In order to help with transition from under 11, girls at Faringdon are invited to start training with the wider girls section. A great way for them to see where their rugby cancelled take them, establish role models, build connections and learn more about the women's game in general.
All Faringdon girls train together from 18:15 to 19:00 on Wednesdays.
Training is facilitated by dedicated and experienced coaches who each have their own rugby playing daughters so not only are they fantastic coaches, but they also understand that the girls game is different to the boys (girls are better in our opinion, but don't tell the boys that!)
Training is tailored to ensure age grade appropriate drills but also inclusivity for all. It's quite the session, come along and see it for yourself -maybe even join in
What about games?
On Sundays we join up with our partners, Cirencester and Minchinhampton Rugby Clubs. Together we form the Cotswold Lionesses. A 3 club hub which allows all of the girls to play competitive matches as part of a solid team.
The Lionesses alternate training and matches and rotate around the three clubs.
U14, U16 and U18 are all part of the Gloucestershire Leagues so this gives our under 12s a clear development pathway
Each Lioness age group has its own head coach, as well as an extensive support network.
The opportunities don't stop there as being part of a hub means that our girls can also enter a County Development Pathway, if they wish to apply and they have the choice of counties!
We currently have 2 of our own girls doing just that, with one playing for Gloucestershire and the other for Oxfordshire.
Our girls have the best time, both as an individual Club, and as part of the Lionesses. Come and see!