Starting in 2016, rugby will be an olympic sport. We just may see some of the athletes that will be competing that year getting their start here in Pelham. Pelham Rugby Club finished another successful season by having both the elementary and middle school teams win their respective divisions at the 4th annual NYC Rugby Cup,…
Pelham Rugby hosts summer event in 2010
Pelham Flag Rugby, based in Westchester, hosted a hugely successful kids rugby event May 7, 2010. With invited guests Henry Street Settlement, a demonstration tackle match, 200 kids playing and 300 parents and other spectators, and excellent weather, everything went as planned. This was the sort of evening which builds our sport (and young men and…
Pelham Rugby starts second year: a parent’s view
Pelham Rugby Club is about to begin its second year and is adding tackle to its offerings. Last year, with the help of Play Rugby USA, Pelham was succesful in getting flag rugby introduced as a town-sponsored recreational sport. Receiving the full support from the Town of Pelham also helped get flag rugby included in the…
Pelham Rugby Club debuts, captures three divisions in first tournament
The newly formed Pelham Rugby Club had a highly successful debut. Having just started this fall, the club now has 35 children participating in twice weekly practice/game sessions at Spring Street field. The club fields three teams: 6-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds, and over 12. On Oct. 19, 2008, the club traveled down to…