Play Rugby Inc

After-school enrichment programs: through our after-school enrichment programs, we partner with schools and community-based organizations to deliver our unique values-based flag rugby curriculum to middle and high school students throughout the bronx and harlem. Our certified youth development mentors create vital connections with participants, teaching the sport of rugby while helping them navigate the challenges they face at school, at home and in the community. Programs run year-round with sessions twice per week for two hours each session. Participants have the opportunity to participate in flag rugby tournaments throughout the year and our dynamic and engaging tournament. Culture is focused on providing opportunities for growth not only as student-athletes, but also as young people exploring their strengths and comfort zones, competitiveness and physicality. Each tournament is focused on our values- in-action and our culture of celebrating participant success, not just the typical mvp. In 2024 we served 233 young people through five different enrichment partnerships.

Through our train-the-trainer programs: we train teachers and coaches to deliver both flag and tackle rugby programs themselves through a structured training and support system. Through these partnerships, students from across all five boroughs have the opportunity to participate in tournaments throughout the year, run by play rugby staff and featuring the play rugby values-in-action. In 2024 we supported partners to bring our flag rugby curriculum to 500 girls and our tackle rugby curriculum to 125 boys/girls throughout new york city, and we hosted a total of 8 tournaments for these student- athletes.