by posted 04/30/2013
 

Monday and Wednesday practices begin on Monday, May 20th at Wolftrap ES (1903 Beulah Rd NE Vienna, VA 22182).  Practices run from 6pm - 8pm. 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday practices begin on Monday, June 17th at Oak Marr Rec Center (3200 Jermantown Rd Oakton, VA 22124).  Practices run from 6pm - 8pm.  
 

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posted 04/05/2013
 
****UPDATE 4/13/2013****

The problem with registering for the single-day, 7-12 y/o camp, has been resolved. If you apply the coupon code, DCGROUP, the cost for this camp is just $40! I hope to see many of you there.

Also, If you have not yet registered for the summer season, please do. Early registration helps us better plan for the upcoming season.

****END UPDATE****

Hello Parents and Players,

There is a great oppurtunity for some high level rugby coaching this June.  World class rugby 7s player, Waisale Serevi is bringing his youth rugby training program to the DC area, Saturday and Sunday June 8th and 9th, 10am - 4pm.  The camp has 1 and 2 day options for older players and a 1 day, Saturday, option for younger players. 

Our very own Coach MJ has worked his magic and gotten us a coupon code to use that will knock $25 off the 2 day camp price.  Code: DCGROUP.

Send an email to if you are interested in carpooling.

Here's a link for more information about the camp and registration. 
http://www.serevirugby.com/pages/info/index/page/training-camps/  

Scrum-cerely Yours,
Coach Cat
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by posted 03/10/2013
 
Vienna Rugby does not currently offer touch rugby for children at the U13 and higher age groups.  However, we've heard some parents and players expressing interest in this version of the game for older players.  If your athlete is in the U13 or higher age group and is interested in touch rugby, please let us know by sending an email to  .   If we get enough interested players to form a team, we will.  Of course the new team will need a couple of coaches, so we hope to hear from some volunteer coaches as well.
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by posted 03/06/2013
 
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by posted 02/01/2013
 
Dear Vienna Rugby Players and Parents,

Although we are still a couple months away from hitting the pitch, I wanted to write and give you an update on our VYI Rugby program.

I have taken over from Don Cotchen as the VYI Rugby Commissioner, expanding on my administrative role from 2012.  Don has put a lot of time and effort into the program over the years, and we thank him for all he has done.

I plan to work very hard to improve the quality of outreach to the players, parents, and Virginia Rugby community.  We have a great starter program here in Vienna, and with support from the VYI Board, we want to take Vienna Rugby to the next level.  Many of you participate in other VYI sports, and we will raise the level of communication and organization to what you’re accustomed to with the other major sports.  I am in the process of updating the information on the VYI website, so it can be a reliable source of information before and during the season. 
We are extremely pleased that our core coaches from the last several seasons are returning, so our players will have consistency in how they learn the game.    The following coaches are back for the 2013 season:
 

• Rob Mooney – U9 and U11
• Stuart Zimmerman – U11 and U13
• Andrew Maber-Jones – U13 and U15
• Chris Sole – U15 and U17

All coaches will be fully certified to coach at their appropriate levels by USA Rugby.  In addition Coach Maber-Jones (MJ) has been elected as Vice President of Virginia Rugby’s Board of Directors.  Congratulations to Coach MJ—he will represent Vienna Rugby well and increase our visibility statewide.

We are always looking for assistant coaches and team helpers at all levels, so please contact me if you are able to contribute.  Commitment will be one night a week, plus weekend games.
We are also partnering with McLean Rugby to form some tackle teams for the spring league season.  I will send more information as it becomes available.  Additionally, I will send dates of upcoming training sessions and pick-up games prior to the start of the summer season.  Recruiting activities will be kicking off soon, and word of mouth is always a major help in increasing our numbers.  Vienna Rugby is all about sportsmanship, Rugby tradition, and having a great time on and off the pitch.  We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Scrum-cerely yours,

Catherine (Cat) Swiger
 
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