Tigers Rugby outdoor practice was canceled for February 4th due to snow. Tigers Rugby has a cold weather policy to not play if the temperature is as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.  The City & County of Broomfield  will also not allow us to play on their artificial turf is there is more than 4 inches of snow on the pitch.

For the next two weeks:

2/7/2012:  See you every Tuesday & Thursday at 3:15 for practice.

2/11/2012: Next Saturday is our Informational and Registration meeting at Broomfield Community Center (280 Lamar St.).   There is no practice on 2/11.  http://tigersrugby.com/rugby-registration-meeting-feb-11th-at-1100-am .

2/18/2012:  Tigers Rugby HS and Men’s sides will each have a preseason match on Saturday 2/18 at Trailwinds Park, 13500 Holly St, Thornton.

Stay tuned and please feel free to call me anytime.

Coach Paul O’Brian
(303) 506-8110
xlr8pt@aol.com

Tigers Rugby Cold Weather Policy:

Tigers Rugby will hold an Informational and Registration Meeting at the Lake Shore Room of the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Lamar Street on February 11th from 11: 00 am – 12:15 pm.

Click here to get a Google Map to the Broomfield Community Center

Click on the following links for 2 Registration forms which require signatures and complete information.

Tigers Rugby Consent Form

HS Side USA Rugby Form

Dues are $150 this year.  Bring completed forms to the next practice.  Tigers Rugby Alumni practice on Tuesday and Thursday afternooons starting at 3:15 pm, and Saturday mornings, starting at 10:00 am at Broomfield County Commons Park <map>.

http://www.soccerfieldsofcolorado.com/maps/broomfield_county_commons_park

Contact Head Coach Paul O’Brian at (303) 506-8110 to join the squad.

The ninth season of the Tigers Rugby Football Club got off to a fun-filled first week with as many as 27 players a session.  Broomfield County Commons Park is the venue for practices is January and February.  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:15 pm, and Saturdays at 10:00 am are the start times.  Growing numbers were evident each day, and support from as many as 11 coaches provided expanded learning opportunities for the young Tigers.

Tigers Rugby is actively recruiting 13-18 year old boys.  There is plenty of room for everyone in this club.  Tigers Rugby Football Club begins our 9th campaign, with Arvada, Westminster and Broomfield high school, 8-10th grade players, and  adult teams. The high school age boys rugby club competes in Rugby Colorado (formerly Colorado Youth Rugby), one of the country’s most successful State Based Model Organizations. Adults (Tigers Rugby Alumni) also play under the auspices of the Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union, Western RFU, and USA Rugby.

Tigers RFC looks forward to the spring with great enthusiasm. As Rugby enjoys increased popularity in the North Suburban area, Tigers Rugby is enjoying growth for the 9th consecutive year. This one organized club, featuring players from 5 or more schools, promotes a growing local interest and support. The team is well respected and took home league Sportsmanship Awards in 2005, 2006 and 2011. Tigers draw their players from Legacy, Ralston Valley, Standley Lake, and Holy Family High Schools. A yearly match against Regis Jesuit High School is a celebration culminated by the Colorado Catholic HS Boys Rugby Cup, presented to the winner – which in 2011 was our Tigers.  Above all else, having fun is our intention. Our method of teaching sportsmanship, skills and strategy- in a well-controlled environment helps in the presentation of an organized Tigers Rugby game plan.

Nick Samaras, Assistant Head Coach, offers critical training for the historically quick and powerful Tigers Rugby running backs. Players receive instruction and support from 11 assistant coaches. Club founder Paul O’Brian, was the Rugby Colorado Division I Coach of the Year in 2011, and the Division II Coach of the Year in 2005.  He leads the coaching staff of Nick Samaras, Dylan Lewis, Mike & Matt O’Brian, Jim Twiford, Juan Sarti, Jonathan Castillo, Ben Wright, Jake and Jeff Gossman, and Artur Gonzales. Coaches are certified by USA Rugby, the national governing body, to coach high school and youth-aged players, including background checks. Fitness is inherent to our training method, and essential to rugby players. Tigers Rugby Coaches thoroughly enjoy the conditioning and skills demonstrated by their boys after just a few shorts lessons. Though confusing to spectators at first, players adopt the laws of the game rapidly and are quick to grow attached by the world’s second most popular game.

Tigers Rugby strives to exceed expectations of parents and administrators concerned with the welfare and education of young players. The positive aspects of rugby: camaraderie, fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork and mutual respect, builds self-esteem and character among our athletes. The skills developed, including ball handling, running, vision, tackling, pursuit angles, speed and strength development, punting and place kicking are applicable to other sports.

Tigers’ Board of Directors provides the opportunity for players to experience parliamentary rule in the presentation of By-laws to govern the organization, mentoring in the design of a working constitution, election of officers, and the establishment of a sound mission.

To play rugby this spring, call Coach Paul O’Brian at (303) 506-8110.

Join us for the fun.  8th – 12th  grade boys are welcome today to actively engage in Colorado’s best rugby experience.

Tigers Rugby will meet you on the  outdoor artificial turf field at the Broomfield Commons on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  Though we have started (on January 3rd), it is never too late to play.

Time: 3:15 to 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays & 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturdays

Location: Championship Field in Broomfield County Commons Park – 132nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.  Location changes in March.  Our home matches are played at this field.

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Sign up for Tigers Rugby today!

Go to the links below to download the paperwork, fill it out, and bring it to practice or a match.

Tigers Rugby Consent Form

HS Side USA Rugby Form

Adult USA Rugby Form

Call (303) 506-8110 RIGHT NOW! if you have any questions.