Scandals Rugby 2019: Spring Conditioning

Rugby is a game for everyone, regardless of size or athletic ability. It’s also an incredible growing experience, an outlet, and a fun time for everyone involved! Come check us out – learn a new sport, get in shape, make friends, and create memories you’ll never forget.

Winter conditioning is held at Raymond Recreation Center every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 PM and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Raymond Rec Center is conveniently located near the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metrorail station on the Green Line. Conditioning and practices may need to be moved or cancelled due to extenuating circumstances, please check our social media for the latest information.

The sport of rugby is played with minimal equipment making it very accessible to new players. However, we strongly encourage both new and experienced players to bring a few items to practice:

• Rugby Ball: We will have used balls at practice for new players, but new rugby balls can be purchased for $10.
• Cleats: Rugby boots, soccer cleats, and in many cases football cleats can be worn.
• Athletic Shoes: Unexpected changes in the weather may cause us to move practice indoors. Always pack athletic shoes in addition to your cleats to be prepared.
• Clothing: Weather appropriate clothing suitable for physical activity and strong physical contact; rugby shorts encouraged.
• Mouthguard: A strapless mouthguard. Top half only.
• Water/Food: Hydrate leading up to and following each practice; bring protein bars or shakes for post practice nutrition.
• Towel/Trash Bag: Rugby is played in adverse weather conditions, so these are good to have when it’s wet.
• Athletic Tape/Brace: In case you’ve had a past injury; braces must be soft and cannot have hard plastic or metal.