The DPP sits within the Explore phase of the England Rugby Player Pathway, it has a focus on understanding and recognising potential, delivered through skill development and acquisition, game understanding and the physical components that help a player unlock their potential.

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Open Trials

Open trials are held each year for all U16 girls. who either live, go to school or play for a club in Buckinghamshire.

All Buckinghamshire RFU Clubs are invited to refer suitably skilled/eligible players for DPP selection.

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The first two training sessions will be open to all U16 girls nominated by their coaches. The DPP squad will be picked from two assessment sessions:

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• 6 August 2023

• 18 August 2023

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Training Dates

Training will be held on Monday evenings (19:00 to 20:30) at Aylesbury RFC. The dates are as below:

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• 11 September 2023

• 22 September 2023

• 6 October 2023

• 23 October 2023

• 6 November 2023

• 24 November 2023

• 25 January 2024

• 16 February 2024

• 11 March 2024

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Playing Opportunities

The playing opportunities will be on:

• 28 January 2024

• 18 February 2024

• 17 March 2024 

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Your commitment

As a player, our coaching team is very aware that you already have other commitments. Therefore our training sessions focus mainly on unit, team skills and playing structure; with limited contact.