Resources & FAQs
Questions & Answers
Are you a club?
We are not a club, the Academy offers players and coaches the opportunity to develop their skills outside of the clubs and schools. The Academy enables players and coaches to focus on developing their individual skill sets.
What is the registration process?
A completed registration form and full payment is required prior to attending the session.
What should I bring to the first session?
Sportswear, football boots, mouth guard and plenty of water.
Does my child receive a kit?
Playing kit is issued to players attending the Skills Academy sessions and who have completed and registered for a full Academy term.
Can I show up on the day or do I need to pre-register?
Pre registration is required prior to attending any session. There are low coach to player ratios, which limits the number of spaces available.
My child is a beginner, they don't play club or school rugby can they attend?
Yes. The Academy programmes are developed to cater for players of all abilities and levels. Smaller groups enable coaches to provide immediate correction and feedback to players.
What is the difference between the Skills in Schools and Skills Academy programmes?
The Skills in School programme is delivered in the after school activity period within schools across Dubai. The sessions are shorter than the Skills Academy sessions and focus on the basic skill sets required for rugby.
How are players allocated to groups?
New players are assessed over a two week period, they are then allocated to a group suited to their ability.
Will my child be in the same group as their friends?
Players are assessed over a two week period, they are then allocated to a group suited to their ability. This sometimes mean they will not be with their friends.
If a player misses a session will we receive a refund, credit or carry it forward to the following term or another programme?
Sessions are credited for injury or sickness, when supported by a medical certificate. Missed sessions cannot be credited but you will have the option to have a make up session at another venue. The make up sessions must be taken within the same term as the missed session. Please see ‘Terms and Conditions’ in ‘Resources.’
My child can't attend all sessions can I pay for the sessions they will attend?
Yes. However it will be at the higher pay per session rate. The fees are discounted for participants who register for the whole term and pay prior to the commencement of the programme. Please see ‘Term Fees’ in ‘Resources.’