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FAQ:

1. How do I get involved with the team?

Right now, we are playing rugby every Sunday at 2:30 at Portman park, anybody is welcome.� It is not a team sponsored event, however.� It is an open pick-up game, so the club is not liable before the true start of the season (February). An exception to this is that we will be playing the Saturday after Christmas, the 26^th, not Sunday the 27^th.� This a great way to get to know people associated with Marauder Rugby and to get to know the game.� The first practice is the first Monday in February.� Announcements will be made at the local high schools about meetings.

2. What is Rugby and what is it about?

Rugby is a contact sport, but the contact is very controlled.� Statistically, rugby is safer than football and hockey.� Rugby is a descendant of soccer and the predecessor to football.� It originated in 1863, and is the second most popular sport in the world.� An old saying about rugby states that it is a hooligan�s sport played by gentlemen.� In the sport and on this team, respect, honor, and class are three morals that we as a coaching staff and team focus on for our players.� Rugby is a sport different than most any other.� It is a very tight fraternity in the united states, as the game is only played by a select few.� The way the team has recruited in the past is to merely invite a recruit out and let them play the game and fall in love with the sport.� It doesn�t take anything more than just one good game of rugby to be hooked for life.

3. When will the website be complete?

We are currently in the process of having a professionally designed website integrated onto our server.� I apologize for the inconvenience, but the wait will be worth it.� I hope to have the site roughly around the new year or shortly after.

4. When does the season start/End?

The season officially starts the first Monday in February with practice.� Games start around the third week of March.� Depending on progress in the league the season may end early in may to late in may.

5. What are the requirements to play rugby?

There are only a few requirements to play rugby for Marauder Rugby.� It is required that each player be in high school, A GED program, or technical school associated with a high school.� Players have a four year eligibility window.� If a player would turn 20 before September 1^st of the calendar year of the season that player would not be eligible to play.

We require that each player registers through rugbyohio.� Further information is available by request.

The coaching staff requests that players each player attends every practice allowable.� Practice is the first and foremost requirement for determining playtime.

6. What is the practice/game schedule?

Practices start the first Monday in February.� Our practice schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30-6:00p.m.� In late march when the games are scheduled our practice schedule will be Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00p.m. with games on Friday.� Games generally start at 5:00,� depending on whether a game is home or away players will be expected to be at the field or meeting spot at roughly 3:30 on Game Day.� The practice/game schedule is subject to change.

7. What are the financial liabilities of Rugby?

Rugby is actually one of the cheaper sports around.� Our dues are tentatively set at $125.00.� This includes the league dues, tournament dues, field and team equipment, referee dues, trainer dues, liability insurance, etc.� Shorts and Socks (Team Attire) will be set tentatively at $25.00.� The only other equipment that is required is a mouthguard and a set of adequate cleats/rugby boots.� A mouthguard is provided with the dues, and a decent pair of cleats/boots ranges between $50-$100.� After all of the fees and purchases are added up the total comes up to $200-$250.�

8. What is the History of Marauder Rugby?

Marauder rugby started as Pickerington rugby in 1999.� The 2010 season will be the teams 12^th season.� The team has finished in the top five of the state three times, and in the top 15 in the Midwest twice.� Marauder Rugby now hosts players from Pickerington North,� Pickerington Central, and Groveport Madison.� We are also open to the Bloom Carroll and Canal Winchester areas as well as other Eastern suburbs of Columbus.

9. Where IS portman park?

Portman park is separated into two section.� There is a section off of both refugee road and long road.� Our field is off of long road, and it is not accessible from the refugee road entrance.�

Coming from the Long rd. and Diley Rd. intersection continue west down long road toward gender/brice rd (away from the elementary school).� Take a right on to long rd. (Long rd turns into abbie trails dr. if you don�t turn).� Follow down into the parking lot, you can�t miss it.

Coming from Gender Rd. turn either left/right on Abbie Trails dr. depending on which way you are traveling.� Abbie Trails dr. only goes in one direction from Gender Rd. (East).� Take a left on long rd.� Follow down into the parking lot, you can�t miss it.

With any other questions please contact us.

10. Who can I contact about Further information?

Ryan Gramlich � Head Coach

Gramlich.16@osu.edu

614-205-5843

You are welcome to either e-mail, call, or text.� Please contact with any questions what-so-ever.