The Pelham Middle School tackle rugby team, defending metro New York champions, will practice in the Hutchinson School gym on Feb. 3, 10 and 17 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The Parisi Speed School will do a demo during the Feb. 3 practice.
Outdoor tackle practices start March 2 and are held every Monday and Friday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Prospect Hill School. Tackle players must also participate in middle school flag practices, which run Mondays and Fridays 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm starting in April.
Players can register for the program through the Pelham Rec Department, 738-0153.
The NY Metro middle school tackle league includes the following teams:
- Pelham
- Rockaway
- Manhattan
- Ridgewood
- Lycee Francais
- Jersey City
- Long Island
- Harvey School