iYRA Rugby News
YOUTH RUGBY CLINICS - Barrington
iYRA will be hosting a FREE Rugby Clinic at the Lake Barrington Field House on Tuesday, June 16 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for anyone interested in learning about rugby.
The second clinc will be a 4 week program which will take place every Tuesday, June 23, 30, July 7 and 14 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the Lake Barrington Field House in-door facility. This camp will be $75 per person. Every child will receive their own rugby ball.
The clinic will involve teaching fundamentals, rugby rules, terminology, passing and kicking skills and will also include playing the "flag rugby" version of the sport that is non-contact.
Contact Lake Barrington Field House for Registration.
CARMEL ELITE RUGBY CAMP
Boys’ & Girls’ High School and Youth [JHS and below]
June 19-21, 2009
Clay JHS practice fields
[2 miles west of Carmel River Road Rugby fields]
Address: 5150 E. 126th Street Carmel, IN 46033
Experience a 3 day rugby camp at the Carmel fields run by coaches from USA Rugby’s Youth coaching staff. These coaches will be providing world class rugby instruction that will enable players to make improvements in their game. These same USA Coaches are always selecting players for elite USA camps, and inviting able players to the next level making this camp a great place to get identified. Sessions will be on field activities.
Friday and Saturday:
Boys: Daily 9am to 12 Noon
Girls: Daily1pm to 4.00pm
Youth: Daily 1pm to 4.00 pm
Sunday:
All ages: Daily 9am to 12 Noon
Cost:
- High School Boys & Girls $100 [$85 if paid on or before 16 May by postmark]
- Youth $25
- Camp t-shirts provided.
[Local & Interested Coaches- free and are encouraged to video tape sessions and take notes; coaches will not be used to run drills or coach – they are also there to learn] Click here for Sign-up information.
Great Lakes 7's Tournament
The iYRA will be hosting a 7's Tournament in Lemont at The Blaze on Sunday, June 7 from 9:30am to 2:00pm. There will be 2 divisions: State All Star and Club. The cost is $175 per team. Registration cut off is June 5th. Click here for a Registration Form.
Players must be able to supply a Driver's License or School ID. Players must be CIPPed with print out proof of CIPP. There will be a minimum of 3 matches.
For more information contact Nolan Day at twoday@sbcglobal.net or 847-212-0653. Visit www.chicagoblazerugby.com for directions.
SCHAUMBURG SUMMER CAMP
The Schaumburg Barbarians High School rugby club will be hosting a 6 week summer rugby camp in Schaumburg. The camp will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:00pm beginning July 8 through August 12, 2009. It will be held indoors at the Schaumburg Sports Center. For more information, contact Pieter Hugo at therugbyone@yahoo.com.
ROOKIE RUGBY CAMP
The Illinois Youth Rugby Association will hold a three day summer rugby camp for rookie rugby players who are in the age group of third to eighth grade. Click here for further information and a downloadable flyer to give to your friends.
NON-CONTACT Rugby SUMMER CAMP PALATINE & HOFFMAN ESTATES park districts
This non-contact program introduces kicking and passing. Alan Burton, head coach of the Palatine Pioneers Middle School Rugby Club, is the program instructor.
Hoffman Estates Park District:
When: June 29 - July 23, Monday & Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $65
Location: Pebble Park - 1855 Westbury Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL
Palatine Park District:
When: June 22
Cost: FREE
Location: Palatine Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, IL
