Happy Campers hone their skills

By Mark Stevens

With School Out for the week, over 90 youngsters again descended on Sandy Park – home to the Exeter Chiefs – for the latest half-term camp.

Set-up and run by the Chiefs’ Community department, the two-day camp offers an exciting opportunity for all young rugby players to enjoy some fun, skills, drills and competitions, whilst at the same time taking in some tips of the trade from our team of professional coaches.

During the fun-filled two days, parents were able to just sit back and relax why their child got the chance to hone their rugby skills in the same environment that head coach Rob Baxter uses to bring the best out of his Exeter squad on a weekly basis.

Under the guidance of our coaches Mark Lee, Andrew Dudley, George Fleming, George Kimmins, Miles Rushworth and Arron Struminski, youngsters aged between 6-15 not only used the two days to hone their playing skills, but they were also able to get a close-up view of the Chiefs first team squad as they prepared for their LV= Cup clash with Gloucester at Sandy Park.

Chiefs’ Community Development Manager Marc Dibble said: “Once again it was another hugely successful camp. As a club we love to welcome in so many youngsters and give them an insight into how things operate at a Premiership club.

“At the same time, our qualified coaches really do give the young campers some excellent advice and knowledge on how to improve their rugby skills. Over the two days it’s clear to see the improvements that so many of them make just by having that expert guidance.”

Player of the Tournament following the two-day camp was Alex Sheridan.

Keep an eye out on the official Chiefs website to see when the next Community Camp will be staged – or get in contact with the Community Department direct on 01392 890914 to book your own Satellite Camp at your local school or rugby club.