Rookie Rugby is the introductory game for the FASTEST growing team sport in the US. It allows young athletes to experience our fast-paced sport in a safe and FUN environment.  

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Rugby is an international sport that provides our athletes with opportunities not only in the U.S., but across the globe.  The rugby community is a family that will embrace your player for a lifetime.  Once you're in - you're HOOKED.  Your player will be introduced to the Rugby Culture, which prides itself on respect of not only coaches, referees, as well as opponents.  

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Your player will learn to compete in a simplified version of rugby played with flags instead of tackling which allows a safer, age appropriate learning environment. The rules and programs of Rookie Rugby tie together child development, healthy activity, fair play, fun and safety.  It's the official start of the player pathway for USA Rugby and is used in PE classrooms, community programs and rugby clubs throughout the USA.

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All types of rugby are free flowing and feature continuous play. Small sides of players work as a team to move the ball across their opponent’s goal line to score a try. These features place an emphasis on skill building, fitness through game-play and developmentally appropriate rules.

 

Rugby has long held a set of core values--- Integrity, Passion, Solidarity, Discipline, Respect. Rookie Rugby continues these values and adds the value of friendship to its core principles.

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If you have any questions, please contact our Rookie Rugby Coach at IRRCRookieCoach@gmail.com.

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We look forward to seeing you on the pitch!

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Indian River Rugby Club

Rookie Rugby Program