Association Give a Try

Give a Try is a Belgian association born from the desire of members (players, coaches, managers, supporters and friends) of the Royal Kituro Rugby Club to use sport to support an international solidarity project. The club, founded in 1961 and renamed "Royal" in 2011, is a major institution in Belgian rugby. It has built itself on a strong tradition: youth development, sporting excellence, and community engagement. Give a Try extends this legacy by developing a structured sports cooperation program with Burundi..

Identity
Vision

Use rugby as a tool for :

  • education,

  • inclusion,

  • transmission of values,

  • sustainable développement .

Values
  • Respect,

  • Solidarity,

  • Discipline,

  • Team spirit,

  • Responsability,

  • Civic commitment.

We are a diverse and committed team of men and women, united by a shared passion for rugby and its core values: respect, solidarity, discipline, and teamwork.

Several members of our group are already actively involved in humanitarian and development initiatives; some live in Burundi, which allows us to better understand the local context and build strong relationships with the communities we wish to support.

By sharing our expertise and enthusiasm, we hope to build a sustainable and inclusive future for rugby and the young people it inspires.

Structure

The steering committee is composed as follows

Board of Directors

President: Thomas Verbeeck (Head Coach of Teams 3 and 4)

Vice-President: Louis Fergon (Captain of Team 3)

General Delegate: Fanny Faucq (Communications Officer)

General Secretary: Philippe Le Roux (Events Manager for Teams 3 and 4)

Treasurer: Alexandre Brezellec (Vice-Captain of Team 3)

Steering Committee

General Coordinator: Thomas Verbeeck

Documentary Coordinator: Benjamin Reynoso (player, videographer) Production, photography, filming, editing

Communications Manager: Fanny Faucq Press relations (Belgium & Burundi), social media, visuals

Administrative and Logistics Manager: Philippe Le Roux Transportation, accommodation, insurance

Vice-President: Louis Fergon

Collecting and Shipping Manager: NA

International Relations: Thomas Verbeeck Diplomatic relations, institutional networks, diaspora

Financial Manager: Alexandre Brezellec

Sports Team: Thomas Verbeeck, Thomas Vignier

Technical program, training and activity preparation

Sponsorship Coordinator: Olivier Nussbaum (player) Securing private and public partners