Locations
Practice Pitch
901 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Game Day Home Pitch
901 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
How to Register:
PA Rugby Registration
Open this link in your browser: https://www.rugbypa.org/registration-player
Watch the instructional video
Complete the necessary steps with Rugby Xplorer
PA Classics Registration
Open this link in your browser: http://www.paclassics.org/knightmares-rugby
Follow the steps on the “Registration Link”
Q: Do I need any experience to play?
A: No! We welcome players of all skill level who have the determination to play and commitment to learn. Our dedicated coaching staff will develop every player who wants participate.
Q: What equipment do I need to play?
A: All players must have appropriate cleats (for safety & by rugby law, without a front cleat). Aside from footwear, players do not need any other equipment. Mouth guards are provided to every player, and shorts can be purchased at the start of every season. For practice, players should wear weather appropriate clothing (sweat pants & hoodies in the winter, gym shorts and tee-shirts in the summer).
Q: Isn't rugby dangers and rough?
A: There is no doubt that rugby is a physical sport. However, because players do not wear pads, contact is inherently safer and much more controlled than in American football and lacrosse. In fact, in recent years many football coaches have tried to teach their players rugby tackling principals because of how injury preventive it is. Our knowledgeable coaching staff will teach every player how to play safely and controlled.
Q: What is a CIPP?
A: In order to engage in contact, even at practice, at the start of the season a player must fill out a "Certified Individual Player Participant" {Cipp} Form through USA Rugby. This registers the player with their particular club. This can be completed by going to Rugbypa.org, then clicking on the "registration" tab. Once you have done this, click on the "player registration" link and follow the directions to register with the Hempfield Knightmares Boys HS Club.
Q: How fit do I need to be?
A: Much like soccer, rugby play is continuous; stoppages only occur for penalties and infringements. Although players do not need to be fit coming into the season, they must be prepared for rigorous cardio thought the season. Practices focus on teaching technique and skills, while conditioning players physically. It is always recommended that players engage in cardio & weight training outside of practice.
Contact Us
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