Do you have college sports in Spain?
No, in Spain we do not have college sports. All competitions are run by Clubs which are not the same as in the US.

What type of field will I be training on?
For most trainings, you will be playing on artificial turf. However, sometimes you may be training or playing on natural grass.

Which team will I join?
SAIIE has several agreements with local teams all under 23

What type of rugby shoes do I need?
You will need rugby shoes suitable for artificial turf and natural grass grounds.

When do the training sessions take place?
Trainings will be held in the evenings.

How long are training sessions?
Trainings will be one in a half to two hours long.

How many training sessions take place a week?
There will be 3-4 training sessions per week depending on your team.

Are the trainings held in Spanish?
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards, on a Spanish team, with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program, as you will be surrounded by native Spanish speakers in a Spanish speaking environment which gives you a great opportunity to practice the language.

Is transportation to trainings included in the total program cost?
No, transportation is not included.

How much money will I need for transportation to and from trainings?
Approximately $100 in the spring and fall term.

How far are the training grounds from the school?
All training grounds are no further than a 40 minute bus ride away.

Will I be able to go see an official professional rugby match?
Yes, we will organize to go watch a professional "División de Honor" match (professional Spanish Rugby League) in the spring and fall terms. However, in the summer term this will depend on whether there is a match on during the program dates.

Will I play against other Spanish clubs?
You will get a license to be able to compete with your Spanish team weekly. It will depend of your coach if you play or not.