Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are breaking new ground in a link-up with the town’s rugby and hockey clubs to deliver new opportunities for youngsters. A Rugby and Education Academy is being Titans are delighted to be able to support and launched in partnership with Rotherham Titans extend the very successful Rotherham United and a Hockey and Education Academy in Community Sports Trust model to include tandem with Rotherham Hockey Club. opportunities within the sport of Rugby. We recognise that the strengths of both The rugby scholars will have the opportunity to organisations can come together to provide represent Titans U18s in the Yorkshire Colts young people in Rotherham with a wider offer League and the National Colts competition, and more choice in terms of playing sport and the hockey scholars with Rotherham’s alongside their academic studies.” U18s in the Yorkshire Hockey Association League and cup competitions. For more information about Rotherham Hockey Club visit www.rotherhamhc.org.uk Those practical experiences for 16-19 year-olds will run alongside sports studies at the The Academy also offers a football/Futsal Education Academy, pursuing a Level 3 option. Extended Diploma in Sports Performance and To find out more e-mail Excellence. It is equivalent to three A-Levels, [email protected], call 01709 offering a route into University degrees, Higher 827767 Education and employment in the sports industry. James Mahoney, Education Manager at Rotherham United Education Academy, said it was an exciting development. He added: “These programmes will give young players the chance to study for a full-time Rotherham United Ladies F.C are proud to academic qualification while playing and announce Scott Duncanson as their new training regularly in their chosen sport. We General Manager. have a great opportunity to build on the success of our Football and Education Programme and aim to become the leading choice for young people who are leaving school and have ambitions to progress in sport, whether that be playing sport at an elite level or working in the sports industry.” James Swinscoe, chairman of the hockey club, said it was an exciting venture for two well- established and respected clubs. He added: “This joint venture is designed to inspire and develop players of all abilities in a This month sees an exciting new start for competitive, friendly and inclusive Rotherham United Ladies Football Club with a new position of General Manager in place environment, allowing the opportunity for looking to take the club forward in the 2018/19 individuals to grow in self-confidence and personal life skills that will instil enjoyment in season and beyond. The role of General hockey, football and other sports. Together, Manager is to guide the club forward on player our objective is to promote hockey, football recruitment, player cantered approaches to and other sports, through education, coaching and implementing a philosophy for all involvement of our local communities and age groups. player development of all abilities.” Scott Duncanson boasts an impressive CV with John Lewis, chief executive of Titans playing experience in England and overseas at Community Foundation, said: “Rotherham clubs such as Sheffield United 1st and 2nd Year YTS, Grimsby Town, Bassendean Caledonian sc. Future Stars Holiday Camp give children aged 2 – 14 (Australia) Worksop town plus many more! Scott the chance to interact with each other, enhance also has coaching experience at Sheffield United their footballing skills through training and academy, Doncaster Rovers Belles 1st team coach matches, all this can be done whilst having fun and /goalkeeper coach plus scouting experience at keeping active. Wigan Athletic 1st team. Mainstream camps (prices £12 per day or £50 per Scott’s Philosophy week, unless stated otherwise) Ages 5 – 14 • Recruitment is paramount. • Base playing strategy around player’s strengths 23rd – 27th July – 9am – 3pm and weakness. 30th July – 3rd August 9am – 3pm • Analyse opposition and exploit weakness. 6th August – 10th August 9am -3pm • Have a structure that all players know their roles 13th August – 17th August 9am – 3pm and responsibilities in and out of possession. 20th August – 24th August 9am – 3pm • The structure should contain a framework to Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st August 9am – 3pm guide players but also leaves scope for random and creative play. Girls only Camps (prices £12 per day or £30 for 3 days) Chair and Head of Community at Rotherham United Ages 5 – 11 Community Sports Trust, Jamie Noble is excited to lead a committed group of people who want to see 22nd / 23rd / 24th August 9am – 3pm RULFC who are not only determined on field but will 29th/30th and 31st August 9am – 3pm put the fun back into football. Mini Millers (£5 per session) Jamie Noble, Head of Community said “This club Ages 2 – 4 has been around for years and has been well run by some dedicated individuals. The time has come to 24th and 26th July 1pm – 3pm make significant changes and take the club forward 31st July and 2nd August 1pm – 3pm and with the emerging women’s game we feel we 7th and 9th August 1pm – 3pm have good foundations to see the club go to the 14th and 16th August 1pm – 3pm next level. I personally feel Scott is the right person 21st and 23rd August 1pm -3pm for the job and has bags of experience both as a 28th and 30th August 1pm – 3pm player and a coach. Everyone at RULFC can’t wait for the new season to start.” To book online, please click here If you would like to find out more information If you would like to find out more information Gary please visit www.rulfc.com. Webb on 01709 827767 or email [email protected]. We are pleased to announce our Future Stars Holiday Camp is returning this summer at Wickersley. .