http://www.eaglesxv.com/
Check it out!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
National Youth Conference Underway
The National Youth Conference on the Game is underway and spreading some great information. The conference serves to review the past year, look to the coming year(s) and distribute some of the new items from USA Rugby. It is also a great opportunity to share information with other organizations.
Indiana, Colorado, California, Virginia and Oregon are all in a position of full time staff and professional youth organizations. These groups are taking huge leaps forward, much like Ohio, to grow the game, make it more consistent and safe and put a new, fresh face on the sport of rugby.
Much of the information from this conference will be available at the state meeting on January 24th in Columbus.
Indiana, Colorado, California, Virginia and Oregon are all in a position of full time staff and professional youth organizations. These groups are taking huge leaps forward, much like Ohio, to grow the game, make it more consistent and safe and put a new, fresh face on the sport of rugby.
Much of the information from this conference will be available at the state meeting on January 24th in Columbus.
An amazing Rugby Story
Check out this video. It is Hyde Rugby in Washington, DC playing rugby with a deaf school. An amazing story.
Click here for the video
Click here for the video
Monday, December 7, 2009
Invictus Movie is exactly what we need!!!
I had the privilege of seeing a pre-screening of the Invictus movie tonight. In addition to great stars and a good story line, the movie really did showcase rugby. Nearly the entire second half is all rugby!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
I brought a ball with me and immediately after the movie people were asking all kinds of questions. Make sure you wear a jersey and bring a ball when you go see this movie and people will approach you. When they ask questions make sure you finish up your conversation with a point of access for them; i.e. 'Our website is www.xyz.com' or 'there are all ages of rugby being played in the area, check it out'. Make sure you drive them to a rugby source and get them involved.
I was at the theater about 20 minutes after the movie let out just chatting with interested people!
Keep it positive, highlight the good parts, give them an access point for the game and share your passion with the viewing public. This movie will bring people to our sport!!!!!!!!!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
I brought a ball with me and immediately after the movie people were asking all kinds of questions. Make sure you wear a jersey and bring a ball when you go see this movie and people will approach you. When they ask questions make sure you finish up your conversation with a point of access for them; i.e. 'Our website is www.xyz.com' or 'there are all ages of rugby being played in the area, check it out'. Make sure you drive them to a rugby source and get them involved.
I was at the theater about 20 minutes after the movie let out just chatting with interested people!
Keep it positive, highlight the good parts, give them an access point for the game and share your passion with the viewing public. This movie will bring people to our sport!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Successful Conference Adds Rookie Rugby to Schools
I attended a conference this past week that brought together hundreds of PE teachers, health professionals, professors of College Education programs, and many others. The Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance hosted their conference at the Columbus Convention center December 3 and 4.
Immediately upon showing up on the first day, it was evident this even would produce many leads. Rugby was definitely the new kid on the block and many teachers and attendees wanted to know more about us.
We had 70 teaches sign up to bring rugby into their PE programs!!! These teachers were interested in bringing a new, fun and fast paced game to their PE classes. They are always looking for new ways to engage the kids and found Rookie Rugby as a great option for them.
In addition to teacher, I met with the professors from many Ohio Universities and colleges. They are interested in teaching rugby as part of educating the next generations of PE teachers!
After two long days, it was clear the benefits of being part of the main stream education systems. I was really impressed by some of the organizations who are out there 'doing it right' already, such as USA Tennis and Speed Stacks (the cup stacking organization). I learned a great deal from these other groups and how they engage the teachers, kids and public.
Immediately upon showing up on the first day, it was evident this even would produce many leads. Rugby was definitely the new kid on the block and many teachers and attendees wanted to know more about us.
We had 70 teaches sign up to bring rugby into their PE programs!!! These teachers were interested in bringing a new, fun and fast paced game to their PE classes. They are always looking for new ways to engage the kids and found Rookie Rugby as a great option for them.
In addition to teacher, I met with the professors from many Ohio Universities and colleges. They are interested in teaching rugby as part of educating the next generations of PE teachers!
After two long days, it was clear the benefits of being part of the main stream education systems. I was really impressed by some of the organizations who are out there 'doing it right' already, such as USA Tennis and Speed Stacks (the cup stacking organization). I learned a great deal from these other groups and how they engage the teachers, kids and public.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Great new Podcast about USA Rugby
Click Here to go to Ruggamatrix, the new podcast about rugby in the USA and internationally. Interesting stuff!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
IRB new online Strength & Conditioning resource
FROM THE IRB STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING DEPARTMENT:
Click here for the IRB site
Dear colleague,
We are delighted to announce that the IRB Strength and Conditioning web site is now fully available to you once you have completed the Rugby Ready online test.
On this site, you will learn about the basics of Health and Safety, Exercise Instruction, Gymnasium Induction & Environment and via our online learning system you can start on the pathway to achieving Strength and Conditioning accreditation, as recognized by the IRB.
This exciting format connects basic exercises to the dynamics of the Game. The learning process uses the written word along with video demonstration and real time international game footage, as shown opposite and below.
Modular additions will logically be provided on a quarterly basis followed by the Level 2 qualification in September 2010.
I wish you well in your coaching,
Mark Harrington
Click here for the IRB site
Dear colleague,
We are delighted to announce that the IRB Strength and Conditioning web site is now fully available to you once you have completed the Rugby Ready online test.
On this site, you will learn about the basics of Health and Safety, Exercise Instruction, Gymnasium Induction & Environment and via our online learning system you can start on the pathway to achieving Strength and Conditioning accreditation, as recognized by the IRB.
This exciting format connects basic exercises to the dynamics of the Game. The learning process uses the written word along with video demonstration and real time international game footage, as shown opposite and below.
Modular additions will logically be provided on a quarterly basis followed by the Level 2 qualification in September 2010.
I wish you well in your coaching,
Mark Harrington
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