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New Haven Rugby Club has a proud tradition of welcoming all comers to the squad. We welcome the young, old, short, tall, skinny, fat and if you are an amazing athlete I guess we will take you also. Our only requirements are that you have a sense of humor (you must be able to laugh at yourself), you have a desire to learn (even our most experienced players learn every day) and you have to be interested in joining a group of guys that treat each other like family (the good and bad) and expect the same out of their new players.
We have two teams that play every weekend during the fall (A and B). The A side team is a highly competitive squad made up of players from all over the World. We currently field a team with players from Connecticut , Massachusetts , Pennsylvania , California , Samoa , Tonga, Australia , New Zealand , South Africa and various other states around the US . The A grade has won a DII National title in 2002 and has made consecutive trips to the DI national playoffs culminating in trips to the National DI sweet 16's in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Our B side squad serves as a feeder program for our A side and consists of our younger players, old boys giving our team a boost and our social members. Our B team will take on our opponents B-side during the fall and play as many games as possible during the spring while providing support during the playoffs for the A side.
OK enough talking if you want to join the club either come down to practice, send one of our officers an email or come down to The Playwright and join us for a beer. It is really that simple.
If you wish to obtain additional information or are interested in being recruited by the New Haven Old Black, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
Pat Psarras
President
New Haven Rugby and the New Haven Rugby Disciplinary Board expect all players to abide by the following code of conduct:
1) All players shall maintain a high standard of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self control, responsible behavior; consideration for the physical and emotional well-being of others, proper manners on the field and in public places where New Haven Rugby sponsored events/games are being held and while traveling to and from such places.
2) All players shall abstain from the use of illegal drugs and the immoderate use of alcohol before, during or after matches, as well as at New Haven Rugby sponsor's place of business, sponsored events or games. Any player under the age of 21 shall abstain from any use of alcohol.
3) All Players shall abstain from obnoxious, impolite or antisocial behavior of any sort that would adversely affect the image of New Haven Rugby. This includes verbal abuse of players, opponent, officials or supporters during a matches or a New Haven Rugby sponsored events or games.
4) All players and supporters must respect the ground rules that are in effect at any particular match, such as prohibitions against having any alcohol or pubic indecency on the grounds and in public parks.
5) All players have a responsibility for the behavior of their supporters while attending New Haven Rugby sponsored events/games.
6) All players shall respect and play within the Laws & Regulations that govern the sport of rugby, as set forth by the International Rugby Board (IRB), USA Rugby and NERFU.
7) All players have the responsibility to be game fit and to take care of any injuries incurred on or off the field. All injuries should be communicated to the Coach and/or Captain immediately following the game.
8) All Players have the responsibility to show up on time for both games and practices. On game day all players must arrive 1 hour prior to the start of the game (unless previously communicated differently) and for away games must arrive at the predetermined departure time. For practices players must be kitted up prior to the designated start time. Any deviation from this must be communicated to the Coach and/or Captain prior to the scheduled time.
9) Any player found in violation of the "Code of Conduct" will have an opportunity to explain his actions to the Disciplinary Board who will then determine the consequence. Consequences will range from a warning, a monetary fine, match suspensions or expulsion.
Violations of this Code of Conduct will be immediately addressed by the New Haven Rugby Disciplinary Board.
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