
Switch Rugby School Holiday Performance Camps
Progress Doesn’t Have to Take A Holiday
Building on the success of our popular weekly Switch Rugby Academy sessions, our holiday performance camps are in high demand. Book early to secure your spot!
Switch Rugby School Holiday Performance Camps
School Holiday Performance Camps
When and Where
Our performance camps take place during the half-terms, Easter, and Summer holidays. These camps typically run over two days, but players can also book for just one day to suit their schedule.
What to Expect
Designed to challenge and develop players, our camps focus on skill acquisition, tactical understanding, and game management. Each session has a clear purpose linked to rugby fundamentals and the principles of the game.
Who Can Join
These sessions are ideal for players passionate about rugby and committed to improving their game. Whether you’re already part of the popular weekly Switch Rugby Academy sessions or completely new to the programme, these camps offer valuable opportunities for growth.
Shared Passion and Expertise
Our camps are designed for players who have a passion for the game, as well as the aspiration and the commitment to improve.
At Switch Rugby Academy, our coaches share these same values, creating an environment where players are inspired to reach their full potential both on and off the field.

“Our holiday camps are designed to push players to the next level. They combine skill mastery with the ability to perform under pressure, crucial for any player aspiring to progress in rugby.”
— Matt Sheppard, Director

Performance Camp Benefits
Skill development under pressure in real‑time

Game understanding for effective decision‑making

Sharpened catch, pass, and evasion techniques

Personalized coaching for all experience levels

Safe tackle techniques in a high‑energy environment

Performance Camp Schedule
Summer 2025 Performance Days
This summer, we’re running our high-quality Performance Camps at a variety of great locations across Bristol—ideal for players looking to develop their game in a focused, supportive environment.
Alongside our full-day camps, select venues will host additional half-day ‘Skills Clinic’ sessions for U15–U17 players — targeted training designed to build confidence and boost specific skills.
Check the Abler booking app for all dates and availability—spaces are limited!
Session times vary—please refer to the individual listings below or check the Abler app for full session details and timings.
On your first day please register at the clubhouse and check in with our member of staff to ensure we have all details required to look after your child for the day.
Participants will need to bring suitable clothing for expected weather conditions.
If your venue has a 3G pitch (see the ‘Additional Info’ sections below), please bring clean rugby boots (mud-free). We also recommend bringing trainers and comfortable footwear for indoor sessions and breaks between sessions.
Participants will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks, drinks and a water bottle for use throughout the day.
Keynsham RFC
Bristol Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2BE
Performance Camps
Monday 21st July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Tuesday 22nd July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Half-Backs; 9 & 10 skills
Tuesday 22st July
U15-U17s
13:00am – 15:00pm
£20
Coach – Matt Sheppard – Director at Switch Rugby
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Game’s Most Critical Positions – Half-backs: 9 & 10 Skills Clinic
Ready to level up your skills towards the pro game? Join Matt Sheppard, a Level 3 RFU Coach with 30 years of elite experience including 10 years with Bristol Bears Academy, for the ultimate half-back masterclass! You’ll master the technical skills that make 9s and 10s unstoppable, sharpen your decision-making through high-pressure modified practices, and discover the secrets that separate average half-backs from game-changers. Whether you’re a natural 9, a budding 10, or want to understand how rugby’s puppet masters operate, this clinic will transform your game. Don’t just play rugby – command it!
1-2-1s, Paired & Small Group Sessions
Friday 8th August
All ages
10:00am – 16:00pm
£ Session dependent
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
King Alfred’s School
Burnham Rd, Highbridge TA9 3EE
Performance Camps
Wednesday 23rd July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Broad Plain RFC
Bristol South End, St John’s Lane, Bedminster, BS3 5AZ
Performance Camps
Thursday 24th July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Friday 25th July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Scrum Shape & Connection
Thursday 24th July
U15-U17s
10:00am – 12:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Dan Cox, SGS College, Old Reds RFC
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Foundation of Forward Play – Scrum Shape & Connection
Ready to dominate the scrum battle? Join Dan Cox, Director of Rugby at SGS College Bristol and Old Redcliffians RFC, Bristol Bears Academy Coach and Level 4 specialist, for the ultimate scrum masterclass! You’ll master the technical precision and body positioning that creates unstoppable scrum power, and discover what separates dominant scrums from average ones. Whether you’re a front-row looking to perfect your craft or a back-row wanting to understand scrum dynamics, this clinic will transform your forward play. Don’t just pack down – dominate!
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
St Brendan’s RFC
Portway, Bristol, BS9 2HS
Performance Camps
Monday 28th July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Tuesday 29th July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Defensive Principles – getting the ball back
Tuesday 29th July
U15-U17s
13:00am – 15:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Ben Scott, BGS
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Art of Defense – Defensive Principles: Getting the Ball Back!
Ready to become a defensive game-changer? Join Ben Scott, a Level 3 Coach and current 1st XV Coach at Bristol Grammar School with Bristol Bears Academy experience, for the ultimate defensive masterclass! You’ll master the tactical skills that create impenetrable defensive walls, learn to read attacking patterns and turn defense into attack, and discover the secrets that transform good defenders into ball-winning machines. Don’t just defend – steal the game!
Additional Information: Grass Pitch
Hornets RFC
Hutton Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8LY
Performance Camps
Wednesday 30th July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Thursday 31st July
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Scrum Shape & Connection
Thursday 31st July
U15-U17s
10:00am – 12:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Dan Cox, SGS College, Old Reds RFC
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Foundation of Forward Play – Scrum Shape & Connection
Ready to dominate the scrum battle? Join Dan Cox, Director of Rugby at SGS College Bristol and Old Redcliffians RFC, Bristol Bears Academy Coach and Level 4 specialist, for the ultimate scrum masterclass! You’ll master the technical precision and body positioning that creates unstoppable scrum power, and discover what separates dominant scrums from average ones. Whether you’re a front-row looking to perfect your craft or a back-row wanting to understand scrum dynamics, this clinic will transform your forward play. Don’t just pack down – dominate!
Additional Information: 3G pitch
Avonmouth RFC
Barrack’s Ln, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9NG
1-2-1s, Paired & Small Group Sessions
Friday 1st August
All ages
10:00am – 16:00pm
£ Session dependent
Additional Information: 3G pitch
Chew Valley RFC
Chew Lane, Chew Stoke, BS40 8UE
Performance Camps
Monday 4th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Tuesday 5th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Attack Shape – play off first receiver
Tuesday 5th August
U15-U17s
13:00pm – 15:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Ben Scott, BGS
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Art of Attack – Attack Shape: Play Off First Receiver Clinic
Ready to unlock devastating attacking rugby? Join Ben Scott, a Level 3 Coach and current 1st XV Coach at Bristol Grammar School with Bristol Bears Academy experience, for the ultimate attacking masterclass! You’ll master the tactical awareness and technical skills that create unstoppable attacking shapes, learn to exploit space and defensive weaknesses playing off the first receiver, and discover the secrets that turn good attacking phases into match-winning moments. Whether you’re a back looking to create magic or a forward wanting to understand how modern attacking rugby works, this clinic will revolutionize how you see and create attacking opportunities. Don’t just attack – dominate!
Additional Information: 3G pitch
North Bristol RFC
Oaklands, Gloucester Rd, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4AG
Performance Camps
Wednesday 6th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Thursday 7th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Fundamentals of Lineout Movement
Thursday 7th August
U15-U17s
10:00am – 12:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Dan Cox, SGS College, Old Reds RFC
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Art of Lineout Play – Fundamentals of Lineout Movement
Ready to own the lineout battle? Join Dan Cox, Director of Rugby at SGS College Bristol and Old Redcliffians RFC, Bristol Bears Academy Coach and Level 4 specialist, for the ultimate lineout masterclass! You’ll master the technical precision and movement patterns that create unstoppable lineout attacks, perfect your timing and coordination skills, and discover what separates dominant lineouts from average ones. Whether you’re a jumper looking to perfect your craft, a thrower wanting pinpoint accuracy, or a lifter needing better technique, this clinic will transform your lineout play. Don’t just compete – dominate the air!
Additional Information: 3G pitch
Old Bristolians RFC
Longwood Ln, Bristol BS8 3TQ
Performance Camps
Monday 11th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Tuesday 12th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Sharper strike moves: Secrets, skills and super-plays
Tuesday 12th August
U15-U17s
13:00pm – 15:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Dan Cotterell, Rugby Coach Weekly, Head Coach
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Sharper Strike Moves: A Practical Skills Clinic for Young Players
This three-hour session is designed to help young players build confidence and control in attack, with a focus on strike moves and second-phase quick ball plays. Led by Dan Cottrell, RFU Level 3 coach and editor of Rugby Coach Weekly, the clinic focuses on the practical skills and decision-making needed to break the defensive line.
We’ll work on how to run effective first-phase plays from scrums and lineouts, then follow up with second-phase moves that keep defenders under pressure. Players will learn how to use simple but powerful tools like drop-off and cut plays, unders and overs lines, pass deception, and option boxes—done with clear intent and brilliant basics.
Ideal for boys who already have a solid foundation and want to add sharper thinking, faster play, and better teamwork to their game.
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Winscombe RFC
The Recreation Ground, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1AZ
Performance Camps
Thursday 14th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Friday 15th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Skills Clinic – Defensive Principles – getting the ball back
Thursday 14th August
U15-U17s
10:00am – 12:00pm
£20
Guest Coach – Ben Scott, BGS
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Bristol Uni
Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2BJ
Performance Camps
Monday 18th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Tuesday 19th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Gordano RFC
Caswell Lane, Portbury, BS20 7UF
Performance Camps
Wednesday 20th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Skills Clinic – Half-Backs; 9 & 10 skills
Wednesday 20th August
U15-U17s
13:00pm – 15:00pm
£20
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Master the Game’s Most Critical Positions – Half-backs: 9 & 10 Skills Clinic
Ready to level up your skills towards the pro game? Join Matt Sheppard, a Level 3 RFU Coach with 30 years of elite experience including 10 years with Bristol Bears Academy, for the ultimate half-back masterclass! You’ll master the technical skills that make 9s and 10s unstoppable, sharpen your decision-making through high-pressure modified practices, and discover the secrets that separate average half-backs from game-changers. Whether you’re a natural 9, a budding 10, or want to understand how rugby’s puppet masters operate, this clinic will transform your game. Don’t just play rugby – command it!
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Cleve RFC
The Hayfields, Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9EN
Performance Camps
Thursday 21st August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Friday 22nd August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Dings Crusaders RFC
Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1LG
Performance Camps
Tuesday 26th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Skills Clinic – Contact Skills; decision-making at the breakdown
Tuesday 26th August
U15-U17s
13:00pm – 15:00pm
£20
Coach – Gary Townsend – Head of Rugby at Switch Rugby
Elevate Your Game This Summer
Take your rugby to the next level with our intensive 2-hour skills clinics designed for U15, U16 & U17 players. These sessions focus on advanced individual techniques, unit play, and tactical awareness that will transform how you read and respond to match situations. Our experienced coaches will challenge you with sophisticated skills and strategic thinking that separates good players from great ones.
Additional Information: 3G pitch
Old Redcliffians RFC
Scotland Lane, Brislington, BS4 5LU
Performance Camps
Wednesday 27th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Thursday 28th August
U12-U15s
9:00am – 15:30pm
£35
Two sessions for £65 when booked together
Additional Information:
Grass Pitch
Don’t get left on the bench,
secure your spot today!
Drop us an email if you need any more info on our performance camp scheduling.