Who Can Play?

Fast women, strong women, tall women, short women, skinny women and not so skinny women. And all the women in between. If you thrive in a team environment and have an appetite for playing hard and having fun then this may be the sport for you.

Women who have played basketball, soccer, field hockey, softball or some other team sport who are looking for a new challenge. But also the women who have never played a team sport before because they've just never found the right one.

Women who have been playing for years and women who have never seen a game. Many of our players came to their first practice with little or not idea of what to expect.

Joining the team is easy! 

Call our team hotline 502-LV-Rugby (502.587.8429), Contact Us! or just show up at practice. Our team is open to all women over the age of 18 and we welcome all new players regardless of previous experience.

Seneca Park (Main): Take Eastern Parkway turning Lexington Road/ US-60 Alt. Turn right onto Garden Drive which becomes Beals Branch Road. Turn right onto Cherokee Gardens and then a slight left onto Pee Wee Reese Road/ Seneca Park Road.

Hogan's Fountain (if notified) : Take Eastern Parkway until it dead ends into Cherokee Park. Once inside the park take a right onto the scenic loop. Follow the scenic loop to the top of the hill. You will see Hogan's Fountain on your left and a large teepee-shaped picnic shelter on your right. Just past the picnic shelter pull into the small parking lot. We practice in the field in between the playground and softball diamond.

Learning to Play

Rugby is a game best learned by playing. You'll learn the basic skills at practice: tackling, passing and much more. Most of it will not make a bit of sense until you have gotten into a game. You will mess up a lot when you first start. We all have. It os the only way to learn. After you have played a game or two these sites might help to clear up any remaining questions. Radcliffe Rookie Primer and Scrum Rookie Primer.

Practices

The Louisville Women's Rugby team has four practices a week. Your position on the team will determine, which days you practice. However, Mondays and Wednesday everyone regardless of position must attend practice. Below are the scheduled practice times and days:
 
Backs scheduled practice: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm
 
Forwards schedule practice: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm

Equipment

Rugby Shorts (Black). Here is where you can purchase a pair. Please speak with one of the veteran players. Mouth Gaurds can be purchases from Wal-Mart or any sporting goods stores. Cleats Soccer cleats are generally fine. Soft cleats will work with minor modifications. rugby cleats are available and may be very useful to some pack players. If you are going to be purchasing new cleats, check with the coach or your teammates to see if you should consider rugby cleats.

Club Fees

For new players the club fees are $50. For returning players the club fees are $40. Every player must be CIPP before playing any game. Please see below for more details.

CIPP

All players must enroll in the Club and Individual Participation Program (CIPP) through USA Rugby. Enrollment fees vary according to age and region, and your membership is good for one calendar year. See the Treasurer for a CIPP enrollment form. If you are curious about where the money goes, follow the link to USA Rugby.

Health Insurance

USA rugby requires that all participants in any rugby event have at least $100,000 in medical insurance coverage. PLayers may acquire the necessary coverage through any insurance. Coverage is mandatory; the supplier is each individual's choice. If you do not have insurance through your workplaces, ask the team captain about possible options.