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Now Recruiting for the 2008-2009 Season

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Now available, Fort Worth Rugby New Player DVD™! This DVD features information about rugby, how to join our Club, a Fort Worth Rugby highlight reel and a full-length professional rugby match. To obtain one of these DVD`s, simply use our recruiting form to send us your contact infromation, and then attend one of our practices. Fort Worth is either practicing or playing touch rugby year-round, so any time is a good time to go to your first practice.

The Fort Worth Rugby Club practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, see the club calendar for the latest details. Fort Worth's 15-a-side season begins in the Fall and ends in the late Spring. During the summer, the club plays touch rugby on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

For detailed information on what the club is currently doing, visit the Club Calendar page. Visit the maps page for directions to Gateway or any other location listed on the club calendar or schedule. To see our upcoming fixtures, visit our schedule page.

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No experience is necessary to play rugby for Fort Worth and all experience levels are welcome.

Fort Worth fields a Men's "A" side, Men's "B" side, Over 35 side, and Under 19 side (Panther City), providing playing opportunities for everyone.

To start playing rugby, simply attend a Fort Worth training session. See the Maps page for information on practice locations and times. Bring cleats, water, and appropriate athletic gear for the weather.

For new players unfamiliar with the game of rugby, be sure to ask the recruiting coordinator at training for a match videotape or a New Player DVD™. The club has an extensive library of Tri-Nations, Super 12, Currie Cup, and New Zealand Provincial Championship (NPC) matches for you to borrow.

Employment Assistance

The Fort Worth Rugby Club has many contacts in the Fort Worth business community. If you are a recent college graduate, or an experienced player considering a move to Fort Worth, let the club assist you in finding employment.

There are many online resources available for finding work in Fort Worth. One site that the club has had success with is SalesTrax, which specializes in employment for sales personnel. Visit SalesTrax at http://www.salestrax.com.

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Summer Touch 7's Rugby - Every Tuesday and Thursday - June to September

Fort Worth Rugby plays touch rugby each Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15pm at Gateway Park during the Summer (approx. June - September). Summer 7's is an excellent time to begin learning to play rugby.

For a map to Gateway Park, click here.

When Should I Start?

Fort Worth plays rugby year-round.

 15's: The 15-a-side season generally starts in October with the Cowtown Tournament and ends anywhere from April to June depending on our playoff success.

 7's: The 7-a-side season starts in June and ends in September.

 While Fort Worth is not actively playing 7's or 15's, the club plays touch rugby every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15pm.

New players are encouraged to start training any time. When you are ready to begin practicing, simply show up at a training session with cleats and athletic clothes appropriate for the weather.

Recruiting Coordinator

For additional information, contact Fort Worth Rugby's Recruiting Coordinator:

Bennett Mitchell
682-429-4167

 

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