Date of release: Sun 17th November 2007

“Electricity Alliance sponsor Hinckley RFC Community Rugby Programme”

Electricity Alliance have become main sponsors of the Hinckley RFC Community Rugby Programme, which was piloted in 2006 to introduce rugby into local Primary schools in the Hinckley region.

Fergus Campbell from National Grid said “The Electricity Alliance between National Grid and Balfour Beatty are delighted to sponsor this initiative and to support the local Community by helping Hinckley Rugby Club to introduce rugby into schools”.

Trained Hinckley RFC coaches visit schools to provide a 5 week introduction to rugby to boys and girls from year 2 to year 6. At the end of the season participating schools get together for a Festival of Rugby and the winning school gets to keep the Electricity Alliance Champions Trophy for a year.

Graham Chilvers, Strategic Sports Officer from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, was impressed when he attended a recent coaching session and presentation with St Mary’s Primary School in Hinckley. He said “It’s wonderful to see the children really enjoying playing rugby. It’s a great way to get children involved in active sports”.

The children from St Mary’s Primary School are pictured here proudly displaying their course certificates with Hinckley RFC coaches Sam Swift and Tom Cubisen, and Graham Chilvers from HBBC.

Local schools wishing to participate in schools rugby should contact the Hinckley RFC Community Head Coach – Mick Croasdale on 07715 541865.

For further information on any aspect of Hinckley RFC Mini and Juniors please contact the Chairman, Stuart Elder on 07721 407008.

Contact: Nigel Abraham
Press Officer
Telephone 07920 830515