Bristol Bears and Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at growing rugby in the region.
The Cabot Learning Federation is a family of 35 schools in Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Somerset, covering 18,000 young people in the city from a wide range of backgrounds and demographics.
As part of the club’s strategy to identify talent, attract new supporters and deliver positive engagement within the community, the partnership will include matchday visits, player school visits and inter-school open days and tournaments.
Chief Operating Officer, Tom Tainton, said: “Our focus is to Inspire Our Community Through Rugby Success. We’re Committed to growing the game in our city and that means thinking differently and bringing rugby to new and diverse audiences.
“This developing relationship will help us to work with young people in Bristol who wouldn’t traditionally have engaged with rugby, where we hope to create long lasting affiliations to Bears and to the sport.”
Steve Taylor, CEO of Cabot Learning Federation, said: “A key part of our strategic vision is developing high value partnerships with key stakeholders across the South West.
“We’re looking forward to collaborating with Bristol Bears to provide opportunities for young people within our trust to experience rugby for the first time. Through a range of activities and events, we’ll use the power of sport to continue to raise the aspiration and ambitions of children and young people experiencing disadvantage in Bristol.”
