Midnight Rugby
Memorial Glade - UC Berkeley
Thursdays, 10pm-12m
Schedule
For Fall 2003, the first game is scheduled for Thursday, August 28th.
Information
- 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
Rules
- 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
Contact
- Contact Cody Smith if you want to play, or have questions.