Midnight Rugby

Memorial Glade - UC Berkeley
Thursdays, 10pm-12m

Schedule

For Fall 2003, the first game is scheduled for Thursday, August 28th.

no experience necessary, just read the primer before you play
on cold nights, bring a hat, preferrably a beanie
we play in all weather
- on warm nights, we play shirts/skins
- on cold nights, we play beanies/no beanies
the field is not lighted
first aid is available
we play a friendly, but physical game
arrive 15 minutes early on your first night
no age limit, no gender restrictions
rugby has a niche for players of any size and shape, we encourage you to play regardless of size
game is cancelled if there are less than 10 players

standard rugby rules apply, with simplifications
two team captains choose teams, schoolyard style
team captain will delegate important positions
kickoff determined by arm wrestling, choice goes to winner
Officiating
- the ref will be selected before picking teams
- as this is a friendly game, the ref's call is undisputable
Attire
- shorts and shoes with rubber cleats are the preferred attire
- no exposed piercings, no watches, no braces, no metal cleats
- no special padding, including football pads or shinguards