Rookie Rugby is the safe, non-contact game for kids of all ages! Centered on fitness, basic skills, and fun, this is a ‘must have’ activity for boys and girls. 

Rugby NY is proud to offer Rookie Rugby programs and resources across the state. We have a wide variety of resources available for parents, coaches, organizers and phys ed teachers.

We can help with planning, coaching, equipment or we can come to your club, school, park, etc. and conduct a Rookie Rugby program for you.

For more information, email us at info@rugbyny.org.

Resources
Rugby NY and USA Rugby have a large library of resources to help you get started.

 If you can't find what you are looking for let us know and we will get you what you need. So what are you waiting for? Get in the game!

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Playing & Coaching Rookie Rugby

For Educators

Welcome to Rookie Rugby!

Thank you for your interest in Rugby NY’s Rookie Rugby programs. Rookie Rugby is a non-contact version of the game designed to introduce boys and girls to the sport of rugby. Easy to learn, easy to teach, Rookie Rugby focuses on basic skills, fitness and most importantly, FUN!

We Need Your Help
Rugby NY is aiming to organize Rookie Rugby programs in areas of the state where rugby programs for high school and younger children do not currently exist.

We need teachers, coaches and rugby enthusiasts across the state who would like to help our sport grow. We are currently seeking to arrange events in the following areas:

  • Westchester
  • Greene / Ulster / Delaware Counties
  • Ithaca
  • North Country / Adirondacks
  • Utica / Rome

We will need venues such as school playing fields for Rookie Rugby events and local help publicizing and promoting them. If you think you can help, please email any of the following individuals:

Rugby NY Board of Directors
Rob Sliwinski Capital Director  Albany area  rob.sliwinski@rugbyny.org
Rosalie MacGowan Downstate Director  New York City area  rosalie.macgowan@rugbyny.org
<Vacant> Western Director  ...  ...
John Durant  At-Large Director  Albany area  john.durant@rugbyny.org
Mike Gallagher  At-Large Director   Rochester area  mike.gallagher@rugbyny.org
Mike Hodgins   At-Large Director  Western New York area  mike.hodgins@rugbyny.org
Tammy Morgan   North/Central Director  Adirondacks/Lake Champlain area  tammy.morgan@rugbyny.org

Tell us About It!
Planning a Rookie Rugby session or program in your area? Have you hosted a Rookie Rugby program this year? Help us track the number of kids playing rugby in America completing our brief Rookie Rugby Program Survey. It only takes a few minutes and helps Rugby NY and USA Rugby track our development efforts.