Titans announce tryouts
On Sunday 1st and 8th November 2009, the Manchester Titans will be running their annual tryouts; no experience necessary at all. If you would like to start out and see if this is the sport for you then we would be delighted to give you a taste of the sport. The first hour will consist of getting you registered with the Titans, usual name and contact details, that kind of stuff. There is a charge for participation of £3.00 per session.
Training will start between 12:00pm and 12:30pm once registration is completed. Some current players will arrive from 12.00pm onwards although the full squad will not return until the start of January. So it’s a great time to start up with those of equal skill levels, and bend the ear of some of the veteran players who will be more than happy to help you along your way. You will need to make your way to the artificial pitch (3G grass surface) and aim for the Rugby Club House at the bottom of the car park - you can't miss it. The session is expected to run until approximately 4pm.
Address:
Broughton Park RUFC
2 Houghend
Crescent
Off
M21 7TA
Equipment: Bring your normal training kit/sweats plus both moulded trainers and boots (one suitable for grass and the other for the artificial surface). You can find what kind you’re comfortable in on the day. All the training at the moment is non-contact as we are in the off season. You will have a good run around, and be introduced to the game whilst learning a few fundamentals of it.
The day may also consist of some timed events to gauge ability levels (for example sprints and shuttle runs) which will be decided on the day. All present will take part, not just the rookies so you can see how you compare on the day. There will also be an opportunity to try on shoulder pads and helmets for those who have never done so but inexperienced players will not be allowed to participate in contact drills. There will be demonstrations by senior players of contact drills so you will get to see close up what it's like to hit someone!
Lastly 2 things:
Please email recruitment@manchester-
Some of you I know already have experience in the game and you've played before, and already have an idea on position (which is great), but come with an open mind as when the training really takes off it might be that the coaches see some talent in you they can exploit elsewhere on the pitch.
We look forward to seeing you on the 1st and/or the 8th. Don't worry if you can only attend one camp.