Girls & young women
WELCOME
Firstly welcome, and we really mean that!!!
Maddy’s Mark has been set up to help girls and young women like you find the thing that makes you feel good about yourself both physically and mentally.
We believe that rugby could be that thing.
You may not have ever tried it before, be a total beginner, not really even know what the sport is about and that’s okay.
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You may worry you are not from the right background or the right body type but please know that in rugby there is no such thing.
Whatever doubts you may have we think you will be surprised.
A rugby team has a place for EVERYONE, there are no cardboard cutout templates of what you should look like here. No one cares if your hair is a mess or your shorts are tattered, in fact that’s kind of part of it. Trust us, no one’s posting photos on social media when they are busy heaving in a scrum!!!!
The charity is based on Maddy Lawrence who until university had never even tried rugby. In true freshers style, Maddy went along to the sports fair and signed her afternoons and weekends away to the various clubs and activities vying for new members with the lure of regular socials and some decent stash.
Having tried a few out and found them ……alright but not great …..it was the turn of the UWE Rugby Club tryouts. Slightly apprehensive Maddy gave it a go. She was welcomed with open arms and friendly faces, each of the girls different from one another in almost every way but somehow very much a team. This was a place Maddy felt at home, where she could be herself and shine.
If you ever feel like haven’t found your niche and are open to trying something new why not give rugby a try!
How to get involved
We’d love to help get you playing rugby!
With your parent or guardian’s support, speak to a club we already work with
Or contact us directly about finding a local club near you