Quins Community Team
Harlequins Community Team continuously strives to develop new innovative and exciting experiences for children that help promote the game of rugby to young children and their families.
The Community Scheme has encouraged children from all over the UK to become regular visitors to the Twickenham Stoop to continue to participate in the exciting sport of Rugby Union.
The Community Team at Quins began its campaign back in September 2000, and since its inception has gone from strength to strength. The team now has links with over 50 Junior Rugby Clubs and a greater number of schools throughout the South East. The programme is widely regarded as one of the best in top flight rugby and in recent years has gained numerous awards.
Harlequins Community Team
Richard Varney - Community Development Manager
Richard joined Quins in September 2001 having worked previously as Richmond Borough's Sports Development Officer. He has an excellent understanding of the local community and how the structure of sport operates through National Governing Bodies, Sport England and Local Authorities.
Contact Richard on 020 8410 6031 or by email.
Ben Thurlow - Community Development Officer
Ben joined Quins in July 2007 from London Irish, where he was Community Rugby Coach for four seasons. He has a host of coaching qualifications and experiences to the team through his work at London Irish, Reading RFC and Emanuel School. He is also an RFU Tag Rugby Tutor.
Contact Ben on 020 8410 6058 or by email.
Harlequins Child Protection Policy
Harlequins is fully committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of all young players who participate in activities organised by the club.
It is recognised that all coaches, administrators and medical staff who undertake activities on behalf of Harlequins acknowledge that they have a legal and moral responsibility to provide the highest standard of care to all young players and that all young players who participate in the activities organised by Harlequins are treated in a fair and equitable way.