Junior rugby in Dnipro

In 2016 together with the rugby club "Dnepr" the charitable foundation "Pomogaem" is planning to open in Dnepro three children's rugby section. They would function on the basis of secondary schools of Dnepropetrovsk in different areas of the city. There will be boys and girls aged 8-14 years, about 10-30 children in each group. Preference will be given to children from families of socially disadvantaged groups. 42 930 UAH is the amount to purchase rugby balls, nets and all the necessary equipment.

You probably think that rugby is quite aggressive sport, and is not certainly for girls. It is stereotypical view of many people because of American movies, about student’s rugby team where only guys are playing, and they do not always demonstrate sporting behavior. However, rugby can be played by children since 6 years, and girls among the players in no way inferior boys.

You shouldn't be afraid of your child in rugby. There are several varieties of this game. In particular, for children there is a non-contact rugby, which does not include the use of force and the hustle against a rival. That is why in many schools of Ukraine and other countries the non-contact rugby is part of the program of physical education.

The rugby has a number of advantages:

• Children rugby is played in the gym and outside, and even when it is snowing and in the summer on the beach – so that sport is for all year round.

• Children rugby develops muscle strength, improves overall health, strengthens bones. The child becomes movable and flexible.

• Skills acquired through playing children rugby, will be useful in everyday life. This game develops thinking. The child learns to make own decisions and take responsibility for problem solving, the level of concentration is increasing, discipline and leadership skills are developing.

• During the game, the child self-esteem is rising, desire to overcome obstacles and achieve goals is formed, that is important and behind the gym walls. The spirit of competition, energy, will power - all this is opened in children due to such kind of sport like children rugby.

If you, as we do, think that playing sports is good for health, development of children and teenagers. If you believe that exactly sport contributes to the formation of a strong and successful purposeful person.

If you cheer for Ukrainian sportsmen and wish them victory in the world championships, support our project on the development of children's rugby.