Leicester Tigers ACE Programme at Coventry College: Open Event
Event date
February 18, 2026 – February 18, 2026
Event times
9:30 – 13:00
Location
The Alan Higgs Centre, Allard Way, Coventry, CV3 1HW
Coventry College, in partnership with Leicester Tigers Academy, is proud to announce its forthcoming Open Event for talented and aspiring 16-18yrs male rugby players.
This full time, high performance rugby programme will provide players with the highest level of competition in the country, enlisting players with a unique opportunity to play for the Leicester Tigers ACE programme from September 2026 along with providing a pathway for players who meet the standards to be selected in to the Premiership Leicester Tigers Academy Squad.
With a well-established rugby education programme of over 19 years, this partnership provides players with a full-time professional environment supported with RFU Level 4 coaching, alongside Leicester Tigers Academy coaches, qualified medical staff, strength and conditioning, nutrition support and guidance.
Based at the high performance Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry, the programme gives players access to top class facilities that include fully equipped class rooms, indoor 4G Dome, outside 3G dome, 2 strength and conditioning rooms, spin bike room and a 50m Olympic sized swimming pool.
Additionally, players of elite Premiership Academy standard will be offered full scholarships to support them on their quest to the top level of the game.
The Leicester Tigers ACE programme squad will compete in the RFU ACE Boys League, the highest competition in the country against leading programmes, including the AoC Sport Premier League, England Colleges 7s and Rosslyn Park 7s competitions and have the opportunity to travel to Lisbon to take part in the annual Portugal Youth Festival against teams from across the world.
The programme provides a unique player and academic pathway to reach your individual goals for the future.
During this session you’ll take part in field session, strength and conditioning, recovery pool session along with analysis of performance.
Please bring your rugby / outdoor training kit including moulded boots, trainers, swimming attire including a towel and a change of t-shirt. You’ll also need to bring a packed lunch, drinks a note pad and pen.
