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07/27/25 - 08/01/25

$679.00 - $879.00

Leinster Rugby School of Excellence at Syracuse University

Location: Syracuse University - East Colvin Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
Registration Ends: 07/01/2025
Ages 13-17 | Starts: 2:00pm

08/05/25 - 08/07/25

$325.00

Leinster Rugby School of Excellence - Maryland Satellite

Location: Georgetown Preparatory School - 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Registration Ends: 08/05/2025
Ages 13-17 | Starts: 9:00am

About Us

Leinster Rugby School of Excellence
Residential and Satellite Camps

Leinster Rugby is a world-leading professional and amateur rugby organization located in Dublin, Ireland, with an unrivaled track record in rugby talent development. Leinster’s rugby athletes currently represent over 70% percent of the Irish Rugby national team, currently ranked second by World Rugby.

Leinster Rugby has partnered with Syracuse University to deliver a residential School of Excellence camp in Syracuse, New York.  Now in its third year, the School of Excellence in Syracuse has attracted athletes from all over the U.S., as well as Europe.  Given the popularity of the residential camp in Syracuse, Leinster Rugby and Syracuse University are now offering a non-residential satellite camp in Maryland (hosted by Georgetown Preparatory School), and planning to offer a second satellite camp in Colorado. The School of Excellence camps aim to develop smart and skillful rugby players and inspire the mindset and training habits that will help them achieve their full potential. 

Benefitting from coaching skills and expertise only Leinster Rugby can offer and an 8-to-1 camper/coach ratio, the School of Excellence camps will provide aspiring rugby athletes, ages 13-17 (girls and boys), with a comprehensive rugby training and educational program that simulates a week in the life of a professional rugby player. Campers will learn to play the Leinster way and gain a greater understanding of the game and key rugby values such as teamwork, commitment, integrity, and communication.

Campers should expect a structured rugby development program, emphasizing game understanding skill development, and position-specific focus and training. In particular, campers will develop cutting edge skills and learn to perform them under challenging conditions through coaching in a professional environment.

Our Camp Director

Colin O'Hare

The Leinster-appointed Syracuse University Head Coach is a highly experienced professional with strong sporting acumen which includes coach and player development, strategic change management and strategic planning. An energetic and innovative leader with excellent communication skills who is results-driven and committed to continuous high standards of performance. Colin has over 25 years of coaching experience with Leinster Rugby. Colin also holds a qualification in exercise and health studies and is a World Rugby Educator.

Testimonials

“Everything about the camp was excellent. The signup process was easy, the rugby & non-rugby activities were great, and the guest speakers were fantastic. The coaches were very knowledgeable and patient with all the campers. Worth every penny.”

“This was the first time my son went to an overnight camp, and he loved it, he did not want to come home. The activities were amazing, booking was a breeze, and everyone was amazing. The staff were attentive, and the coaches were smart. This camp was worth the price.”

“The University was the perfect place to host a camp. All of the coaches were amazing, the online signup process was easy, and the pitch sessions were the highlight of my camper’s experience.”

FAQs

Campers will sleep in Syracuse University dormitories where sophomore students typically live during the fall and spring academic semesters.

The residential camps will be fully staffed with coaches from Leinster Rugby and staff counselors, all of whom will ensure all campers are supervised during each activity.

Meals for the residential camp are provided by Syracuse University Dining Services in university dining facilities.  Lunch will be provided during each day of the satellite camps.

The residential camp will be staffed with athletic trainers and medical staff available 24 hours at the Barnes Center at the Arch.  Athletics trainers will be on site for the satellite camps.

Parents are encouraged to watch the residential camp scrimmages prior to check out on Friday morning, August 1, 2025.  More information will follow about the satellite camps.

The residential camp will take place at Hookway Fields at Syracuse University, adjacent to the Syracuse University Lally Athletic Complex and Syracuse University South Campus, on East Colvin Street, Syracuse, New York 13210.

 

The Maryland camp will take place on the campus of Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland.

 

Details on the Colorado satellite camp will be announced soon.

For the residential camp, a normal day includes Breakfast, Skill Sessions, Lunch, Classroom Session, Skill Sessions, Recreation, Dinner, Activities, Wrap-Up Talk and time with fellow campers in the Residence Halls.

 

Satellite camps will begin at 9:00 am with by Core 4 Skills Sessions and Positional work, followed by Lunch and Game-Based Training, and conclude at 3:00 pm.

Contact Us

For general questions or for more information, please email [email protected]

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