The
Rugby Field at the
Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center |
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The
Rugby
Field at the Blatt P.E. Center is the
primary home of Women's Rugby at the University
of South Carolina, and is the secondary pitch
for the men's rugby club. Beginning in the
spring of 2008, it has also become a practice
facility for the Men's Rugby Club at the
University of South Carolina, as it is a part of
Campus Recreation's field-rotation program.
Re-opened in spring of 2007, the field has been
the traditional home of several rugby, sports
clubs, and intramural matches over the 40 years
of rugby existence at the University of South
Carolina. Slated for renovations in Fall 2005,
the field was recently re-opened with a new
playing surface, in addition to several visual
upgrades which enhance the quality of the
surrounding area, including access to Rocky
Branch Creek. The field is just a short walk
(two blocks) from the primary facilities for the
Men's Rugby Club at the Strom Thurmond Wellness
& Fitness Center.
Did you know?
The club's previous fields also include the site
where USC's West Quad sits today. |
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Pitch Rules
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1. No
alcohol of any form is allowed on the pitch,
open or not.
2. In accordance with University of South
Carolina wellness policy, tobacco and other
smoking products are not allowed on the pitch.
3. No dogs or other pets are allowed on the
pitch.
4. No person may play golf or in any other way
advertently harm the playing surface.
5. Failure to abide by these rules, or any rules
posted on the playing surface, may result in a
fine or removal from the facility. |
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Venue Map |
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Practice Information |
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Men's Rugby at the
University of South Carolina
practices during the Fall on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 7:00-9:00
PM on the Blatt P.E. Center
recreation field. During the
Spring, we practice at the
STWFC
Rugby Field. Team members
are expected to be booted and
ready to warm-up 15 minutes
early.
Please show up to practice with
all necessary forms filled
out and ready. |
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Forms
to Fill Out |
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Spring 2010 Handout |
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University of South
Carolina Sports Club
Waiver
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Travel Insurance
Form |
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Academic Waiver |
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USA Rugby Waiver |
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What do I need to
Play? |
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All club members are expected to
match the team's uniform code on
gamedays. As a result, club
members need a pair of black
shorts (no stripes or patterns),
black athletic socks (soccer
socks), and a black undershirt.
The team heavily recommends
purchase of rugby shorts for the
shorts requirement, but they are
not necessary. You will also
need a pair of cleats if you
don't own a pair already.
Football and soccer cleats do
just fine, however if your
football cleats have a toe cleat
(on the upper edge of the shoe's
front), you will have to remove
it or cut it off before gameday.
Club members are also required
to bring a mouth guard to all
practices and games.
Other items that you may
purchase or use, but are not
required, include IRB-certified
rugby shoulder padding
(available at
World Rugby Shop -
see link below), black athletic
sliders (for under your shorts),
and black under armor (polyester
blends, etc.) of any length for
under your jersey. |
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