Grass Roots to Grand Slam 2003

Feature 1 – filmed on 10th June

RFU RDO is Chris Sigsworth, filming at school in Tower Hamlets.
Key points to get across are inclusion and enjoyment.
There is opportunity to get CLA Leadership pictures, of older children/young adults helping kids through the basics. Plus interviews with these guys and there teachers
Put across Coaching/Volunteers story, supported by RFU infrastructure.
Mum’s & Dad’s what’s there opinion of it all
One on one coaching, key to get lot’s of smiling faces of children enjoying rugby, even at this level.
Those that show promise and talent are spotted at an early stage.
Why rugby, what’s in it for you
What links are available into next level, particularly into Clubs
Interviews with Parents, Teachers, RDO,

Feature 2 – filmed on 10th June

RFU RDO is Matt Mitchell, filming at Southwark Tigers ground.
Real example of social inclusion
Older children playing than in Feature 1, still boys and girls.
Those that show promise and talent are spotted at an early stage.
How do you get from schools’ to Clubs
Into footage from U15’s Daily Mail match, Mini Midi tournaments.
Tells story of emerging schools.
How this has all happened because of the support from RFU and regional RDO’s
Plus help from Sponsors (R&SA) and local county grants
Pick up Interview with Vernon

Feature 3 – Filmed on 19th June

Elements are filmed on 19th, specifically with us visiting a club albeit not premiership.
But a lot will come from other shoots and archive material.
The story is about Adult Club Rugby, and how the RFU support these clubs
Closely looking at infrastructure and administration, the unsung heroes, the background staff who have all received help/training/support from the RFU
Recognise the Volunteers
How away from playing the game there are other opportunities to be involved with the sport within the clubs organisation
Floodlight league, student and Club Rugby
 

Feature 4 – Filmed on 19th June

The academy element, at performance and Elite level.
With RFU having spotted the ability, now moved into EPDC programme
Not just for Players, also look at elite performance coaching and refereeing
Feature with Richard Major, who’s been through the system.

Feature 5 – Filmed on 14th June

Bournemouth Beach Tag festival.
Pub teams, access for all, very social, compete at any level and standard, non contact; filmed at Potterne Park Verwood
 

Verwood RUFC