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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) Teams are organized in divisions and play a round-robin schedule. Division I teams also participate in an EPRU Championship.

The EPRU Girls High School Rugby Program is directed by the Girls 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 Girls High School Coordinator is responsible for all facets of the high school program.

Girl's High School Coordinator - Responsibilities

  1. Organize league by geography and talent to assure maximum competitiveness
  2. Organize agenda and annual coaches meeting
  3. Prepare league schedule and communicate to membership
  4. Communicate in a timely fashion to membership re league rules, match reporting procedures, protest procedures
  5. Mediate disputes between members
  6. Interact with Referee Society to maximize use of scarce referee resources
  7. Assist EPRU Secretary with the collection of necessary annual paperwork and dues
  8. Interact with USA Rugby U19 coaches/administrators to assure that EPRU players receive selection consideration
  9. Input match results weekly in a timely fashion
  10. Assure that venues exist for end-of-season playoff matches/tournaments
  11. At the conclusion of league season organize playoff brackets/match-ups
  12. Organize committees as required to manage selected league functions
  13. Organize and oversee an All-Star program
  14. Prepare and monitor an annual budget for EPRU HS-related expenses
  15. Communicate player development camp opportunities to members
  16. Respond to member inquiries/issues in a timely fashion
  17. Provide support and assistance to newly-formed teams

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