Girls’ Take Over Day At Hastings And Bexhill RFC

Thursday, 13 March 2025 16:00

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Active Hastings were delighted to attend the Hastings and Bexhill RFC Girls’ Take Over Day earlier this month, where the girls’ Under 16 team coached the mini rugby section (for boys and girls aged 4 to 11), to showcase female coaches and their girls’ rugby teams.

The rugby club have worked hard to develop the girls’ teams and have shattered stereotypes with the girls’ teams firmly embedded in the club.

Emily, Minis Co-Chair at Hastings and Bexhill Rugby Football Club and the Girls’ Take Over Day organiser said:

"We are really proud to be growing our numbers for the minis and girls’ rugby.

"I'm very grateful for all the support we have received in putting this event together from Sarah at Active Hastings, and the whole club from the Chair, coaches, parents, kitchen and bar who are always so positive and active in supporting the children and building this inclusive community that we are proud to be a part of.

"It is really special for all of the children to celebrate each other together."

Jasmine, Hastings and Bexhill RFC U16 player said:

“As a team we all really wanted to take part coaching the minis, I think it's important because it encourages the younger girls to keep progressing in rugby and know they have a future in the club.

"It's also important for us to give back to the rugby community for all the support we have received."

Councillor Glenn Haffenden, lead councillor for housing and wellbeing at Hastings Borough Council, said:

“It was wonderful to be invited to the Girls’ Take Over Day at the Hastings and Bexhill RFC and present the U16s girls’ team with their medals and certificates, to recognise their vital contribution to girls’ rugby in Hastings.

"To top off the day the U14s girls’ team played Horsham girls’, in the Sussex League and won, well done everyone.”

Active Hastings is hosted by Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, and brings together a wide range of local and national partners to ensure that everyone in Hastings can get active.