pac u19 & u15 rugby info

 
 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  1. PAC (Princeton Athletic Club) U19 Rugby is for males aged 15-19 & PAC U15 Rugby is for males aged 12-15 who are interested in playing rugby. The teams are not restricted to one particular district. Anyone is welcome to join. To be eligible for the 2013 U19 rugby season, you must be under in high school and under 19 years old before September 1, 2012.

  2. PAC U19 & U15 holds most practices and games at Crossroads School.  The teams are sponsored by PAC men's rugby club in an effort to expand youth rugby in the United States and the Metropolitan New York area. All U19, U15, high school, college, and men's clubs are branched from USA Rugby. PAC U19 & U15 Rugby are part of the NJ State Based Rugby Organization.

  3. Rugby is a full contact sport. It is a combination of football and soccer. You can read the basic rules here. Safety is one our top priorities in U19 rugby. The PAC U19 & U15 Rugby head coach has been involved in rugby as a player and coach for 18 years and is USA rugby certified.

  4. Almost all of our players are BRAND NEW to rugby when they first join, so do not worry about being new to the game. All are more than welcome to join.

 

PRACTICE:

  1. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in March. Jerseys will be provided on game days for the players to wear. Players will just need cleats (football or soccer are fine), rugby shorts, socks, and a mouth piece. 

 

DUES and WAIVERS:

  1. 2013 fees and waivers will be updated by January 2013. Approximate cost for the 2013 Spring season will be $75 per player.

  2. Not quite sure if rugby is for you yet? If you want to give rugby a try before paying registrations fees, let us know. You can come out to the first week of practice and find out what rugby is all about. Email Rich Beck at rugbypac@gmail.com