2026 True South Player Camp & Admin Workshop · Birmingham · Sep 26, 2026

The True South Union is proud to host this year’s Women’s Development Weekend, designed to foster growth of the women’s game across our region. Register on this page for the Camp and Admin program by buying a ticket type.  There will also be a Friday evening to Saturday morning Coaching Level 1 Course and Referee Level 1 Course. To sign-up for the certifications, log into Rugby Xplorer & click Learning Center. With the support of the union, camp participant costs are subsidized to $5 per participant, ensuring access for all who wish to attend. A Saturday morning Club Administration Workshop will be offered for men or women affiliated leadership before the camp begins. Player Camp Camp runs Saturday & Sunday: Saturday, September 26, 1 pm - 6 pm Sunday, September 27, 9:30 am - 12 pm What to expect & levels: Expert instruction from coaches outside your club, offering fresh drills and perspectives. Positional breakout sessions designed to sharpen the unique skills of each position group  Skill development sessions tailored to three levels, from newcomers to experienced players. Level Options Level 1 – Brand New Player - Players just introduced to rugby, typically started this season and have not played a game yet. Focus is on learning the fundamentals, understanding positions, and building comfort with contact and game flow Choose this option if this is your first season— you’ve just found your team and are still figuring out the rules, the rhythm, and the fun chaos of rugby. Level 2 – Developing Player - Players with some rugby experience (generally less than 1.5 years). They understand the basics and can contribute to structured play, but are still refining skills, decision-making, and consistency. Choose this level if you’ve got your feet under you, know the basics, and now you’re working on stringing it all together with confidence. Level 3 – Experienced Player - Players with multiple seasons of rugby experience who bring strong game awareness and technical ability. This group is not positioned as advanced or select-side level, but are an impact player for their home clubs.  Choose experienced player if you know your way around the pitch, you’re sharp on skills, and want to heighten your play to the next level.  Volunteer – Advanced Players, Coaches, & Supporters (New! & Free!) - This is for coaches, non-playing supporters as well as advanced players who consistently compete at the select-side & invite-only level. They are encouraged to attend in a supportive capacity. Goal is to raise the standard of play in sessions, model positive high-performance habits, and share knowledge across levels. Choose this role if you consistently compete at the select-side level or are non-playing leader on your team, such as a coach, and want to either support, learn new drills, or lift up those around you. If this sounds like you, choose the "camp volunteer" ticket type. All participants must be registered with USA Rugby. You can find your USA Rugby Number in RX under "My Profile" at https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/dashboard (Top Banner, under your name). Administration Workshop Admin program runs Saturday morning before the camp at the Laney Building, 4625 Valleydale Rd, Indian Springs Village Al 35242  Saturday, September 26, 8 am - 12 pm (Lunch @ 12 pm) Before players hit the field, club leaders have an opportunity to level up their admin skills. This half-day workshop is designed for administrators, coaches, and leaders looking to strengthen the foundation of their clubs. It is open to all union organizations (men or women). Collaborate and share ideas and lessons learned with other leaders across the region. Instructor: Alex Sharland