ABOUT ROOKIE RUGBY
Rookie Rugby is a game played in schools and communities across Illinois and the rest of the United States.
Children of all ages and abilities can easily pick up the game and begin playing right away. As a non-contact version of the game of rugby - the rules are simple, the game is easy to learn, and minimal equipment is required. Our coaches are
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Rookie Rugby is for all children ages 5-10 years old. As the club grows, there's opportunities for the Maulers to expand to include additional levels in the future - including U13 (4th to 6th grade), U15 (6th to 8th grade), and High School.
COACHES
Roger Comins
- 20 Years Experience between HS (Saint Charles), Collegiate (Northern Illinois), and Men's D3 Level (Fox Valley, NW Woodsmen)
- Certified World Rugby Level 1 Coach
- Rugby SAFE Certified
- Basics and Concussion Protocol Training
- Two sons - Owen and Oliver - that are members of the Maulers team
James Peters
- 20 Years Experience between HS (Saint Charles), Collegiate (Northern Illinois), and Men's D3/D4 Levels (Fox Valley, NW Woodsmen, McHenry)
- Certified World Rugby Level 1 Coach
- Rugby SAFE Certified
- Basics and Concussion Protocol Training
- One son - James - that is a member of the Maulers team; and one daughter - Charlotte
Joshua Luke
- 10 Years Experience Men's D3 Level (NW Woodsmen)
- Certified World Rugby Level 1 Coach
- Rugby SAFE Certified
- Basics and Concussion Protocol Training
- US Army Veteran
- One daughter - Alexis
VOLUNTEER TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
If you are interested in volunteering as we look to establish rugby as part of the Lake Zurich community please do not hesitate to contact us!
The Maulers are volunteer run and we appreciate any help we can have. Rugby experience is not required though all coaches will be required to have a background check.
Some Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Coaching
- Photographer
- Field Maintenance
- PR/Social Media
- Community Outreach
