February 27-28, 2010
Fieldhouse at Ralph Wilson Stadium
Orchard Park, NY

Now in its sixth year, the NYS Rugby Player Development Camp continues to be the perfect way for U-19 high school boys and girls to jumpstart their 2010 spring seasons. Join us on February 27-28 in Orchard Park, NY, at the Fieldhouse at Ralph Wilson Stadium. This is sure to be a weekend you don't want to miss!

Make sure to complete your registration TODAY! Registrations (including payment) are due by February 19. Any registrations received after February 19 will not be accepted.

Due to the overwhelming response to this event, space will be limited to the first 150 players. Teams will be allowed to register a maximum of thirty (30) players. Walk-ins WILL NOT be accepted. 


Instructors
Eddie O'Sullivan, head coach of the U.S. National Team, and Nigel Melville, USA Rugby President and former England National Team captain, will serve as the lead instructors at this year's camp. In addition, George Betzler, former U.S. National Team head coach, will serve as an instructor.

O'Sullivan was Ireland's most succesful coach of the modern era, leading the Irish National Team to three Triple Crowns and rising to as high as third in the World Rankings. He joined the U.S. National Team following the 2008-09 season.

Melville became the youngest player to captain England on his debut when he led them against Australia in November 1984. He went onto make another twelve appearances over the next four years. Following a career slowed due to injury, he became a highly successful coach and administrator. He has been CEO and President of USA Rugby since 2006.

Betzler is the former USA National Team coach and has served in many different roles with USA Rugby over the last 20 years.


Schedule
Check-in will be on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Player Camp sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All athletes and referees must exit the Field House no more than 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day's session.

Saturday, February 27
9:00 a.m.: Check-in
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Session I

Sunday, February 28
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Session II


Player Camp schedule will include:
* Handling
* Continuity
* Positional Skills
* Unit Skills
* Game Organization
* Controlled Scrimmages

What to Bring
Each player should bring the following:
* Rugby jersey
* Rugby shorts or similar
* Flat-soled athletic shoes
* Athletic shoes appropriate for turf field
* Any appropriate headgear (camper)
* Lunch (camper)
* Water or sports drinks (camper)

** Note: Each camper is responsible for providing their own lunch both days


Camp Fees & Registration
Bring your U19 High School team and save! Fees include tuition for camp and secondary insurance. Teams bringing ten (10) to nineteen (19) players will be charged $30 per player. Teams bringing twenty (20) to thirty (30) players will be charged $25 per player. Individual registrations will be charged $40 per player. 

Registration Form
** Find Player Development Camp registration form on nysrugby.org > OTHER STUFF > Document & Forms > 10 PDC Registration **


Additional Information
J.C. Whipple
Executive Director / NYS Rugby
executive@nysrugby.org 
315.415.6146