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Huddersfield Giants in the Community have recently launched a new development department with 5 full time officers and a growing team of volunteers.
Signifying the clubs long term commitment to the local area, Giants in the Community aim to engage, motivate and inspire the local community by providing education, health and sporting opportunities for all whilst supporting the growth of rugby league in the town.
Giants in the Community aim to;
• To provide opportunities for the local community to engage with Huddersfield Giants.
• To provide and promote healthy and sporting opportunities to motivate the community.
• Use the Huddersfield Giants brand to inspire people of all ages and abilities across the community to participate in healthy recreation and lead healthy lifestyles
• To support the co-ordination and delivery of rugby league and its derivatives across the Kirklees Service Area.
• To develop the Huddersfield Giants reputation and brand.
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Back to Rugby with the Giants – Why not?!
Many seasoned Rugby League enthusiasts may choose to watch our great game from the terraces or listen to commentary greats on television or radio. This however, for a certain group of former amateur players, referees, wives and lovers of the game… just isn’t enough.
This company of males and females from Yorkshire have engaged in a unique programme offering fitness, skills and a fantastic social experience via Huddersfield Giants Community Trust ‘BACK TO RUGBY’.
Based at The Zone, Huddersfield on Friday mornings, the charities ‘BACK TO RUGBY’ programme is designed to engage or re-engage adults with sport and active recreation, with specific aims to keep session’s social and fun whilst incorporating light exercise.
The group, made up of mixed ability adults weekly attend to have a steady general workout that incorporates a lengthy warm-up, multi-skill games and Touch Rugby League. Huddersfield Giants Community Trust Development Officer Danny Scott said:
“The programme running here at The Zone is becoming a huge success with attendances rising week-on-week.
“The sessions are aimed at older Rugby League enthusiasts that want to involve themselves in a social environment, yet also want to partake in sport. The hour long sessions are light in content and the participants are invited to a tea and coffee social post session, so the whole morning is great value for £2.50”.
“As the lead of the programme I have seen how the adults have embraced the sessions and see it as a fun experience to add to their week. The group really seem to enjoy it and also like the chance to relax afterwards and converse with other attendees. There is a real buzz around the project and a welcoming atmosphere.”
Some participants within the group have previous ailments and illnesses, however with permission from their doctors they engage in the project to keep fit and healthy. Participants are also given regular breaks throughout the session and are encouraged to take on fluid and take ‘time out’ to suit.
The group has already raised eyebrows within Rugby League circles with both Giants Business Development Manager Robbie Hunter-Paul and Dewsbury Rams player Nick Fozzard both attending sessions to investigate and show support to the project.
Robbie Hunter-Paul said “The ‘BACK TO RUGBY’ initiative is a fantastic way for rugby fans to stay actively involved in the sport:
“Luckily for me I have had the joy of participating in the touch rugby games that take place at the Zone and I can say it is quite a fun 'run around'. I encourage all to get along and join in the fun as we all know Rugby League is a sport to play as well as be watched.”
The sessions at The Zone take place on the indoor 3G pitches that offer a soft ground and warm environment to participate within, with a relaxing social held afterwards in the café area.
Ever-present participant Brian Dickinson commented on the project. “I’m really enjoying coming down to the sessions, meeting new people and having a laugh.
“The timing of the sessions is perfect so I can have a slow morning and the actual workout is just up my street, nice and steady. Also the fact I have not had a ball in hand for 30 years, it’s great getting back into the swing of it and beats just walking somewhere.
“I also like the fact that I can break when I want during the sessions so I don’t get too tired or put too much pressure on myself.
There has also been an uptake from female Rugby enthusiasts that want to participate and engage in the programme.
Gill Kennedy - along with husband Eddie - regularly attends the ‘BACK TO RUGBY’ sessions and has benefitted massively
“Well what can I say, brilliant, fun, social and great exercise!
“I’ve found it really enjoyable and the people playing are easy to get on with. There is competition but its minimal, people respect each other and play as a team.
‘BACK TO RUGBY’ Sessions take place every Friday 11am-12noon/ £2.50. Sessions are based at the Zone, Off St. Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. For more information please feel free to contact Development Officer Danny Scott on 01484 484170 or danny.scott@thezone.uk.com
Huddersfield Giants in the Community are delighted to announce their Back to Rugby programme has started again for 2012, starting this Friday
The ‘BACK TO RUGBY’ programme is designed to engage with the community by offering sessions to help re-introduce people back into Rugby League. The sessions are all indoor and offer light exercise in a social environment.
BACK TO RUGBY is held every Friday 11am-12noon / £2.50, at The Zone, off St. Andrews Road, Huddersfield HD1 6PT and the group is for mixed ability and so fear not if you haven’t played before… or for a while!
The one hour sessions offer participants a steady warm up, ball skills and miniature touch rugby games, whilst offering lots of breaks. There is also a tea & coffee social at the end of each session.
For more information on this fantastic social and fitness group contact Danny Scott; danny.scott@thezone.uk.com or 01484 484170
Social Touch Rugby – Every Wednesday from 7pm!
Touch rugby is played with normal rugby league rules but in order to make a successful tackle you simply ‘touch’ the ball carrier on the shoulder.
Huddersfield Giants in the Community hold a social touch rugby sessions EVERY Wednesday night from 7pm.
The session is open to all ages and abilities, male and female. Just turn up and play!
It is a great social event and a brilliant form of keeping fit, but most importantly it is lots of fun!
And only priced art £4.50 per session
It is held at the Zone, Huddersfield most exciting indoor facility equipped with two 3rd Generation pitches, and café, making it an ideal venue for Social Rugby League
For further information on social touch rugby at the Zone, Please contact
The Zone,
St.Andrews Road, Huddersfield,
HD1 6PT
01484 484134
Back to Rugby – Every Friday 11.00am-12.00pm
The Huddersfield Giants in the Community ‘Back to Rugby’ scheme launched with a bang for 2011 and continues to run every Friday from 11am – 12noon at the fantastic indoor venue The Zone on St Andrews Road.
The Back to Rugby programme provides a social opportunity for people of any age and ability to take part in rugby related skills, fitness circuits and touch rugby.
The sessions are delivered to suit the individual participant and include a thorough warm up and cool down. Costing £2.50 per session which includes a free hot drink in the café at The Zone, they provide a consistent opportunity to get active whatever the weather and meet new people.
Ex Huddersfield Giants favourite, Darren ‘Rocky’ Turner is leading the programme and is looking forward to running a successful initiative:
“People are always looking for new ways to get active and keep fit, the sessions are a great way to do this and provide a rugby related focus whilst keeping all the emphasis on having fun. It’s great to be able to sit down after the sessions and enjoy a hot drink with all the participants to build on the social aspect of the game.”
Supporters are advised that there is no need to book and they can just turn up on Friday ready to start at 11am! For more information on the scheme please contact Darren ‘Rocky’ Turner on 01484 484134 or email darren.turner@thezone.uk.com or on 01484
Meet the Team
Laura Hanson – Huddersfield Giants Community Officer
Laura at laura@giantsrl.com or on 01484 484178.
Steve Hardisty- Huddersfield Giants Community Manager, Secondary school, Further Education and Higher Education Development Officer
Steve.hardisty@thezone.uk.com , or at 01484 484178
Glenn Holdsworth – Primary School Development Officer
glenn.holdsworth@thezone.uk.com or on 01484 484178
Steve Beaty – Community Women’s and Girls Development Officer
Steve.beaty@thezone.uk.com or on 01484 484178
