swimming

In this academy athletes, of all levels, learn safe and effective techniques and develop all the fundamental skills to play swimming fast and safely.

PLAY SWIMMING & SWIMMING ACADEMY

PLAY SWIMMING

Experience our vision of sport and let yourself be inspired.

The Rugby Academy allows athletes to improve their Rugby and individual skills with the best coaches available in a safe, enjoyable and stimulating environment within the best rugby countries in the world. For 2025, 2026 and 2027 we will be running the Rugby Academy in conjunction with important leading rugby schools and clubs based in Ireland, England and New Zealand, considered among the best in the world.

We promote active learning and also the intellectual, physical and social development of the learners with a variety of coaching styles involving both coach centred and athlete centred components/game-based approach.

our pathway

Swimming Development

Education

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Skills development

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High Performance

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Experience

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experience SWIMMING

A brief introduction to the available programmes

SWIMMING PROGRAMME

Our programme has been created in conjunction with the “long-term player development programme” fostered by World Rugby.

All athletes will learn the essential techniques required to play safely, they will learn and develop new skills and ways to express themselves in a team environment. There will be “humbleness” that comes by working with a group and the “conscientiousness” for the safety and enjoyment of all players involved. We encourage fun and healthy competition.

Experience Swimming

CHALLENGE YOURSELF.
TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

SWIMMING course contents

Our programme has been created in conjunction with the “long-term player development programme” fostered by World Rugby.

SWIMMING education

A brief introduction to the available programs

Short Term Courses

Short-term courses are delivered all year round (2 to 6 weeks).

Medium and Long Term Courses

Medium-term courses and Long-term courses (more than 3 months stay).

Customized Courses

Customized courses are available throughout the year.

Workshop

The workshops

Clinics

The Basketball topics and positional clinics

High Performance Intensive training

Intensive training camps

SWIMMING PROGRAMS

An overview of the programs we offer and how they will benefit athletes.

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Skills Development Programme

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SWIMMING Skills Development

Age Grade:
Athletes 6 to 18 years old
Dates:
All year round
Location:
Ireland, England and New Zealand
Duration:
2 or more weeks
Accommodation:
Host Family or College (full board)
Extracurricular activities:
Excursions, Leisure and Sport Activities

Skills Development Programme

At The Swimming Academy athletes focus on all aspects of the game and performing skills under pressure.The Rugby Skills Development Programme is designed to develop players, based on the core four skills.

Catching and Passing or Kicking
Tackling
Support and Evasion
The Breakdown (Defensive and Attacking with individual, mini-unit and team skills assessment and progressive development )

All sessions will have one of these four core skills as its main focus, which will be assessed and developed progressively. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following topics:

Communication and the ability to make decisions under pressure
Leadership activation; mental strength; tactical intelligence

Additional aspects include (when appropriate):

Functional assessment and development
Speed, Agility and Quickness
Game related fitness
Strength and conditioning

Players who attend the Rugby Academy will be coached by Top Level coaches, fully DBS checked and first aid trained. Our staff, which includes a full-time physiotherapist, will be looking after players at all other times. They conform to Ireland, England, France and New Zealand’s Rugby Football Union and the World Rugby’s guidance in coaching rugby.

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high performance football

& skills development training camp

Join Our High Performance Football Programme and Live the Experience of a Lifetime.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Age Grade:
Athletes 14 to 23 years old
Dates:
All year round
Location:
Ireland, England and New Zealand
Duration:
2 or more weeks
Accommodation:
Host Family or College (full board)
Extracurricular activities:
Excursions, Leisure and Sport Activities

Hi-Performance Development Programme

The Rugby Academy will provide players and teams with an opportunity to experience a development programme which will be tailored to the team and/or the individual.

The rugby academy programme includes:

Technical skill assessment and progressive development
Positional play
Tactical skill assessment and development
Game Management Development & Training analysis through video supports where appropriate
Mental Preparation
Physical fitness, Strength, Power and Conditioning assessment and development
Nutrition Analysis & Planning
Access to expert coaching and fitness training
Access to top-level coaches and playing facilities
Performance analysis, Goal setting, Performance planning
Medical and Functional Assessment and support (where and when applicable)
Personal Development

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intensive footbal Programme

& skills development training camp

Join Our Intensive Football Programme and Live the Experience of a Lifetime.

INTENSIVE FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Age Grade:
Athletes 15 to 25 years old
Dates:
All year round
Location:
Ireland, England and New Zealand
Duration:
2 or more weeks
Accommodation:
Host Family or College (full board)
Extracurricular activities:
Excursions, Leisure and Sport Activities

Intensive Academy Programme

The Intensive Football Academy provides a Intensive development programme that include the most current and up to date trends in the game. The programme is delivered by highly qualified & experienced coaches in a professional and engaging manner.

The programme follows a traditional developmental model including the following Key areas :

Fundamental Skills
Individual Skills
Team Clinics
Fast and Safe Football

Additional aspects include (when appropriate):

Workshops
Football Consultancy
Video Analysis

We provide a high standard of football specific coaching that will increase and improve players and coaches’s football knowledge, individual specific skills and overall qualities and abilities to perform and deliver under pressure.

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Training and education

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SWIMMING and language

Be part of a summer of fun!

Basketball and English

Play Basketball and Learn English

Basketball and French

Play Basketball and Learn French

Basketball and Spanish

Play Basketball and Learn Spanish

SWIMMING STAFF

Sports Facilities

Excursions and other Activities

SWIMMING Academy Weekly Timetable

HOLISTIC APPROACH

At Play Rugby, we promote active learning and also the intellectual, physical and social development of the learners with a variety of coaching styles involving both coach centred and athlete centred components.

THE PLAY RUGBY HOLISTIC APPROACH includes principles of leadership, empowerment, emotional intelligence, athlete learning preferences, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU), game-based approach (GBA) within increasingly V.U.C.A. environments, Inner Game, implicit motor learning and experiential/discovery learning with an authentic respect for each individual willingness to achieve happiness while participating in rugby.

SWIMMING destinations

A brief introduction to the available programmes

UK

Train and learn in English

Ireland

Train and learn in English

USA

Train and learn in English

France

Train and learn in French

Spain

Train and learn in Spanish

Travel the world with us

Discover the world of Basketball

upcoming SWIMMING programs

Join us for a summer of Basketball!

Swimming and English Academy

Our English language schools covers 16 different levels from beginner to advanced. All our levels are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). Our Rugby covers 16 different levels from beginner to advanced. All our levels are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR)

June, July

& August

London

& Dublin

High Performance Swimming

The High Performance Basketball Training programme is open to athletes who wish to enhance their Basketball performance.

June, July
& August

Dublin

Intensive Swimming Training Camp

The Intensive Training program is open to athletes who wish to develop and improve their Basketball and English language skills.

July
& August

Dublin

Swimming Experience

The Basketball Experience is part of our Player Development program, open to athletes looking to enhance their Basketball fundamentals and personal life skills

June, July
& August

Dublin

Experience Swimming

Everyone can take part

July

Dublin

ACCOMMODATION

A brief introduction to the available programmes

Host families & Homestay

All our families are inspected and carefully selected.

College and boarding schools

Boarding schools offer an alternative to the “host family” option.

Residential

University Residences offer an alternative to the “host family” option.

FEATURES

A brief introduction to the available programmes

FEATURES

The best campus facilities

The programme takes place in our vast campus located in Ireland. Here you’ll be able to use the most up-to-date facilities and equipment.

Education

Throughout the week the players gain a real insight into the core values of Leinster Rugby. They will be coached in a professional environment to give them an understanding of the fundamental values of teamwork, commitment, integrity and communication.

Excursions

The activities programme provides students with an opportunity to absorb some of Ireland’s rich heritage in a fun and relaxed way while also allowing students the opportunity to improve their English.

FRIENDLY AND CARING ATMOSPHERE

All Camp Managers are fully accredited IRFU coaches and have additionally completed IRFU Safe Rugby and World Rugby First Aid in Rugby.

Practice Makes Perfect

We know the only way you truly understand a subject is by practising it in a real environment. This is why we’ve set a playground area that’s full of hours of exercises, questions and challenges. It even has a gaming section.

PLAY RUGBY & RUGBY ACADEMY

Join us for a summer of Sport!

Give your athletes the chance to grow!

Join our course and start building the skills that matter most today. Every session is designed to be clear and engaging, helping young people reach the confidence and expertise they need in both Sport and English.

Working hours

Monday- Thursday:8:00-18:30 Hrs
(Phone until 17:30 Hrs)
Friday - 8:00-14:00

We are here

Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0) 1 254 2324
Email: info@playsport.org

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