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  • SWALEC - Supporting Welsh rugby

    We believe that international success is built on a solid foundation. We support the U20 and U18 International pathway sides, the SWALEC Cup, Plate and Bowl, the SWALEC Leagues and sponsor S4C coverage of the Magners League.

  • Video masterclasses from Ryan Jones

    As part of SWALEC’s Junior Stars competition for the 2010/2011 season, SWALEC’s ambassador Ryan Jones gave a series of master classes giving step-by-step tutorials on the basics of the game.

    The British & Irish Lions, Wales and Ospreys star covered tackling, the line-out, basic passing and catching techniques, along with offloading in the tackle, and essential stretching techniques and warm-up handling drills.

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    Offloading 

    Tackling 

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  • SWALEC Finals Day 2011

    SWALEC Bowl winners 2011 

    From grassroots to glory 

    This year the SWALEC Finals Day saw local supporters flocking to the Millennium Stadium on Monday 2 May to round off the bank holiday with a triple-header thriller and entertainment for the whole family.

    Over 9,000 fans watched from the stands as Pontypridd enjoyed a 35-24 SWALEC Cup victory over Aberavon, Ammanford triumphed over Glynneath by 35-13 in the SWALEC Plate, and Senghenydd took the SWALEC Bowl title from Maesteg Quins after winning 31-30 on the iconic pitch.

    Pontypridd took on the Wizards in a highly-competitive finale game. A thriller of a Cup final came to an end with Pontypridd securing the victory, after contending against a spirited Aberavon side throughout.

    Ammanford RFC won the SWALEC Plate Final for the second time in three years with a confident display against Glynneath. Ammanford, having collected the SWALEC Plate title, will now focus on trying for a SWALEC League two east win.

    With both sides topping the respective SWALEC division four leagues, Senghenydd and Maesteg Quins’ clash was a well-matched, nail-biting challenge. Senghenydd’s ability to dominate the set piece clinched the win, making the club double winners of the SWALEC Bowl and their SWALEC League.

    Off the pitch, SWALEC and the Welsh Rugby Union delivered an action-packed event with a ‘Power Kick with the Stars’ competition that saw Wales international players James Hook and Rhys Priestley take to the pitch, a ‘Power Punt’ on-pitch challenge, through which two fans won summer international rugby tickets, ‘Mini-Sparks’ tag rugby and a Kid’s Zone to energise youngsters with face painting, balloon artistry, a bucking bronco and player signing and photo opportunities.

    A key objective for SWALEC is to support the communities in which we serve. Through our rugby sponsorship we strive to enhance the rugby experience for fans and players alike. That is why SWALEC customers were offered a fantastic half price ticket offer for the event and SWALEC staff enjoyed free entry.

    Winner of Real Radio’s SWALEC Finals Day competition, Sean Phillips enjoyed a hospitality box for 12 of his friends and family plus the opportunity to meet SWALEC brand ambassador and Welsh international player, Ryan Jones, courtesy of SWALEC.

    Mr Phillips commented, “Well, what an absolute amazing day we had! It was fantastic! It couldn't have been any better. When Ryan Jones came to the box, it just topped off the day, he was great. We thoroughly enjoyed the day, we all thought it would be a once in a lifetime experience, but are now hoping that it won't be!” 

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    2011/2012 SWALEC Junior Stars

    SWALEC junior stars day winners 2011 

    For the third year running, SWALEC, national community partner of the WRU, is giving junior rugby teams in Wales the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime rugby opportunity.

    Through the SWALEC Junior Starts competition, four junior teams - one u13 club team, one u14 club team, one girls (u13 - u14) team and one school (u13 - u14) team - can score the chance to train at the WRU National Centre of Excellence with members of Wales' international coaching staff and team.

    All you have to do to nominate your local school or club team is tell SWALEC what makes your team 'junior stars' in 250 words. Register your interest at juniorstars@swalec.co.uk and receive an application form now!

    The 2011/12 competition will be open for entries on Friday 25th November and the deadline will close on Friday 3rd February.

    Three finalist teams from each of the four categories will be selected by a judging panel, comprising Jonny Petrie (SWALEC Head of Sponsorship), Ryan Jones (Wales international player and SWALEC Brand Ambassador) and Joe Lydon (WRU Head of Rugby Performance and Development). It is then up to the 12 finalist teams and their supporters to vote via www.swalec.co.uk/rugby. The one team from each category with the most votes will win this exclusive rugby prize.

    Last season, Treherbert RFC U14 coach, nominated his team and escorted them to the prize day: "The competition is an excellent initiative by SWALEC and supports grass roots rugby. My boys really had a good time. It was a great experience for them - they have never been so quiet and well behaved!".

    Competition Terms and Conditions 

    • Entry to this competition is deemed to be acceptance of these rules. 
    • Entry into the competition can be made by registering interest at juniorstars@swalec.co.uk. All who register will receive an application form requesting contact details and a nomination of no more than 250 words. A completed application form is to be sent to juniorstars@swalec.co.uk or Simon Rowe, Junior Stars Competition, Millennium Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1NS. 
    • The closing date for entries is Friday 3rd February 2012. 
    • The draw is open to everyone, excluding employees of SSE group, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. 
    • Four prizes consisting of one training session at the WRU National Centre of Excellence at The Vale Resort for one squad of 25 junior rugby players and three adult accompanying coaches; travel to and from the Vale Resort from dedicated clubhouse; lunch for all attendees; signed merchandise.  
    • One prize is available to each of the following categories; an u13 rugby club team, an u14 rugby club team, a girls (u13 - 14) team, a schools (u13-14) team.  
    • Three finalists will be selected from each category by a panel of judges: Jonny Petrie (SWALEC Head of Sponsorship), Ryan Jones (Wales international player and SWALEC Brand Ambassador) and Joe Lydon (WRU Head of Rugby Performance and Development). 
    • Finalists will be notified by Friday 17th February by email/telephone/post. 
    • Finalists will then be asked to vote on www.swalec.co.uk/rugby for their team to win. The finalists with the most votes from each category will win one of the four prizes.  
    • SSE (as Promoter) reserves the right to replace the prizes with equivalent prizes without notice.  
    • Only one written entry per person.  
    • No responsibility is taken for non-delivered entries. 
    • No cash alternatives. 
    • The Promoter will send you a confirmation email upon receipt of your entry.  
    • No other expenses are included in the prize.  
    • SWALEC accepts no liability for lost or unreceived entries.  
    • The Promoter reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any stage.  
    • Promoter's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.  
    • Promoter: SSE Energy Supply Limited (co. reg. 3757502) registered office 55 Vastern Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BU. SWALEC is a trading name of SSE Energy Supply Limited.  

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