Bridgnorth Rugby club are partnered with the Star Scheme.

Support, Transform and Achieve through Rugby.

The star* scheme provides young people who have had multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with supported access to everything that local junior clubs and their amazing volunteer communities have to offer.

ACEs are divided into three categories: abuse, household challenges and neglect.

Examples of ACEs include enduring or being exposed to abuse or neglect, familial violence, mental illness, parental separation, divorce or substance abuse.

ACEs can disrupt a child’s development and can impact social, emotional and cognitive impairment, which can lead to poor health outcomes and can negatively impact life expectancy. The negative impact of ACEs can be mitigated by encouraging safe, stable and nurturing relationships and environments all of which can be found in local junior rugby communities. The STAR scheme has been designed to facilitate access and formalise the support provided.

The scheme removes all financial barriers to access (provides transport, kit, subs, food), creates a support network within the club for star* families and importantly provides coaching for the volunteer coaches as well as a star* manager who creates measurable personal development plans with the children and families.

Bridgnorth Rugby Club are supporting young players to get to training, ensuring they have all the kit they required. 

For more information contact Nerys or Phil who co-ordinate the scheeme at Bridgnorth or futher information on the scheme checkout their website STAR Scheme