The objective of this association is triple

Rugby and the economy are since long mix. The image of Serge Blanco, a few famous players live the best conversions, while the number of companies sponsor clubs. The rest of the time, however, the relations are mainly on a mode "cassoulet third half" and are not formalized. How do better It is the goal of "The melee of the economy" (), a new and free demonstration, holding both the rendezvous business, the Symposium and the pre-game meeting. The trick was to benefit from an attractive poster: in this case, the Top 14 semi-final, which will oppose the stage Toulouse and Clermont Auvergne at stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux, on Friday, may 29. "I am confident that the values of solidarity that are the essence of the sport can be expressed in the economic field without be possibility," provides Dominique Broustau, entrepreneur and President of the Rugby Club Aquitaine, organizer of the event.

A triple objective

The idea of the creation of the Rugby Club Aquitaine (RCA) is Alain Rousset. In 2007, the President of the Aquitaine region thinks that there is interest to not let fall the dynamics generated by the rugby world cup held in France. The objective of this association is triple. First, federate the businesses in the area around the values of rugby to develop a business network. Then, to promote the regional economic fabric. Finally, develop the economic and social link between the worlds of business and rugby. Supported by the region (with an endowment of 50,000 euros over two years), the RCA brings together a hundred companies and member organizations, and has organized several events around innovation in sport, enhancement of the terroir, or enterprise with Bordeaux School of Management. "It was for example found that foreign players passed by Aquitaine could be excellent ambassadors for the region once back in their country", says Dominique Broustau.

With "The melee of the economy" the objective is to move up a gear, with a supplied program: meeting of business, offers of employment made by pole employment in the fields of sport and animation, conferences... The first will focus on territorial anchoring and economic attractiveness of rugby. "This sport is professional recently." "The finding is that clubs and businesses still have progress to make partnerships are winning in both sense, with the key to economic development", stresses Dominique Broustau.

Another Conference will focus on the employability and the conversion of rugby players. A more overarching theme with a professionalization which often encourages youth to soon abandon their studies, while few will earn their living through sport. "The time at which the player was tobacco-PMU is a little past", said Stéphane Delpeyrat, Vice President of the region in charge of the sport.

Patrice Lagisquet, former international and Manager of an insurance firm, has lived this transition as coach of the team of Biarritz: "in 1998 all the players were pluriactifs." Today it is finished. It is a risk for rugby. We are aware, but we lack the means. There is interest to emphasize those who pass their conversion. "Where the idea of trophies rewarding the creative Rugby or purchasers of company. For its first edition, the competition is wide since it is open to players or players from the amateur ranks or professional, but to the "family of rugby": volunteers, coaches, arbitrators, educators... A "Junior" class will distinguish the entrepreneurs, while one called "hopes" will reward those who created or returned to a company for less than three years. Regardless of whether the person is not originally from Aquitaine, provided that are project is regional. The winners will benefit from the support of a sponsor and will be also monitored by Patrice Lagisquet.