Truro College - Truro and Penwith College

Truro College 

- Basketball Basketball - Cricket Cricket - Elite Elite - Expedition Expedition - 

- Football Football - Women’s Women’s Football Football - Golf Golf - Hockey Hockey - 

- Leadership Leadership - Netball Netball - Rackets Rackets - Rugby Rugby - 

- Women’s Women’s Rugby Rugby - Swimming Swimming - 

Part of Truro and Penwith College

Welcome to the Truro College Sports Academies Guide. 

This will give you an idea of some of the activities we have 

on offer and what the Academies involve. The College 

is one of the newest and most innovative colleges in 

the country. For a large percentage of young people in 

Cornwall, Truro College is their first choice. The College 

is able to offer purpose-built facilities with resources of 

an exceptionally high standard not least of which are the 

sports facilities. 

All players wanting to join an Academy 

will firstly be registered on a full-time 

programme of study. This might be 

a vocational course such as a BTEC 

Level 3 Extended Diploma or an A 

Level programme. The flexibility of 

the Academy programme enables 

students to access as much as 

possible without interfering with their 

academic studies. 

It is important to understand that all 

students will have the opportunity 

to compete for places in any teams 

fielded by the College. Players of 

all levels will be considered as most 

Academies cater for recreational 

players through to elite performers. 

Each of the Academies offer players 

the chance to develop both their 

team and individual skill together with 

personal strength and conditioning and 

an understanding of nutrition, training 

and game analysis. Most players will 

have up to ten hours per week of 

specific sport related activities which 

will include theory sessions, coaching, 

fitness sessions, skills work and 

matches. 

The facilities include the Lynher 

building, which opened in 2006. It is 

the perfect centre for sports activity as 

it provides a Multi Use Games Area 

(MUGA), Resistance Training Area, 

an exercise physiology laboratory 

comprising analysing equipment and 

sport testing resources as well as 

classrooms and study spaces. It is 

surrounded by purpose built sports 

pitches including a floodlit astro turf 

pitch. The newest addition to the sport 

facilities is the Gannel Building - a 

purpose built indoor cricket facility, 

which is home to the Cornwall Cricket 

Centre. It provides an all year training 

facility along with analysis labs and 

meeting rooms. There is also a 

swimming pool on campus which the 

Council runs. 

I look forward to meeting you and 

welcoming you to our department. 

Emma Adams 

Programme Team Leader - Sport 

As part of the British Colleges Sport 

(BCS) organisation performers will 

be given the opportunity to represent 

the South West region and England 

Colleges in a variety of sports. The 

highlight of the year is the annual 

BCS National Championships held 

at Bath University. Within the South 

West Region, Truro College are strong 

contenders and were winners of the 

Colborne Trophy in 2009/10 as the 

most successful sporting college in the 

region. 

Contents 

Basketball 

Cricket 

Elite 

Expedition 

Football 

Women’s Football 

Golf 

Hockey 

Leadership 

Netball 

Rackets 

Rugby 

Women’s Rugby 

Swimming 

Honours Board 

Student Profiles 

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BasketBall 

Basketball Academy 

Enthusiasm and a commitment to improve are the only entry requirements for the Basketball 

Academy. 

Players may have up to ten hours a week of training and playing matches. We compete in the 

British Colleges National Championships, British Colleges Cup, British Colleges League and 

ESBBA Cup, as well as in the men’s county league. Three male teams and one female team 

will be run to accommodate players of all standards. 

Players are also educated on how to referee and table officiate, and are encouraged to 

participate in EBBA Coaching qualifications. 

Truro College’s Academy aims to not only provide training for enthusiastic basketballers, 

but also to improve the standards of play, understanding, and officiating – to enable players 

to make that step into playing League Basketball, either in the county or higher at National 

League Level, or representative honours. 

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CriCket 

Cricket Academy 

Players need to be of a good club standard or county level and have a strong desire to 

improve. 

There will be up to ten hours of training, playing and practising per week. Coaching and 

training sessions will take place in the new Cornwall Indoor Cricket Centre – a world class 

facility and the most modern in the UK with 5 lanes of nets, 5 new bowling machines, 

advanced video technology and a superb floor. 

There is a very strong fixture list and during the year players will also have the opportunity to 

train as umpires and coaches within the England and Wales Cricket Board structure. Annual 

trips to the ECB Academy at Loughborough, First Class Academies and overseas trips also 

take place. 

Players will also receive theory sessions on mental, technical and tactical sessions and 

undergo some lifestyle management training. 

We are hoping to produce high quality players who will have the opportunity to maximise their 

talents. There are currently several players showing the potential to play first class cricket and 

we have close links with Somerset, Gloucestershire and Nottinghamshire academies. 

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elite 

Elite Academy 

This provides the opportunity for sports men and women from a range of sports including 

Athletics, Surfing and Triathlon to receive specialist fitness/conditioning advice to 

supplement the specific training and coaching they receive outside the college. Athletes are 

required to be of at least county/regional standard to apply for this programme. 

Training programmes will be produced where necessary in conjunction with relevant 

coaches and athletes will be encouraged to train with each other depending on their fitness 

requirements. There will be a specialist running coach to work with athletes and crosscountry 

runners. Past successes of the Elite Academy include gold medals at the BCS 

National Championships in Cross-country, International representation in Judo and a host of 

county and regional athletes. 

There will be three sessions a week that target specific training needs and an opportunity 

for an open circuit training session one day a week that will target a variety of fitness 

requirements. 

This year Truro College has established a competitive Surfing Academy. The academy has 

two elements to it which cater for all levels of ability. The recreational element caters for all 

those people who just want to surf and learn to surf. We have two qualified coaches within 

the College who will be on hand to teach beginners and guide them through their first steps 

of surfing. Sessions will be held on a Wednesday afternoon. 

The competitive element of the Academy aims to push and develop competitive surfers with 

the use of regular competitions, internal competitions, video analysis, specific fitness training 

sessions and high-level guest coaching. The College team is BSA registered to allow our 

athletes access to high-level UKPST competitions as well as School and BCS competitions. 

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eXPeDitiON 

Expedition Academy 

Launched this year after two successful years of Ten Tors training and participation. The 

Expedition Academy provides the opportunity for students from throughout the College to 

participate in Expedition Training, for both the Ten Tors Challenge and Duke of Edinburgh 

Award Scheme. 

The training will be at a standard enabling selection for the Ten Tors Challenge, and 

participation in the Shelterbox Challenge (covering 30 miles in teams of four, on Dartmoor 

over two days). We have been very successful within both the Ten Tors and the Shelterbox 

Challenge over the past years, with teams completing the 45 and 55 mile Challenge and 

finishing second out of 38 teams competing in the Shelterbox Challenge. 

Students are not required to have any previous navigation or expedition skills as theory and 

practical training are given throughout the training year. 

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FOOtBall 

Football Development Programme 

The programme was devised in order to allow students to achieve their full potential in football 

performance, as well as developing an extended knowledge of the game. We anticipate that the 

programme will make a significant contribution to the development of 16-19 football within the 

county. The introduction of a women’s team has also helped to expand the programme. 

There are openings for players of all standards to become the best they can be. The first team 

attracts players of county trial’s standard or better, however all students can compete for places 

in every team. Those who want to play football to a recreational standard only are also welcome, 

the Development Programme is for all levels. 

Players will have up to ten hours per week of football related activities, which will include theory 

sessions, coaching, fitness sessions, skills work and matches. 

Progression in the Football Development Programme may lead to careers in Playing, Officiating, 

Administration, Sports Therapy, Coaching (home and abroad) or Media. 

Footballers aiming for the top of the game can work with top UEFA - A and B licensed coaches 

and the best facilities without ever leaving Cornwall. Ex Aston Villa, European Cup winner and 

Scottish international Allan Evans fronts Truro College’s coaching staff assisted by goal keeping 

specialist Kevin Miller. 

There are opportunities to enhance possible 

future employment within Football by achieving: 

• NVQ Level 2 in Football 

• FA Assistant Club Coach Award 

• FA Level 1 Club Coach Award 

• FA Emergency Aid Course 

• FA Basic Treatment and Management of 

Injury Course 

Truro College is developing a proud sporting 

pedigree with increasing representation at 

the British Colleges National Championships. 

The College enters all major ESFA and 

British Colleges competitions and is currently 

British South West Colleges League and Cup 

Champions and National Cup runner up. 

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WOmeN’s FOOtBall 

Women’s Football Academy 

Players will have up to ten hours per week of football related activities, which will include theory 

sessions, coaching, fitness sessions, skills work and matches. 

The College has completed a major new sports facility and the Academy is aiming to be the 

development centre for Women’s football in Cornwall. It has already established links with the 

Centre of Excellence and links are being made with several premiership clubs. 

Women’s football has seen a rapid growth in recent years and a 49% growth in the past year. 

At present there are over 3,500 teams and 45,000 girls aged U16 playing. The FA is proud to 

boast that football is now the top female sport in England. Women’s Football has been present 

at Truro College for many years. Mick Gale has been appointed as the Academy Director and 

has established links with several premiership clubs. 

The programme was devised for students to achieve their own potential in football performance 

as well as related knowledge of the game and to heighten awareness of Cornish football. We 

anticipate that the development programme will make a significant contribution to 16-19 football 

within the county. 

There are openings for players of all standards to become the best they can be, but a certain 

level of commitment is expected from all players. Those who want to play football to a 

recreational standard only are also welcome; the Academy Programme is for all levels. 

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gOlF 

Golf Academy 

This year Truro College is proud to announce the launch of the new Golf Academy. 

The Academy is looking to recruit single handicap players (initially) and those of county 

standard or higher. 

The Academy will support talented and gifted players and stretch those wishing 

to pursue county level. Students will work on swing and biomechanical analysis, 

short game development, fitness and psychology. Home and away fixtures will run 

throughout the season in conjunction with the collegiate tour and national events. 

Within the Academy we strive for excellence and enjoyment whilst adhering to the 

etiquette of the game at all times. This Academy has been built on the ethos set out 

by the Royal and Ancient (R&A) and all players will develop their knowledge of the 

rules and regulations of the game and will be encouraged to undertake coaching 

qualifications. 

This year the college team have managed a successful top five finish in the BCS 

championships held at St Andrews and are looking forward to next year’s fixtures. 

The resident professional for the Academy is Jonathan Lamb formerly of Woburn Golf 

Club (Buckinghamshire). Jonathan’s experience includes extensive competitive play 

and diverse coaching methods used with golfers under his tuition. 

The College Representative is David 

Cousins, formerly Secretary to the 

Shropshire and Hereford Junior Golf 

Association. He has held many amateur 

championship titles throughout Scotland 

and the West Midlands. 

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HOCkey 

Hockey Development Squad 

Normally players will be of club or county trialist standard. Enthusiastic non club players 

are welcome. 

Players will have up to ten hours per week of Hockey related activities which will include 

theory sessions, coaching, fitness sessions, skills work and matches. Coaching and 

umpiring courses will be offered. 

The College enters a range of league and cup competitions and they are currently the 

British College league winners, they were finalists in the British Colleges Cup and are 

County Champions in the outdoor and indoor competitions. 

All players coming to Truro College who want to play hockey but do not want to join the 

Academy group will be most welcome to do so. 

There is a great depth of talent and enthusiasm for hockey in Cornwall. Students of both 

genders play in schools and clubs, but this talent often goes undeveloped in the shadow 

of other major sports. The Academy aims to nurture established players and identify 

new talent. This initiative provides players with the opportunity of a first class education 

coupled with top class hockey coaching. 

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leaDersHiP 

Leadership Academy 

If you are looking to continue or start leading or volunteering in sport we hope to provide you 

with the opportunity and support to do so. 

Students will be given the chance to develop their leadership skills in a sport of their choice, 

coach and assist in as many sessions as possible and will be supported and mentored by 

Academy staff. 

Below are details of some of the activities that our elite leaders have been involved in over 

the past year. 

Dominic Edwards has been volunteering for over a year now and has gained his Level 1 

football qualification and now has 50 hours logged over the past three months coaching 

football. He recently attended a leadership coaching course in Taunton and has great self 

motivation. His motivation has led him to start volunteering on Carrick Leisure’s programme 

of holiday activities and this summer he has worked with Carrick Leisure and Cornwall 

Football Association. 

Josh Wright has been volunteering at Roseland Mountain Biking Club on Saturday mornings 

for the past six months. He has been a great help to the club and at the same time has 

ridden some great trials around Cornwall. Through his commitment and dedication he has 

gained a free place on a Mountain Leader’s Award Level 1 and 2. 

Paris Waller has continued to excel with his leadership. During this year he has been on the 

FA Step into Sport programme which saw him coaching at Wendron Football Club where he 

has worked within the youth programme as well as providing analytical support to the first 

team. 

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NetBall 

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Netball Academy 

All students are welcome and we provide quality coaching for players of all levels. 

All we ask is a commitment to the programme. 

Our aim is to field three squads. We encourage players who have been involved in the 

county development programme to join and would encourage all players to play club 

netball outside of college. We also cater for players who have not had the opportunity to 

be involved in the county programme. We are proud that many players have progressed 

from 3rd team status to 1st team over the two-year programme. 

Players have the opportunity of ten hours netball related activities including work on 

skills, tactics, fitness, match play, and match analysis. The Academy is supportive, with 

a friendly atmosphere where everyone is valued regardless of experience or ability. 

Students are also encouraged to be involved in coaching and umpiring opportunities, 

gaining awards along the way. In recent years the students have run a Little League for 

pupils from local primary schools during the summer term, which all have found most 

rewarding. We also work with local comprehensive schools providing education for their 

Gifted and Talented netball players. 

The Academy is strongly linked to Cornwall Netball’s development programme. Many 

players who have been coached in the county’s Academies choose to attend Truro 

College to continue their netball education. Cornwall’s Talent and Performance centre is 

based at the college and many of the players have progressed into the College Netball 

Academy. The Academy aims to nurture established players and identify new talent 

providing players with quality coaching and opportunities whilst pursuing a first class 

education. 

The College has been recognised by Netball Southwest for the work it does to promote 

netball. It has been given NSW Talent and Performance Status, one of only three 

institutions in the region to receive this accolade. 

The Academy currently has one England U19 player who also represents Team Bath 

National Talent League Squad. Other talented players have represented South West 

Colleges this season. Alongside the Academy programme selected students can follow 

the NVQ Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE), a course designed 

particularly for students who wish to pursue a career in sport. Once again Truro College 

is a pioneer in introducing this course and one of only two establishments piloting the 

Apprenticeship in Netball. One student who has just completed this course is currently 

on a placement in Australia as an assistant coach in a school in Melbourne. 

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aCkets 

Rackets Academy 

Tennis - In conjunction with Truro Tennis Club, players of club standard and above will have 

the opportunity to receive professional coaching for three sessions a week. Coaching will 

include individual racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. 

The College plays in a range of county and regional tournaments and welcomes anyone 

who has an interest in furthering their knowledge of the game. All Academy players will 

receive additional support and advice on Personal Conditioning and gain access to the 

colleges extensive fitness facilities. Sessions will take place at both the College and Truro 

Tennis Club and will also use the indoor court at the College. 

Squash - Players will have two hours per week of squash coaching, which will be delivered 

by Level 2 and Level 3 coaches at Truro Squash Club. This will include theory and technique 

sessions, as well as conditioning games. There will also be squash specific fitness sessions 

to prepare players for the demands of the game and matches will take place against local 

schools and colleges. Squash forms part of our British Colleges Sport provision. 

Badminton - Players will have up to three hours per week of coaching, which will be 

delivered by qualified coaches. This will include skill and technique sessions, as well as 

match preparation. There will also be the opportunity for specific fitness sessions to prepare 

players for the demands of the game. Fixtures will take place against schools and colleges 

from within Cornwall and the South West Region. Badminton forms part of our British 

Colleges Sport provision. 

Table Tennis - Players will have up to three hours per week of coaching, which will be 

delivered by qualified coaches. This will include skill and technique sessions, as well as 

match preparation. There will also be the opportunity for specific fitness sessions to prepare 

players for the demands of the game. Fixtures will take place against schools and colleges 

from within Cornwall and the South West Region. 

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ugBy 

Rugby Academy 

in partnership with SW England Rugby Academy and Exeter Chiefs 

In recent seasons the Cornwall RFU has been very successful in developing players in the 

under 16 age groups. These players at post-16 have been faced with difficult choices. Often 

they have left the county to continue with their rugby and their education. This joint initiative 

between Truro College and SWERA (South West England Rugby Academy), in conjunction 

with Exeter Chiefs, provides players with the opportunity of a first class education coupled 

with first class Rugby Coaching, whilst staying in Cornwall. 

Players will have ten hours per week of rugby related activities, which will include theory 

sessions, coaching, video analysis, fitness sessions, skills work and weight training. An 

extensive fixture list is played all over the Country at U18 and U19 levels. 

Selected students will also be given the opportunity to follow the NVQ Advanced 

Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE), a course designed particularly for students 

who wish to pursue a career in rugby. 

All players coming to Truro College who want to play rugby but do not want to join the 

academy group are most welcome to do so. 

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In recent seasons the College has won the British Colleges Under 19 Knock-Out Cup, 

South West 7s and 10s Champions which qualifies the team for the Nationals at 

Loughborough University, South West Colleges League champions and Colleges League 

champions. The highlight of the academy has been winning the 2009 Daily Mail Cup 

at Twickenham. Over 500 teams entered the cup with Truro College Rugby beating St 

Peters Gloucester in the final. 

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WOmeN’s rugBy 

Women’s Rugby Academy 

Women’s rugby is a growing sport at both Regional and National level. The Academy 

was developed in response to this demand. We have been successful in increasing 

numbers within the county and have had representative honours within the English 

Colleges, South West and County and England U20s. 

Players will have up to ten hours per week of rugby related activities, which will include 

coaching, fitness sessions and skills work in the Sports Hall. No previous experience 

is necessary, but a desire to learn and improve is essential. 

Fixtures are predominantly on Wednesday afternoons. We play within the British 

Colleges Sport League and Cup as well as friendly matches and 15s,10s and 7s 

tournaments. 

In recent years the team has reached the quarter final of the National Schools 7s at 

Rosslyn Park and the British Colleges Sport South West 10s Champions, as well as 

participating in the Hampshire 7s, Somerset 7s and touring Brittany and France. 

Players are given the opportunity to represent the College at South West and English 

Colleges level, as well as the County U18s. 

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sWimmiNg 

Swimming Academy 

Normally swimmers will be of club or county standard. All enthusiastic swimmers keen to 

develop their level of performance are welcome. 

Truro College has been extremely successful in the development of its Academies. We have a 

newly developed Swimming Academy, helping individual swimmers from across the county. The 

Academy aims to develop the swimmers, focusing on technique and dry side training. We will 

introduce swimmers to new forms of training, such as strength and conditioning and technique 

analysis. 

We have links with a large number of colleges and universities across the country and are 

already part of British Colleges Sport. We also make full use of Truro Leisure Centre hosting a 

number of home galas, building links with other clubs and colleges. 

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Basketball 

14 players in the Men’s National League 

5 players in the U18 National League 

17 players qualified as coaches 

6 players qualified as referees 

Runners up in BCS Cup v Newcastle 2008 

BCS Southwest League Winners 2008 

County Cup holders since 1993 

Elite Academy 

Honours Honours Board Board 

British Colleges Sport - Colborne Trophy Winners 

(Highest scoring college in the South West 2008/09) 

3 representatives in National athletics 

1 representative International Judo 

1 representative National Kayaking 

Boys Cross Country National Champions 2007/08/09 

Athletics South West Team Champions 2009 

Girls Cross Country South West Team Champions 2009 

Boys Surfing South West Team Champions 2009 

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Cricket 

2nd XI players at Notts and Gloucestershire 

6 Regular Cornwall Minor County Players 

19 Cornwall U21 players (2008/9) 

South West Colleges Champions 2007/08/09 

Football 

2 players BCS Final Trialists 

1 player BCS Goalkeeper 2007/08 

South West Premier BCS League Winners 2008/09 

South West Division 2 BCS League Winners 2008/09 

Cornwall County Cup Winners 2008/09 

Women’s Football 

11 players representing the county 

1 player in the South West Colleges Team 

BCS South West Plate runners up 

County Cup runners up 

Hockey 

4 players in the BCS South West Team 

2 players in the County U21 and Seniors 

1 player in the BCS National Team 

Girls County U18 Outdoor Champions 2008/09 

Girls County U18 Indoor Champions 2008/09 

Girls Cornish U19 League Winners 2008/09 

Boys County U18 Outdoor Champions 2008/09 

Boys BCS South West League Winners 2008/09 

Boys BCS National Cup - semi finals 2008/09 

Tennis 

Netball 

1 player in England U17/U19 

1 player in Team Bath Squad 

3 players in BCS South West Squad 

County U19 Champions 

South West Regional Schools finals 

2nd in South West Colleges League 


South West Colleges Mixed Doubles Champions 2008 

Women’s Rugby 

Rugby 


2 players in BCS South West Squad 2008/09 

2 players in England Colleges Squad 2008/09 

BCS South West 10s Champions 2007/08, 2008/09 

National Schools 7s Quarter Finals 2009 

1 player in England U20s 

1 player in England U19s 

2 players in England U18s 

1 player in USA Eagles squad 

1 player in Canada U18s and U20s 

2 players in Portugal Under 18s 

2 players signed for Exeter Chiefs 

Daily Mail U18 Cup Winners 2009 

South West 10s Champions 2007/08/09 

South West League Winners 2005/06/07/08 

British College Champions 2006

Student Profiles 

Kim Davey started playing tag rugby at school and joined the College Academy 

alongside her A level studies. She very quickly developed into a consistent 

performer and was an invaluable player within the College team. She was 

selected to represent the South West Colleges and England colleges’ teams 

and then progressed through the talent development group to be selected to 

play for England U20’s. After leaving college to study at St Mary’s, Twickenham 

she has continued to develop and should be a player to watch out for in the full 

England squad in the near future. 

Taylor Williams is currently following an A level programme. He has played Cricket for Notts 2nd XI 

and is part of their Academy programme. He was the youngest ever player to represent Cornwall Minor 

County Team and is currently playing for Cornwall U21, having played for the county throughout the 

age groups. He is quoted as saying that the Academy here at Truro College “has given me the chance 

to practise daily in high class facilities and is the ideal opportunity to help me move onto the next level 

and hopefully a professional contract”. 

Becky Cantin joined Truro College from Wadebridge School 

in order to follow the BTEC National Diploma in Sports 

Performance and Excellence and develop her Netball 

further through the Netball Academy. She is also studying 

the Netball Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence 

(AASE) which is designed to develop skills that focus on 

a career in sport. Becky has had a very successful career 

in Netball since the age of 13 when she was part of the 

Cornwall Development. As her skills developed she rose to 

the England U17 Squad, acting as Vice Captain and she is 

currently playing in the England U19 Squad and the Team 

Bath Youth Squad. 

Malcolm Hearn is currently studying a National Diploma in Sports 

Performance and Excellence, along with an Advanced Apprenticeship in 

Sporting Excellence in Rugby (AASE). His long term aim is to obtain a 

professional contract on completion of his studies. He has represented 

England Under 16s and Under 18s and is currently in training for the 

forthcoming Six Nations Tournament. He has also played for the South 

West region and local clubs at Redruth and Helston. Malcolm was 

instrumental in the College’s success at Twickenham when they won the 

Daily Mail Cup Final in 2009. 

How to apply 

Application forms are available from schools 

or from the College. For further information 

please call Truro College on 01872 267000 

or visit www.trurocollege.ac.uk 

student 

Quotes 

“I have had a really fun and enjoyable experience, 

I feel the Academy has helped me develop my skills 

which has enabled me to represent my county and 

progress to university.” 

Kat Dawe, Women’s Football Academy 

“The Academy gives opportunities to build confidence 

and ability in match play. A brilliant way of meeting new 

friends in College and becoming part of a team.” 

Lydia Bowden, Netball Academy 

“Best Rugby Experience Ever.” 

Kyle Armstrong, following Daily Mail Cup win 2009 

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01872 267000 

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