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Kids 'Rookie Rugby' Program Coming To Roxborough-Manayunk Area
The six-week program is intended for boys and girls 5 to 13 years old and is a non-contact version of rugby. The program begins Jan. 13.
ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA – The Wissahickon Athletic Association is inviting boys and girls 5 to 13 years old to sign up for a six-week "Rookie Rugby" program that begins Jan. 13.
Wiassahickon Braves and USA Rugby are teaming up to offer the program that features a non-contact version of rugby.
The program begins Saturday, Jan. 13 and runs each Saturday to February 17.
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Each session will be held from 10 a.m to noon at Hillside Playground, 201 Fountain St. in Roxborough.
Registration costs $40 per player.
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Fred Koniecki, head coach of Roman Catholic High School Rugby, and Rob Deery, a former four-year starter for Drexel University with two years of semi pro experience with the Maryland Exiles, will lead the program.
The program aims to give young players a fun, safe, and enjoyable rugby learning experience while also teaching skill development, team work, and fitness.
Register for Rookie Rugby online here.
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