USA Rugby Announces its Partnership with OSU Sports Medicine Center

For Immediate Release
March 18, 2010

USA Rugby Announces its Partnership with OSU Sports Medicine Center BOULDER, Colo. -

USA Rugby has officially announced its partnership with The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, marking the first time that a sports medicine partnership includes a shared employee that will work with the USA Rugby National Teams as a Certified Athletic Trainer. In addition to working with the teams, the OSU Sport Medicine Center will provide support to USA Rugby in both sports medicine and sports sciences.

“The OSU Sports Medicine Center has world class facilities and staff that will provide USA Rugby with consistent and expert services that we have not had in the past,” USA Rugby Medical Coordinator, Michael Keating said. “They have been providing care to rugby players of all levels for years and we look forward to working with such an established program.” Located on the campus of The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, the OSU Sports Medicine Center has over 100 staff members that range from physicians to researchers.
Providing medical care to OSU varsity sports, BalletMet Columbus, the Columbus Clippers (AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) as well as local schools and clubs, the OSU Sports Medicine Center has also been proactive in providing healthcare to youth rugby in Ohio.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with USA Rugby and support their sports medicine program,” says Tom Caldwell, OSU Sports Medicine Administrative Director. “With the growth of rugby and the Olympic inclusion we are excited to be part of this growing sport.” For more information on the Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, visit their website at http://www.sportsmedicine.osu.edu/.

For more information on USA Rugby, please visit www.usarugby.org. USA RUGBY, founded in 1975, is the national governing body for rugby and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Rugby Board (IRB). The organization is responsible for the development of boys, girls, high school, collegiate and club rugby programs, as well as the nation’s rugby coaches, referees, administrators and all of its national teams that represent the U.S. in international competitions. As part of this development, USA Rugby hosts a number of courses, clinics, National Championship events and international matches throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.usarugby.org.