LITTLE PANTHER FLAG RUGBY REGISTRATION - ALL GENDERS GRADES K-5th (CO-ED TEAMS)
Opportunity: These non-tackle co-ed flag teams will compete in the Canton League with a chance to be named RugbyOhio state champs! Fifth graders have the choice of playing on the flag team (non-tackle) or the middle school team (tackle). (See the Middle School Registration section to register a 5th grader for tackle instead of flag).
Qualifications: All genders grades K-5* are welcome to join. Players do not need to attend Perry Local Schools to participate! Non-traditional students, as well as students from neighboring districts are welcome! No prior rugby knowledge required.
Time Commitment: The official flag season runs April thru May with practices one night a week and matches one night a week. Home matches are held at Perry Stadium. The state championships are held on a weekend, and there will be a couple of additional opportunities for the kids to participate in other rugby events like our indoor clinics at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Jan/Feb/March.
Cost: Registration for Flag Rugby costs $100 and must be completed and paid online. A substantial portion of this fee covers RugbyOhio’s costs to administer the rugby program (insurance policies, etc). Once registered, the player will be insured to participate in rugby events through August 31st, 2023. Each player will be provided shorts, socks and a jersey for match days. The only other out of pocket costs would be for cleats and a mouthguard. RugbyOhio does offer financial assistance to those who qualify. Please contact club President Jason Doyle privately if you need any assistance with fees or gear. PARENTS: We can always use volunteers to help run flag practices/matches. This is also the easiest way for you to learn the game right alongside your child. Please let us know if you are interested in helping out.
Register at: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/choose-registration?name=Perry%20Panther%20Youth%20Rugby
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
-The way RugbyXplorer set up registration, you will be provided team options based the players birth date. Though this is different than how you may have registered in the past, don't worry! We are still grouping kids the same way we always have.
-You will be asked to enter your email address for RugbyXplorer to check if you have an account. If you registered a player previously, using the same email will save you time. If you haven't registered a player previously, or if you need to use a different email address, go ahead and enter your email and follow the steps to set up an account.
- If after entering your email or setting up your account, you find yourself at a generalized registration page instead of the Perry Panther Youth Rugby Page, you may need to search for the club. If you are searching for the club Type in "Perry Panther" to search. Two similar options will populate. Be sure to choose Perry Panther Youth Rugby. If you do not, the system will tell you registration isn't open yet.
- After you've entered the Perry Panther Youth Rugby page, you'll see three drop downs. Under the Role menu, select "Player".
Under the Team menu, select "Rookie Rugby" for ages 5 to 7 and "Flag Rugby" for ages 8-11. Under the Duration menu, select "Season".
- From here, you'll complete the liability waivers, etc. and make payment.
Depending on the players age, you may see only one of these options (Rookie Rugby or Flag Rugby) or you may see both options. Please follow what we listed above by age. If you have any issues with registration, please reach out to Jason at 330.412.2967.
*Please be sure to register your 5th grader under the appropriate team - they can choose to participate in this non-tackle Flag Rugby team OR the Middle School contact team below.
MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION - ALL GENDERS GRADES 5th-8th (INDIVIDUAL TEAMS)
Opportunity: This age group plays Rugby 7's which is a very exciting and fast paced version of rugby. There are 7 players from each team on the field, playing (2) 7 minute halves with a 1 minute halftime. This is a contact game, but with adjustments to the adult rules for the safety of children. Panther Middle School Teams compete in the Canton League for a chance to be crowned RugbyOhio State Champions.
Qualifications: All genders grades 5th-8th* are welcome to join. Players do not need to attend Perry Local Schools to participate! Non-traditional students, as well as students from neighboring districts are welcome! No prior rugby knowledge required.
Time Commitment: The middle school season runs March thru May with practices two nights a week and matches on Saturday. Home matches are held at Perry Stadium. The state championships are held on a weekend, and there will be a couple of additional opportunities for the kids to participate in other rugby events like our indoor clinics at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Jan/Feb/March.
Cost: Registration for Middle School Rugby costs $125 and must be completed and paid online. A substantial portion of this fee covers RugbyOhio’s costs to administer the rugby program (insurance policies, etc). Once registered, the player will be insured to participate in rugby events through August 31st, 2023. Each player will be provided shorts, socks and a warm up tee. The coaches provide jerseys on game day. The only other out of pocket costs would be for cleats and a mouthguard. RugbyOhio does offer financial assistance to those who qualify. Please contact club President Jason Doyle privately if you need any assistance with fees or gear. PARENTS: We can always use volunteers to help run practices/matches. This is also the easiest way for you to learn the game right alongside your child. Please let us know if you are interested in helping out.
Register at:
https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/choose-registration?name=Perry%20Panther%20Youth%20Rugby
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
-The way RugbyXplorer set up registration, you will be provided team options based the players birth date. Though this is different than how you may have registered in the past, don't worry! We are still grouping kids the same way we always have.
-You will be asked to enter your email address for RugbyXplorer to check if you have an account. If you registered a player previously, using the same email will save you time. If you haven't registered a player previously, or if you need to use a different email address, go ahead and enter your email and follow the steps to set up an account.
- If after entering your email or setting up your account, you find yourself at a generalized registration page instead of the Perry Panther Youth Rugby Page, you may need to search for the club. If you are searching for the club Type in "Perry Panther" to search. Two similar options will populate. Be sure to choose Perry Panther Youth Rugby. If you do not, the system will tell you registration isn't open yet.
- After you've entered the Perry Panther Youth Rugby page, you'll see three drop downs. Under the Role menu, select "Player". Under the Team menu, select "Youth Spring". Under the Duration menu, select "Season".
- From here, you'll complete the liability waivers, etc. and make payment.
If you have any issues with registration, please reach out to Jason at 330.412.2967.
*Please be sure to register your 5th grader under the appropriate team - they can choose to participate in this Middle School contact team OR the non-tackle Flag Rugby team above.
HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION - ALL GENDERS GRADES 9th-12th: (INDIVIDUAL TEAMS)
Opportunity: This age group plays Rugby 15's which consists of 15 players from each team on the field, playing (2) 35 minute minute halves with a 5 minute halftime. This is a contact game played by the International Youth Rules, which are very close to adult rules but still include adjustments for youth safety. High School Boys and Girls compete in RugbyOhio's DII League with a chance to be crowned RugbyOhio State Champs.
Qualifications: All genders 9th-12th are welcome to join. Players do not need to attend Perry Local Schools to participate! Non-traditional students, as well as students from neighboring districts are welcome! No prior rugby knowledge required.
Time Commitment: The high school season runs March thru May with practices two nights a week and most matches on Friday or Sunday. Home matches are held at Perry Stadium. The state championships are held on a weekend, and there will be a couple of additional opportunities for the kids to participate in other rugby events like our indoor clinics at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Jan/Feb/March.
Cost: For players who DID play in the fall 2022, spring 2023 registration is $200. For players who DID NOT play in the fall, registration is $225. Once registered, the player will be insured to participate in rugby events through August 31st, 2023. Each player will be provided shorts, socks and a warm up tee. The coaches provide jerseys on game day. The only other out of pocket costs would be for cleats and a mouthguard. RugbyOhio does offer financial assistance to those who qualify. Please contact club President Jason Doyle privately if you need any assistance with fees or gear. PARENTS: We can always use volunteers to help run practices/matches. This is also the easiest way for you to learn the game right alongside your child. Please let us know if you are interested in helping out.
Register at: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/choose-registration?name=Perry%20Panther%20Rugby
-You will be asked to enter your email address for RugbyXplorer to check if you have an account. If you registered a player previously, using the same email will save you time. If you haven't registered a player previously, or if you need to use a different email address, go ahead and enter your email and follow the steps to set up an account.
- If after entering your email or setting up your account, you find yourself at a generalized registration page instead of the Perry Panther Youth Rugby Page, you may need to search for the club. If you are searching for the club Type in "Perry Panther" to search. Two similar options will populate. Be sure to choose Perry Panther Rugby. If you do not, the system will tell you registration isn't open yet.
- After you've entered the Perry Panther Youth Rugby page, you'll see three drop downs. Under the Role menu, select "Player". Under the Team menu, select "High School Spring Girls" or "High School Spring Boys". Under the Duration menu, select "Season".
- From here, you'll complete the liability waivers, etc. and make payment.
If you have any issues with registration, please reach out to Jason at 330.412.2967.