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Below is the field schedule and times for the first ever Ohio Rugbyfest on Saturday, October 13 at Lou Berliner Park in Columbus.
Field 1A
9 a.m. Kent State Women vs. Denison Women
1 p.m. Ohio State vs. Ohio University
3 p.m. Ohio State B vs. Ohio University B
Field 2B
9 a.m. Ashland Women vs. Kenyon Women
11 a.m. Scioto Valley Women vs. Lousiville Women
1 p.m. Scioto Valley vs. Indianapolis
Field 3C
9 a.m. Ohio Northern vs. Denison
11 a.m. Miami vs. Wright State
1 p.m. Ohio State Women vs. Navy Women
Field 4D
9 a.m. Oberlin vs. Cleveland State
11 a.m. Kent State vs. Cincinnati
3 p.m. Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky
Field 5E
9 a.m. Oberlin Women vs. Miami Women
11 a.m. Ashland vs. Kenyon
3 p.m. Kentucky vs. John Carroll
Bowling Green State University 49 - Michigan State University 0
University of Dayton 31 - University of Kentucky 12
Ohio University 31 - University of Michigan 13
Marshall University 29 - Wittenberg University 22
Xavier University 35 - Wright State University 0
Ashland University 39 - Cleveland State University 7
United States Naval Academy 36 - Ohio State University 26
On the heels of USA Rugby’s new youth initiative, the Ohio Rugby Union has separated the U-19 program into the new standalone Ohio Youth Rugby Association (OYRA).
With youth rugby growing significantly at the high school level, and outgrowing both the college and adult game, USA Rugby recently passed an initiative to increase youth rugby significantly by the next Rugby World Cup in 2011. USA Rugby believes that a commitment to building a network of development staff and volunteers which allows groups to focus their attention locally.
By developing a new strategic plan for youth rugby, USA Rugby has identified varsity recognition as the goal at the high school level, with administrative structures around the state level, similar to the OHSAA. In full agreement, the ORU found that youth and high school rugby is a unique segment of the game, with specialized needs.
The vision of the OYRA is quite simple, to develop youth rugby in Ohio into the premier rugby organization in America. The OYRA seeks to both increase participation and improve the standard of play of youth play in the Buckeye state.
The OYRA will have their first meeting Oct. 13 during Collegiate Rugbyfest in Columbus.
The first ORU Collegiate Rugbyfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at Berliner Park in Columbus, Ohio. All Ohio collegiate rugby squads are required to play that day, with the exception of Dayton, Xavier and Ohio Wesleyan. The games are hosted by the ORU, Scioto Valley RFC and the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation.
Games will start at 9 a.m. and end by 6 p.m.. The feature matches of the day will be played at 1 p.m. The Ohio State University Men and Women will be playing national-caliber matches.
While not mandatory, St. Edward players are encouraged to attend to watch this high-level of rugby, as well as meet and greet with the multitude of college coaches on the five pitches.
Berliner Park is located at:
325 Greenlawn Ave
Columbus, OH 43223