If the standard of rugby in the EPRU, MARFU and USA is to improve, it is vitally important that we introduce our players to the game at an early age. Accordingly, increasing emphasis is being placed on the development of high school and youth rugby programs in our Union. At present the EPRU administers these youth rugby programs: U-19 Boys and Girls, U-15 Boys Contact and U-15 Co-Ed Non-Contact.
The
High School Rugby Program is for players enrolled in grades 9 to 12. Matches
are played in the spring between teams of 15-a-side on a full-sized pitch.
Although most Laws of the senior game apply, there are modifications.
(See
Under 19 Variations) Besides playing a round-robin schedule, teams
also participate in an EPRU Championship. Winners proceed to a Territorial
Championship, and if successful, the National High School Championship.
The EPRU Boys High School Rugby Program is directed by the Boys High School Coordinator. Besides coordinating the scheduling of matches, tournaments and All-Star play, the Coordinator is a liaison between the participating teams and the EPRU.
The EPRU Boys High School Coordinator is responsible for all facets of the high school program.
Boy's High School Coordinator - Responsibilities
Organize league by geography and talent to assure maximum competitiveness
Organize agenda and annual coaches meeting
Prepare league schedule and communicate to membership
Communicate in a timely fashion to membership re league rules, match reporting procedures, protest procedures
Mediate disputes between members
Interact with Referee Society to maximize use of scarce referee resources
Assist EPRU Secretary with the collection of necessary annual paperwork and dues
Interact with USA Rugby U19 coaches/administrators to assure that EPRU players receive selection consideration
Input match results weekly in a timely fashion
Assure that venues exist for end-of-season playoff matches/tournaments
At the conclusion of league season organize playoff brackets/match-ups
Organize committees as required to manage selected league functions
Organize and oversee an All-Star program
Prepare and monitor an annual budget for EPRU HS-related expenses
Communicate player development camp opportunities to members
Respond to member inquiries/issues in a timely fashion
Provide support and assistance to newly-formed teams
7th Annual East Stroudsburg Player Development Camp - for all male and female high school and collegiate players Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626, more details
06/08/08
Boys & Girls Youth Rugby Clinic, Doylestown, PA - for boys and girls ages 6-14 -
9:00am - 3:00pm - Maennerchor Field, Cold Spring Creamery Rd
REGISTER NOW Contact: Stacy Mancuso, smancuso8@yahoo.com, phone: 610-772-0903, more details
06/06/08
DEADLINE - Submission of Essay for Boys & Girls HS Camp Scholarships, more details
05/30/08
- 06/01/08
USA Boys High School and Boys & Girls U 19 Championships - at Founders Field, Pittsburgh, PA (hosted by the Pittsburgh Harlequins), more details
05/30/08
- 06/01/08
USA Rugby Announces High School and Under-19 Championship Schedule - at Pittsburgh's Founders Field Contact: Jennie Alwell, jalwell@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x1, more details
05/17/08
Delaware Subaru 7's - 7th Annual event at Glasgow High School, Newark, DE
Divisions: U19 Boys/U19 Girls, Men's & Women's Open. Entry fee $175 by May 12, Host Club: Wilmington Men Contact: Jerry Humphrey, wrfc36@aol.com, phone: 302-521-9457, more details
05/17/08
2008 MARFU Boys HS and U 19 Championships - Glasgow HS, Newark, DE (2 matches)
Held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls U19 Subaru 7's Tournament Contact: Jerry Humphrey, wrfc36@aol.com, phone: 302-521-9457, more details
05/11/08
RESULTS: Boys High School/U-19 Championships - West Shore United and St. Joseph's Prep come out winners, more details
05/05/08
WIN a Full Scholarship to Attend the ESU Player Development Camp - July 10-13 - Enter now to win....Deadline for submittal of essay is June 6th., more details
04/27/08
EPRU Medical Coverage Questionnaire for College and High School/U19 Clubs - Completion by ALL Colleges and HS/U19 clubs is due BY May 15. The EPRU Medical Committee has a vision in which all participating members will be cared for appropriately when injured while playing. Contact: Bryan McCloskey, eprufeedback@gmail.com, more details
04/01/08
Reach Thousands of Rugby Players - How? Advertise on the EPRU Website! Tournaments, Fundraisers, Businesses, Club Sponsors, Rugby Suppliers, etc. High hit volume and low prices.. , more details
03/08/08
York College Hosts High School Invitational - On March 8th 2008, The York College Mean N’ Green R.F.C. hosted 5 top tier high school programs from the East Coast in order to promote the York College Men's Rugby Program. , Host Club: York College Men Contact: Michael McCormack, mmccormack9@yahoo.com, phone: 516-547-3813, more details
03/01/08
- 05/17/08
Spring Rugby in the EPRU - Who's Playing Who - see the complete Master Schedule Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, more details
03/01/08
South for the Winner - Unionville HS Dominates Rugby Showcase. The UHS Indians Boys Rugby program has won the Wake Forest University High School Rugby Showcase, held March 1-2, in Winston-Salem, NC. Contact: Curt Baker, patrojan@aol.com, phone: 540-892-0869, more details
02/20/08
USA Rugby Membership System Information Update (CIPP) - IMPORTANT - Please read the latest information on CIPP enrollment and other membership items. Contact: Kristin Richeimer, kricheimer@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x103, more details
01/28/08
Ray McGettigan to Coach EPRU Boys U19 All-Star Program - Pre-Season Skills Camps to Highlight Spring Season Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415, more details
01/22/08
Making Rugby Safer - Obtaining a Trainer - Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Do you have an ATC at your matches? Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, more details
01/04/08
Unionville High School's Joe Baker in Belfast - And you thought YOUR field conditions were bad! Gareth Jones of Temple University and Unionville High School's Joe Baker played for the U20 USA team recently in Belfast ... in the snow!, more details
12/17/07
To Watch Sportsmanship, Try Youth Rugby - Bernie "Boomer" Martin, our correspondent in the Capital District reports about an article David Farison has written for the Albany Times-Union., more details
11/17/07
USA Rugby Announces Changes to the 2008 High School / U19 National Championships - Date for Boys and Girls Championships Set for May 30 - June 1 Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, more details
07/23/07
6th Annual East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development - Consistently Providing a Superior Rugby Camp Experience Contact: Kevin Castner, Camp Director, castner@enter.net, phone: 570-460-2626, more details
07/05/06
RUGBY SAFETY: Free Tool Kit on Concussions - The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has made available a valuable and free tool for all rugby coaches, players and parents. More than 300,000 people sustain sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries every year in this country., more details
02/26/06
Injury Survey Report Validates Rugby Safety - HS Rugby Tends to Have Lower Injury Rates than Youth Football and Hockey, more details
09/24/05
U.S. Rugby Football Foundation - Youth/High School Grants & HS Start-Up Kits Contact: Brian Vizard, Executive Director, USRFF, bvizard@usrugbyfoundation.com, phone: 619-233-0765, more details
The
High School Rugby Program is for players enrolled in grades 9 to 12. Matches
are played in the spring between teams of 15-a-side on a full-sized pitch.
Although most Laws of the senior game apply, there are modifications.
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