Sedbergh Qatar Rugby Camp February 2025
in association with doha rugby fc
New lead coach: Charlie Hodgson
12th & 13th of February 2025
10.00am - 3.00pm : doha sports park : £120.00 (including lunch)
Ages U9 - U16
Sedbergh Courses are delighted to announce our inaugural rugby camp in Qatar, February 2025 in association with Doha Rugby FC. The course will now be led by Charlie Hodgson, former England and British and Irish Lions player and will be played on the grass pitches at Doha Sports Park.
- Our intention is to allow your child a challenging and safe environment to:
- Develop Leadership skills like the South African Captain Siya Kolisi #GOLD
- Practice the Cheslin Kolbe step
- Work on contact skills to be as effective as Ardie Savea and Ben Earl
- Become a triple threat attacker like Antoine Dupont – Run / Kick / Pass
- Tackle like World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit
- Have an opportunity to develop their lines of running and kicking skills like Beauden Barrett
If you have any questions at all please contact simon.verbickas@sedberghschool.org
Charlie Hodgson
British & Irish Lions (2005 NZ Tour), England (38 caps), Sale Sharks & Saracens
- Leading Premiership points scorer of all time
- Premiership Winner 3 times with two clubs
- Heineken Cup winner with Saracens
How do I support the junior players of today prepare in an attempt to reach their own dreams?
Charlie Hodgson has had a glittering career in which he was described as one of the most gifted 'attacking' rugby players of all time.Graduating from Durham university, he soon made his professional debut for Sale Sharks in 2000 before going on to achieve many accolades in the game. Winning the Premiership with Sale Sharks was an early highlight before he embarked on a new challenge with Saracens where he added two more Premiership titles and a Heineken Cup. On his England debut, Charlie, contributed to an England victory with a record breaking 44-point haul before making 37 more appearances for his country. After dominant domestic and international performances Charlie was selected as part of the British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand in 2005.
Having retired and exploring the world of corporate sales Charlie now firmly has his heart set on supporting youngsters within the game reach their true potential.
SIMON VERBICKAS
Simon distinguished himself as an exceptional athlete, showcasing an electrifying playing style that earned him opportunities to represent Sale Sharks, Lancashire, England U21's, and Samurai in the World 7's series and Widnes in Rugby League. In his coaching journey, Simon has RFU Level 3 accreditation and holds a degree in Sports Coaching and Development. He made significant contributions during his tenure with the RFU, playing a pivotal role in rugby development throughout Cheshire. Currently, Simon serves as the Director of Rugby at Wharfedale Rugby, building on successful stints with Sale Sharks Premiership Women, Caldy, and Chester. His most recent endeavours see him as the head coach for North England 20's.
Key points for parents
-
Please drop children off at 10.00 and collect at close
-
Lunch will be provided but do bring a snack.
-
Each individual to bring their own named water bottle.
-
Contact Skills Development will be practiced on Grass
-
Children will be working in specific age/ability appropriate groups and will remain in those groups for the whole camp..
"@sedberghcourses summer camp completed this week and it was great to see a number of Quins in attendance. Sedbergh are one of our longest serving sponsors and the facilities and setting of their school in The Lake District, Engtland is something to behold. This week's camps included rugby (by excellent coaches) but also challenged the boys to "be comfortable with being uncomfortable" with additional non rugby challenges of river crossing, evacuation skills and singing as a team in front of others! The course is highly recommended."
Sedbergh Rugby Courses 2024 - Parent