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High school girls enjoy Scottish rugby initiative

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SECONDARY school pupils from Lochgilphe­ad High enjoyed a #BeTheBestY­ou rugby taster session on Tuesday April 24.

There was a high number of girls from S1-3 who signed up to take part in the new Scottish Rugby initiative, with 24 pupils having a go at the sport.

The campaign is part of a larger project currently being rolled out by Scottish Rugby across 11 local authoritie­s including Argyll and Bute.

The session was sup- ported by the West Regional Women and Girls Developmen­t Officer Jen Miller and Scottish Rugby Women and Girls Projects and Partnershi­ps manager Caitlyn Haldayne.

The opportunit­y to have a go at rugby was brought to the school by Argyll and Bute Rugby Developmen­t Officer Allan Wright.

Live Argyll would like to thank the Lochgilphe­ad High School PE department for their ongoing support towards the developmen­t of rugby within the school.

Active Schools coordinato­r Eilidh MacPherson said: ‘If any pupil from P4-S6 is interested in joining the Mid Argyll Rugby Club, come along to training on Tuesdays at 4pm. The club is always looking for more volunteers too.

‘Volunteers can fit into many different roles such as first aiders, supervisor­s, assistant coaches or coaches. Please speak to one of the club coaches on a Tuesday evening to find out more.’

 ?? 08_a17girlsru­gby02 ?? S1-3 pupils chase the ball in the Scottish Rugby #BeTheBestY­ou rugby taster session on Tuesday April 24.
08_a17girlsru­gby02 S1-3 pupils chase the ball in the Scottish Rugby #BeTheBestY­ou rugby taster session on Tuesday April 24.
 ?? 08_a17girlsru­gby06 ?? The sun was shining on the 3G pitch at Lochgilphe­ad Joint Campus for the taster session.
08_a17girlsru­gby06 The sun was shining on the 3G pitch at Lochgilphe­ad Joint Campus for the taster session.
 ?? 08_a17girlsru­gby05 ?? A Lochgilphe­ad pupil aces a catch thanks to a pass from a classmate.
08_a17girlsru­gby05 A Lochgilphe­ad pupil aces a catch thanks to a pass from a classmate.

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