Practices
Practice: Monday – Thursday, 4-6pm
PRACTICES
Begin March 5th at SHS, Jeff Rd and Barker Rd [map] Schools - details on Schedule. *Players must be prepared to go outside as well
April – May:Monday through Thursday at Mendon Ponds Park April – May: Monday through Thursday at Mendon Ponds Park
Players must have:
- Water
- Cleats(without toe spike)
- Mouthguard
- Rugby shorts(navy)
- Tape and any personal equipment
Optional:
Scrum cap, shoulder pads,compression shorts. Good source for equipment is www.worldrugbyshopelite.com
Bring to each practice:
Each player will need to ensure they dress appropriately for the weather– especially in March:
- Hats, Gloves
- Shirt (that won’t easily rip)
- Layer, layers, layers
- Extra layers
- Avoid cotton when you can
- Towels
The following rules will be enforced while at practice:
- Be on time
- Do not speak while coaches are speaking
- Park only in designated areas
- Leave nothing behind
- Push yourself to be your best
Any unexcused absence will result in a player being ineligible to play in the upcoming game
Excused absences:
- Doctors / dentist appointments
- Illness / injury
- College visits / family obligations
In order for an absence to be considered excused, a player or parent must inform Coach Tuzzolino, by e-mail, at least one week prior to the practice that will be missed.
Unexcused absences:
- Simply not showing up
- Unable to find a ride
- Work
- Too much school work
The #1 way for a player to stay safe…
Go to practice:
- Physical conditioning
- Developing technique in contact situations (andlearning to prevent concussions)
- Game and field awareness
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