EPRU Newsletter
January 2012
Baseline Concussion Testing for all EPRU Athletes
For the past few years the term concussion has been a buzz word throughout the sports world gaining much attention. While concussions are not new to sports - how we identify, treat and manage them has changed dramatically. ImPact Concussion testing is an online testing program that tests an athletes memory and reaction time.
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USA Rugby Coaching Certification Courses - Feb 4-5, 2012, Phoenixville
Get your required certification at a course in the EPRU. Remember that all previous CAP certifications expired in August 2010 so you must take a new CDP course. If you have taken a CDP course in 2008 or prior, your certification has also expired UNLESS you took a CEU course (such as Luke Gross's Lineout Clinic) which extends your certification expiration.
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January 21 EPRU High School/U19 Boys 7s Individual Testing & Development Camp
The rugby athlete must train and develop unique skills for 7s, be able to make the right decisions in the open field and under pressure and learn to use space. Since 7s is played on the same sized field as 15s, there's more room. This camp will emphasize developing the skills necessary to compete at a high level in the game of 7s rugby.
Read more »USA Rugby Coaching Certification Courses, January 21-22, 2012, Kutztown U
Get your required certification at a course in the EPRU. Remember that all previous CAP certifications expired in August 2010 so you must take a new CDP course. If you have taken a CDP course in 2008 or prior, your certification has also expired UNLESS you took a CEU course (such as Luke Gross's Lineout Clinic) which extends your certification expiration.
You can check your current certification standing at the USA Rugby website - www.usarugby.org - Click on Coach the Game on the left side menu.
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Hope Rogers, South Penn Girls, is Higgins Scholarship Recipient
Hope Rogers was introduced to the sport of rugby in 2009 with the South Penn Girls U19 team. Although just a sophomore, Hope immediately found her game. She scored four tries and kicked three conversions during her first season and received the team’s Rookie of the Year Award.
Read more »Introducing 7s to the EPRU Boys All-Star Program
As announced at the December Coaches Meeting, the EPRU Boys All Star (also known as Select Side) program will be introducing 7’s in its 2012 program. The first step of this effort will be a Boys EPRU 7’s Camp on Saturday, January 21st at the University of Delaware. It will start at 5:00pm and conclude at 10:15pm.
Read more »Indoor High School Rugby Clinics - Lafayette College - Jan 29 & Feb 5
Lafayette College Rugby will host two indoor High School Rugby Clinics on two consecutive Sundays, January 29th and February 5th. Each clinic will include a warm up, rugby games, skills, drills and a video presentation.
Hosted by Lafayette College Men’s Rugby
Ages 15 to 19
Only $10 per session.
Dates: 1st session Sunday January 29, 2012 2:30 to 8:00/ Registration @ 2:30
2nd session Sunday February 5, 2012 2:30 to 8:00/Registration @ 2:30
Media hosts the annual CANIS LUPUS Winter 7s
Media hosts the 20th annual CANIS LUPUS Winter 7's Tournament this Saturday, January 14.
Read more »Level 1 Referee Certification Courses February 11 - 2 locations in EPRU
Level I Referee Certification Courses
The "Eastern" course will take place at the Troxell Building of the Allentown School District (2219 North Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown PA 18104-9665).
EPRU High School Boys hold first ever 7s Camp
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, 41 EPRU players representing 13 teams met at the University of Delaware Field House for a Rugby 7s Camp. The camp combined the introduction of all aspects of 7s rugby as well as fitness testing.
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