⟶ Dec 28 – 31 · 2026
LIFE Winter Rugby Residency 2026

Winter Residency

Four focused days on the Life University campus for girls ages 13–17. Elite coaching, The Commons housing, and a 10:1 camper-to-coach target — built for the holiday window after EIRA.

A Life University Women's Rugby camp · powered by The Rugby Advantage

4 Days
Dec 28–31
13–17
Ages · Girls
Commons
On-campus dorms
Life U
Marietta, GA
Winter residency training session on Life U campus
Train · Film · Lead

A compressed elite block — not a long summer week.

Arrive Dec 28, depart Dec 31. Short holiday window, high density: strength & conditioning, skills, tactics, film, and leadership — with Life U players as on-the-ground mentors.

  • S&C: rugby-specific strength, speed, and conditioning
  • Skills: contact, carry, kick, finish — fundamentals under pressure
  • Tactics: attack shape, defense systems, decision-making
  • Film: clip review so players see what coaches see
  • Leadership: communication, standards, and team culture
10:1 target ratio All levels welcome Girls only
The Commons · Life University

Sleep on campus. Walk to training.

Residential campers stay in The Commons — Life U's modern residence hall in the heart of campus. Double rooms, private bathroom stalls, lounges, and dining steps away. Arrive Dec 28 · depart Dec 31 (3 nights).

  • Double occupancy Twin XL rooms with storage
  • Meals included on the residency plan (athlete dining)
  • ~5-minute walk to fields and gym
  • Wi-Fi, laundry, lounges — real dorm life, supervised
The Commons residence hall at Life University
Choose your path

Residency or commuter.

Same coaching block. Residency adds The Commons + meals. Commuter trains by day with lunch included.

Commuter
$595
Day training + lunch · no overnight
  • Full daytime training sessions
  • Lunch included each camp day
  • No dorm stay / no breakfast or dinner
  • Same coaching staff & film work
  • Local athletes & parent drop-off
Register Commuter →

One live residency SKU at $1,095 unless early-bird checkout is explicitly activated. Flights / ground transport not included.

Camp Director

Ryszard Chadwick

Director of Women's Rugby, Life University · Founder & CEO, The Rugby Advantage · World Rugby Coach Educator. Sets the standard for the block and leads the coaching group.

Counselors

Life U Players

Current Running Eagles serve as on-the-ground mentors and dorm counselors — keeping the ratio tight and the culture strong.

FAQ

Quick answers

Who can attend?

Girls ages 13–17 only. All skill levels welcome — beginners through high-performance pathway athletes.

Are flights included?

No. Families arrange travel to Atlanta / Marietta. Airport pickup options may be shared closer to camp if demand exists.

Refunds?

Registration is non-refundable. Transfers or credit may be considered case-by-case before Nov 15 — email to discuss.

What to pack?

Boots, trainers, mouthguard, athletic gear for cold evenings, toiletries, and bedding details will go out in the pre-camp pack list. Teaser: layers + cleats.

Secure your spot

Four days. One campus. Winter edge.

Spaces are limited to keep the 10:1 feel. Checkout is live on The Rugby Advantage (Wix). Review prices and page first — nothing has been emailed or posted.