News!

9/12/09-9/13/09 - Pumpkinfest Tournament


UMBC won its first game of the tournament against Bloomsburg University. The second game against D-1 University of Delaware resulted in a loss but the UMBC girls were persistent in their efforts despite the tough match. The third game was a win over Lock Haven University. Additionally, the UMBC girls scrimmaged the Philadelphia Women's team and learned many new skills from their experienced players. UMBC anxiously awaits their next match against UMD b-side.

 

9/5/09 - Severn Challenge Cup

The ladies of UMBC started the tournament with a win over Saint Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM). UMBC was l defeated by Towson University in their second match of the day. UMBC and SMCM, both low on numbers, combined to take on Towson in the final match of the tournament, a Towson victory. The tournament was overall a success for the team, not only pulling off a win but allowing the many rookies to get game experience before heading into the matrix season.

9/1/09 - Upcoming season!


UMBC Women’s Rugby is about to start their 2009 Fall season. With the immense progress made throughout the 2009 Spring season, the upcoming months of rugby look promising for UMBC.

 
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Roster

Name
Alias
 Class
Michael Anderson
Moose
 Coach
Priyanka Bushana
Sophomore
Rebecca Arbuthnot
Junior
Catie Corey
Junior
Rachael Davis
Senior
Ro Ganel   Freshman
Ashley Gonzalez   Sophomore
Katie Hand
Freshman
Susanna Kitchen
Senior
Paula Lee
Freshman
Maria McAllister   Senior
Lizzy Schneider,
Sophomore
Ashley Turner
Senior
Donna Viola
Junior
YOU?!
 
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2009 Fall Schedule

Coming Soon!

Date Opponent Time Location Outcome
Sept. 5 Severn Challenge Cup   Severn River 1 win, 1 loss
Sept.12th-13th Pumpkinfest Tournament   Philidelphia 2 Wins, 1 Loss
Sept.19th University of Maryland   Away  
Oct.3rd Georgetown (matrix)   Home  
Oct.10th Salisbury (matrix)   Away  
Oct.17th Maryland Exiles   Home  
Oct.24th American (matrix)   Away  
Nov. 7th-8th D2 Collegiate Women's Tournament   TBD  
Past Schedules: Coming Soon!
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Join!

UMBC Women's Rugby is ALWAYS looking for new players

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!

PRACTICE INFO:

Tuesday 6-7:30 PM

Thursday 6-7:30 PM

We're looking for women of all backgrounds and athletic abilities willing to donate their time and effort to learning to play rugby.

For practice, we ask you to bring:

- comfortable clothes
- extra warm clothes (sweatshirt and sweatpants)
- sturdy sneakers AND cleats, if you have them
- water bottle
- a mouthguard (about $2 at Walmart)
- a positive attitude and willingness to learn! :)


To find out more about the game, check out the following links:

Rugby FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Laws of Rugby

Rookie Primer

 

If you want to join and see if rugby is for you, e-mail us.

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Directions

To UMBC:

From Baltimore City and the Southern portion of I-695: Proceed south on I-95 to exit 47-B, Route 166. Follow Route 166 toward Catonsville and follow signs to UMBC. At the Stop sign you will be at Hilltop Circle. From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): Take exit 12C (Wilkens Avenue west) and continue 1/2 mile to the entrance of UMBC on left. Make a left and enter the campus (You will see a courthouse on your left and a K-9 police dog training ground on the right) You will come to a 4 way stop. At the Stop sign you will be at Hilltop Circle.

From Washington and all points South: Proceed North on I-95 to exit 47-B, Route 166. Follow Route 166 toward Catonsville and follow the signs to UMBC. At the Stop sign you will be at Hilltop Circle.

To the Game Pitch:

Go around Hilltop Circle and turn at Hilltop Road. Park in the Parking lot to your right. The game field can be seen directly in front of the parking lot (next to the Walker Avenue Apartment complex).

To the Practice Pitch:

Go around Hilltop Circle (either direction) and turn onto Poplar Ave (it is one-way). At the first stop sign, turn right onto Shelbourne Ave. The practice pitch will be down a ways on your right (directly across from Arbutus Middle School). You can park in the gravel lot next to the pitch.

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News Archives

News Stories from:

2008

2006

2005

2004

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Picture Archives

2006-2007 Season:
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Fundraising & Donations

Fundraisers: Coming soon!

Donations:

If you would like to donate and help us out, checks can be made out to UMBC Women's Rugby and sent to the following address:

UMBC Women's Rugby
1000 Hilltop Circle
RAC 321
Baltimore, MD 21250

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Fitness

To train for rugby, one must understand the principles of fitness training and the specific demands of a rugby game. A rugby game lasts 80 minutes. On average a player will cover some 4-7 miles in a high level game. Approximately 80% of that distance will be covered at around 70-80% of maximum speed with the remaining 20% split between full speed and substantially less than full speed. The length of time spent working before the next stoppage in play varies between 5 to 30 seconds for the majority of the game. Coupled with these aerobic and anaerobic demands are strength demands that occur at the tackle, in the loose, and at line outs and scrums. Players must be fit enough and durable enough to handle these demands in order to play well and to fully enjoy the game. Data has been generated to give us a more precise understanding of the physical demands of competitive Rugby.

In a typical game:

  • The ball is in play about 30 minutes
  • Recovery time between activities averages less than 40 seconds
  • 15-20 scrums and 20-30 lineouts, each of 15-20 seconds
  • Forwards spend 50% of their activity in scrums and lineouts, and 50% in support
  • Forwards cover 4-6 miles during a game
  • Backs cover 4-5 miles in a game, 30% (primarily on attack) sprinting

    (Paragraph and statistics taken from George Mason Rugby)

Fitness Testing:

A good way to measure base fitness, as well as keep track of your progress while you work out, is to undergo a Beep Test. A beep test involves continuous running between two lines 20 meters apart in time to recorded beeps. The time between recorded beeps decrease each minute (level).

Your results can then be recorded and converted to your VO2max, or the highest volume of oxygen a person can consume during exercise. This number gives you a good idea about the shape you are in (you can see how you stack up within your age group here.). According to Sports Coach, the ideal VO2max for rugby is 55 ml/kg/min.


Miscellaneous Fitness Links

The UMBC Women's Lifting Program- a lifting program designed by our coach!

NOVA Fitness Page- a set of workout programs compiled by the NOVA women's team

USA National Women's Workout Program- a badass workout program, if you're feeling ambitious

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Contact Us

Officers 2009-2010

President
Ashley Turner

Vice-President
Susanna Kitchen

Secretary
Priyanka Bushana

Treasurer
Ashley Turner

Match Secretary
Susanna Kitchen

Forwards Captain
Maria McAllister

Backs Captain
Donna Viola