Program Outline

Currently, we will be the only youth rugby program in central Ohio who offers full contact for kids in first grade through 6th grade. COYRL is referring the
families of kids in other communities to DFL to register for tackle rugby.

Format

Kids will be playing "7's rugby": The same game played in the Olympics.

Organization/team creation

Field Location

All practices and games will take place at the Dublin Coffman Park extension.

Parking lot directly off post road (newly constructed)

This is the field located next to the new parking lot and can be accessed from Commerce Pkwy or old Post Rd (that leads into the rec center). If
travelling from out of Dublin, map the Dublin Community Recreation Center and arrive at practice/game time.

Safety

Ohio Health trainer will attend and observe all games

The trainer will perform any and all player evaluations for any injury (including potential concussion) Trainer has undisputed authority to pull any player out
of match play at anytime at their sole discretion. Any attempt to sway trainers' decisions will result in immediate suspension of individual attempting to sway trainer's decision and will be
investigated for potential expulsion from league.

All DFL / DRFL coaches will be submit to and pass criminal background check

DRFL coaches will be certified through USA rugby coaches training/certification program

Officiating

Referee has undisputed authority on the field and will be certified by ORFU. Referee has full authority to pull any player out of match play at anytime at
their sole discretion. Including putting player who commits intentional infraction that could/does result in injury into a "sin bin" (like a penalty box in hockey). Any attempt to sway
referee's decision to pull a player from play for any reason (including suspected injury for trainer evaluation) will result in immediate suspension of individual attempting to sway
trainer's decision and will be investigated for potential expulsion from league.