Given the recent return to rugby London Irish ACE Academy have delayed the trials for potential Year 12 and Year 13 players to 12th Dec 2020. All players who had already registered will have been contacted but if you had not registered but are keen there is still time to register.
London Irish ACE Academy Colleges & Education are inviting applications for all current Under 16 players (Year 11) who are looking for places at Year 12 and Year 13 and who have the aspiration to play rugby at an elite level for September 2021.
TO REGISTER FOR THE TRIAL SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
London Irish ACE students will be based at Bishop Wand School, Sunbury.
For details on Bishop Wand School see. www.Bishopwandschool
Overview
The ACE scheme – Academy, Colleges and Education – is targeted at talented Year 12 and Year 13 students who have the aspirations and potential to play at the elite end of the game. The ACE scheme gives boys the opportunity to combine rugby training on a daily basis at London Irish with academic study at our education partner Bishop Wand School as of the 2020/21 academic year. This combination allows the students to not only gain an excellent education, but also experience high quality rugby training and match opportunities. Ofsted rating: Excellent
The rugby component of the combined development process will be delivered on site at the London Irish training ground and will be led by ACE Head Coach Richard Pryor supported by Pierre Clark and Simeon Barnes.
All students receive an Individual Development Program that is worked out to their individual needs and will also include a competition program which will consist of RFU ACE league games, friendlies, junior club games and representative games where appropriate. In addition to this students will also receive a personalised strength and conditioning programme and will have access to a full time physio.
The scheme is a fantastic opportunity for young talented rugby players to really develop their potential in a professional environment alongside like-minded players whilst continuing their academic education.
Some of the key highlights of the program include:
- 8 of the 15 senior academy players all graduated from ACE
- 36 former London Irish ACE players currently playing professional rugby
- School Ofsted rating Good
- 12 hours of rugby as part of a bespoke school timetable
- Excellent links to top BUCS universities
For specific questions regarding the program please email Richard.pryor@london-irish.com
