Worksop RUFC Community Youth Recruitment Programme 2024
The Pitch
Problem statement
During Covid-19 our activities were heavily curtailed with the club having to close its doors during the lockdown period. We lost players, coaches and some equipment at this time. Since reopening the club, we have found it extremely hard to bounce back as many people have not returned to participating in physical activity or sports. We no longer have a youth mini-section due to several factors. The sustainability and future of our club rely on youngsters and mini rugby being present at our club, otherwise Rugby Union as a sport in Worksop will cease to exist. As a club that was formed in 1898, this would be tragic for the community of Bassetlaw; funding will ensure this does not happen.
Solution
Rugby in Worksop is under threat. In partnership with Outwood Academy, we will create a new mini youth team (for under 10s), introducing children to rugby and starting their rugby journey. We will offer weekly sessions engaging children in sports. Funding will be used to hire specialised coaches, new equipment/shirts, and a recruitment campaign and advertising. We would also like to upgrade our facilities by decorating 2 of our changing rooms, just for youth rugby. The impact of the project: - Secure WRUFC a future. - Increase sporting opportunities for children - Improve mental health and wellbeing - Improve physical health - Decrease loneliness and social isolation
Why are we best placed to deliver?
Worksop Rugby Club has been a prominent sports club in Worksop for over 125 years, with the clear purpose of giving back to the local community. Our club plays a crucial role in creating a sense of community and belonging, we are a hub of support where community members can come, and better themselves and their community – all while enjoying the beautiful sport of rugby. For over a century we have provided top-class rugby facilities and training, ensuring all players (professional and beginner) have access to suitable grounds, training equipment, and other resources to enhance their playing experience.
Focus Areas
Delivery plan
Budget breakdown
| Coaching Recruitment and training - £25 an hour (per staff) x 2 staff = £50 an hour x 4 hours of training a week = £200 a week x 12 weeks (3 months) | £2,400 |
| Equipment (Size 4 balls, shirts four sets, training bibs, etc.) | £1,000 |
| Changing room upgrade x 2 (New shower heads, decorating, new benches etc.) | £500 |
| Media expenditure/advertising | £100 |
Beneficiaries
300 people
Who will benefit
Expected impact
WRUFC has no choice but to go ahead with this programme for the longevity of the club and a sustainable future for Rugby Union in our community. Financially any help from funds such as this will make our goals more successful. These goals/impacts include: - Increased footfall into Worksop Rugby Club - Increase the number of volunteers involved in rugby in Worksop. Recruit from parents and move forward again which will be great for the community & WRUFC - Engage with children at the earliest stage possible, and create new opportunities for young people to participate in rugby in Worksop. - Improve partnership between local schools and community sports clubs so more young people play sports outside of school hours - Build pathways for young people so they can develop from youth players through to adult players and become involved in rugby and physical activity for their lifetime. - Improve access to positive role models - through coaches or Worksop RUFC players they meet.
Track record
For over a century we have provided top-class rugby facilities and training, ensuring all players (professional and beginner) have access to suitable grounds, training equipment, and other resources to enhance their playing experience. We promote rugby in and across Worksop, offering opportunities for people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds to play the sport.Our projects are delivered by a trained team of professionals (many ex-players or coaches). They work hard to deliver a range of activities for different age groups and levels of expertise. Our coaches help people (of all ages) fall in love with sports, so that they can take this passion into their lives, making lasting changes to their long-term health.