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For Parents & Coaches

The mission of the Illinois Youth Rugby Association is to organize resources and provide the necessary support for the youth of Illinois to learn and play the game of rugby in a safe and enriching environment. The achievement of this goal will provide boys and girls of varying abilities and physical capabilities the opportunity to acquire life skills critical to growth, thrive in a competitive environment and develop life long friendships inherent in the sport of rugby.

All youth rugby coaches under the direction of iYRA are subject to background checks conducted by USA Rugby and are expected to adhere to the iYRA Code of Conduct.

Regular coaching clinics are organized by USA Rugby for Parents etc. to learn the basics in order to form and coach a rugby team. More details can be found at USARugby.org.

In Emergencies

Here you will find useful articles which parents and rugby personnel can use in case of emergency.

How to Start a Youth Rugby Club

If you do not have a youth rugby club near you, it is always possible to form a new club with the help of the Illinois Youth Rugby Association and following the guidelines set out on USA Rugby's Web site under Youth and High School Rugby:

www.usarugby.org

We will be developing this page so please stay tuned.

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