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Play youth rugby for the Raleigh RedHawks!!
The Redhawks were founded in 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina. There were around 25 boys and girls that first year and we played only touch rugby. Our U11, U13 and Girls teams all won state championships but more importantly, the game’s foundation was born in the North Raleigh area. Our organization has seen growth in each of its subsequent years. The 2018/19 season will be no exception as we expect over 150 players. The club has also been tremendously successful on the field, each year winning state championships and other tournaments at many of our age groups. We feature teams at all age groups from kindergarten through Men's. Generally, each age group consists of two grade years. For example, 5th and 6th graders, 7th and 8th graders, etc. Our teams play touch rugby (no contact) at age groups below 5th and 6th grade and play tackle rugby beginning at the 5th and 6th grade level. We have a dedicated coaching staff of experienced and enthusiastic former rugby players, most of whom played not only in college but with senior men’s’ clubs and for national and international all-star teams. The coaches love the game and are passionate teachers helping to instill in their players not only rugby skills but also sports and life skills such as hard work, dedication, teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship. The club is a member of USA Rugby and the Carolinas Rugby Union. The Raleigh Redhawks competes against similar clubs within the State of North Carolina and neighboring states. The club also participates in various tournaments throughout the region. Rugby is a game steeped in tradition with a magnificent history. Few sports can match the glorious idiosyncrasies and colorful characters that rugby has throughout its long and fabled history. First played in 1823 at the Rugby School in England, Rugby has grown to be one of the largest spectator sports in the world. Rugby 7s (a version of the game that has 7 players on each team) is an Olympic sport. Rugby continues to grow exponentially in the United States. Most colleges have teams and more and more youth teams of forming all over the country. There are also (and have long been) tons of senior men’s teams giving players the ability to play the game from grade school well into adulthood. Rugby appeals to boys and girls and students from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and of all sizes and abilities. Rugby also provides another opportunity for students to become involved in athletics as well as provide scholarship opportunities for our graduates. The North Carolina State Rugby Program is also growing rapidly. The 2019 season has yet to begin and already there are 5 other High Schools that are showing interest in forming clubs for the upcoming season. Rookie Rugby Programs are popping up in our Elementary and Middle Schools. What is Rugby? • Originated from Soccer, it is the “Father” of American Football • Fast Paced, Full Contact Sport • Involves Running, Passing, Kicking and Tackling • Possession Changes are Continuous so Every Position is Both Defensive and Offensive • Every Player Must Pass, Catch, Tackle and Break Tackles-- so unlike some sports, in rugby every single player has the opportunity to score • In the traditional game, there are 15 Players per Team. There are also other variations, including 7s where there are 7 players on a team Why plays Rugby? • Anyone can Participate • Boy or Girl, Big or Small, Fast or Slow, Experienced or Novice • Sport that You Can Play the Rest of Your Life • Opportunity for HS Student Athletes to Compete both Nationally and Internationally • Teaches Sportsmanship • Excellent Off Season Sport for Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball and virtually any other sport Benefits of Rugby? • Provides Students With a New Fitness and Conditioning Opportunity • Improves Hand-Eye Coordination and Ball Handling Skills • Hones Players’ On-Field decision Making Skills and Situational Awareness • Enhances Players’ Speed and Agility • Promotes Teamwork and Communication • Reinforces and Augments Many of the Skills taught in Other Sport Programs What about safety? • Non-contact for Flag/Touch rugby • No Pads – Players are taught to tackle with their heads behind the runner and use the runners momentum to bring them down. Consequently, there are much less head and neck injuries than in American Football • No Blocking – Reduces Blind Side Hits and Knee Injuries • Tackles – tackler must wrap his/her arms around the ball carrier-- no spear tackles, no high tackles, no early or late tackles, and no tackling an opponent whose feet are off the ground • The Laws of Rugby Have Been Developed Over a Hundred Years to Reduce the Risk of Injury • The Referee’s number one responsibility is safety. He will blow the whistle if he sees a dangerous situation developing • Trained Medical Personnel are Present at All Games • Student must complete, and clubs must retain the following documents on file: High School Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Form Athletic Eligibility Certification Form • Students and Facilities are Covered by USA Rugby Liability Insurance Season The RedHawks play in the youth division of the North Carolina Youth Rugby Union. The season runs from the last week in February through mid-May cumulating in the season ending championship tournament called the Carolina Cup. In addition, teams will play in the 7s games through summer and Fall season. We will hold periodic coaching and training clinics in the months prior to start of the season. All players must be registered in order to participate in clinics and season. The Raleigh RedHawks is always accepting new players regardless of skill or prior playing experience. No experience is necessary and the basics of rugby are very easy to learn. We welcome players Kindergarten to High School seniors to join us and become a part of the fastest growing sport in America. Whether you’re trying rugby for the first time or you are a seasoned player, there is a place for you with the Raleigh RedHawks. Rugby is a sport for everyone and a great way to get into shape! Aside from that, it is a great way to meet new people and make friends. Registration will be completed via our website Registration will open September 1st 2018 for the upcoming season. All players will register through the Sports Sign up via the link below. https://northraleighyouthrugby.sportssignup.com We have included a few links to how Football players benefit from Rugby High school team: http://rugbywrapup.com/2014/10/rugby-tackling-technique-makes-way-to-high-school-football Seattle Seahawks (Tackle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HihjPApzCg Football Strategy “ a rugby maul” https://www.facebook.com/#!/video.php?v=10152683093637856&set=vb.17819162855&&theater o Rugby makes Football safer: TV commentary during NCAAF game OSU vs CAL here. o Successful NFL/Rugby players include: Haloti Ngata, Stewart Bradley, Johnson Bademosi, Hayden Smith, Steve Paea and Nate Ebner. o Haloti Ngata feature: playing rugby (18 yrs old): see here. o Haloti and Stu Bradley feature: how rugby helps football: see here. o Hayden Smith interview: see here. o THE RUGBY CASE: a crossover sporting opportunity for all football players during the off-season. Please view our power-point argument here. This is from our server and is safe. o Article by Alex Goff (Gridiron Coach "It's a whole new ball game") - How rugby makes better football players. See here. o Articleby Lyle J. Micheli MD, American College of Sports Medicine: Is rugby a safe sport for America's youth? See here. o Football helmets overlooked a piece of the concussion puzzle: view video here. o USA Rugby link here. The North Raleigh Youth Rugby Association (NRYRA) is a non-profit rugby association servicing the North Raleigh and Raleigh Community! We are a community based club providing youth rugby to kids in Raleigh, and surrounding communities. The club invites all interested kids and their parents to contact us about playing for the Redhawks. No prior rugby experience is required. 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