Tindall celebrates 500 schools in EDF programme
In January Gloucester and England player Mike Tindall visited Minsterworth School in Gloucester to celebrate the 500th school taking part in the EDF Energy National Schools Rugby programme. The programme has exposed tag rugby to thousands of 8-10 year olds, and will reach 112,000 children by July 2009.
Mike said: “I’m delighted to be helping to celebrate that 50,000 children have been introduced to rugby through the EDF Energy National Schools Rugby Programme in just a year. The enthusiasm of the youngsters at Minsterworth School really does show the benefits of such a comprehensive programme.
“We need to bring rugby to new audiences and to give children a taste of the game at an early age. Tag rugby is a brilliant way of getting kids into rugby and helping them get fit and healthy. When you provide quality coaching and the right equipment, and have teachers and children who are keen, then you stand a really good chance of laying solid foundations for the future of the sport.”
Read more about the visit here.
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