Play Rugby USA Developing Youth Through Rugby
A snap shot of the day to day work we are doing in NYC
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Play Rugby USA Launches Urban Rugby Collaborative
The Urban Rugby Collaborative has been formed as a nationwide organization, focusing on youth rugby in urban areas, with an eye toward a global membership. Membership is free and involvement of your local rugby club is encouraged.
To learn more please read our full URC brochure by clicking HERE or if you know you already want to join please follow this link to go directly to the membership application page
Play Rugby USA - California: Founding Executive Director Position RFP
We are seeking a self-starting social entrepreneur, with the charisma, drive, and passion for sports-based youth development, to lead and grow our California Chapter.
Our California Chapter was established in 2010 and has successfully piloted flag rugby youth development programs in 20 schools throughout LA. The Bay Area program is due to start later this year. The Executive Director will be responsible for developing funding, networks and programs partnerships across California to support both LA and Bay Area programs.
POSITION/S:
We will be hiring either one or two successful candidates as follows:
1) Full Time Executive Director, Play Rugby USA – California, or
2) Part Time Executive Director and Part Time Program Manager.
Proposed start date: September, 2011.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and performance based. Please note, as this is a Founding Executive Director position, part of the salary will be based upon the individuals ability to raise the capital required to sustain the chapter.
Reports to: Chairman Play Rugby USA – California & CEO Play Rugby, Inc.
For additional details, please download both the request for proposal (RFP) and job descriptions.
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Play Rugby USA Featured on NY 1 News Channel
Play Rugby USA hosted a media day with New York 1 News Channel at our Sports Leadership Academy at Public School 208 on October 19th 2011. Many Thanks to Up2Us for organizing the event and special thanks to USA Eagles players Phaidra Knight and Mike Petri for participating in the event!
To see the full NY 1 article and footage please click here
To see media day photos please click here
To see the latest Play Rugby USA Fall tournament photos please click here
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Play Rugby USA finishes the Fall Season with the Fall Culminating Tournament!
This past Saturday, November 5th, 20 Elementary and Middle school teams gathered on Randall's Island to participate in Play Rugby USA's Fall Culminating Tournament. Thank you to all who participated and helped with the event, and congratulations to our winners!
Middle School
Cup Champions: MS279
Cup Runners-Up: Pelham
Plate Champions: MS178
Plate Runners-Up: MS279B
Elementary School
Cup Champons: Lycee Francais
Cup Runners-Up: Lycee Francais B
Plate Champions: BGR Henry Street
Plate Runners-Up: Brooklyn Dragons
Bowl Champions: PS208B
Bowl Runners-Up: PS75
Also, a big congratulations to our new programming partners in the Boys' Club of NY, who participated in their first PRUSA event!
For full tournament photos please click here