Hattie has coached Under-18s/Under-16s at the club and at regional level too.
Hattie has gained so much from rugby and truly believes in the holistic benefits participation in the sport can provide. She attributes much of her successes in life to the mind-set, social skills, team working, and self-belief learned in playing and coaching rugby.
Hattie now lives in Northumberland and works for the NHS at The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle – where personal drive, team-working, personal and team leadership are essential characteristics; as well as bringing a little joy into people’s journeys through the healthcare system.
“It was a gathering with long-time rugby friends that brought up discussions with Vicky Macqueen about becoming a coach and franchisee,” says Hattie. “Now we are coming back into the rugby set-up and are keen to contribute to opening-up more opportunities for little ones to have fun, learn and get them active.
“We are also keen to develop the pathway into club rugby and the rugby community as a whole.”
Sophie is a teaching assistant specialising in Early Years and SEN education. She brings with her the knowledge and facilitation of the social and educational aspects that didi rugby incorporate (including relevant Key stages for Early Years).
Sophie is from the North East (originally a ‘sand dancer’ – as those from South Shields are known by in the North East) and has spent sometime in the West Midlands before returning to Northumberland, bringing Hattie with her.
Whilst Sophie has been introduced to Rugby by Hattie, it is through her work that she has seen how much sport impacts children in a positive fashion.
Sophie believes in the inclusivity of sport and in all the positives it gives to young children such as: increasing physical development, cognitive skills, teamwork, building social skills and promoting friendship, and most importantly having fun.
“Our son is our inspiration for starting a didi franchise,” says Sophie. “It is an opportunity we want for our son, who is a big driving force for us in bringing didi rugby to the North East.
“We are looking forward to this new chapter and encouraging little ones to get active and encourage a love of physical activity from an early age. We love the North East, and we are really excited to bring the didi rugby set-up and developing sport-based opportunities here.
“For our first venue we have teamed up with Novocastrians RFC. They are a very proactive, family friendly club (who have produced some amazing players from their set-up; including Sarah Hunter – one of the didi rugby ambassadors) and we are very excited to join forces with such a great club.
“Novocastrians already have a great junior section that any aspiring didi stars could progress into, after the age of 6 years old.
Find a didi rugby class in Devon at Old Heathcoat Hall Community Centre
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Old Heathcoat Hall Community Centre in Tiverton, Devon. 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: Devon and Tiverton
Old Heathcoat Hall Community Centre
81 King Street
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 5JJ
Ran by didi rugby Devon
Contact Paul Tearle and Gemma Carnegie – 01837 83748
dididevon@didirugby.com
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at The Waie Inn in Crediton, Devon. 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: Devon and Crediton
The Waie Inn
Zeal Monachorum
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6DF
Ran by didi rugby Devon
Contact Paul Tearle and Gemma Carnegie – 01837 83748
dididevon@didirugby.com
Find a didi rugby class in Devon at Chulmleigh Pavillions
Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Chulmleigh Pavillions in Chulmleigh, Devon. 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: Devon and Chulmleigh
Chulmleigh Pavillions
Leigh Road
Chulmleigh
Devon
EX18 7JL
Ran by didi rugby Devon
Contact Paul Tearle and Gemma Carnegie – 01837 83748
dididevon@didirugby.com
The launch of didi rugby Devon is just days away and interest in the event has been ‘absolutely tremendous’ according to franchise partner Paul Tearle.
The launch takes place at Crediton RFC on Saturday 19 February with taster classes for all three didi age groups from 18 months up to 6 years of age.
Special guests on the day will be former England Women’s international, founder and CEO of didi rugby, Vicky Macqueen and local hero, Wayne Reed.
Vicky has an impressive CV and continues to develop it, having just taken on the role of Leicester Tigers women’s head coach.
Crediton RFC
Wayne has played rugby for Crediton RFC since he was a junior. In between then and now he has played for both Exeter and Plymouth whilst making numerous appearances for Devon.
Just as he thought his rugby career had peaked, a turn of events lead him to qualify to play for England deaf and he represented his country in a number of internationals.
Paul said: “We are privileged to have both guests at the event and the response we have had from the local community has been absolutely tremendous.
“We have had to extend some of our taster sessions and have now began taking bookings for our weekly sessions in March.
didi Devon
“The sport of rugby and the county of Devon have been synonymous with each other since the beginning of time.. and that has been proven once again with the numbers we have coming to our didi rugby launch.”
Paul says the didi Devon team are also grateful to host club Crediton RFC who, he says, have been incredibly supportive in the build-up to the launch.
Crediton RFC has seen a number of high-profile names come through the ranks including current Bath DoR, Stuart Hooper, Exeter Chiefs club captain, Jack Yeandle and the lesser known but hugely impressive Paul Harris. Paul has been recognised by England Rugby with their ‘President’s Value the Volunteer Outstanding Contribution Award’ for 50 years of service to the club.
“Crediton is proud of its ethos to the game and wants to include as many people as possible,” added Paul.
“As well as men’s and women’s teams, it supports hundreds of children from U9s through to U16s in both the boys’ and girls’ game under a club slogan of ‘One Big Club’.
Local venues
“And with that philosophy, they have welcomed didi rugby to allow more people to get involved in our wonderful game.
“I would like to thank Chairperson, Liz Goodman and committee member Jay Harris, for being particularly supportive in getting us up and running there.”
While Crediton RFC will be didi rugby Devon’s main hub, they will also be running satellite sessions across other local venues throughout the week.
The Waie Inn at Zeal Monochrum as well as Chumleigh Pavilions will run sessions on Wednesday mornings and afternoons respectively, with coach and PE teacher Dalton Dumont.
While on the other side of Crediton, Heathcoat Hall in Tiverton will be running on a Thursday with lead coach Andy Drayton.
The week culminates with a Saturday morning session of all three age groups run by lead coaches Andy Drayton and Steph Sansom.
For exact dates and times of all classes, contact dididevon@didirugby.com.
Book a didi rugby birthday party in the Devon area
Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate your child’s birthday in a safe, fun and sporty environment?
Do you want your little ones to be active, involved and having a laugh with their friends?
didi rugby birthday parties are a great way for us to put a smile on your child’s face on their special day in the didi rugby Devon area. They are ideal for anyone living in: Devon.
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