http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4q9Y-e6OUE

Rugby Highlights

Parent’s Presentation

Introduction to Rugby

http://www.onchecktv.com/video/FqEOQJNLyRE/The-American-Rugby-Tradition.html

American Rugby Tradition

Returns to the Olympics in Rio 2016 (Both Women and Men)

The 10 Most Demanding Extreme SportsYou do not play sports if you do not want to sweat, but everyone can agree that badminton and rugby are two different…ballgames.

1. Rugby2. Wrestling3. Ultra-Marathon4. Water Polo5. Soccer6. Wind Surfing7. Mountaineering8. Cross-Country Skiing9. Cycling10.Roller Derby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3j9taoTd0E

I Play Rugby

• High School Rugby Governed by USA Rugby

Present day one of the World’s most popular sports

A study conducted in 2010 by America’s Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) found that rugby is now the third fastest growing sport in the United States, following softball and ice hockey. In a previous study, which used data collected between 2007 and 2009, the SGMA had also revealed that rugby was actually the fastest growing team sport in the country.

The game, is now played by more than 750,000 Americans – a 20% increase on the number of participants playing in 2007.

Rugby Overview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5l_I3Piq3vo

Rugby Positions

8 Forwards (Props 1,3; Hooker 2; Locks 4,5; Flankers 6,7; Number 8)

7 Backs (Scrum Half 9; Fly Half 10; Centres 12,13; Wings 11,14; Fullback 15)

2 halves of 30 minutes Clock only stopped for

substitutions & injuries Game continues at end of a half

until ball is dead, not when tackled

Game Duration

SafetyInjuries per 1,000 athlete exposures (games and practices combined)

• NCAA football – 54.8 injuries (Includes both Spring and Fall Football)• Collegiate Women’s Rugby – 11.2 injuries• Collegiate Men’s Rugby – 22.2 injuries• NCAA Women’s Soccer – 23.7 injuries• NCAA Men’s Soccer – 26.8 injuries• Concussion Rate in Women’s Soccer 9.2% of injuries; 7.4% in

Football; 5.5% in Men’s Soccer; 2.2% Men’s Rugby; 1.6% Women’s Rugby

*NCAA injury rates are from the NCAA website and the Rugby injury rates are from British Journal of Sports Medicine article written by Dr. Lyle Micheli “Collegiate Rugby Union Injury Patterns in NewEngland”

CollisionsCalifornia Study found that the impact force in football was 3 times greater than in rugby (4800 pounds to 1600 pounds).

Rugby Football Tackles must show an attempt to

wrap-up player Wrestle player to the ground Not allowed to tackle in the air Contact time is longer Blocking is prohibited Wraps arms around player & take to

ground

Tend to cause greater injury Blind sided possible Players moving at a greater speed Impact knock-downs

http://usarugby.org/level-200-coaching-guide-3#section=the-ruck

Ruck

Education in Safety & Proper Technique• USA Rugby mandated coaching licensing and certification• Improvements to players’ safety in games• Improved coaches training programs

Why did the whistle blow?

Penalty Kick Free Kick

Why did the whistle blow?

Try Scored Advantage

Why did the whistle blow?Advantage:• When an infringement occurs, if the referee thinks the non-

offending team might benefit by continuing play• How much territory or opportunity is needed before advantage is

gained depends on the nature of the offense • Applies to minor infringements or penalties• If no advantage occurs, the referee blows whistle and brings play

back to the place of the infringement

Why did the whistle blow?

Obstruction Offside

Why did the whistle blow?Offside:

• Ball establishes offside line, which is continually moving • Players are not permitted to participate in play if on the opposing team’s side of the ball• Simply being offside is not a penalty, must attempt to participate from an offside position

to be offside

Why did the whistle blow?Forward Pass Knock-on

Why did the whistle blow?Knock-on:• When a player mishandles the ball; drops or allows ball to rebound

off a hand or arm and the ball travels forward• Punishable by a scrum to the opposition

Why did the whistle blow?Scrum Awarded Forming Scrum

Why did the whistle blow?Not Releasing Ball Tackler Not Releasing

What Next for your son or daughter?

Tryout for the Vermont Select Side (Look for info in May from your coach) Tryout for the High School All-Americans (Vermont Select Sides (M/F)

Vermont has a current High School All-American, a Junior All-American, and a Collegiate All-American.Plus there are many former Vermont high school rugby players that are playingIn college or have graduated and are playing for a club team.

Attend a rugby camp over the summer. Use rugby to attend a college of their choice – Varsity vs. Club Sports Play rugby in college Tryout for the College All-Americans or the Junior (U20) All-Americans

• To become a HSAA, athletes need to be selected for their state all-star team. State All-Star teams then compete in one or more of the seven Regional All-Star Tournaments (RASTs) throughout the country. HSAA scouts attend the RASTs to make selections for the HSAA squad.

• New England RAST is in Devens, MA, June 27 - 29

USA Rugby “Work For It”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-H3lpnyuQqc

Questions ?Additional Info:

usarugby.orgvermontyouthrugbyassociation.wordpress.com/

(VYRA Website)Spectator’s Guide to Rugby: http://www.rugbyny.org/files/file/playthegame/Spectator_Guide.pdf

USA Rugby Intro to Rugby: http://www.rugbyny.org/files/file/playthegame/Introduction_to_Rugby_Final.pdf

IRB’s Guide to Rugby: http://www.rugbyny.org/files/file/playthegame/Beginners_Guide.pdf