San Diego Legion Community Foundation partnering with Imagine Rugby teaching kids how to play Rugby

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San Diego Legion Community Foundation partnering with Imagine Rugby teaching kids how to play Rugby
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Imagine Rugby
Imagine Rugby strives to make rugby available to the youth of North America by working in partnership with schools, recreation departments, nonprofits and MLR teams. Youth players learn leadership development, mentorship and healthy lifestyles through the power of sport.
Imagine Rugby is the 501c3 arm of MLR, working in partnership with USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby with support from World Rugby.
Imagine Rugby's goal is to increase Youth Rugby participation in North America to 1 million active youth by 2030 in support of the 2031 and 2033 World Cups in the U.S.
Imagine Rugby's Offerings:
Imagine Rugby is creating rugby pathways from children first learning about rugby in elementary school through playing professionally and representing their nation in international competitions. With a focus on providing opportunities for rugby at every level of experience, Imagine Rugby has partnered with USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby to re-launch Imagine Flag Rugby as an introductory program as well as grow the game at multiple levels. Imagine is also working with the MLR franchises to develop High School Academy programs to develop elite athletes.
Imagine Rugby's Youth Flag Programs:
Introducing rugby to youth with a focus on fun and games
Free to School PE and Recess programs!
Afterschool Programs
Flag League Partnerships
Imagine Rugby's High School and Club:
Growth at the High School and Club levels by developing skills through competition
Developing skill at every level
Creating and growing rugby organizations
Provide coaching and athlete training.
Imagine Rugby's Collegiate:
Providing a pathway beyond High School, toward elite play
Focus on Community Colleges
Developing a pathway from High School to College
Coaching / Refereeing curriculum
Imagine Rugby's MLR Academies:
Developing elite level skills with MLR coaching
High performance player development
Elite development teams
Gateway into National Team play & World Cup
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Rugby has a proven track record in helping enhance the lives of those who play from a young age.
Data collected by Play Rugby USA show that:
88% of students report their physical fitness improved as a result of playing rugby
82% of students report their academic performance improved as a result of playing rugby
86% of students report that rugby is helping them develop into a person with more good qualities
81% of students are further along a pathway to happy, healthy lives and made significant gains in their positive youth development score
Imagine Rugby's Flag Offerings Include
Imagine Rugby’s Youth Noncontact offering provides a mini Flag pathway within the larger rugby ecosystem, providing kids the initial introduction to the game in a safe and fun environment to complimentary afterschool options and even leagues that bring noncontact competitive rugby safely to your doorstep. We focus on creating positive memorable experiences that last a life time! imaginerugby.o...
Imagine Rugby's Community College
Imagine Rugby is in discussions with Community College Athletic Associations regarding the possibility of adding rugby as a Varsity sport for both Men and Women. A significant number of High School rugby players attend Community Colleges, but there are limited rugby opportunities. imaginerugby.o...
By adding rugby at the Community College level, we intend to bridge this gap as well as create another entry point into rugby for recently graduated athletes of other High School sports.
If you know of a Community College that would like to add rugby, or if you want to learn how to get involved in your area, please contact us. imaginerugby.o...
The MLR Academies are focused on developing the next generation of rugby players, to provide a pathway for development, identification and competition to progress locally, internationally and professionally. imaginerugby.o...
Imagine Rugby
Imagine Flag Rugby is intended for use in School PE Class, After School programs and Leagues. Please contact us if you are an interested parent, teacher or coach.
Looking for a YHS Club for competitive contact rugby? imaginerugby.o...
Legion Community Foundation
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Serving the San Diego Community
The Legion Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that supports our community through a variety of philanthropic activities, including promotion of youth rugby and providing other services for underserved populations. We share the value and importance of education, health, and respect through philanthropic programs, social events and the San Diego Legion Academy.
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