QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED BY PARENTS ABOUT RUGBY

 

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1. What can my son or daughter expect from rugby?

 

Fun. First and foremost, rugby is a lot of fun. It is a simple game that requires aerobic fitness, and provides an outlet for youthful energy and athletic expression. Rugby is considered the ultimate "team" game, with camaraderie its' centerpiece. Rugby

 

2. What is CD Youth Rugby , how is it organized, and why isn't it affiliated with the school district?

 

CD Youth Rugby is the governing body of youth rugby in New York   State

 

3. Who is in charge?

 

 

4. What can parents do to help the rugby program?

 

 

5. How do coaches feel about varisty athletes playing rugby in the spring?

 

It depends on which school is involved, and which coach you ask. There is no single answer, and we have communicated on this issue with several coaches in our area. Parents and players are encouraged to discuss this issue directly with the coaches at your school. It may be worth noting that there are dozens of schools in the USA and in Canada

 

 

6. When does the season begin and end?

 

 

7. Can my son or daughter play other sports and also play rugby?

 

 

 

8. Do you suspend athletes who are not getting good grades at school?

 

 

9. Is there a team fundraising obligation?

 

 

10. Is there any college scholarship money available for rugby athletes?

11. What kind of equipment is needed to play rugby, and what is the cost?

 

12. How much are individual member dues for the season, and how are they spent?

 

 

 

 

 

13. How can these kids play “football� without wearing pads or helmets?

 

 

Since rugby tackling requires a "grapple-and-wrap" tackle (as in wrestling) there is no need for helmets and pads. Further, there is absolutely no blocking in rugby, and therefore fewer injuries to knees and ankles as a result of poor or illegal blocking tactics. Rugby

 

 

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In football, the bigger and more violent the collision, the less chance there is of a first down, and the more likely there will be a fumble. This is how thousands of football athletes suffer serious head and spinal injuries each year, despite being equipped with heavy shoulder pads and hard plastic helmets. But the violent collisions in football help to sell tickets and generate vast TV audiences. There are no first downs in rugby. And no fumbles either. Rugby

 

Rugby is a fast-flowing game of continuous motion. Rugby is based on teamwork, and quick passing ("recycling") of the ball to supporting teammates. Rugby

 

 

14. Are there a lot of injuries in rugby?

 

 

15. What happens if my son or daughter is injured during a match or practice?

 

 

16. Does the club provide medical or disability insurance?

 

No, CD Youth Rugby does not provide medical or disability insurance of any kind to any of its athletes or coaches. No rugby club in the entire USA

 

17. How much travel is involved?

 

 

19. Does the club provide transportation to and from "away" matches?

 

 

20. Do the teams have drug and alcohol policies in place?

 

 

21. How much time is spent on rugby on a weekly basis?

 

Our teams generally engage in 2 afternoon or evening practices per week, usually lasting about 1.5 to 2 hours per session. Matches are usually held on  Friday afternoons. Thus, the average time investment per week is about seven hours on rugby, not including travel. No player is penalized in any way if he or she needs to skip rugby practices or matches in order to study, or to attend family, school or church events. In addition to the seven or so hours of "team time" mentioned above, athletes are strongly encouraged to engage in a personal fitness program on their own, outside of practice. Rugby

 

22. Are there any special considerations for female rugby athletes?

 

Yes, Female rugby athletes practice and compete separately from male rugby athletes. There is no "co-ed" tackle rugby during matches. There are no special variations in the rules of rugby for female athletes. Girls tackle and get tackled just as boys do, and tend to practice and compete with the same level of intensity as their male counterparts. In fact, some might argue that high school aged female athletes are more focused on learning rugby skills and tactics than are their male counterparts. It is interesting to note that Women's' rugby is now by far the most popular club sport on the American college campus. The NCAA has recognized Women's Rugby as an "Emerging Sport" at the college level, thereby paving the way for potential athletic scholarships under Title IX. Further, the USA National Women's' Rugby team won a recent World Championship, and is consistently ranked in the top levels of international rugby. The 2001 "International Player of the Year" was a young female athlete from California .