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. In the Spring of 2006, the EPRU introduced Under-15 Boys Midi-Contact rugby. While this version of contact rugby is being taught and played, the main emphasis of both coaches and referees will be Safety First.
Any questions regarding the U-15 Boys Rugby Program should be directed to the Boys HS Coordinator.
The U-15 Boys Rugby Program is for players enrolled in grades 7 and 8. Although most Laws of the senior game apply, there are modifications. (See Under 15 Midi-Contact Law Variations)
Free Boys & Girls Youth Rugby Clinic, Philadelphia - 9:00am to 3:00pm at Lee Cultural Center Field, 4323 Havertown Road, Philadelphia - Early Registration Deadline, July 19 Contact: Denny Henderson, phillyyouthrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-510-0832, more details
07/10/08
- 07/13/08
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
06/26/08
EPRU Players Invited to Work with USA U-17 Selectors - Three players; Vasil Razpovov (Vikings), Nick Coffey (Delaware Military Acad) & Patrick Kardish(St. Joe's Prep) have been invited. Contact: Jerry Humphrey, wrfc36@aol.com, phone: 302-521-9457, 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
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
01/26/08
"Rugby Match for the Home Side" - A Children's Book About Rugby - A new book written to help foster interest in rugby for our youth. Buy one or more today., 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
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
03/07/04
Enhancing Safety in Youth Rugby - In the past several years USA Rugby has devoted much of its effort to increasing youth rugby participation in this country. Grants from the International Rugby Board (IRB) have enabled USA Rugby to create promotional materials, hire a full-time Youth Manager, and host clinics and camps to demonstrate the game and how it is played safely at the youth level. These monies have also been used to establish clubs and leagues at high schools, YMCAs, boys and girls clubs, and local parks and recreation departments across the United States. USA Rugby now has 27 Youth Development Officers (YDOs) throughout the U.S., more details
