Why middle and high school girls should play rugby
There is something special about rugby,
It's fast. It's physical. It's challenging and for middle and high school girls, it can be so much more than just another sport.
Girl's Rugby gives young athletes a place to compete, build confidence, discover what they're capable of and become part of a team where every player has role. Whether she has played sports her entire life or have never stepped onto a field before rugby has place for her. There's A Place for Every Type of Athlete One of the biggest things about rugby is there isn't just one "rugby body". Rugby needs speed, strength, endurance, power, agility, toughness, decision-making and teamwork. Different positions require different skills, which means athletes of many shapes, sizes and athletic backgrounds can find a place where they can contribute.
A girl who never felt like she fit the mold for another sport may step onto a rugby pitch and discover that the things that make her different are exactly what make her valuable.
And sometimes, that changes, everything.
Rugby Builds Real Confidence
Rugby asks girls to do hard things.
They learn to tackle safely, carry the ball into contact, get back up after a tough play, communicate with teammates, make quick decisions and keep going when they are tired. That confidence doesn't just stay on the field. Learning, "I can do hard things" can carry into school, friendships, future sports, college, work and everyday life. rugby doesn't just teach girls how to be physically strong. It gives them opportunities to discover how strong they already are.
You Become Park of Something Bigger
Ask rugby players what they love about the sport and many won't talk about tries, tackles or winning. They'll talk about their teammates. Rugby has a culture built around teamwork and community. You rely on the person beside you and she relies on you. Success rarely comes from one player doing everything her self.
For middle and high school girls, that sense of belonging can be incredibly powerful. Your teammates become the people who celebrate your first tackle, pick you up after a mistake, push you through a hard practice and cheer louder than anyone when you succeed.
You Don't Have to Grow Up Playing Rugby
Unlike many youth sports, girls often discover rugby for the first time middle and high school and sometimes are not introdcued to rugby until college. That means being new to rugby isn't unusual.
You don't need to know every rule before your first practice. You just need to be willing to learn something new. Rugby Develops Incredible Athletes Rugby combines multiple athletic skills into one sport. Players run, sprint, pass, catch, tackle, change direction, communicate, make decisions under pressure and work together continuously.
Because of that rugby can help young athletes develops
Strength and power
Speed and endurance
Agility and coordination
Communication skills
Decision-making
Leadership
Resilience
Teamwork
Girls' Rugby is Growing
More girls are discovering rugby and opportunities to continue to playing and expanding. What starts as trying something new in middle or high school can turn into years of playing, traveling, competing, meeting new people and becoming part of the larger rugby community. Some player may want to pursue rugby at a highly competitive level. Others may simply find a sport and group of people they love.
Come See What Rugby is all about
You don't have to be the fastest girl
You don't have to be the strongest girl
You don't have to be know the rules of the game
You definitely don't have to look like everybody else
You just have to be willing to step onto the pitch and give it a try.
Duval Tide Girls Rugby welcomes middle and high school girls who ready to learn, compete, make new friends and discover what rugby is all about. No previous rugby experience is necessary.
For more information about Duval Tides Rugby visit www.jaxgirlsrugby.org
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