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U18GIRLS REGIONALBARBARIANS PROGRAMME

Sunday saw the first gathering of the U18 Girl’s Regional Barbarian teams at a PHA funded event at Portadown RFC. This kicked off the programme of fixtures that will see each of the teams play against each other over the upcoming months. If you are interested in the programme and would like more information, please contact Zoe Templeton, Rugby Development Officer (Women and Girls): zoe.templeton@ulsterrugby.com NORTH EAST BAABAAS *Need identified from participation numbers based at; » Ballymena » Randalstown » Ballyclare NORTH WEST BAABAAS/EAGLES *Need identified from participation numbers based at;

The ‘Regional Barbarians’ programme is a new initiative, that will complement the existing, established structures in Enniskillen & Virginia. The benefits of this approach are as follows; » Bigger player pool available to each team to ensure a regular, quality training numbers & ability to fulfil fixtures. » Utilise the Ulster Rugby staff resource to lead and guide the sessions. » More competitive 15 a-side games. » Environment to develop and educate local coaches through peer learning & coach education » Easily facilitates Talent ID for Interprovincial U18 7s/XVs squads. » Increased Club engagement by the Branch Staff involved in the Regional Teams. » Progression: If an individual Club grows capacity through the programme, they will be encouraged to go out on their own and field an U18 team outside of the Barbarians programme. programme that would encourage more 15-a-side rugby throughout the province. Due to the increased numbers of girls at U18 level, Ulster rugby were tasked with designing a fit for purpose

» Letterkenny » City of Derry

» Strabane » Limavady

EAST BAABAAS *Need identified from participation numbers based at;

» Malone » Cooke » Donaghadee

» Larne » Lisburn

SOUTH BAABAAS *Need identified from participation numbers based at; » Armagh » Dungannon » Portadown » Clogher Valley

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