The Giants Community Trust Evolution Pathway Programme

The 2025 Rugby development programme, supporting and nurturing players aged 12-16 to help reach their potential, linked to the RFL’s Lions Development programme.

Over the course of the year, Giants Community Trust will deliver 8 sets of player development sessions tailored to the relevant age groups into the local community, working at local ambassador clubs in north and south Kirklees to reach as many players as possible.

All open access sessions are coached in line with the Huddersfield Giants pathways, providing outstanding coaching within a professional environment. The sessions aim to support players development, focusing on key skill sets which will benefit your local grassroot and community clubs.

Delivered within all the school holidays this allows boys and girls in age groups to take part in relevant access sessions throughout the year.

The community club venues we will be delivering sessions at, are; Dewsbury Moor, Lindley Swifts, Newsome Panthers and Elland RLFC.

Individual sessions £7.50

BOOK 6 OR MORE SESSIONS FOR £6.25 EACH

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE SESSION DATES & LOCATIONS

Boys (School Year 7)

  • 8 Player Development Sessions
    • 8th, 15th April, 27th May, 29th July, 12th, 19th, 26th August, 28th October
  • 12:30-14:00
  • View the venue locations HERE

BOOK HERE

Boys (School Years 8&9)

  • 8 Player Development Sessions
    • 9th, 16th April, 28th May, 30th July, 13th, 20th, 27th August, 29th October
  • 14:30-16:00
  • View the venue locations HERE

BOOK HERE

Boys (School Year 10-11)

  • 8 Player Development Sessions
    • 8th, 15th April, 27th May, 29th July, 12th, 19th, 26th August, 28th October
  • 12:30-14:00
  • View the venue locations HERE

BOOK HERE

Girls (School Years 7-11)

  • 8 Player Development Sessions
    • 9th, 16th April, 28th May, 30th July, 13th, 20th, 27th August, 29th October
  • 14:30-16:00
  • View the venue locations HERE

BOOK HERE

Full venue addresses:

  • Dewsbury Moor Sports Club, 229 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3NU
  • Elland RLFC, Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax HX4 8JG
  • Newsome Panthers, Hall Bower Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6RN
  • Lindley Swifts, 230 Halifax Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3QL

For any questions regarding the development days please email Rebecca Colwell

CPD Opportunities

As part of the programme, the Trust provides Coaching CPD opportunities – this can help you upskill and practice ideas, transition through different age groups, increase your coaching network and invest in opportunities to work inline with the Giants pathways. If you are interested in getting involved please email Rebecca Colwell – rebecca.c@hgct.co.uk

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