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Fall 2019

Rugby Ohio typically conducts a centrally located meeting each summer for coaches. We've heard requests to expand the audience and make it more convenient for those who are interested. As a result, Rugby Ohio is coming to a location near you! Athletic Directors, referees, parents, players, coaches - any interested party - all are welcome to attend! Rugby Ohio will provide an overview of the organization and of rugby in Ohio compared to the rest of the country. Rugby Ohio will also share information on the year to come and planning for the future. Thinking about becoming involved with a team or interested in serving on a committee? Come along! Know someone who is interested in learning more? Bring them!

Northeast Ohio: Monday, 9/9, 6:00 pm

Parma Library, Meeting Rm A, 6996 Powers Blvd. Parma OH

Central Ohio: Monday, 9/16, 2019, 6:00 pm

Columbus Library, Dublin Branch, Rm 1, 75 N. High St, Dublin OH

Northwest Ohio: Thursday, 9/19, 6:00 pm

Way Public Library, Rm A, 101 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg OH

Southwest Ohio: Wednesday, 9/25, 6:00 pm

Kenwood Towers, 8044 Montgomery Rd, 4th Fl, Cincinnati OH Please email Standish Fortin with any questions. Standish@

Welcome New Board Members!

Rugby Ohio was fortunate to have over two dozen people nominated for the Board of Directors. Thanks to all who sent in candidates for consideration. Six of

these candidates were elected to serve a two-year term on the Board. Peter Bergan

Michelle Crakes Marc Goddard Jennifer Sailor Kevin Snider Tom Summanen

Do you know a young player interested in fall rugby? There are active leagues in Cincinnati and Cleveland this fall, with indoor rugby in Cincinnati this winter. Rookie Rugby Cincinnati:

Fall 7s (tackle) for ages (Sundays at Brimelow Field; practices on Wednesdays) K-6th co-ed flag in November & December (indoor at Soccer City) Cleveland Rookie Rugby: (Fridays at St Ignatius High School) K-1st Grade - 5v5 flag 2nd-3rd - 5v5 flag

4th-6th - boys/girls flag 4th-6th - boys tackle 6th-8th - girls tackle 6th-8th - boys tackle Now is the time to begin planning for the spring! Would you like to start a team in your area? Would you like to become involved with an existing team? Contact Samantha@ to learn how. This is one of the best parts of our job!

The USA Eagles open pool play of the 2019 Rugby World Cup as the 14th ranked

team in the world. 20 September - 2 November NBC Sports & NBC Sports Gold Host a watch party! It's a great way to earn a few dollars for your youth team while watching with fans & teammates! For more information about RWC2019,

click the button below...

World Cup 2019

Important Dates for 2019/2020

November 3: HS Fall 7s Championship (Cleveland) January 26: Winter Coach Meeting (Columbus) March 7: HS Midwest Invitational (TBD) May 16: Youth Championships (Columbus)

May 23: HS 15s State Semifinals (Fortress Obetz, Columbus) May 30: HS 15s State Championships (Fortress Obetz, Columbus)

Congratulations to Rugby Ohio's 2019 Spring State Champions!

D1 Boys - St Ignatius

D1 Girls - Cincinnati Walnut Hills

D2 Boys - Avon Lake

JV Boys - St Edward

JV Girls - Cincinnati Walnut Hills

Developmental Boys - St Ignatius

7th/8th Grade Boys Tackle - Westpark

7th/8th Grade Girls Tackle - Dover

7th/8th Grade Boys Tier 2 - Vanguard

5-6 Grade Boys Tackle - Northern Force

5th/6th Grade Flag - Rocky River

3rd/4th Grade Flag - Westpark

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Rugby Ohio FAQs

Howcan I become involved with Rugby Ohio? Rugby Ohio is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on the work of dedicated volunteers. The Board of Directors is the governing body of Rugby Ohio and nominations to the Board are considered annually. The committees of Rugby Ohio are: Executive Committee, Communications/Public Relations Committee, Competitions Committee, Marketing & Development Committee, Education & Safety Committee, Finance Committee and Governance Committee. Please let us know if you'd like to become involved with one of those committees by emailing standish@. Howdo I get in touch with a Rugby Ohio board member? Contact information for our Board of Directors can be found on our website, under the Contacts tab. Where does Rugby Ohio get its money from? Rugby Ohio charges registration fees to players to fund programming. Additional funds are generated through events and fundraising efforts. Rugby Ohio also has a small paid staff to manage programming. As a 501(c)3, tax returns for nonprofits are available as public record and on our website.

Please visit or find us on twitter and instagram @rugbyohio!

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