NEWS

​🏉 Kicking Clinic August 3 🏉

Learn to kick with accuracy 🎯 and proper technique with Pro-X Rugby Academy.

proxrugby@gmail.com to sign up for programs.

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Talent might get you selected.
Habits determine how far you go.
At Pro-X Rugby Academy, we've created a 12+ week high-performance program designed around the same standards, routines, and mindset used by professional athletes.
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This isn't just rugby training.
It's about becoming the athlete coaches notice and teammates rely on.
- Professional Mindset
- Performance Training
- Leadership & Accountability
- Individual Development
- Elite Habits for Long-Term Success
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Whether you're aiming to make your school team, represent your province, earn a university opportunity, or pursue a professional career, success starts with the habits you build today.
Train with purpose. Develop with intention. Perform with confidence.
 Built for athletes. Prepared for life.
 
 Limited spaces available.
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Pro-X Rugby will be launching its Summer Speed Series on for 2026.​
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Running Technique with and without the ball, Acceleration, Game based running speeds and distances, Controlled game related speed and much more......
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Pro-X Rugby will be launching its Summer S&C Series on for 2026.​
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In season specific lifts and cardio, age specific S&C and much more......
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Like and Subscribe to keep up to date wil the latest skills.

Pro-X Rugby will be launching its Summer Skills Series on for 2026.​
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Passing, Tackle Technique, Decision Making and much more......
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Like and Subscribe to keep up to date wil the latest skills.

Pro-X Rugby Aademy will be back up and running on Monday January 5th at 6pm.

Sessions will run throughout the remainder of the 2026 seeason:

Mon - Tue - Thur 6pm.

proxrugby@gmail.com for more information and to register for programs.

Pro-X Rugby will be launching its skills series on YouTube in 2026.​

Passing, Tackle Technique, Decision Making and much more......

Like and Subscribe to keep up to date wil the latest skills.

Pro-X Rugby has partnered with Canadian brand Lululemon as official off-field teamware and travel wear supplier.​

Congratulations to Pro-X Rugby Academy graduate Ivy Poetker on making her Canada 7s debut in Cape Town.

Congratulations to Pro-X Rugby Academy graduate Holly Phillips who made her Canada debut in their 50-20 win versus South Africa in Pretoria

Pro-X Rugby kit for Kamloops 7s, September 20-21​
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Pro-X Rugby Academy will be entering the Elite u18 Girls division after an outstanding display last time out at the VSI.​

Thankyou to Phyre Apparel and Strive Physiotherapy for supporting Pro-X Rugby in Kamloops.
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Pro-X Rugby squad for Kamloops 7s, September 20-21​

Pro-X Rugby Academy will be entering the Elite u18 Girls division after an outstanding display last time out at the VSI.​
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Pro-X is proud to offer the only true rugby, professional grade, age appropriate training program in town, with multiple partnerships and sponsors enabling Pro-X Rugby Academy to offer the best in physiotherapy (Strive Physiotherapy), nutrition (PVL), apparel (Nike, Tsunami) and more.
 
All Sessions will be coached and delivered by former dual code professional and international player Stephen Thomas, no volunteer or student coaches like other programs, offering unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing from a junior to senior player and on to professional/full international standard, should that be your aim.
 
All players will be able to learn at their own pace, with their own goals in mind, receiving equal attention to ensure their development.
 
Session will run every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from September 1st at Pro-X Rugby's private facility, 10 Stonehill Place NE (Hockey Hub/Leeswood Building)
Field sessions will be held in a separate location and confirmed in due course.
 
Sessions include the following and more:
 
- Professional Grade Coaching
- Professional Grade Program
- Speed, Agility ,Quickness
- Sprint Mechanics
- Strength & Conditioning
- Skills
- Movement Patterns
- Correct & Effective Stretch and Injury Prevention
- Video Analysis (Parents & Coaches can attend for FREE)
- Safe Lifting Techniques
 
Participants can register for all three weekly sessions, which will be cheaper per session, or choose either one or two of the Monday, Tuesday or Thursday sessions.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register today!
 
In 25/26
 
This coming offseason we are planning for participants in the Pro-X Rugby program to represent Pro-X teams to play in Kamloops 7s (Sep), Vancouver 7s (Feb), Las Vegas 9s (Feb/Mar).

We will have an online store for training apparel, plus monthly performance rewards from our sponsors PVL.
 
There will also be skills specific sessions running on weekends after Christmas which will be run in conjunction with our partners Nike, under the banner of Nike Sports Camps.

Pro-X Rugby will hold a Kamloops 7s ID session from 10am - 11am at Notre Dame High School on Sunday August 10th.
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This session is designed for players from both inside and outside of the program.
 
Pro-X Rugby Academy will be entering the Elite u18 Girls division after an outstanding display last time out at the VSI.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Pro-X Rugby Academy will be back in action, this time at the Kamloops 7s in September.​

Register for programs to get involved.
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DONT SETTLE FOR THE AMATEURS, PLAY LIKE THE PROS!
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register for programs.

Pro-X Rugby Academy offers online training, letting you take your game to the next level, no matter where you are!​

DONT SETTLE FOR THE AMATEURS, PLAY LIKE THE PROS!
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register for programs.

Pro-X Rugby Academy will be running an 8 week speed program aimed at giving players the edge over the competition in acceleration, max speed and speed endurance.

Players will learn various techniques to help them make the right choices in the right situations.

DONT SETTLE FOR THE AMATEURS, PLAY LIKE THE PROS!

proxrugby@gmail.com to register for programs.

Pro-X Rugby will hold its first Summer Skills session from 10am -12pm at Notre Dame High School on Sunday July 6th.
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This session offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Pro-X Rugby Academy and Nike Sports Camps Canada will be hosting a Nike Rugby Camp this Spring/Summer. 

Every participant gets a Free Nike T-Shirt upon registration.

This camp offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment in time for the highschool and club season.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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• Daily instruction from Professional veteran coaches

• Healthy and positive learning environment designed to assist each player to improve

• Accelerated learning of rugby skills and drills

• Fun and positive environment

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​Details to follow!

As of June 30th the Summer Program times will replace Winter times.
Summer sessions will run 10am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
 
Sessions will again be in 4 week blocks, divided into specific sessions.
- Speed, Agility, Quickness (outdoor) Monday
- S&C (outdoor) Tuesday
- Skills (Indoor) Thursday/Friday
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Pro-X Rugby will be taking part in the Vancouver Sevens Invitational in 2025!
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Our Pro-X Juniors are heading to BC to take on the best of the west in February.
The two-day tournament will take place at UBC’s Gerald McGavin Centre on February 20-21 ahead of the 2025 HSBC SVNS Vancouver.​​
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Pro-X Rugby will be touring Ontario in 2025!
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1) Game dates June 21st, 24th, 27th, 30th. For those of you who have exam conflicts, you can miss the 1st game and fly out for the remainder. We did our best to minimize conflicts.
2) Games will be against the Ontario Regional teams. These teams will consist of players in their 1st year of University Rugby, and those who are being recruited
3) We are coordinating to have both USports and NCAA there to recruit the games. We will also have a few of the National coaches in attendance 
4) We have been able to secure a billet place so no cost for lodging
5) In order to participate you need to attend ProX. Stephen is responsible for all player selections and coaching. He will be assisted by Aaron Abrams and Ryan Smith. 
6) We will have a total of 30-35 players from the Calgary area attending
7) If you have any school teammates that may be interested please have them reach out to Stephen Thomas at ProX
8) We will be coordinating day trips to Niagara Falls, CN Tower and Ripley’s 
 
We will work hard over the next few months to try to make this trip as close to cost neutral as possible. Similar to the VSI’s
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Pro-X Rugby will be holding a Rugby League session December 21 at 3pm @ Coyote Den Training Centre.
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This session is open to senior women looking to represent Pro-X Rugby Academy in the NRLs International Las Vegas 9's tournament in February 2025.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.​

Pro-X Rugby will be holding a skills session December 21 at 2pm @ Coyote Den Training Centre.
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This session offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Cost of the session is $25.
FREE to Pro-X Rugby junior members.

Pro-X Rugby will be touring Ontario in 2025!
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Our Pro-X Juniors are heading to Ontario to showcase their attrribute to numerous college programs in June 2025.
 
10 days, 4 games, designed and organised specifically for major programs' designated scouts and coaches to attend.​
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Pro-X Rugby will be taking part in the Las Vegas Rugby League 9s in 2025!

​Keep an eye out for open sessions for senior women looking to represent Pro-X Rugby Academy in the NRLs International Las Vegas 9's tournament in February 2025.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.​

Pro-X Rugby will be taking part in the Vancouver Sevens Invitational in 2025!
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Our Pro-X Juniors are heading to BC to take on the best of the west in February.
The two-day tournament will take place at UBC’s Gerald McGavin Centre on February 20-21 ahead of the 2025 HSBC SVNS Vancouver.​​
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Pro-X Rugby will be holding a skills session November 17 at 10am.
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This session offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Cost of the session is $25.
FREE to Pro-X Rugby junior members.

Pro-X Rugby will be holding a Rugby League session November 17 at 11am @ Flames Community Arena Fields.
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This session is open to senior women looking to represent Pro-X Rugby Academy in the NRLs International Las Vegas 9's tournament in February 2025.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.​

Pro-X Rugby will be holding a skills session October 19 at 10am.
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This session offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Cost of the session is $25.
FREE to Pro-X Rugby junior members.

Welcome to the Pro-X Rugby Academy online store.
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Orders are to be placed between the 7th & 13th of October and will be delivered to the academy for distribution circa November 28th
 
LINK:
https://proxacademy.tsunami-sport.com/

Pro-X Rugby will be holding its last outdoor camp of the year on the October long weekend 12-13, from 10am to 12noon
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This camp offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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proxrugby@gmail.com to register.
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Cost of the camp is $100, Pro-X Rugby Junior members will recive 50% OFF of regular price.
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Pro-X Rugby Academy will have an informational meeting on Monday September 23 at 6.30pm @ 10 Stonehill Pl NE (Leeswood Bldg)
 
Parents/Guardians are invited to the facility and hear what Pro-x Rugby Academy is about, what it has to offer, and to field any questions to myself (Stephen-Coach) and our Pro-X Rugby physiotherapist Phil (Strive Physiotherapy).
 
Subject to be covered :

• Introductions

• Expectations

• Goals

• Program Content

• Communication

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Followed by some Q&A about the subjects covered & the program as a whole.
 
I look forward to seeing you on Monday 23rd!

Pro-X is proud to offer the only true rugby, professional grade, age appropriate training program in town, with multiple partnerships and sponsors enabling Pro-X Rugby Academy to offer the best in physiotherapy (Strive Physiotherapy), nutrition (PVL), apparel (Nike, Tsunami) and more.
 
All Sessions will be coached and delivered by former dual code professional and international player Stephen Thomas, no volunteer or student coaches like other programs, offering unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing from a junior to senior player and on to professional/full international standard, should that be your aim.
 
All players will be able to learn at their own pace, with their own goals in mind, receiving equal attention to ensure their development.
 
Session will run every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from September 30th -  6.30pm to 7.30pm at Pro-X Rugby's private facility, 10 Stonehill Place NE (Hockey Hub/Leeswood Building)
Field sessions will be held in a separate location and confirmed in due course.
 
Sessions include the following and more:
 
- Professional Grade Coaching
- Professional Grade Program
- Speed, Agility ,Quickness
- Sprint Mechanics
- Strength & Conditioning
- Skills
- Movement Patterns
- Correct & Effective Stretch and Injury Prevention
- Video Analysis (Parents & Coaches can attend for FREE)
- Safe Lifting Techniques
 
Participants can register for all three weekly sessions, which will be cheaper per session, or choose either one or two of the Monday, Tuesday or Thursday sessions.
​
proxrugby@gmail.com to register today!
 
New in 24/25
 
This coming offseason we are planning for participants in the Pro-X Rugby program to represent Pro-X teams to play in Vancouver 7s (Feb), Las Vegas 9s (Feb/Mar) and an Ontario tour (May/June).
We will have an online store for training apparel, plus monthly performance rewards from our sponsors.
 
There will also be skills specific sessions running on weekends after Christmas which will be run in conjunction with our partners Nike, under the banner of Nike Sports Camps.

Pro-X Rugby Academy and Nike Sports Camps Canada will be hosting a Nike Rugby Camp this winter break, June 30 - July 1 at the Flames Community Arena fields.
 
Every participant gets a Free Nike T-Shirt upon registrations.
 
This camp offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment in time for the highschool and club season.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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• Daily instruction from Professional veteran coaches

• Healthy and positive learning environment designed to assist each player to improve

• Accelerated learning of rugby skills and drills

• Fun and positive environment

 
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:
https://www.sportscampscanada.com/sports/rugby
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Pro-X Rugby Academy will host drop in sessions for the whole summer break for individuals, groups and teams.
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- Strength & Conditioning
- Skills
- Speed
- Video Analysis
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Drop in or choose a schedule and program to suit your availability.
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proxrugby@gmail.com for more info and to register.

Pro-X Rugby Academy and Nike Sports Camps Canada will be hosting a Nike Rugby Camp this winter break, August 3-5 at the Strathcona Druids RFC fields.
 
Every participant gets a Free Nike T-Shirt upon registrations.
 
This camp offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment in time for the highschool and club season.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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• Daily instruction from Professional veteran coaches

• Healthy and positive learning environment designed to assist each player to improve

• Accelerated learning of rugby skills and drills

• Fun and positive environment

 
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:
https://www.sportscampscanada.com/sports/rugby

Pro-X Rugby Academy and Nike Sports Camps Canada will be hosting a Nike Rugby Camp this winter break, June 30 - July 1 at the Flames Community Arena fields.
 
Every participant gets a Free Nike T-Shirt upon registrations.
 
This camp offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment in time for the highschool and club season.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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• Daily instruction from Professional veteran coaches

• Healthy and positive learning environment designed to assist each player to improve

• Accelerated learning of rugby skills and drills

• Fun and positive environment

 
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:
https://www.sportscampscanada.com/sports/rugby
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Pro-X Rugby Academy and Nike Sports Camps Canada will be hosting a Nike Rugby Camp this winter break, March 25 & 26 at the Coyote Den.
 
Every participant gets a Free Nike T-Shirt upon registrations.
 
This camp offers accelerated learning of current and effective rugby skills in a fun and positive environment in time for the highschool and club season.
 
Learn the best techniques from the professional and international game to get the best results with your passing, handling, positioning and kicking. Experience unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing at your own pace from a junior to senior player, and on to professional/full international standard.
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• Daily instruction from Professional veteran coaches

• Healthy and positive learning environment designed to assist each player to improve

• Accelerated learning of rugby skills and drills

• Fun and positive environment

 
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:
https://www.sportscampscanada.com/camps/nike-rugby-camp-calgary-ab

Big 2023 for Pro-X Rugby Academy with four senior internationals coming through the program to represent Canada all over the world
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Congratulations to Holly Phillips, Sarah Maguire, Britany Jones and Reid Watkins on making it to the next level!

Pro-X is proud to offer the only true rugby, professional grade, age appropriate training program around, with multiple partnerships and sponsors enabling Pro-X to offer the best in physiotherapy, nutrition, apparel and more.
 
Sessions will be coached and delivered by former duel code professional and international player Stephen Thomas, offering unparalleled insight into the necessary steps involved in developing from a junior to senior player and on to professional/full international standard, should that be your aim.
 
All players will be able to learn at their own pace, with their own goals in mind, receiving equal attention to ensure their development.
 
Session will run every Tuesday & Thursday from October 3rd -  6.30pm to 7.30pm at Evolve Strength Sunridge, 2985 23 Ave NE Unit#125, Calgary, AB T1Y 7L3.
 
Sessions include the following and more:
 
- Professional Grade Coaching
- Professional Grade Program
- Speed, Agility ,Quickness
- Sprint Mechanics
- Strength & Conditioning
- Skills
- Movement Patterns
- Correct & Effective Stretch and Injury Prevention
- Video Analysis (Parents & Coaches can attend for FREE)
- Safe Lifting Techniques
 
Participants can register for both weekly sessions, which will be cheaper per session, or choose either the Tuesday or Thursday session.

Congratulations to Sarah Maguire (left) and Brittany Jones (right), pictured here on their debuts vs USA, on their selection to the Canada squad for the Rugby League World Cup in October 2022.
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Canada will warm up with a friendly vs Ireland before taking on Papua New Guinea, hosts England, then Brazil in the pool stages, lining up a meeting with New Zealand or current holders Australia should they advance to the knockout stages.

Pro-X Rugby offers schools progrmas that are flexible and based around school times and student availability.
Its a great opportunity for school children to exercise, learn about leadership, teamwork, dicipline and learning new skills.
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stephen@pro-xrugby.com for information and to find out how you can get your tailored rugby program into your school.

Pro-X Rugby Academy is proud to help these players along their journeys into the professional game.
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Holly Phillips - Bristol Bears (English Premiership) Canada u20​
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Reid Watkins - Toronto Arrows (MLR)
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Codie Burgess - Saracens (English Premiership)
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These players joined the program with every intention of making themselves a better player and putting themselves in a position to take any opportunity that was presented to them.
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Their programs featured S&C, Speed, Skills, Awareness, Game Sense and many other components that are required to succeed and excel at a higher level of the game.
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Pro-X Rugby Academy is the only 'Pro Grade' rugby academy in the province and these results prove that training with Pro-X Rugby Academy will take your game to new levels.