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Make the most of the end of the summer holidays and sign your children up for Discover Sports Camps’ high-quality pre-season sports training. In partnership with Bath Rugby and with a Bath Cougars Netball coach, these camps offer a brilliant opportunity for your child if they aspire to make the team this autumn, or even if they want to boost their confidence and explore these sports further!

Hosted in the glorious grounds of Westonbirt School and using its fantastic sports facilities, as well as a trip to Bath Rugby’s training ground, these 1–3 day specialist sports programmes are run by professional coaches to increase your child’s confidence and performance. Give them an advantage as they head into the autumn sports season!

Discover Rugby

In partnership with Bath Rugby 

Dates and times: 21-23 August, 9am-3pm  

Ages: 8-14 

Where: Bath training grounds and Westonbirt School (transport is provided to and from Bath, from Westonbirt School).

If your child wants to turbo charge their rugby performance ahead of the new season, this is a fantastic opportunity to build essential skills.

The camp includes one day at Bath Rugby’s Farleigh House training ground for a training session, tour and talk from a Bath Rugby staff member. This is followed by two days at Westonbirt Schools sports grounds for further concentrated training on key skills and techniques.

Focus: Includes kicking, passing, rucking, tackling, tackle safety, strength and conditioning. In line with RFU guidelines, children will learn about the new rules for their upcoming age groups in September.

Discover Netball

Led by a Bath Cougars Coach

Dates and times: 23-24 August, 10am-3pm

Ages: 10-15  

Where: Westonbirt School  

A valuable chance for keen netball players to get one step ahead before term begins, this two-day camp will improve your child’s confidence with game play and understanding of key techniques and skills.

Focus: Includes developing technical skills for attack and defence positions, ball and movement skills, and strength and conditioning. 

Discover Swimming  

Dates and times: 30-31 August, 9.30am-3pm 

Ages: 8-14 

Where: Westonbirt School Leisure Centre

An opportunity for competent swimmers, particularly those who are interested in competing, to make real progress in techniques and overall performance.

Focus: Includes improving stroke techniques, tumble turns, touch turns, diving, and relay race practice. Equipment such as fins, paddles and floats for any drills are provided. 

Prices start from just £55 per day!
For more information and to book, visit: Specialist Sports Camps – Wishford Education