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02.11.2008 - New Year - New Schools The winter season is under way. New schools, students and educators far across the New York area are experiencing the fun and fitness from playing flag rugby, with 34 schools and over 700 students now regularly participating in flag rugby every week including 19 schools in the C.H.A.M.P.S programme. CHAMPS is a NYC Department of Education programme “to offer additional opportunities for students, regardless of athletic ability, to engage in a wide variety of physical activities, and to encourage these students to find activities that they enjoy and can participate in for life.” For more details on CHAMPS and how your school can participate, click here.

03.09.2008, 03.16.2008 - Champs culminating tournament Each participating CHAMPS programme site gets 10 hours of mentoring from an experienced Play Rugby coach, to get the students ready to represent their school in a 7 a side flag rugby tournament. 2 Tournaments will take place this season, one for the Bronx and Manhattan schools and one for the Brooklyn and Queens Schools. For many students this will be their first chance to compete against other schools and showcase their new skills in front of a crowd.

PROGRAM UPDATES

6 Nations finale feast
Saturday, 15th March, 2008
With the 6 nations getting off to a fantastic start (especially if your Welsh!), the rest of the tournament is sure to be as unpredictable and exciting as ever. Play Rugby USA is hosting its 4th 6 nations social event on the culminating day of the tournament, giving you the chance to see all 6 teams in action fighting to win the trophy. Not only will you get the best seat in Manhattan to watch this fantastic day of rugby in a great atmosphere, but you shall want for nothing with all food and drink being provided. Click here to reserve a seat or table, or here for further details, but hurry as seats are limited and being reserved fast!