School Programs

Middle School Rookie Rugby Program

USA Rugby and the Delaware Rugby Foundation are proud to offer Rookie Rugby as the new non-contact game that is making its way into gyms, playgrounds and parks across the USA! Rookie Rugby is a very safe, simple and enjoyable introduction to the game created with American athletes in mind. Passing, running, communication and decision-making are just a few of the skills and values participation helps to develop.

The Delaware Rugby Foundation’s Rookie Rugby middle school club starts April 4th and ends on May 21st.

If you think that your community is a match for a Rookie Rugby club or you would like more information about the DRF’s Rookie Rugby Club, please contact Christopher Wierzbowski at chris@derugbyfoundation.org or 302-761-0762.

Rookie Rugby Flyer and Rookie Rugby Honor Code: more info

High School Clubs in Delaware

Due to the hard work and enthusiasm of Delawareans and the DRF, there has been significant growth of high school level rugby in the state.

Current Schools with Programs:

Christiana High School
renamed Western New Castle Barbarians
Started 2006
Head Coach: Jerry Humphrey

Salesianum
Started 2009
Head Coach: Chris Wells

Lake Forest
Started 2010
Head Coach: Josh McDuff

Current U-19 Programs:

Northern Wilmington Girls
Started 2009
Head Coach: Julia Dambaugh

Wilmington Colts - Boys
Started 1995
Head Coach: Bob Weir

Smyrna Red Storm
Started 2011
Head Coach: Daniel Semenick

Rugby Fields in Delaware

If you know of a soccer-size field that is unattended
or you work for a school district that is looking for
help maintaining a field, please contact the DRF.

Rugby Fields by County

A. New Castle County
Stanton Middle School *
Alapocas Run Park – Blue
Ball *
University of Delaware
Lums State Park

B. Kent County
NA

C. Sussex County
Cape Henelopen State Park

 

Fields currently supported by the Delaware Rugby Foundation under the Adopt a Field program are marked with an asterisk (*).