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Canton Rugby Football Club Foundation



  The Canton Rugby Football Club Foundation has been created to support the advancement of youth rugby in the Stark County area. Through volunteer work and tax-exempt charitable donations, the foundation hopes to achieve these goals within the next few years.

  For over 30 years the Canton Rugby Men's Club has been promoting the development of national amateur rugby in the Stark County area. This has been possible due to the volunteer efforts by the members of this not for profit organization.

  In 2004 the Canton Rugby Football Club Foundation was established in order to further the development of the sport. One of the primary objectives of the foundation is the support of a youth rugby programs in the Stark County area. This program will be affiliated with an already established programs both state and nationwide.

  CRFCF members have already been instrumental in establishing one area high school team for young men to go along with the Canton Rugby Men's Club which was established in 1976 by the Canton Rugby Founders and their Successors. In addition to increasing the number of high school programs, CRFCF will continue to stimulate interest and participation through clinics, and through the establishment of a youth development league for children under the age of 15.

  The Foundation's fund raising will be used to ensure that under served children are afforded an equal opportunity to participate.

Rugby teaches:
  • Teamwork and Loyality
  • Discipline and Commitment
  • Courage and Determination
  • Fairplay and Respect
  • Spirit and Character

Programs of the Canton Rugby Football Club Foundation


  Canton Rugby Men's Club - established in 1976, the Maddogs are a men's rugby club open to anyone over the age of 18.

  Stark County High School Rugby 7's League - Established in 2010, this high school rugby program is open to any boy or girl student in the Stark County area. The Stark County High School Rugby participates in the RugbyOhio league and USA Rugby. Starting spring 2011 with three teams, CRFCF seeks to increase the number of High School teams and will assist any area high school to establish a program. Our goal is to have six teams in the Stark County area by 2012.

  Youth Rugby 7's League (ages 11 to 14) - This is a new initiative. Planning is underway to start in spring 2011 with our first Stark county middle school rugby 7's league. The league will follow the USA Rugby Youth Law Guidelines playing format and will focus on developing the fundamentals of running, passing, support, and defensive coverage.

  Like most sports organizations the manpower to meet our objectives will be on a volunteer basis. However, there will be costs associated with fields, equipment and uniforms. We need your help in raising funds to continue the programs. You can become a partner in the important undertaking by participating in one of the following ways:
  • Volunteer your time
  • Sponsor one of our fundraising events
  • Make a charitable donation (tax deductible)