After a fantastic and successful experience in Princeton, NJ, Try Rugby is moving to New Albany, OH, and is now a proud member of the New Albany Parks and Recreation Program ( to join us, register directly with the NA Parks&Rec through www.naparks.org ) !
Our goal is to share our passion and devotion to one of the most fantastic game on the planet!!! By the way, did you know that Rugby is now an Olympic Game !?
The different sections on the right of our website will help you better understand the game of rugby, the version we are coaching by age group (from 5 and up!) and all its benefits, as well as how to join us.
As it is hard to appreciate a new game simply by going through a website, feel free to contact us directly at joel.tryrugby_gmail.com so that we can answer all of your questions!
beginners_guide_en.pdf
A team invasion game played in 118 countries with 5 Million players.
Invented in England in 1823, and from it emerged American Football
in the 1880s. The traditional version is played by 2 teams of 15 players.
Flag Rugby is a non-contact 7-a-side version of Rugby, allowing players of all ages and gender to thoroughly learn and work on their technical skills, team spirit, while still having tons of fun in a safer environment.
Of course, both Rugby and Flag Rugby share the same powerful Values and Benefits:
All-inclusive Game : No matter your age, gender, size, shape, ability, there is a place for you on rugby field where you'll be able to express yourself to the fullest!
Great Complimentary Fitness : highly dynamic and continuous game pace; increases balance, agility, velocity, decision making, visual awareness...
Fantastic Team Spirit as all players have to work together all the time for the benefit of the team and all. Last but not least, Sport with rich tradition, camaraderie, strong respect values.
HAVE FUN!!!
RESPECT THE "ROOTS"
9th - 12th Grade : 7s & 15s Contact Rugby
Goals: master all aspects of the game. The best players in the Country will join the HS All-American National Team!
6th - 8th Grade : 7s &10s Contact Rugby
Goals: master basic elements of the game, introduction to rucks, scrums, line-outs and kicking techniques.
2nd - 5th Grade : Flag Rugby w intro to Contact technique
Goals: lateral passing, runs techniques, understand offensive and defensive patterns, practice basic tackling techniques on shield and tackle dummy.
K - 1st Grade : Flag Rugby only, no contact
Goals: getting familiar with rugby ball handling, understand need to run forward into space, how to tag the ball carrier, as well as teamwork in rugby.
Rugby is the perfect life backpack game , carrying powerful physical and mental values throughout the ages and places on Earth.
Our Coaching Philosophy thus follows the path of those values, but it also goes beyond. Our Goal is to help Youth Development through Rugby by empowering the children .
Obviously, the versatility of the sport and its high level of fitness help players becoming stronger, faster, improving their endurance, body balance, etc. Therefore, all kids feel better as they dramatically increase their body wellness .
But the empowerment comes also through the combination of 2 different but complementary methods: the Athlete-centered approach, and the Game Sense approach.
The Athlete-centered approach encourages players to lead in their own education, development and self-reflection .
The Game Sense approach gets rid of all drills, and incorporates skills practice within fun games.
Rookie Rugby embodies our Rugby Coaching Philosophy, and we are very proud members of the Positive Coaching Alliance!
Being member of the New Albany Parks and Recreation Program, to join us, you simply need to go to www.naparks.org and follow their easy registration process. Here is below the main schedule for the Spring 2012 :
Grades K - 1 : Sundays, from 2 to 3pm. 1st Session on April 15th, then each Sunday up to June 10th (no practice on May 28th!). Total registration Fee of $45.
Grades 2 - 5: Tuesdays, from 6 to 7.30pm. 1st Session on April 3rd, then each Tuesday up to June 5th. Total registration Fee of $65.
Grades 6 - 8 : Sundays, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. 1st Session on April 15th, then each Sunday up to June 10th (no practice on May 28th!). Total registration Fee of $65.
Equipment :
For Grades K to 5, no special equipment is required, even though soccer cleats are recommended (not mandatory) for better grip and balance.
For Grades 6 to 8, mouthguard is mandatory, and cleats strongly recommended
Rugby can help Football players
