PRACTICE INFO AND RUGBY 101
Duval Tides Girls Rugby welcomes
middle and high school girls of all experience levels.
You don’t need to know how to pass, tackle, ruck
or even know what a ruck is to come to your first practice.
No tryouts, No experience required.
Just show up and give rugby a try.
NOT READY TO JUMP IN?
ATHLETIC CLOTHES
WHAT TO BRING
SNEAKERS OR CLEATS
WATER BOTTLE
A WILLINGNESS TO TRY
NO EXPERIENCE, NO TRYOUTS
JUST COME PLAY
COME WATCH US!
Trying a new sport can feel like a big step. Come watch the Duval Tides practice, meet the coaches, talk to the players and see what girls rugby is all about.
NO PRESSURE
NO COMMITMENT
WHEN YOU ARE READY, WE'LL BE READY FOR YOU
WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR FIRST PRACTICE?
Don't worry- we aren't going to throw you into a game and expect you to figure it out. Practices are designed to progressively develop rugby skills while keeping playing safe, moving and having fun.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO WORK ON:
• Passing and catching
• Ball handling
• Defense
• Support Play
• Rugby Rules
• Game Situations
• Defense
• Tackling
• Rucking
RUGBY 101
Rugby might look confusing at first, but once you learn the basics, it's easy to follow. The goal is simple: work together to move the ball down the pitch and score. You can run forward with the ball, pass it backwards or sidesways to a teammate, or kick it forward. Unlike football, play often continues after a tackle, making rugby a fast moving game built around teamwork and support.