Unfortunately due to last minute logistical problems we are forced to cancel the camps this year.

We sincerely apologise for the late notice and for any inconvenience that this may cause.

We fully intend to be back in the Midwest next summer and we will have news on these camps from January 2010.

We would like to thank everyone for the support you have shown to Justin Fitzpatrick Rugby and we look forward to meeting you all next year.

John McMurtry
Justin Fitzpatrick Rugby Admin.

Update 6th July 2009.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel the camps this year.

Our apologies for the late notice but we will be returning to the Midwest in the Summer of 2010.

Thank you for your support.

We are pleased to announce that Justin Fitzpatrick and Jamie Turkington will be running a series of Rugby Training Camps in Milwaukee from 9th – 12th July 2009.

This is our second year in the Midwest and the camps are growing in interest and popularity. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be coached by two of Europe’s most experienced player and coach.

There will be eight, two hour sessions available, but we encourage everyone to come to as many as possible!

All High School through men’s and women’s levels are more than welcome to join or just watch.

These sessions will be held Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Google Map.

The dates and times are:

Thursday July 9th 2-4pm and 6-8pm

Friday July 10th 2-4pm and 6-8pm

Saturday July 11th 9-11am and 4-6pm

Sunday July 12th 9-11am and 4-6pm

Any questions or concerns please click on name to email:

Justin Fitzpatrick Rugby Admin : John McMurtry

Midwest Host : Mollie Martin at: 612-269-2754

Midwest Host : Nate Olsen at: 262-393-7141

The cost will be $25 per session per person.

People can book multiple sessions as follows:

1 Session $25

2 Sessions $45

3 Sessions $60

4 Sessions $75

5 Sessions $90

6 Sessions $105

7 Sessions $120

8 Sessions $135

This discount only applies to a single person attending all sessions booked, i.e. 8 people cannot book one session each and get the discount.

Please send checks to:

Mollie Martin

1721 East Newton Avenue

Apartment #1

Shorewood, WI- 53211

In order to avoid confusion please send cheques as soon as possible or bring them to the training sessions.

Nate Olsen of University of Wisconsin, Parkside is glad he found the time to attend the Justin Fitzpatrick Rugby Camps in Milwaukee and Chicago last year as Nate so impressed Justin with his ability and his enthusiasm that he was invited to come over to Ulster to train with Bangor Rugby Club where Justin coaches.

Thanks to Justin’s partners in his camps venture, Ulster Rugby supporters’ website The FRU, Nate made the trip in January and February this year and during this time he was able to attend ten specialised training sessions with Justin Fitzpatrick and Bryn Cunningham of Ulster Rugby. The sessions covered the latest techniques in attack and defence as well as rugby fitness drills and nutrition advice.

Nate can’t wait to apply his new skills on his return to the Midwest and is looking forward to sharing the drills he learnt with his team mates at UW Parkside.

"It really was a step up for me to train with Justin and the guys at Bangor. It was great to see so much variety in the drills and everything was focused on match situations so you are always thinking where you should be and what you should be doing during a game.

I must admit I found it very physical the first few days and this is an area that we definitely need to improve as the fitter and stronger you are the longer you can remain focused throughout the game. I really appreciated the way the players and the coaches at Bangor talked me through the drills and took time out to help me when I was having difficulty understanding some of the moves.

I’ll go through the drills I learnt with Todd Streeter (the coach at Parkside) and I’m sure that the team will start to see immediate benefits."

It wasn’t all hard work for Nate as his hosts at The FRU made sure he enjoyed a varied social life during his trip. This included a trip to Paris to watch Ulster play Stade Francais it the Heineken Cup and a trip to Dublin to watch Ireland’s victory over France in the Six Nations as well as a few nights out sampling Belfast’s world famous nightlife!

Nate and Justin discuss training drills at Bangor Rugby Club.

Nate with Justin, Bryn Cunningham, Stephen Whitten and Niall O’Connor
at the URSC Six Nations Night.

Nate with members of The FRU enjoying Paris.

Nate at Croke Park, Dublin for the Ireland v France Six Nations match.

If you would like to opportunity to train in Ireland get signed up for this year’s Justin Fitzpatrick Rugby Camps.

Details will be released shortly.