Saratoga Springs, NY (Release by Saratoga Rugby Club) – The Saratoga Rugby Club has announced the introduction of two new High School Rugby teams. 

Both the Saratoga Boys and Saratoga Girls teams will be part of Saratoga Rugby Club and fit in between their Youth and Collegiate programs.  The teams will attract players from the Saratoga County region and their home will be the Saratoga Rugby Grounds at 5 Clement Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY.

“With the recent success of our new Youth Rugby program and the growing success of our Collegiate, Premier and college affiliates, the timing is perfect for its introduction,” said SRC VP & Commercial Manager Eric Huss. “We have received a significant amount of local interest and have full support of USA Rugby and Rugby NY in the endeavor” continues Huss.  Saratoga Rugby Club’s Boys & Girls teams will compete in the already established Capital District Youth Rugby (CDYR) league, which currently boasts eight different teams around the region, both boys and girls.

“We are committed to creating an enjoyable, thriving and competitive rugby environment that inspires people of all ages to participate,” said Saratoga Rugby Club President Jaco Visser. “Compared to most sports, rugby is very affordable and it allows all players, regardless of experience, to participate. We are very excited to bring these opportunities to our high school communities.”

The new program has the support of Saratoga, Schuylerville & Ballston Spa High Schools and will attract players from those and other regional schools!”

Players and parents interested in playing or learning more information are highly encouraged to attend the call out meeting on Feb. 1 at the Saratoga Rec Center at 15 Vanderbilt Ave at 7pm.