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.

Find a didi rugby class in Olney at Olney Rugby Club

Find a didi rugby class in Olney at Olney Rugby Club

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Olney Rugby Club in Olney. 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:
Milton Keynes, Olney

Olney Rugby Club

East Street
Olney
Bedfordshire
MK46 4DW

Ran by didi rugby Bedford
Contact Ashleigh Chalmers – 07479 616708
ashleigh.chalmers@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...

Find a didi rugby class in Preston at Harris Primary School

Find a didi rugby class in Preston at Harris Primary School

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Harris Primary School in Preston. 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: Preston

Harris Primary School

Wychnor
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 7EE

Ran by didi rugby Preston, Blackburn and Ribble Valley
Contact John O’Ryan – 07988 720062  
john.oryan@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...

Find a didi rugby class in Whitchurch at Whitchurch Rugby Club

Find a didi rugby class in Whitchurch at Whitchurch Rugby Club

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Whitchurch Rugby Club in Whitchurch. 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:
Audlem, Adderley,Burlerydam, Cholmondeley, Prees, Peckforton, Telford, Newport, Wrenbury, Tilston

Whitchurch Rugby Club

Edgeley Park
Willaston
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1EU

Ran by didi rugby Crewe and Nantwich
Contact Dylan Bratherton – 07896 778780
dylan.bratherton@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...

Find a didi rugby class in Morpeth at Stobhillgate First School

Find a didi rugby class in Morpeth at Stobhillgate First School

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Stobhillgate First School in Morpeth. 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.

These classes are ideal for children living in:

Morpeth, Pegswood, Widdrington, Ashington, Blyth, Cramlington, Stannington, Amble, Bedlington, Ponteland.

Stobhillgate First School

Ninth Avenue
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2HA

Ran by didi rugby Newcastle and North East
Contact Hattie and Sophie Elliott-Edwards – 07837 111239  
sophie.elliottedwards@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...

New didi rugby launch days

didi rugby ball on grass

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.

didi rugby ball on grass

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 8th 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!”

Find a didi rugby class in Newcastle and North East at Blaydon RFC

Find a didi rugby class in Newcastle and North East at Blaydon RFC

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Blaydon RFC in Newcastle upon Tyne. There are three age groups: 18 months to three years and three to five.

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:

Blaydon, Swalwell, Whickham, Gateshead, Ryton, Newcastle, Prudhoe, Newburn, Lemington, Crawcrook.

Blaydon RFC

Crow Trees Ground
Hexham Road
Swalwell
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE16 3BN

Ran by didi rugby Newcastle and North East
Contact Hattie and Sophie Elliott-Edwards – 07837 111239  
sophie.elliottedwards@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...

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.

Ros Wiggins with children at a didi rugby session

“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

Find a didi rugby class in Cheddleton at Leek RUFC

Find a didi rugby class in Cheddleton at Leek RUFC

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Leek RUFC in Cheddleton. 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 people living in Cheddleton

Leek RUFC

Chestnut Walk
Cheddleton
Staffordshire
ST13 7BJ
Ran by didi Rugby Stone and Stafford
Contact – Ros Wiggins – 07764 883474
ros.wiggins@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...

Find a didi rugby class in Nantwich at Crewe Vagrants

Find a didi rugby class in Nantwich at Crewe Vagrants

Introduce your children to rugby at a young age with didi rugby classes at Crewe Vagrants in Nantwich. 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:
Crewe and Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants

Newcastle Road
Willaston
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7EP

Ran by didi rugby Crewe and Nantwich
Contact Dylan Bratherton – 07896 778780
dylan.bratherton@didirugby.com

A rugby player kicks a rugby ball off the ground

Book a Class

Loading...