What time is registration?

Registration runs from 09:30 - 09:45 each day of camp

What time do I pick my child up?

P1-P3 pick up is 12:30 and P4-S4 players pick up is 16:30.

P1-P3 Players do not need to bring lunch but snacks and a drink is encouraged.

Is early drop off and late pick up available?

Currently we are only offering this service for our Aberdeen camps. Early drop is 08:15 - 09:15 and late pick up is 16:45 - 17:45.

Does my child need to bring a packed lunch?

Yes - please bring a packed lunch each day. We kindly ask no nuts are brought to camp

What does my child need to bring to camp?

• Appropriate rugby clothing (Including waterproofs)

• Water bottle

• Packed Lunch (No nuts please)

• Rugby boots

• Trainers

• Gum guard (No gum guard = no contact)

• Scrum Hat (Optional)

What will my child be learning at camp?

At our camps we adopt put the ‘individual first’ then the ‘player second’. We want all our players to develop their physical, mental, emotional and social skills through the game of rugby.

Each day players will be focusing on a key theme (Eg: Attack / Defence) through games and deliberate practice through our forwards and backs split. We strive to keep our chat to a minimum to maximise as much physical activity as possible.

To ensure we maintain a high quality learning environment our dedicated coaching team check for understanding through 3 key steps:

1. Tell me (Explain what you have been learning)

2. Show me (Demonstrate what you have been learning)

3. Teach me (Teach a friend the skill or key point you have been learning)

If our players can leave camp each having achieve these 3 steps then as a coaching team we are satisfied the learning environment has been engaging, purposeful, active, inclusive, fun and safe.

Who are the coaches?

At Apex Rugby Academy Camps, we believe for our players to fully express themselves and develop, we must provide the best coaches possible to guide the players on their individual journeys. Therefore, all our coaches must not only be able to demonstrate and coach effectively, but they must also be able to create a safe, fun and inclusive learning environment.

Our coaching team features highly experienced and Qualified Rugby Coaches, PE Teachers, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Sports Psychologist (Clients at Tokyo Olympic Games), Ex - Scottish Rugby Performance Analysts who have previously worked for the Scottish Rugby National Team, Edinburgh Rugby & Glasgow Warriors. and players who have played in the BT Premiership, FOSROC Super 6 and represented Caledonia, Glasgow Warriors, Wales & Scotland at various age grades.

Why is there not a professional rugby player at camp?

We strive to ensure a professional rugby player visits each camp however due to work and travel commitments this cannot always be the case. We have ran over 15 + camps to date and only had 1 camp without a professional player to date.

Can my child get a top or boot signed by the professional player?

Yes all campers can get a top, boot or hat signed by the professional player.

Can I watch my child play at camp?

Yes parents & guardians are welcome to watch games from 12:00 (P1-P3) & 15:30 (P4-S4) each day

Can I claim for a refund?

As you will appreciate we are a small operating business trying to ensure all young rugby players enjoy their rugby and we strive to make our prices affordable for all. Please note that cancellations made up to 4 weeks prior to the camp will receive a full refund.

Cancellations made up to 2 weeks prior to the camp will receive a 50% refund of camp fee. Any cancellation made after this time will not be refunded.

In the event on an long term injury the player can receive credit for a future camp / skills clinic. In the event of factors out with our control (COVID-19 Restrictions), that result in the cancellation of a camp, a full refund will be given to registered participants *

My child has tested positive for COVID-19

Legally, self isolation is not a requirement for a positive COVID-19 case. However, we politely ask if your child tests positive to not to come to camp. A refund cannot be given but future credit for another camp or skills clinic of the same value.