High School Program

Stark County High School Olympic Rugby 7's League

Coming Summer 2011


The Stark County rugby partnership is excited to bring the newest Olympic
sport to the students and schools of Stark County. Our goal is to educate
families while providing a safe and structured sport league for the kids.

The Details of our League:
  • July 16th - Stark County High School Rugby 7's Tournament at Diamond Recreation Complex.
  • July 9th - Rock-N-Roll 7's Tournament
  • May 31st thru June 30th - 5 week pre-season sessions and practice, families are welcome. Weekly Tuesday and Thursday practices at 6:00pm Weis Park (League Registration Deadline May 31th)
  • April 2nd - High School rugby camp held at Weis park at noon.
  • March 12th, 19th - Introduction sessions at Hall of Fame Fitness Courts (indoor field) for players and families - 10 a.m.to Noon - hosted by Canton RFC & USA rookie rugby certified coaches. (League Registration Begins)
  • Feb 19th, 26th - Introduction sessions at Hall of Fame Fitness Courts (indoor field) for players and families - 10 a.m.to Noon - hosted by Canton RFC & USA rookie rugby certified coaches.
  • Jan 3rd thru Feb 4th - RugbyOhio and CantonRugby reach out the Stark County Schools to teach Rookie Rugby curriculum in physical education classes with our Certified coaches.
  • The Stark County High School Rugby league will follow the USA Rugby 7's guidelines(contact rugby) for play and field size. (www.usarugby.org)
  • Players will be required to register through Rugby Ohio at www.RugbyOhio.com. This registration will cover their membership at USA Rugby, fees for the season and referee's. $55 High School League Registration Fee.
  • There may also be a fee from their school.
  • Any teachers or parents that would like to volunteer to help coach and learn the game of rugby are welcome.
  • Other equipment needed to play: Soccer type socks, cleats or tennis shoes, athletic shorts, mouth guard.


For more information please email playrugby@cantonrugby.com