One of the best Rugby games I ever played in was as a member of the George Washington University Rugby Club against Colby College in the 2008 Beast of the East Tournament. It would be a shame for such a strong program to be folded due to ignorance on the actual risks of concussions within the sport, compared to other more mainstream sports.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
If health and safety risks of a high collision sport are of concern, I would urge the administration to also eliminate footbaal, soccer and basketball.
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Michael Bozza
12 years ago
Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America, no reason for this up and coming program to be cut.
We need the support of the administration to continue athletics for students. Sports teams are crutial for student's well being, stress release and comraderie amoung their age group.
Playing on such a team is a life changing experience, a place to make life-long friends. Please continue to support Colby Rugby.
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Cynthia Lett
12 years ago
My Father and 3 Aunts are alums of Colby and this is an important program.
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Ashley Poupore
12 years ago
Rugby helped me maintain my focus while at school. Without it, I likely would have transferred. Good luck, keep fighting!
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Laurie Hirschfeld Zeller, parent Nick Zeller 2013
12 years ago
I am a parent of a Colby Rugby alum. Please reconsider this decision.
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Tony Solis
12 years ago
If they want to end a sport that teaches many life lessons in the form of perhaps the greatest team game on the planet, they should think again. Rugby teaches so many things an outsider or administrator could never know. Save Colby Rugby!!
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Jane Lindley P '02
12 years ago
Rugby was an invaluable part of my daughter's life at Colby.
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andrew morton
12 years ago
Without Rugby, Colby students will quickly find themselves to be the biggest wussies in the North East. Thank you and good day! A. Morton Class of 1997
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Kate Shaw '84
12 years ago
Ridiculous on so many levels. If finances are the issue, give rugby alums the opportunity to raise the funds needed to support the club.
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Elizabeth Warren Bogo
12 years ago
As an alumni and a current Colby parent, it disappoints me greatly to see a positive tradition eliminated from the school. Outside of the academic curriculums schools are built on tradition. The memory of these traditions and experiences are the ambassadors to the school. They are what brings financial support and helps build positive reputations.
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Peter Raymond '09
12 years ago
Colby Rugby is the first thing I think of when I look back on my four years at Colby. Do not take away that opportunity for others
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Almir Sehic, P2017
12 years ago
Rugby is the best sport for young people
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Kathy Cruz
12 years ago
Save Colby Rugby
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Abbott Matthews
12 years ago
I was on a varsity athletic team and understand the importance of that comradarie. Just because it isn't a varsity sport doesn't mean that rugby isn't as strong of a team. Don't cut it!
One of the best Rugby games I ever played in was as a member of the George Washington University Rugby Club against Colby College in the 2008 Beast of the East Tournament. It would be a shame for such a strong program to be folded due to ignorance on the actual risks of concussions within the sport, compared to other more mainstream sports.
If health and safety risks of a high collision sport are of concern, I would urge the administration to also eliminate footbaal, soccer and basketball.
Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America, no reason for this up and coming program to be cut.
But keeping the football program?
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We need the support of the administration to continue athletics for students. Sports teams are crutial for student's well being, stress release and comraderie amoung their age group.
[email protected]
Playing on such a team is a life changing experience, a place to make life-long friends. Please continue to support Colby Rugby.
My Father and 3 Aunts are alums of Colby and this is an important program.
Rugby helped me maintain my focus while at school. Without it, I likely would have transferred. Good luck, keep fighting!
I am a parent of a Colby Rugby alum. Please reconsider this decision.
If they want to end a sport that teaches many life lessons in the form of perhaps the greatest team game on the planet, they should think again. Rugby teaches so many things an outsider or administrator could never know. Save Colby Rugby!!
Rugby was an invaluable part of my daughter's life at Colby.
Without Rugby, Colby students will quickly find themselves to be the biggest wussies in the North East. Thank you and good day! A. Morton Class of 1997
Ridiculous on so many levels. If finances are the issue, give rugby alums the opportunity to raise the funds needed to support the club.
As an alumni and a current Colby parent, it disappoints me greatly to see a positive tradition eliminated from the school. Outside of the academic curriculums schools are built on tradition. The memory of these traditions and experiences are the ambassadors to the school. They are what brings financial support and helps build positive reputations.
Colby Rugby is the first thing I think of when I look back on my four years at Colby. Do not take away that opportunity for others
Rugby is the best sport for young people
Save Colby Rugby
I was on a varsity athletic team and understand the importance of that comradarie. Just because it isn't a varsity sport doesn't mean that rugby isn't as strong of a team. Don't cut it!