Nak Suu Rugby Academy

 

 

 

 

Studies about the importance of team sports have shown that sports benefit physical and psychological well-being. For this reason, ARK International and X-treme Rugby Wear partnered together in 2009 to create Nak Suu Tigers Rugby Academy. The ultimate goal is to have a lasting impact in the lives of young people through rugby training and life skill development—building trust, hope, self-esteem, and courage. It is our hope to provide these children with the opportunity to develop training, skills, and character needed to successfully live a life that will contribute to society.

The rugby academy currently runs once a week on Saturday, three times a month. The normal weekly schedule commences with the retrieval of children from their individual communities by hired vehicles. The kids are transported to PC Bangkaew Field, which is rented weekly, where the staff and Nak Suu volunteers welcome them. Throughout the morning, the children rotate to stations, which include rugby coaching, a basic English lesson, a short teaching, and a craft or creative activity. We provide a nutritious lunch for the kids before they are returned home.

 

Our Vision

Nak Suu’s vision is continued expansion and in order to achieve that goal, we would like to provide a proper rugby field, clubhouse, and training facility that will help facilitate under-privileged children of Bangkok to develop into both physically and emotionally healthy young adults. A privately owned facility will increase program efficiency, decrease logistical costs, and open doors for more opportunities.