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Wigan Warriors Education playing opportunities

If you’re preparing to leave high school or without a college place for September 2021 and want to take the next steps towards an exciting career in sports-related industries, sign up now to study and play in the inspiring surroundings of Robin Park Arena.

We’re in the process of recruiting now for September 2021 entry, so act now to discover whether we’re the best bet for your playing and academic prospects.

Rubbing shoulders with the established professionals and rising stars of Wigan Warriors on the same site, we offer a pathway for you to play and train to enhance your Rugby League credentials. As player, you will experience the thrill of pulling on the Wigan Warriors jersey.

Wigan Warriors Development Academy players enjoy a blended timetable that allows them to train every day, alongside their studies towards a great range of academic or vocational courses that will help you on your career pathway, giving you the knowledge to work towards careers in:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal training
  • Sports coaching
  • PE teaching
  • Sports psychology
  • …and many more!

If the combined playing and education route appeals to you, make sure you come and see what we’re all about by taking part in our open training day at Robin Park Arena on Saturday 12th June, 10am-11:30am, led by Warriors Academy coaches. It will be followed by an optional tour of our education facilities to see where you can combine your future learning and training.

Wigan Warriors Education
Wigan Warriors Education facilities at Robin Park Arena

This opportunity is open equally to both male and female players/students.

To confirm your interest in taking part in the open training day, please fill out the application form below, or for more details about the courses or event, please email Kev Perry via k.perry@wiganwarriors.com to find out more.

There will also be an Open Evening for prospective students and parents at Robin Park Arena on Monday 14th June from 4:30pm-8pm. Please email Kev Perry on the address above to confirm your place at the Open Evening.

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Friday 28 May 2021