The "ARS EDP" is an acronym for All Rugby School Elite Development Programme. It is a programme dedicated to the physical and intellectual development of its scholars.

ARS EDP is financed by corporate sponsors. The corporate sponsors ensure ARS EDP is entirely non school or player sustained. WE ARE THEREFORE ENTIRELY AUTONOMOUS OF THE SCHOOLS AND PLAYERS AND ABLE TO OPERATE AS SUCH. THIS IS CRITICAL TO MAINTAINING UNIFORMITY AND FAIRNESS ACROSS ALL SCHOOLS ND PLAYERS.

Our Story

January 2015, ARS EDP is launched with MyFamily Mobile as its sponsor.

24th March 2015, Peter Yates, Principal of British International School signs-up British International School to the ARS EDP.

30th April 2015, Mrs Amao, Principal of Chrisland Primary School, Opebi, signs-up Chrisland Primary School to the ARS EDP.

4th May 2015, Mrs Arofin, Principal of Temple Primary School signs-up Temple Primary School to the ARS EDP.

7th May 2015, Mrs Eguagie, Principal of Corona Primary SCholl, Gbagada, signs-up to the ARS EDP. 

Followed by friendly matches between British International School and Chirsland. Thereafter another friendly match between Chrisland, Temple and Corona.

September 2015, ARS EDP commences at Temple Secondary School.

Objective

ARS EDP is interested in helping grow the game of rugby by exposing it to as many parents and children as possible.

ARS EDP is committed to improving the lifestyle and health of children and young people and developing their potential within the game. ARS EDP as an inclusive programme; with the combination of contact rugby, touch rugby and tag/new image rugby allowing it to be played by both male and female of all ages and abilities. Rugby is a sport that provides key physiological and psychological benefits, as well as developing social skills. ARS EDP is determined that all players, no matter their race, religion or social status, should be given the opportunity to benefit from their involvement in rugby

Aims

A.    Increase the number of adult (male and female) support resources (referees and coaches)

B.    Increase the number of young people (boys and girls) playing the game

 C.   Develop stronger player and school ties (i.e. sustainable, with a range of teams at all age groups and supported by well trained coaches)

Vision

“To develop and prepare highly skilled young players to play for the broader Game, supported by an effective, well trained workforce of coaches and other personnel, delivered within a strong partnership

We hope this provides an easy-to understand statement of intent for ARS EDP and helps to inspire the dedication that will be needed from everyone involved to establish a lasting and meaningful structure for the long-term benefit of the game.

 Whilst recognising that this process is player and parent centered, the vision is not achievable unless parent support and coaching delivery is all it needs to be. This must be acknowledged by all concerned.”

Pledge

Player Pledge

ARS EDP players have a pledge which all players must memorise.

AN ARS EDP PLAYER IS:

"Disciplined | Focused | A leader | Structured | A team player | Creative | Enduring | Quick and sound decision maker".