Winnipeg's young rugby players have a chance to learn from the best at camp starting next week.
Haka Rugby Global, a New Zealand-based high performance program, will visit the city's Maple Grove Rugby Park from 15th to 17th August for children ages 7 to 18. develop on- and off-field leadership skills in
"Our coach has played at the highest level all over the world," Calebstick his coach told Global His News.
"Some of them now play for the All Blacks (New Zealand national rugby team) or New Zealand's Maori Sevens team and travel the world. Some of those coaches are coming to Winnipeg.”
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According to Stick, the camp is open to players of all levels, from beginners to elites. youth athletes with a focus on movement, communication, leadership and culture.
"The biggest thing about this camp and the participants is the feeling of creating future leaders," he said.
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"We talk about culture," Stick explained. “Part of that is building a culture of rugby and a culture of leadership.
"Rugby has been played in this city for over 50 years. It's kind of a secret sport here, but it's followed by a lot of passion. Here we have rugby." We have a great community at the club.Now that the club is self-run, we have a great youth program running.A phenomenal game.”
Because the program is based in New Zealand, the camps One of the popular aspects of is its focus on the country's indigenous Maori culture. This includes an opportunity for campers to learn the Haka, a ceremonial Maori group dance that New Zealand teams up with. Famous for performing before sporting events.
"It's great to be touched by all the youth his players," Stick said. "Parents and children will be exposed to the larger Māori culture that we want to infuse into rugby."
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Plans are being made to bring the camp north to Dauphin at Parkland Youth Rugby Union's Vermilion Sportsplex on 18-19 August.
SeeHaka Rugby Global's websitefor more information on the camp.
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