Statistics show that Rugby is actually safer than football, so unless the school plans to shut down football, don't hide behind the guise of safety. If this is a financial issue, then allow the teams and and their alumni the opportunity to work with the administration to find a solution.
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Tandy Bryant
12 years ago
As captain of the Connecticut College Women's Rugby Team, I am appalled to see this happening to a fellow NESCAC school. Keep fighting, Colby! We're with you 100% of the way!
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Alexandra Capelin
12 years ago
I hadn't played rugby before entering college, and joining the team completely changed me. Now I not only have an amazing sport that I love but I have a family, not only with my teammates but with the rugby community as a whole. Whenever I meet someone who plays rugby we form an instant connection and understanding. I even feel a connection with all the girls on the FuckYeaWomensRugby tumblr page because I can completely relate with everything posted. Getting rid of rugby is like breaking of a family.
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Robert Beck
12 years ago
College rugby gives the second tier athletes a chance to compete in inter-collegiate sports. As well; teaches them life lessons, creates values, and school spirit. Just as much as those that participate in varsity level sports.
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Kaitlyn Ramirez
12 years ago
There are injuries in every sport. If you cut rugby, might as well cut football and basketball too
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Patrick Laczkowski
12 years ago
College rugby makes for better students
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Mandy Frugoli
12 years ago
keep this resource for students
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Brad Richards - 1980
12 years ago
A decision made by the college administration not unlike the elimination of fraternities at Colby in the early 80s
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Brad Richards - 1980
12 years ago
A decision made by the college administration not unlike the elimination of fraternities at Colby in the early 80s
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Carson Brown
12 years ago
To stop supporting such a strong community within the college is unfair at best.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Putter money in and less serious injuries will happen due to better training. Look into your football program instead ya tossers
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Andy soloman
12 years ago
Rugby is good for society. It should be encouraged not penalised.
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michael bruce
12 years ago
Rugby provides opportunities during university and post-university for not only athletic competition, but also busness/social relationships. As an example, I was able to gain my initial business experience in Washington DC through a rugby connection - Senator Claiborne Pell, former Treasurer for Princeton Rugby Club. From a financial perspective, i participated in rugby as a college club sport. As such most of the funding was student generated with Cornell University providing use of field space. I urge Colby to reconsider its decision and continue to allow rugby to continue as an officially sanctioned university activity.
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Charlee
12 years ago
Rugby forever!
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Anonymous
12 years ago
As a New England club sports player I think these teams are an invaluable learning and bonding experience.
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Brittany W.
12 years ago
Rugby is an incredible sport that not only keeps students active, but involved as well. Yes rugby can be dangerous, and yet when you start you are taught how to play safely.
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Ousseynou Tall
12 years ago
let Colby play Rugby. you are rich enough to not be citing financial reasons
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Rick Devens
12 years ago
Your endowment is $599 million. The $115,000 I've seen as the estimated cost of maintaining your rugby programs is a rounding error on your bank statement. Your rugby alumni quite likely already contribute this much and more to your general fund. Rather than destroy a valuable program and go through all the drama that entails, why not go the other way and support the rugby teams as the first-class intercollegiate athletic programs they could, and should be?
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Caroline Voyles '08
12 years ago
As with other team sports, rugby provides a way for students to interact with others and build community with people that may otherwise not on campus. Team sport provide opportunities for leadership development, goal setting/achievement and working with others. As a club sport, it helps make athletics accessible to students not able or interested in competing at the varsity level. Yes, collision sports are dangerous, but the Colby administration wouldn't dare cut the football or hockey (and I'm saying this as a CWIH alum) programs without wider community discussion.
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Colby Hewitt
12 years ago
Middlebury College Rugby Club Captain, class of 2005
Statistics show that Rugby is actually safer than football, so unless the school plans to shut down football, don't hide behind the guise of safety. If this is a financial issue, then allow the teams and and their alumni the opportunity to work with the administration to find a solution.
As captain of the Connecticut College Women's Rugby Team, I am appalled to see this happening to a fellow NESCAC school. Keep fighting, Colby! We're with you 100% of the way!
I hadn't played rugby before entering college, and joining the team completely changed me. Now I not only have an amazing sport that I love but I have a family, not only with my teammates but with the rugby community as a whole. Whenever I meet someone who plays rugby we form an instant connection and understanding. I even feel a connection with all the girls on the FuckYeaWomensRugby tumblr page because I can completely relate with everything posted. Getting rid of rugby is like breaking of a family.
College rugby gives the second tier athletes a chance to compete in inter-collegiate sports. As well; teaches them life lessons, creates values, and school spirit. Just as much as those that participate in varsity level sports.
There are injuries in every sport. If you cut rugby, might as well cut football and basketball too
College rugby makes for better students
keep this resource for students
A decision made by the college administration not unlike the elimination of fraternities at Colby in the early 80s
A decision made by the college administration not unlike the elimination of fraternities at Colby in the early 80s
To stop supporting such a strong community within the college is unfair at best.
Putter money in and less serious injuries will happen due to better training. Look into your football program instead ya tossers
Rugby is good for society. It should be encouraged not penalised.
Rugby provides opportunities during university and post-university for not only athletic competition, but also busness/social relationships. As an example, I was able to gain my initial business experience in Washington DC through a rugby connection - Senator Claiborne Pell, former Treasurer for Princeton Rugby Club. From a financial perspective, i participated in rugby as a college club sport. As such most of the funding was student generated with Cornell University providing use of field space. I urge Colby to reconsider its decision and continue to allow rugby to continue as an officially sanctioned university activity.
Rugby forever!
As a New England club sports player I think these teams are an invaluable learning and bonding experience.
Rugby is an incredible sport that not only keeps students active, but involved as well. Yes rugby can be dangerous, and yet when you start you are taught how to play safely.
let Colby play Rugby. you are rich enough to not be citing financial reasons
Your endowment is $599 million. The $115,000 I've seen as the estimated cost of maintaining your rugby programs is a rounding error on your bank statement. Your rugby alumni quite likely already contribute this much and more to your general fund. Rather than destroy a valuable program and go through all the drama that entails, why not go the other way and support the rugby teams as the first-class intercollegiate athletic programs they could, and should be?
As with other team sports, rugby provides a way for students to interact with others and build community with people that may otherwise not on campus. Team sport provide opportunities for leadership development, goal setting/achievement and working with others. As a club sport, it helps make athletics accessible to students not able or interested in competing at the varsity level. Yes, collision sports are dangerous, but the Colby administration wouldn't dare cut the football or hockey (and I'm saying this as a CWIH alum) programs without wider community discussion.
Middlebury College Rugby Club Captain, class of 2005