East Durham College are recruiting for the upcoming academic year and are looking for both males and females who are leaving school who are interested in taking rugby and their academic study to the next level. To be eligible for one of the GOLD scholarship packages you must complete the A Level programme or a BTEC in a sport related discipline. However, you can come to college and be part of the rugby academy and do a number of courses including, engineering, joinery, performing arts, hair and beauty and many more.
If you are interested in what we can offer you, we would like to invite you and your parents in for a chat with me and the lecturers here at the college. We have some of the best facilities in the North East, which is reinforced by our selection to host Durham County training for U16’s, U18’s and U20’s.
Historically the rugby academy here has produced a number of exceptional players including David Wilson, James Fitzpatrick and others who have moved out of the area to play for the likes of Ealing and London Scottish while completing their university studies.
The scholarship scheme is shown below, if you are interested or know anyone who may be interested in this great opportunity contact me, Craig Gilmour Head of Rugby on :
craig.gilmour@eastdurham.ac.uk or 0191 518 8319
Scholarship Scheme 2016
Our EDC GOLD package is worth up to £1600 with benefits listed below.
BRONZE
• Discount on player kit, worth up to £350
• Free gym membership, worth £450
• 8 to 12 hours a week of coaching led by ex-professionals and our highly qualified coaching staff
• Free on-site physiotherapy
• Free bus pass worth £800
• Progression Coach to help you develop academically and to support you with course progress, careers advice and UCAS application
• Attendance bursary cash reward of £100 a year, rising to £360 (£10 a week) for students from households with an income of £25,000 or below. See website for terms and conditions.
SILVER
Eligibility: Club player, with potential to develop higher.
In addition to the BRONZE package you will receive:
• Extra strength and conditioning training with our fully-qualified staff
• Extra Pilates and exercise classes designed to improve fitness and flexibility
• Sports nutrition and psychology workshops designed to help athletes reach their goals
GOLD
Eligibility: County standard or higher.
In addition to the SILVER package you will receive:
• Full training kit sponsorship for your specific sport: Rugby, football, boxing, basketball etc etc
• Opportunity to study towards relevant coaching or officiating awards.
• Fitness testing and performance analysis
• Careers in professional or semi-professional sporting organizations
Depending on performance, students have the opportunity to progress through the scholarship levels.
