Blacksburg Rugby

Blacksburg's 2010 offseason training schedule begins this Thursday with indoor sessions from 8:00-9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Gym 2/B at the Blacksburg Community Center on 725 Patrick Henry Drive. There is no fee or membership required for the sessions, and new potential players are welcome.

The indoor sessions include both fitness and skills training element. Attendees should wear shorts or workout pants, a training shirt, and running shoes. Cleated shoes are not allowed. Contact gear is not necessary, though a mouth guard is optional for some sessions that may involve accidental contact.

Players who are unable to attend the sessions due to timing or location are encouraged to train on their own or in groups elsewhere.

Players are also encouraged to join Crossfit NRV to raise their fitness levels substantially during the offseason. Blacksburg Rugby members who join Crossfit NRV will participate in workouts that are tailored for rugby union and coordinated by top-quality professional staff.

Outdoor training sessions are postponed until further notice due to weather and ground conditions, but outdoor training sessions will be announced soon. Blacksburg's Spring 2010 match schedule will also be announced later this month. Check Blacksburgrugby.com for updates.