Stirling County RFC Schools Programme 2025–2028

Building a stronger, healthier community through rugby

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About Stirling County RFC

Stirling County Rugby Football Club is proud to be one of Scotland’s leading community rugby clubs and a registered charity. Through our Schools Programme, we bring the benefits of rugby — fitness, teamwork, life skills and community spirit — directly into local classrooms and playing fields across Stirling and the wider Central region.

Present Delivery (2024-25)

• 3 Secondary Schools — Wallace HS, Dunblane HS, Stirling HS,

• 15 Primary Schools --- P4-P7

• 30 hours/week of coaching, refereeing and mentoring in schools

• Employed 2 x Modern Apprentice Coaches

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Our Ambition

✅ 5 Secondary Schools — Wallace HS, Dunblane HS, Stirling HS, plus two more local secondaries about to come onboard.

✅ 30+ Primary Schools — local feeder schools linked to each high school

✅ Over 60 hours/week of coaching and mentoring in schools, employ more coaches

✅ Dedicated festivals and tournaments hosted at Stirling County RFC

✅ Floodlit facilities and match video footage for schools

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Key Aims

High Schools

• Increase participation in sport

• Develop rugby and life skills for S1–U16 boys and girls

• Support school staff to expand school rugby

• Provide clear pathways for players to join our club teams

• Run a Schools Cup competition each Easter term for all local High Schools, with mini leagues, playoffs and finals at our club grounds.

Primary Schools

• Introduce children to rugby in a fun, positive environment

• Develop fundamental movement and co-operative life skills

• Grow confidence to participate in team sports

• Provide regular festivals at the club for boys and girls

• Create a seamless link from primary schools to club rugby

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How You Can Support

To deliver and expand this ambitious programme, we rely on the generous support of our sponsors and donors. By supporting the Schools Programme, you directly help us:

• Provide professional coaching in schools each week

• Deliver festivals, tournaments and cup competitions

• Offer safe transport, facilities and equipment

• Support pathways for every child, regardless of background

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