Ashington JW
North Tawton
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fact that they also have a number of youth sides in place.
These teams look to provide young players from the local
area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and
enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their
full potential.
It is important for any club looking to be successful over
a sustained period of time to be able to produce their own
talent, particularly in the current financial climate and this
is an area that they appear to have covered.
Coaching staff involved with this part of the club are
confident that they have a number of players on their books
with the potential to go on and have a bright future in the
game. It will certainly be exciting to see how they are able
to develop.
In order to help make sure that these players enjoy
a smooth transition into the senior game they also run
additional sides. This allows them to gain experience of
adult level rugby even if they are not yet considered ready
for first team action which can be an important step in the
development process.
Another benefit of having an extra side is that it allows
the First XV to benefit from far greater strength in depth.
If they are ever left short on numbers through injury or
work commitments they have the option of calling up
replacements with a limited amount of disruption.
There is much to admire about the fine set up that
Ashington JW RFC currently has in place and this is thanks
to all of the hard work that goes into making them a success.
If they continue in the same manner then they should be
able to look forward to a bright and successful future for
many years to come.
Northumberland College have a range of exciting and
informative courses that will help you to step into a sporting/
fitness career. The Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
will help you to work in Sports development, as a nutritionist,
physiotherapist or sports therapist. It could also enable you
to work as a future analyst in formula one, or a match analyst
for rugby or football.
Sports Science could also be your start point for a
career in the NHS, working as a therapist in radiography,
biomechanics, or physiological assessment. It could also act
as a springboard in PE teaching, Sports Development or
Sports Coaching.
On the course you will have opportunities to use the state of
the art leisure centre in Ashington and have use of Sports
Science labs at Sunderland University.
North Tawton
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North Tawton Rugby Club is set in the heart of Devon around forty minutes
west of Exeter. The club currently plays in Devon 2 and runs a men’s senior
side and a shared junior team with Okehampton. The club, which has been
running since 1885, has some of the best facilities in the county with a modern
day clubhouse, four pitches and state of the art floodlights.
Currently, this season, the rugby
club are top of their league and looking
to get promoted after been relegating the
season before. Although things are on the
up, the club has recently struggled with
recruitment of players and volunteers
until this season.
James Miller a player who has
been with the club for eight years was
nominated chairman and captain all
in the same season. He told us, “I was
first attracted to the club due to its
fant astic facilities and the welcoming
atmosphere. No matter what your
ability the club always welcomes
new players. This has not changed
throughout all my years at the club”.
This season the rugby club is in a
positive frame of mind with players of all
ages enjoying everything that is on offer.
From regular events, rugby games and
talks there is something for everyone
down the club. James continued,
“This season in particular the
mood in the club has changed
from 2017 season. We felt hard
done by last season due to other
circumstances leading to the club
being relegated by a single point.
So players in particular feel like we
have a point to prove”.
In addition, the purchase of a
mini bus for away games has been a
great addition to what the club offers.
Team bonding by sharing a lift has had
We also offer a Diploma in Sport with a specific focus
on football and rugby. This course will provide you with
the opportunity to have a chance at becoming a semi-
professional player, coach, or Rugby/ Football development
officer.
As this course specialises in coaching you will have the
opportunity to train for up to five hours per week in your
chosen sport. Skills development, tactics and fitness will be
your main focus. You will have the opportunity to compete
against other colleges competitively, both in league and cup
matches.
All of our courses have a success rate of over 92% and
have excellent progression rates to either university or
direct employment.
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