Want to Play Rugby? Registration for Aspetuck Valley Youth and High School Rugby is OPEN

 

WHO ARE AVRC?

Aspetuck Valley Rugby Club was formed in 2012 and has quickly grown to over 120 members. We’re based in Redding but take boys aged 10 through High School from towns all over South-Western CT. We have regular players from towns including Bethel, Newtown, Brookfield, Weston, Wilton, Ridgefield and we field teams at Under 10, U12, U14, U16 and U18.

WHAT IS RUGBY?                                                                                                                              
Rugby is an exciting, free-flowing game designed for players of all shapes, sizes and athletic abilities. It involves skills such as running, passing, catching, kicking, decision-making and supporting teammates. It also involves contact elements such as tackling, rucking, mauling, scrummaging and line-out play that are the unique to the game.                                                                                                                                                       

WHY PLAY RUGBY?                                                                    
The main reason to play rugby is because it is FUN!

Running, kicking, passing, and teamwork are a few of the things you will experience in this fast growing sport.  It requires lots of energy and it teaches children to think on their feet by playing a game that does not stop for time outs or breaks in play.

Rugby also builds strong self confidence and camaraderie by participating in a sport where sportsmanship is not just a word but is embraced and expected by the sport worldwide.

IS RUGBY A POPULAR SPORT?
Today, rugby is played in more than 90 countries, making it one of the most popular sports in the world. The Rugby World Cup is the third most watched sporting event in the world.  In addition, Rugby 7's will feature in the Olympic Games, beginning in Rio de Janeiro 2016.

CAN I WATCH RUGBY BEFORE I TRY IT OUT?

Absolutely! Check out the NBC and Universal Sports websites for TV scheduling and team info, or type “Rugby” into YouTube for over 2 million hits.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RUGBY IN THE USA?

The National Governing Body for rugby in America is USA Rugby, now in their 40^th year. Visit their website at USARugby.org

WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY SON NEED TO PLAY RUGBY?
That's one of the great things about rugby!  All you need is a mouthpiece and cleats!

• NO Rugby knowledge or experience is required – Everyone plays – Everyone touches the ball
•  All Coaches are Certified and Experienced 

HOW DO I REGISTER MY SON FOR THE ASPETUCK VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB?

Go to AspetuckValleyRugby.org and click on the registration button.

The 2015 Spring Season has started with a series of indoor practice sessions on Sunday evenings, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Redding Community Center gym. Come and join us for a free session!

If you have any questions, please email aspetuckrugby@gmail.com or visit our website at aspetuckrugby.org