The camps, sponsored by Centra and its independent retailers, are expected to welcome almost 2000 young players this summer at 24 venues across Ulster from 6th July – 28th August.

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The popularity of the camps have increased each year since its launch in 2008, with 1,892 taking part in 2014, this year will mark 10,000 participants who have taken part so far. Young players benefit from expert advice from qualified youth coaches with Ulster players on hand to give tips of the game, talk about life as a professional player and interact with them.

The Junior Camps for boys and girls aged 6-12 years, which offers hundreds of children a first-time experience of rugby as well as the chance to develop existing skills in a fun and safe environment.

New Junior Camps available to young players in the 2015 schedule include Letterkenny RFC, Ballyshannon RFC, Cavan RFC, Larne RFC, Ards RFC and Rainey Endowed School.

Following their introduction last year, the three day Girls Camps, for 12-18 year olds, will make a return at three venues, while Newforge Sports Complex will once again host a three day Special Needs Camp.

The more experienced Senior Camp will return to Ulster University at Jordanstown for 13-17 years old boys and girls with previous rugby experience, focusing on the technical, tactical, physical, mental and lifestyle aspects of rugby.

Barry Willis, Community Rugby Manager at Ulster Rugby, said: “This is a really exciting year for the summer camps as we get ready to welcome our 10,000th young player. The camps are a fantastic opportunity for children to receive specialist rugby training and are open to players with a mix of abilities whether they are new to the sport or building on their own experience.

“The significant support we receive from Centra as well as the continued success and popularity of the senior Ulster team all help to increase the volume of participants we have each year. We are delighted to host so many enthusiastic young players each year and it would be fantastic to see some progress up to senior level,” he added.

Nikki McDowell, Centra Brand Manager, said: “Ulster Rugby’s Summer Camps has been a great initiative for Centra and its independent retail partners to be involved with over the past eight years. It is incredible to think, along with Ulster Rugby, we have supported the skills development of almost 10,000 young people throughout the Province. The interaction from the Ulster Rugby players who visit each week really makes the camps special and with additional camps available even more young players can make the most of a week of rugby during their summer holidays.”

The cost of the camps is £55 for a place on the Junior Camp, £35 for the Girls and Special Needs Camps and £85 for the Senior Camps. Discounts can be arranged whereby the same participant can attend a second camp and gain a £10 discount. The prices include a T-shirt, a boot bag, a rugby ball and a voucher to claim a free ticket to an Ulster game at Kingspan Stadium.

Application forms are being distributed to schools and rugby clubs across Ulster and are also available from local Centra stores. Parents can also book and pay for camps online by clicking here.

The 2015 Centra Ulster Rugby Summer Camps schedule is as follows:

Week 1: 6th-10th July

Dungannon RFC
Belfast Harlequins RFC
Larne RFC

Week 2: 13th-17th July
Cavan RFC

Week 3: 20th-24th July

Ballymena RFC
Enniskillen RFC
Ballynahinch RFC

Week 4: 27th-31st July

Carrickfergus RFC
City of Derry RFC
Ballyshannon RFC

Week 5: 3rd-7th August

Stormont Pavillion
Coleraine RFC
Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast (Special Needs Camp, 3rd-5th August)
Enniskillen RFC (Girls Camp, 3rd-5th August)

Week 6: 10th-14th August

Lisburn RFC
Letterkenny RFC
Ulster University, Jordanstown (Senior Camp)
Armagh RFC (Girls Camp, 10th-12th August)

Week 7: 17th-21st August

Rainey Endowed School, Magherafelt
Banbridge RFC
Ards RFC
Malone RFC (Girls Camp, 17th-19th August)

Week 8: 24th-28th August

Randalstown RFC
Omagh RFC

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