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Aspetuck Rugby Registration Now Open for 2015
Aspetuck Valley Rugby Football Club registration is now open to boys age 8 through High School for the 2015 Spring Season
Registration for Aspetuck Valley Youth and High School Rugby Teams is NOW OPEN!
WHAT IS RUGBY?
Rugby is an exciting, free flowing game designed for players of all shapes, sizes and athletic abilities. It involves skills such as running, passing, catching, kicking, decision-making and supporting teammates. It also involves contact elements such as tackling, rucking, mauling, scrummaging and line-out play that are the unique to the game.
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WHY PLAY RUGBY?
The main reason to play rugby is because it is FUN!
Running, kicking, passing, and teamwork are a few of the things you will experience in this fast growing sport. It requires lots of energy and it teaches children to think on their feet by playing a game that does not stop for time outs or breaks in play.
Rugby also builds strong self confidence and camaraderie by participating in a sport where sportsmanship is not just a word but is embraced and expected by the sport worldwide.
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IS RUGBY A POPULAR SPORT?
Today, rugby is played in more than 90 countries, making it one of the most popular sports in the world and the Rugby World Cup is the third most watched sporting event in the world. In addition, Rugby 7’s will feature in the Olympic Games, beginning in Rio de Janeiro 2016.
Rugby in the USA has been growing steadily and there are over 60,000 registered players in America. USA Rugby is the National Governing Body for rugby in America.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY SON NEED TO PLAY RUGBY?
That’s one of the great things about rugby! All you need is a mouthpiece and cleats!
NO Rugby knowledge or experience is required – Everyone plays – Everyone touches the ball Certified and Experienced Coaches!
HOW DO I REGISTER MY SON FOR THE ASPETUCK VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB?
Go to AspetuckValleyRugby.org and click on the registration button.
The 2015 Spring Season will start with the first of a series of indoor practice sessions on Sunday January 11 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Redding Community Center gym
If you have any questions, please email aspetuckrugby@gmail.com or visit our website at aspetuckrugby.org
