2025 Registration Open
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Team Stack App (Primary communication source)
***refer to team app for all up-to-date practice and match scheduling. Dates/Times below subject to change***
Indoor training for High School: February 10-March 6 at Union Special in Huntley
Mondays: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3,
Thursdays: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Outdoor training for High School March 11- May 22 at Ted Spella Park in Algonquin
Tuesdays: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Thursdays: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Highschool Game Schedule TBD
Outdoor training for U15, U13, and Rookies: March 11- May 22 at Ted Spella Park in Algonquin
Tuesdays: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Thursdays: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Weekend Game Schedule - see website
***Once Registration Form Received, confirmation and payment request will be sent via email.***
***Payment plans and sponsorships available on 1:1 basis. Please request support when contacted if necessary.***
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Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the United States. It is also one of the top, most watched sports in the world, above American Football, Baseball and Basketball.
McHenry County Lions Rugby Club was created to teach Middle School and High School age boys and girls this great sport. There is a co-ed Rookie, U13 Junior level (5th & 6th Graders) and a Boys U15 Senior level (7th & 8th Graders).
Along with a Boys High School level, Rugby Illinois - Division 2 side.
The rugby season will start with practices in March, with games starting first week of April. For Middle School levels, our games will start with scrimmage and seeding matches followed by a 6 week season which culminates the first weekend of June. As for High School, there is an 6 game schedule, followed by the playoffs, if we make it.
McHenry County Lions Rugby Club was created to teach Middle School and High School age boys and girls this great sport. There is a co-ed Rookie, U13 Junior level (5th & 6th Graders) and a Boys U15 Senior level (7th & 8th Graders).
Along with a Boys High School level, Rugby Illinois - Division 2 side.
The rugby season will start with practices in March, with games starting first week of April. For Middle School levels, our games will start with scrimmage and seeding matches followed by a 6 week season which culminates the first weekend of June. As for High School, there is an 6 game schedule, followed by the playoffs, if we make it.
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Why Rugby?
- Lower equipment costs than any other sports... Hockey, Football, Baseball, Lacrosse - Strong safety initiatives... no blocking, only wrap tackling, no high tackles allowed, taking the head out of tackles. - Any size, any skill level... no matter what size, large or small, rugby has a position for you. - There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and respect... for opponents, for referees, for coaches, which are key factors in all athletic endeavors. Here is a great article on how the Super Bowl champs are integrating rugby into their practices.
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/02/seattle-seahawks-coach-pete-carroll-tackles-safety-rugby |