YORK COLLEGE KNIGHTS
The York College Knights Rugby League Programme combines students’ studies with the opportunity to represent the City, College and York City Knights in regular fixtures against other colleges and Sixth Forms.
Newly appointed Foundation coach Martin Flynn will lead this year’s programme and runs the twice-weekly training sessions that include field-based training and a gym session as part of the students’ timetable.
We have long been believers that sport has the ability to help change lives, and its positive impact can be felt by all ages. With the Rugby League World Cup coming to York later in the year, we have more reason than ever to capitalise on international sport being played in the city and use this opportunity to engage, inspire and develop a new audience of all ages with a positive introduction to the sport.
The Knights education pathway has links with over 55 schools from both within the city and those in neighbouring regions. From the school’s pathway, the exit routes lead to education partners York College and York St John University, thus allowing players to continue their journey in rugby development, as well as leave the door open to those new to the sport to get involved.
The programme at York College provides an extra step on the Knights pathway after the Excel+ Programme. To date, ten students from previous Excel+ Programmes have taken the opportunity to play for the College, with Myles Harrison being the first student to play for the college development centre and then go on for the knights first team
Martin Flynn of York City Knights Foundation said: “I am excited to join the Foundation team with the opportunity to work with these young athletes who are so enthusiastic about rugby league in York. From what I have seen so far of the players I have met, there are all keen to develop their own skills and understanding of the game, but it also gives us a chance to offer them work experience, access to qualifications and paid work which adds to our presence and impact in the community”.
For more information on any of the above or for any matters relating to the Foundation please contact Adam at [email protected] or calling the Knights office on 01904 670 880.
