With coaching and competition offered in four sports, Warriors Sports Club and Academy is providing youngsters in Dubai an ideal setting to hone their talent across various fields.
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When Warriors formed in 2013, they started with their bread and butter of rugby. Recognising an inflation of junior players in the region, the club sought to create another home for the sport.
“The established rugby clubs were filled to bursting in their junior sections, stretching resources within each club and age grade section,” said Brett Wastie, founder and chairman of Warriors.
“At the time, it was decided that a new junior club would offer the opportunity for further competition in the local sports scene and encourage the participation of more children.”
Rugby has boomed with the club affiliated to the UAE Rugby Federation and participating in the UAE club leagues and tournaments in the Gulf.
Since the development of their rugby squads, the club further expanded by adding popular sports football and cricket, along with netball.
With various age groups in each sport, Warriors boast a diverse group of youngsters with different backgrounds and ethnicities, all united by their love of competition.
“Warriors come from all backgrounds – they just need to enjoy playing sport,” said Wastie. “We have members from all continents among our ranks, and currently welcoming new members across all sporting codes to grow our squads.”
Rugby, football and netball are part of the sports club, while cricket falls under the academy with team sessions for training.
The sports club aspect of Warriors is non-profit, with proceeds going into benefits for members. Coaches and managers are volunteers offering their time to help juniors.
The academy is for profit and offers a professional training structure to improve players’ skills in their respective sports.
While Warriors strive to improve their members and provide a competitive environment, it doesn’t come without off-the-pitch fun on the social side.
“Each age grade squad is managed as a separate unit, all by volunteer coaches and managers, and social activities outside of the regular sporting events are encouraged,” said Wastie.
“Seasonal fun days, desert camping trips, beach days and charity fundraising events are just some of the types of activities that are arranged alongside the sporting calendar.”
Wastie encourages anyone interested in any of the sports to join as a member or take part in the academies.
To sign up and for more information on each sport, visit the Warriors’ website at www.warriors.ae.
