U16 – U18 BOYS AND GIRLS
HIGH-SCHOOL
RUGBY PROGRAM
“Learn to Execute Under Pressure” rugby skills and IQ phase (learn to execute performance rugby skills under pressure, and in competition, once they are mastered through training).
DESCRIPTION
Development Pathway:
• Begin and develop significant participation in competition to learn problem-solving, tactics and loss;
• Cycle through baseline re-evaluation and progress tracking. Measure yourself against your peers;
• Keep developing strength, conditioning, speed and agility;
• Learn the value of discipline and hard work;
• Start understanding what position you are most suited for as a player, based on skill sets and physical attributes. Narrow the focus on one or two positions to advance the skill sets.;
• “Learn to Execute Under Pressure” rugby skills and IQ phase (learn to execute performance rugby skills under pressure, and in competition, once they are mastered through training);
• Understand yourself as an athlete in higher pressure environments.
Opportunities:
• Develop a track record in the USA Rugby system;
• Participate in USA Rugby High-Performance camps;
• Be selected for the USA SCHOOLS Sevens and USA SCHOOLS XV™ squads;
• Be recruited by top rugby or football college programs with opportunities for scholarships;
• Be selected for domestic tournaments such as USA Rugby Regional Cup Tournaments 15s, Las Vegas 7s, North American Invitational 7s, Philadelphia Penn Mutual 7s etc;
• Represent the USA Schools XVTM in high-level world competitions such as the World Schools Festival (South Africa), the Rugby Youth Festival (Portugal) and the World Junior Invitational (Japan);
• Represent the USA Schools SevensTM at the World Youth Rugby 7s Festival (Southern California).
UPCOMING EVENTS
COVID cancelled
28febAll Day02marInvitational 7s - Las Vegas, NevadaU14 - U18 Boys & GirlsLas Vegas, NEVADA
Event Details
Event Description: This is a US domestic Sevens Tournament. The selected squads will feature 12 players each and will compete as "Rhinos Rugby Academy" teams (the Academy
Event Details
Event Description: This is a US domestic Sevens Tournament.
The selected squads will feature 12 players each and will compete as “Rhinos Rugby Academy” teams (the Academy is featuring “USA Schools” teams for international tournaments only).
Age-Groups: U14 – U18 Boys & Girls
Date: Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2019 (leave Feb 27 and return Mar 2). Some age groups compete on Feb 28/Mar 1 and some age groups compete on Mar 1/Mar 2. Check back for schedule.
Location: Heritage Park 310 S Racetrack Road in Henderson, NV 89015
Cost (includes accommodation 2 nights, meals, tournament local transportation, tournament teams costs):
$275/player
Transportation to/from Vegas:
Rhinos buses (Irvine or Sacramento): $10/person each way
Limited Availability. Players only.
Eligibility:
All players selected are required to be Rhinos Academy members and train regularly (not exclusively) at the Rhinos Irvine or Sacramento facilities, or via our remote training program. Affiliate clubs members are considered Rhinos Academy members. All players selected are required to have current USA Rugby membership.
Selection Process:
1. Register to be considered for this tournament (no payment required unless selected)
Academy Member:
New Players:
2. Selection will be done as follows:
Based on performance at the Rhinos TIDE Camps AND/OR Based on performance at Rhinos training and other tournaments
Check out TIDE Schedule and Register Here:
3. Pre-Selection Announcements will be emailed on February 3, 2019.
The Rhinos Academy is taking the following teams:
| U18 Boys Elite | Black Rhinos and Javan Rhinos |
|---|---|
| U18 Girls Elite | White Rhinos |
| HS Girls Open | Sumatran Rhinos |
| U16 Boys | Black Rhinos and Javan Rhinos |
| U16 Girls | White Rhinos |
| U14 Boys | Black Rhinos and Javan Rhinos |
| U14 Girls | Sumatran Rhinos |
Find out more information about our USA SCHOOLS teams participating in international tournaments:
Time
February 28 (Thursday) - March 2 (Saturday)
Location
Las Vegas, NEVADA
COVID cancelled
25marAll Day30World Schools Festival - South AfricaU19 Elite BoysCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s elite tournament. There will be one team of 23 players selected nation-wide that will be competing as "USA
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s elite tournament. There will be one team of 23 players selected nation-wide that will be competing as “USA Schools by Rhinos Academy”, and 7 development players that can join the tour and experience Tier 1 tournament and train with the squad. Players will be selected via the free TIDE Camps.
Age-Groups: U19 Boys Elite
Date: Mar 25 – Mar 30, 2019 (leave ~Mar 20 and return Mar 31)
Location: Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Cost (includes travel, accommodation, meals, local transport, tournament team costs and local sightseeing trips):
Squad players: $1,000/player for the selected squad of 23 players (Rhinos Academy is contributing the balance of $1,500/player). Payment can be made in full or in 3 monthly payments of $350/month to be completed in full by May 30 2019.
Development players: $2,500/player for 7 development players. Payment can be made in full or in 4 payments of $625 to be completed in full by March 10 2019.
Rhinos Academy Membership requirement:
There is no Rhinos Academy membership requirement for the USA SCHOOLS teams.
The Rhinos Academy will be taking the following teams:
| U19 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy (23 players) |
|---|---|
| U19 Boys Development | Rhinos Rugby Development (7 players) |
Payment for Selected Players:
Squad Players:
Development Players:
REGISTRATION IN ACADEMY SYSTEM:
Register below to be considered for tournament selection, to be evaluated at our free TIDE Camps, to get training recommendations and be tracked in our system:
REGISTER HERE (ACADEMY MEMBER)
EVALUATION CAMPS:
Check out the TIDE Camps Schedule and what to expect that day:
INFORMATION ABOUT USA SCHOOLS:
More information about the USA Schools teams, selection process and tournaments:
Check back for more information about itinerary.
Time
march 25 (Monday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
COVID cancelled
13aprAll Day14Youth Rugby Festival - PortugalU15/17 Boys & U15/U19 Girls Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s tournament. There will be 3 teams of 23 players selected nation-wide that will compete as "USA Schools XV
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s tournament. There will be 3 teams of 23 players selected nation-wide that will compete as “USA Schools XV by Rhinos Academy” in 3 different age groups, and 3 development players that can join the tour for each age group team. All players are selected from the free TIDE Camps.
Age-Groups:
U15 Boys (born between Sep 1 2003 – Dec 31 2005)
U17 Boys (born between Sep 1 2001 – Dec 31 2003)
U15 Girls (born between Sep 1 2003 – Dec 31 2005)
Date: April 13 – 14 (leave ~ Apr 10 and return Apr 16/17)
Location: Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Cost (includes travel, accommodation, meals, local transport, tournament team costs and local sightseeing trips):
Squad Players: $1,800/player (Rhinos Academy is contributing the balance of $450/player).
Payment can be made in full or in 4 monthly payments of $450 that need to be completed in full by June 30 2019.
Development Players: $2,250/player.
Payment can be made in full or in 3 payments of $750 that need to be completed in full by March 29 2019.
Reference Itinerary:
Accommodation: Amora, Portugal (6 nights)
Sightseeing: Lisbon, Estoril, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Sintra, and Benfica Stadium.
Rhinos Academy Membership requirement:
There is no Rhinos Academy membership requirement for the USA SCHOOLS teams.
The Rhinos Academy will be taking the following teams:
| U15 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
|---|---|
| U17 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
| U15 Girls Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
Payment for Selected Players:
Squad Players:
Development Players:
Register below to be considered for tournament selection, to be evaluated at our free TIDE Camps, to get training recommendations and be tracked in our system:
REGISTER HERE (ACADEMY MEMBER)
Check out the TIDE Camps Schedule and what to expect that day:
Find out more information about the USA Schools teams, selection process and tournaments:
Time
april 13 (Saturday) - 14 (Sunday)
Location
Lisbon, PORTUGAL
COVID cancelled
14junAll Day16Regional Cup Tournament - ColoradoU14, JV and VAR (Boys & Girls)Denver, COLORADO
Event Details
Event Description: This is a US domestic 15s Tournament. The selected teams will compete as "Rhinos Rugby Academy" teams. Age-Groups: U14, JV and VAR Boys & Girls Date:
Event Details
Event Description: This is a US domestic 15s Tournament. The selected teams will compete as “Rhinos Rugby Academy” teams.
Age-Groups: U14, JV and VAR Boys & Girls
Date: Jun 14 – 16 2019 (leave Jun 12/13 and return Jun 16/17)
Location: Denver, COLORADO
The Rhinos Academy will be taking the following teams:
| VAR Boys Elite | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
|---|---|
| VAR Girls Elite | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| JV Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| JV Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U14 Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U14 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
Age Group Reference:
Tier 1: High-School players older than 16 by June 14, 2019 and younger than 19 by September 1, 2018
Tier 2: High-School players older than 14 by June 14, 2019 and younger than 17 by June 1, 2019
U14: Players older than 12 and younger than 14 by September 1, 2018
Training Schedule and Itinerary information are sent by email.
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Time
june 14 (Friday) - 16 (Sunday)
Location
Denver, COLORADO
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ELIGIBILITY
- Age: 14 – 18 yrs old (U16 – U18 Age Groups)
- Code of Conduct: Sign and Abide;
- Fees: pay the monthly fees and academy kit;
- Equipment: bring rugby cleats, mouth guard, running shoes, water bottle.
- Age: 14 – 18 yrs old (U16 – U18 Age Groups)
- GPA: hold minimum 3.5 or be on active improvement pathway with the Academics Specialist;
- Code of Conduct: Sign and Abide;
- Rhinos Rugby ScoreTM: hold 270 or above;
- Training: with Rhinos Academy Squad for minimum twice/week;
- Fees: pay the monthly fees and academy kit;
- Equipment: bring rugby cleats, mouth guard, running shoes, water bottle.
