How successful are the Boca Raton RFC today?

Check the past match results.

Where and when do you practice?

See the member's area.

How long has Boca Raton RFC been going?

Take a moment to read the Club history.

How big is the Club?

Contact officers with specific questions using the e-mail directory.

Who do you compete against?

We compete in Division I (USA Rugby South) and are members of the Florida Rugby Union.

How much will it cost me?

2006 season costs were approximately $140 which includes all training, games, some travel costs, Union fees etc. In addition, first team players may incur travel costs but the club tries its best to minimize these by fund raising and sponsorship activities.

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How is rugby in the USA organized?

The USA Rugby operates three club divisions and is sub-divided into the following territories: Independent, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Coast, Southern California, USA Rugby South and West

The USA Rugby South is sub-divided into the following Rugby Unions: Deep South, Florida, Georgia, Mid South, North Carolina and Palmetto. Boca Raton RFC naturally plays in the Florida Rugby Union. The vast majority of rugby in the USA is amateur.

How is the Club organized?

Detailed information is listed in the Club bylaws.

What about social activities?

Boca Raton is a social club which enjoys winning! We organize a party after all home games where the keg and sometimes the food is complementary, funds allowing. In addition, we organize a number of additional activities and events each year which are aimed at bringing the whole club together a good example is the Annual Golf tournament.

Amateur or professional?

All rugby in Florida and pretty much throughout the USA is amateur.

Tell me about Boca Raton.

Visit the City of Boca Raton to learn more.

Can you find me work in the area?

We have an extensive old boys network which we often use to find work for new players, however, we cannot guarantee it. Boca Raton is a holiday destination and we have hundreds of restaurants and bars so work in the service industry is usually easy to find.

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I've never played before, is that okay?

Sure, every season we usually recruit 1 or 2 people who have never played before. After some training in the basics most new players can usually start to play in B team games within a few weeks. Most rugby players will tell you that you only really start to learn and appreciate the game by playing it anyway.

I want to learn more about rugby.

Visit our extensive directory of links.

I'm not really "in-shape".

Well there's no time like the present to start putting that right, take a look at our fitness program found in the left sidebar which will put you in good stead prior to starting training.

Isn't rugby dangerous?

No more so than any other sport. The lack of padding means that you will learn a new way of tackling. Rugby tackles are not football style head-on-collisions, but rather wrapping the opponent's legs so that his own momentum carries him to the ground.

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