UFBA ANNOUNCES NEW RUGBY CLUB!
Upstate Franchise Basketball Association is thrilled to announce that we have recently founded the Upstate Franchise Rugby Club (UFRC) with Nazareth University Coaches Andrew Spencer and Rob Ruhland! Offering free training opportunities, we aim to introduce as many ROC area youth to the sport as possible – see below for details and register today!
Learn something new this summer with Nazareth University Rugby Coaches Andrew Spencer and Rob Ruhland! Upstate Franchise Rugby Club is excited to announce a free summer camp to introduce the sport of rugby to athletes in grades 6-12. All genders and all skill and athletic levels are welcome! Players will be grouped into two age groups (grades 6-8 and 9-12) and while we’ll teach the basics to beginners, more advanced players will learn new skills – by the end of camp, everyone will be able to play in games and will be ready for more!
Mouth guard, water, sneakers, and athletic attire are required. All equipment will be provided.
Register for free by July 1 – registration includes camp, a healthy snack each day, and a t-shirt. On the last day, parents are welcome to join us for a showcase game, pizza, and awards.
This camp is sponsored by the Rochester Aardvarks Rugby Football Club.
If you’re interested in sponsoring with a monetary or in-kind donation, please contact Erin by June 25th for your business logo to be included on camp t-shirts: ufba2005@upstatefranchisebasketball.com. Sponsorships without logo inclusion are welcome at any time! Register by July 1st to reserve your spot — it’s completely FREE!
UFRC is offers free skills clinics during the winter to introduce players to the sport. Included in each clinic is instruction on how to play with top-notch coaches, pizza and drinks, and 30 minutes of off-the-field coaching and mentorship with a focus on mental health, leadership skills, and potential opportunities in the sport.
See poster for details and fill out the interest form to stay informed! New players will be accepted on a rolling basis, space permitting. Instruction will build on the prior week, but coaches will be available for new players each week as well. Gym attire, sneakers, and a mouth guard are required. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, AND ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. PLAYERS IN GRADES 7-12, ALL GENDERS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER!
Watch a video here to learn more about rugby and why we’re so excited for this opportunity, and stay tuned for additional details about the program on our website and social media! Please share with friends and family ~ we’re excited to see this program grow!!!