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TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Playing Fields</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#_practices_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Practices</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#_games_schedules_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Games</b></U></A><B> </b></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#_equipment" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Equipment</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#coaching___administration" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Coaching and Administration</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#registration_and_fees_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Registration and Fees</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#_waivers" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Waivers</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#learning_and_viewing_the_game_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Learning and Viewing the game</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#learning_and_viewing_the_game_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>Sponsorship</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm#high_school_laws" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Program Overview"><U><B>High School Rugby Law variations</b></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFCC99" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#663300" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> <A NAME="program_overview"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></FONT><B> </b><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" "><U><B>home</b></U></A></div> <div> | <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Announcements"><U>Announcements</U></A> | <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Match Schedule"><U>Match Schedule</U></A> |<A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Match Reports"><U> Match Reports</U></A> | <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><U>Maps</U></A> |<A HREF="id22.htm" 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and collegiate teams in the USA.  Schools rugby is gaining popularity in the USA and it is the only school sport that has a national championship to determine the top high school in the USA.  Rugby's traditions of camaraderie, associating with the opposition after games, fair play and sportsmanship is one of the differentiators that have attracted people to the game.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="program_overview_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>Overview of Texas High Schools Rugby Program</b><B> </b></div> <div> High School rugby in Texas is coordinated under the auspices of the Texas High Schools Rugby Program within the Texas Rugby Union (TRU).  The Texas Rugby Union and all other affiliated rugby unions belong to the USA Rugby Union, which controls and promotes the game throughout the USA.  Boys attending school full time or participating in full time GED study and are under 19 years of age at the first of the participating year are eligible to play.  Most boys are seniors but there are also sophomores and juniors.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="participating_teams"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>Participating teams</b></div> <div> High School rugby in Texas is coordinated under the auspices of the Texas High Schools Rugby Program within the Texas Rugby Union (TRU).  The Texas Rugby Union and all other affiliated rugby unions belong to the USA Rugby Union, which controls and promotes the game throughout the USA.  Boys attending school full time or participating in full time GED study and are under 19 years of age at the first of the participating year are eligible to play.  Most boys are seniors but there are also sophomores and juniors.</div> <div> In spring 2004 there are twebty four participating High School club teams in Texas as follows:</div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="686" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <B>North Region - Blue Division</b></div> <div> Bishop Dunne</div> <div> Alliance</div> <div> Denton</div> <div> Jesuit College</div> <div> Plano</div> <div> Lake Highlands</div> <div> Weatherford</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="371"><div> <B>South Region - Blue Division</b></div> <div> Austin Area High Schools</div> <div> Eastwood Academy </div> <div> St Thomas High School </div> <div> San Antonio</div> <div> Stratford</div> <div> Westside High School </div> <div> The Woodlands Youth</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 163 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>North Region - Red Division</b></div> <div> Allen</div> <div> The Highlands School</div> <div> Fort Worth</div> <div> St. Marks</div> <div> Juan Seguin</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="371"><bR> <div> <B>South Region - Red Division</b></div> <div> Kingwood</div> <div> Round Rock</div> <div> HATRC</div> <div> St. Pius</div> <div> Austin Lanier</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="_plano_high_schools_rugby_club"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>Plano High Schools Rugby Club</b></div> <div> Plano Rugby Club is the first high schools rugby club to be formed in Plano.  Sufficient interest and participation in 2000 enabled us to us to form the first Plano High Schools  Rugby Club and participate in games against other Texas high school teams. </div> <div> In 2004 we will field possibly two teams and played approximately 12 games per team during the season lasting February through April.  </div> <div> Our mission is to introduce high school boys to the game, teach the basic concepts and be competitive in the Texas High schools league while making all aspects of the game enjoyable.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> <A NAME="_recruiting_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></FONT><B>Recruiting</b><B> </b></div> <div> Recruiting of players is done by word of mouth, through flyers and youth sports magazines and through PSA (Plano Sports Authority) and to the extent possible we try to include and play every boy who wants to participate.</div> <div>  <A NAME="_fields_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Fields </b></FONT></div> <div> The Plano Sports Authority allocates us a field and provides a variety of administrative support.  Our allocated field for 2005 is likely to be at Jack Carter Park  on Roundrock Trail in Plano.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="_practices_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT><B>Practices</b><B> </b></div> <div> Practices during the season are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Pre-sean (to January 31/2004) practices are TThursdays at UTD at 7:00 pm and Sundays are at Jack Carter Park at 3;00 pm.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="_games_schedules_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT><B>Games Schedules</b><B> </b></div> <div> In addition to regular match ups against other schools during February and March, there are tournaments and championship playoffs scheduled during April. A Texas North all-star team will also be selected from the Dallas area teams to play in one of the tournaments. See match schedule.</div> <div>  <A NAME="_equipment"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Equipment</b></FONT></div> <div> Players are required to purchase their own equipment - Approximate prices for the basic uniforms are: Shorts $20 and socks $5. Shoes vary in range from $45 -$100.  Soccer shoes and modified football shoes (front toe cleat must be removed) are acceptable. Team match day shirts are provided but players can purchase their own for $50. The above costs are approximate.   The club will coordinate uniform ordering through various  suppliers.  A line of Plano Rugby clothing and accessories is also available for purchase.  These include <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Team all-weather fleece lined hooded parka with embroidered logo and team #  ($45), pullover sweat shirt with hood and logo & # ($25), matching sweat pants ($12), long sleeve T with logo ($12), duffle bag with logo and name ($30), yard sign with name and team # ($30), cap $12 and golf shirt $26.  (Note prices are subject to change based on suppliers)</div> <div>  <A NAME="coaching___administration"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Coaching & Administration</b></FONT></div> <div> We are fortunate to have experienced and USA certified coaches available to assist with coaching and teaching the game.  We also utilize Texas Rugby Union referees to assist in teaching new players the Laws of the games.  We appreciate any help from interested parents in helping with administration.  This entails coordination for registration, away game planning, providing refreshments at games, first aid etc. and naturally general fan support!</div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#663300" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="registration_and_fees_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Registration and fees</b></FONT></div> <div> The registration fee to participate in rthe Under 19 rugby program is $125 per  player<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >. </FONT></div> <div> This covers the fees levied by the USA Rugby Union, Western Rugby Union and Texas Rugby Union as well as the Plano Sports Authority.   All rugby players in the United States are required to pay $30 Club and Individual Participation Program (CIPP) fees in order to participate in officially sanctioned events. The Plano Sports Authority fees are $30 for Plano residing.  In addition a  $3.00 per player per home match and $6.00 per opposition player per home match fee is charged. </div> <div> Fees do not cover the total costs of the program.  Additional funds to cover the total costs of running the program have to be raised through donation, sponsorship, or selling refreshments at home games etc. There will be additional expenses (travel, meals and accommodation for away games, home game fees, etc.) that are not covered by these registration fees. Other club expenses include field lining, lights, balls, & other equipment. </div> <div>  <A NAME="_waivers"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Waivers</b></FONT></div> <div> Each player will be asked to sign a PSA and USA rugby waiver so that coaches, administrators and other members of the club a not held liable in the event of injury or other catastrophe.</div> <div>  <A NAME="learning_and_viewing_the_game_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Learning and viewing the game.</b></FONT></div> <div> High level international rugby games are televised weekly via Fox Sports World (TCI cable 401). There are several Web sites that cover rugby including basic concepts and the laws of the game.  <A HREF="http://www.scrum.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.scrum.com"><U>www.scrum.com</U></A> is a good place to start for concepts and laws, field dimensions etc.   www.rugbyrugby.com is a website that summarizes rugby news from around the world.   See also section on related <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U> rugby links</U></A>.</div> <div>  <A NAME="_sponsorship_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Sponsorship.</b></FONT></div> <div> Plano Rugby Club welcomes any sponsorship donations to help defray the expenses not covered by the registration fees.   Sponsorship money will defray travel, accommodation, equipment, lights, field marking, practice uniforms etc.  Money donated to Plano High Schools Rugby club is done through the Plano Sports Authority a tax exempt organization.</div> <div>  <A NAME="high_school_laws"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>High School Rugby Laws variations:</b></FONT></div> <div> Here are some specific laws that referees will apply to high school games in addition to the normal laws of rugby (see <A HREF="http://www.irb.com/irblaws.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.irb.com/irblaws.htm"><U>www.irfb.com</U></A>):</div> <bR> <div> <B>Scrums:</b></div> <div> Before scrums are set, the referee will require each scrum to:</div> <div> crouch - touch the opposite front row - pause then engage.</div> <div> Pushing in scrums is allowed for 1 1/2 meters only.</div> <div> Wheeled scrum will be stopped at 45 degrees.</div> <div> Once the ball in the scrum has reached the No. 8, it must come out or be picked up by the No. 8.</div> <div> A player cannot collapse a maul in order to go to ground.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Lineouts:</b></div> <div> Pre-binding on the jumper is OK as long as jumper is not "launched" before the ball is thrown in.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Offences:</b></div> <div> A player who is ordered off the field will be suspended for two matches or two weeks whichever is the longer.</div> <div> Sin bin will apply to high school matches (deliberate fouls, dangerous play or repeated infringements)</div> <div> A player who is not called by the on field referee for foul play may be cited by a referee in the stands.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Length of game:</b></div> <div> Games cannot be longer than 35 minutes per half. This means that if each half is 35 minutes, there can be no overtime if the game finishes in a tie.</div> <div> If halves are 30 minutes each, then 10 minutes of over time is allowed in the event of a tie score.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>