MSP helps school leavers in two ways: an Academy, and a scholarship arrangement with Massey University.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Marist St Pats has an agreement with Massey University (Wellington) to provide scholarships to selected club and intending club members. The scholarships aim to develop both the sporting skills and the careers of promising sports people.

Eight players have been granted scholarships since 2001. The scholarships cover university course fees only - applicants must pay their own accommodation and living costs.

For more details contact the club:
Phone (04) 386 2910
E-mail: msprugby@xtra.co.nz

ACADEMY:
Since 2001 the MSP Academy has offered school leavers specialised off-season training. The programme is run by a professional trainer and is currently under the management of club coaching coordinator Murray Tocker.

For more information, contact:

• Brian Coulter. Ph 04 475 9681 (h)
  Email: bcoulter@xtra.co.nz, or
• Murray Tocker. Ph 387 2316 (w), 021 415 153
  Email: tick_tock@xtra.co.nz

Both the Academy and the scholarships show the club's commitment to develop young talent in its widest sense - helping with self-development as well as sporting ability.

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