Website
currently under construction, sorry for the inconvenience.
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 26th, not Sunday the 27th.� 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 1st 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 12th 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.