Following a review of the England U20 programme, there will be a number of changes to the trials and selection process for the squad for the 2009 / 2010 season.
Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions to clarify the process for all interested persons.
To be eligible for the England Women U20 squad 2009 / 2010, players must be 17 years old on or before 1st September 2009 and under 20 years old on 1st September 2009.
Q: How do I get selected for England U20’s
A: Unlike previous years, there will be no open trials in 2009. Players will be selected from the HPA’s (both U18 and seniors) to attend a 3 day England U20 selection / training camp from Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th October 2009. Selected players will be sent a invitation letter / form directly from RFUW HQ.
Q: How many players will be invited to selection camp?
A: Approximately 50 players will be invited to attend the 3 day camp.
Q: What will the selection camp involve?
A: Players will be assessed on their rugby ability, their fitness, their commitment, will, desire and attitude on and off the field.
Q: What if I was in the U20’s last year (08/09 season)?
A: If you are still eligible, you will need to attend HPA’s, perform to a high standard and impress the coaches and be invited to attend the U20 Selection Camp.
Q: What if I’m a current TDG player and not attending the HPA’s?
Current U18 TDG players are not required to attend the U18 HPA’s but will attend the TDG camp in July and August. Those players who are eligible and perform to a high standard will be invited to the U20 selection camp.
Q: What happens if I’m selected to attend the U18 TDG camps in July and August and then invited to the U20 selection camp?
A: You should be proud. You are obviously a talented player! Those players who are eligible and perform to a high standard at the TDG camps will be invited to the U20 selection camp.
Q: What if I’m not selected for the HPA’s this summer?
A: The England U20’s is not a closed shop! Players who are not invited to attend the HPA’s this summer should ‘re-enter’ the player pathway by playing for their region. If selected and perform well, players will be recommended to England U20 management and players may well be considered for international matches later in the season.
Q. What if I’m selected for the Super 4’s?
A. The Super 4’s are essentially England Senior trials and being involved with this the Super 4’s is a great achievement. You’ll be playing with and against Senior England players and it will be an opportunity for you to gauge your ability against the best players in the country. Any player who has aspirations to play for England should strive to play Super 4’s!
Q: What if I attend the selection camp and I don’t get selected for the squad?
A: If you attend the selection camp but are not selected into the squad, you will be invited to attend regional ETC’s / TDG that operate around the country during the season. Furthermore players, should ‘re-enter’ the player pathway by playing for your region. If selected and perform well, players will be recommended to England U20 management and players may well be considered for international matches later in the season.
Q: How many players will be selected into the squad?
A: Approximately 20 – 25 players will be selected into the England U20 Squad following the selection camp. These selections will not be made on a position basis and so additional players may be brought into the squad for international competition.
Q: If I make the England U20 squad, what do I need to commit to?
A: Being selected into for the England U20’s is the start of a long term process. We want the England U20’s to be a step stone for talented, committed players to go on to represent England at full international level. That means being committed to your individual development on and off the field.
The England U20 programme will not just be training weekends as a squad, it will mean attending ETC’s / TDG’s during the season, being fully involved with the Regional programme, committing to and following an strength and conditioning programme and adopting elite athlete behaviours and attitudes.
Q: How will the RFUW support my rugby development if I’m selected in the squad?
A: The RFUW is fully committed to investing time and resources into the right players - players who are committed and want to be the best they can be! If you are education, you will be considered for a TASS Scholarship to help and assist with your rugby development.
TASS Scholarship award, (value of £3500) will cover the cost of services which may include rugby coaching provision, strength and conditioning training (covering gym fees and appointing you a qualified strength and conditioning coach), talented athlete lifestyle support (TALS), competition and training expenses, medical insurance expenses, sports science sessions and sports medicine support.
Furthermore, you will receive individualised personal development plans, 1-2-1 coaching sessions and access to high quality, professional coaches throughout the year
Q: What games will I get to play?
A: We anticipate that during the 2009 / 2010 season the England U20’s will play 2 international matches. The following season it is anticipated that the England U20’s will be play more fixtures and / or an international tournament.
Q: Why have the changes been made?
A: The changes have been made to ensure that we are putting resources into the players that will benefit from them.
Q: When is the selection camp again?
A: The 3 day England U20 selection / training camp will take place from Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th October 2009
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