Academy Hero Leagues Updated
By clicking Hero Leagues you will find the end of 2013 picture for points scored and appearances in the Academy. Happy Christmas!
Read More...Welcome to the home of the Ealing Trailfinders Academy. Our goal is to develop players to their full potential whether they are playing for pleasure or are progressing towards a semi or fully professional rugby career
At Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club we have developed a Player Pathway that we believe delivers opportunities for our squads. Players from U15 – U23 are involved in the different parts of the Academy. At the younger age groups the focus is on skills development. As players move up through the age groups there is plenty of access to competitive matches and game time. At the end of youth rugby (at U18) there is a pathway through to the adult game via the Club’s senior section. In addition players with the ability and commitment may be invited to join the Senior Academy that could be the next step towards full or part-time rugby career.
From our Senior Academy through to the Academy U18s and U16s our squads play in competitions, friendly matches, including Zoo League, HML at U18 and U 16, National Colts Cup and LV=U18 Cup. In addition we have a number of prestige fixtures including the Army, Navy and Combined Services as well as Bedford, Nottingham and London Scottish Academies.
To ensure future development of players and the Academy we have established an Emerging Player Group. These players are invited to attend additional training and have to be prepared to make a large commitment to their rugby development. Players for the EPG are drawn from the U15, U16, U17 and U18 age groups. In total we aim to have around 35 players nominated in this group.
We are committed to playing as much competitive rugby as the weather and fixtures permit, we look forward to seeing you all (current and new players) at the club soon.
We welcome applications from ambitious players who would like to join in the success at Ealing. If you are interested in discussing your rugby playing career then please call Academy Director John Lacey to discuss where you could fit in. If you have any general queries please call the Academy Manager Annie Lyndon.
If you are a club/organization interested in playing the Academy please contact our fixtures manager Paul Flynn.
Pre-season training will be starting soon – watch this space for updates on our progress.
By clicking Hero Leagues you will find the end of 2013 picture for points scored and appearances in the Academy. Happy Christmas!
Read More...London Scottish Academy were the visitors to Vallis Way on Saturday as the local rivals met for the first time this season in what was to be a really tough game for the young Trailfinders.
Read More...After a good weekend for the Academy the leagues are now back up to date. To find where you are on the league click this link.
Read More...The third round of the National Colts Cup pitched the young Trailfinders against Hampshire side Trojans in a rare home game at Vallis Way.
Read More...It gives us great pleasure to announce Will Day as the Academy captain for the 2013/14 season.
Read More...An early meet and a long coach trip failed to deter the Academy from probably their best defensive effort of the season against a strong and determined Westcliff side in the first round of the LV=U18 Cup.
Read More...Delighted to inform all those Academy players and their fans that the latest version of the Ealing Trailfinders Academy Hero Leagues can be found by clicking here. Enjoy!
Read More...The second round of the National Colts Cup pitted the Academy against Guildford, late Autumn sunshine greeted the travelling support providing wonderful conditions, prefect for open running rugby. An impressive start was typified with Louis […]
Read More...Ealing Trailfinders Academy A v Redingensians U18 won 38 – 0 With the Academy playing at Vallis Way for a second week in succession, this time the A squad had a chance to impress […]
Read More...Ealing Trailfinders Academy U19 v Bedford Blues Academy lost 3 – 45 Saturday saw the Trailfinders U19 side take on an impressive Blues Academy side at Vallis Way, good weather made for great conditions for […]
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