The  National Development League (NDL) is a programme that started in 2006-07 season to meet the needs of new and developing women's clubs.  There are 2 parts to the NDL Programme this season.  Part 1 consists of 4 NDL days, where players will participate in a combination of competition and skills development with a a skill specific coaching session delivered by NDL coaches, followed by competitive games.  Each event is hosted by a participating club and all players come together for the coaching session.  They then play 7, 10, 12, 13 or 15-a-side games with their team.  Individual players attending are allocated to a team on the day.  Attendance at NDL events is free to all participants.  Part 2 consists of 4 Festival Days, where teams from National League participate alongside NDL teams, and all teams will have up to 80 minutes competitive game time against appropriate opposition.

The NDL is also open to players aged 17 years to offer them the opportunity to participate in senior rugby within a controlled environment, supporting them in their transition from girls' rugby to women's rugby for the following season.  Any player wishing to take up this opportunity MUST have been granted Dispensation prior to participation using the following form:

Age Bands and Dispensations (Girls Rugby) 2011-12 - 17 Year Old in Senior Rugby

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Assessments for approval to participate in senior rugby may take place at NDL events.