Programmes that form part of the Hull FC Community Foundation’s ‘Empower’ project have resumed in-person delivery in recent weeks, with a new jam-packed timetable issued.
Originally launched in September last year, the ‘Empower’ project is a new initiative designed to support individuals who may have faced challenges with their wellbeing over the national lockdown periods to re-engage in sport and receive expert support around their physical and mental health.
‘Empower’ forms part of the Foundation’s longstanding ‘Teaming Up for Health’ partnership with NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group which for the current delivery year involves a focus on delivering programmes that seek to reduce loneliness and isolation within targeted groups.
In developing ‘Empower’ to ensure it offers an evidence based, need led approach, the Foundation has teamed up with both Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership to shape an innovative project that reaches those most in need at this difficult time.
Despite the recent national lockdown meaning that projects have not been able to be delivered in person over the past few months, the easing of restrictions allowing the return of grassroots sports means that many of the individual programmes that form ‘Empower’ can resume in person.
Our Women’s, Girl’s, LDRL, and Wheelchair sides are back in action with in-person, physical training sessions resuming, with all sides on the look out for new players to take part.
Meanwhile, our Cheerleading sessions have also resumed, as well as regular favourites Touch Rugby League, FIT4FC, and Rugby Tots.
Our Coffee Corner sessions, featuring interviews with past and present players which have proved hugely popular during the national lockdown, will also continue.
Full details on all of our programmes can be found below:
Hull FC Girls Rigby League
What: Weekly Rugby League training sessions for girls at ages U11’s (School Year 5 & Year 6), U13’s (School Year 7 & Year 8), U14’s (School Year 9), U16’s (School Year 10 & Year 11), U18’s (School/College Year 12 & Year 13)
When: Monday’s (6:00pm – 7:00pm) & Thursday’s (7:00pm – 8:00pm)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Grass Pitch, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the sessions with matty.faulkner@hullfc.com
Cost: Free
FIT4FC (Advanced Class)
What: Weekly fun, but advanced, fitness sessions led by the Strength & Conditioning Team within the Hull FC Community Foundation
When: Monday’s (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence S&C Suite, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Book via http://hullfcfoundation.co.uk/health-wellbeing/#fit-4 or contact Richard.tate@hullfc.com for further information.
Cost: £4 per person per session
Touch Rugby League
What: Weekly fun Touch Rugby League programme for teams with a maximum of 10 players per team each week
When: Monday’s (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
Where: Sirius Academy West 4G Pitch, Pickering Road Entrance, Hull, HU4 7AB
(We are unable to welcome new teams now the weekly tournament has begun.)
Learning Disability Rugby League
What: Weekly fun-filled Learning Disability Rugby League training sessions for males & females aged 14 years old and above
When: Tuesday’s (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Grass Pitch, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the sessions with bradley.sugden@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: Free
FIT4FC (Beginners Class)
What: Weekly fun and basic fitness sessions led by the Strength & Conditioning Team within the Hull FC Community Foundation
When: Tuesday’s (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence S&C Suite, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Book via http://hullfcfoundation.co.uk/health-wellbeing/#fit-4 or contact Richard.tate@hullfc.com for further information.
Cost: £4 per person per session
Coffee Corner
What: A sit down coffee and chat over Zoom with some current and ex-Black & White stars
When: Wednesday’s (6.00pm – 7.00pm)
Where: Live online via Zoom
Get Involved: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84741405194?pwd=N1R6Lzg1U0tVMlNxZGJHdEUxMDNmQT09
Meeting ID: 847 4140 5194
Passcode: 834911
Hull FC Women’s Rugby League
What: Weekly Rugby League training sessions for females aged 18 years old and above
When: Wednesday’s (6:00pm – 7:00pm) & Sunday’s (10:30am – 11:30am)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Grass Pitch, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the sessions with sam.french@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: Free
Veterans & Social Touch Rugby
What: Weekly fun-filled Touch Rugby programme for former armed forces service men/women and members of the public (Just turn up & play!)
When: Thursday’s (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Grass Pitch, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the turn up & play sessions with michael.swainger@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: Free
Hull FC Wheelchair Rugby League
What: Weekly fun-filled Wheelchair Rugby League training sessions for males & females aged 14 years old and above
When: Thursday’s (6:30pm – 7:30pm)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Sports Hall, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the sessions with michael.swainger@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: Free
(Start date set to be announced in due course)
Inspiring Futures
What: Weekly activities for boys and girls aged 11 – 14 to increase playing, coaching and officiating opportunities in Rugby League and a range of other sports.
When: Friday’s (5PM – 6PM)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Sports Hall, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the sessions with richard.tate@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: Free
Rugby Tots
What: Weekly Rugby activities for boys & girls at ages 2yrs-3yrs and 4yrs-5yrs, with each child getting their own Hull FC Rugby Ball
When: Saturday’s (9:00am-9:45am – 2yrs-3yrs) AND (10:15am-11:00am – 4yrs-5yrs)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Sports Hall/Grass Pitches, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Book via http://hullfcfoundation.co.uk/sport-physical-activity/#rugby-tots or register your child’s interest for the sessions with sam.french@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: £35 for 6 weekly sessions
*New block of sessions starts Saturday 8th May 2021*
Hull FC Dance & Cheerleading
What: Weekly fun & engaging Dance / Cheerleading training sessions for boys & girls at ages U10’s (School Year 3–Year 5), U12’s (School Year 6 & Year 7), U15’s (School Year 8–Year 10), U16’s + (School Year 11–Year 13 & Open Age)
When: Sunday’s (4:00pm-4:50pm – 7yrs-10yrs / 5:00pm-5:50pm – 11yrs-12yrs / 6:00pm-6:50pm – 13yrs-15yrs / 7:00pm-8:00pm – 16yrs-21yrs)
Where: Hull FC Centre of Excellence Sports Hall, off Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AB
Get Involved: Please register your interest for the sessions with hannah.mowforth@hullfc.com and/or for further information
Cost: £3 per person per session
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