SAN LUIS OBISPO BARBARIANS YOUTH RUGBY
To all of our supporters,
As we move through winter, we are coming into another rugby season, and I wanted to invite our community to participate. We are a growing sport in the youth ranks of athletic choices. Rugby is the newest Olympic sport in the 2016 games, and our youth have the opportunity to be part of that experience. The average 2016 Olympian rugby player will range from 18-24 years of age.
Parental concern for safety is our highest priority, and emphasis. I want all parents and players to understand, that there is greater incidence of injury in Girls Cheerleading, and Girls Soccer, than Boys Rugby, according to American insurance industry statistics. Both Coach Cappellano, and myself are IRB/NCYRA licensed youth rugby coaches for ages 8-19 yrs.
Unlike most American sports, rugby sets a peer group of responsibility, and teamwork. The team learns sportsmanship, fairness, and fostering goodwill towards opponents. After every match, a meal is shared with the team that has traveled to the game. We host such a meal at every home game, and each player can talk with their opposite, in a relaxed environment. The ability to accomplish team goals requires total participation in rugby, and your child will learn these positive skills. Rugby players as adults, tend to be college educated, middle to upper class economically speaking, and good citizens overall. Internationally, rugby is played by the elite class of pro athletes, and usually are professionally employed after their careers.
Building a program to produce quality athletes takes time, effort, money, and support. Coach Cap, and myself, have set aside the time, and effort for this project. We are asking you for the latter. Support is the most important donation you can make. We will expose some great opportunities to these kids, and will provide them the tools to be better human beings. Contact us for our sponsorship package if you want to help, it is appreciated.
Please join us in making this a great season for all involved.
Yours in Rugby,
Coach Reggie Greenwood
Director of Youth Rugby