FAQ
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901 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
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901 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
HOW DO I REGISTER?
PA Classics Registration
Do I need any experience to play?
With the Knightmare Rugby Club, we have two registrations needed to participate on our teams.
PA Rugby Registration
Open this link in your browser: https://www.rugbypa.org/registration-player
Watch the instructional video
Complete the necessary steps with the Rugby Xplorer
Open this link in your browser: https://www.paclassics.org/knightmare-rugby
Follow the steps on the “Registration Link”
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 to participate.
What equipment do I need to play?
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).
Isn’t rugby dangerous and rough?
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-preventative it is. Our knowledgeable coaching staff will teach every player how to play safely and controlled.
What is a cipp?
To engage in contact, even at practice, a player must fill out a “Certified Individual Player Participant (CIPP)” form at the start of the season. Filling out this form registers the player with their particular clip. This can be completed by going to Rugbypa.org and clicking the “registration” tab. Once you have done this, click on the “player registration” link and follow the directions to register with the Knightmares Rugby Club.
How fit do I need to be?
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 throughout the season. Practices focus on teaching techniques and skills while conditioning players physically. It is always recommended that players engage in cardio and weight training outside of practice.