2020 Corning Rugby Season Update
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Pasta Dinner at Corning VFW - Feb 20, 2020
Tickets and money needs to be returned to Coach McGee by Sunday Feb 16.
Any tickets a player sells in excess of 5 will go towards that player's payment for D.C Trip or State Championship Trip.
Preseason Indoor Practice Sessions
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00pm at Carder Elementary in Corning, NY
Sundays 12:30 - 3:00pm at Campbell - Savona High School
If you are not currently in a winter sport these are great opportunities to learn the game and improve before the season begins. If you plan on playing this spring attend as many sessions as you can.
Depending on weather and field conditions we might try and add some outdoor practices the week of March 2, 2020. Stay tuned for updates.
Preseason Strength and Conditioning Sessions
The club will be providing a 4 day strength and conditioning program for athletes to follow. Weekly workouts will be posted on Facebook and Instagram accounts. A commitment to strength and conditioning is vital to not only the athletes' preparation for the season but will be a key component to the club's success this upcoming spring. I recognize the time commitment completing a strength and conditioning program takes but it is one of the most important ways to improve athletic performance and prepare athletes for the physical demands of the season.
Coach McGee will be at the CPP High School weight room on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm. Athletes can also complete workouts after school during fitness club.
FUNDRAISERS
Supporter Social at Four Fights Distilling
There will be raffles, 50/50 raffles, drink specials and good times had by all.
We are in need of donations for raffles. Anyone interested in contributing items to the gift basket raffle please contact Coach McGee (corningrugbyclub@gmail.com). All donations are tax deductible.
2020 Schedule
USA Rugby CIPP Registration
Players will register through RugbyNY's website (www.rugbyny.org).
Club registration and club dues will be completed later on closer to the start of the season.
Any family having financial troubles contact Coach McGee to talk about scholarship options.
Player Equipment
1) Cleats - soccer or football cleats. Rugby boots are available from online suppliers.
2) Mouthpiece
3) Recommend every player purchases a pair of rugby shorts for practice
Recommended online Rugby Suppliers:
Steamroller Rugby - https://www.steamrollerrugby.com/
World Rugby Shop - https://www.worldrugbyshop.com/
Equipment Guidelines
- No padded shirts allowed unless it is a rugby specific padded shirt.
- Leggings or any tights extending below the knee are only allowed if a match is played on turf.
- Hinge plastic or metal braces covered with padding are not permitted.
- Eyewear of ANY kind is not allowed.
- Full finger gloves (such as football gloves) are not permitted
- No metal blades of any kind
- Any other type of cleat with molded plastic cleats are permitted.
- Metal rugby boots are allowed.
- No jewelry of any kind is permitted.
CLUB COMMUNICATIONS - REMIND APP
Text the message @corningr to 81010 to join the group and follow prompts.
Bonaventure President's Day Rugby Clinic
Penn State Winter Rugby Clinic
Register at the following link: https://gopsusports.com/sports/2018/8/8/camps-rugby-camp-html.aspx
Mental Toughness eXtra Effort
Corning Rugby Club
Email: corningrugbyclub@gmail.com
Website: corningrugby.com
Twitter: @CorningRugby