The USA SCHOOLS are teams selected by the Rhinos Academy of rugby players from US middle schools, high schools and colleges, and that train for and compete in international Tier 1 level tournaments.
The USA SCHOOLS Sevens and USA SCHOOLS XV™ teams compete against teams from New Zealand, England, South Africa, Australia and more. Selection is done through the TIDE Try-Outs process (Talent Identification and Evaluation).
The Academy also provides significant financial aid to all selected players.
Check the calendar of events below.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020
(CLICK ON EACH EVENT FOR INFORMATION)
29decAll Day05janWorld Youth Rugby Festival 15s - IrvineU10 - U20 Boys & GirlsIrvine, CALIFORNIA
Event Details
Event Description: International tournament Age-Groups: U10 - U20 and U23 Boys & Girls Date: Dec 29, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020 Location: Irvine, CALIFORNIA
Event Details
Event Description: International tournament
Age-Groups: U10 – U20 and U23 Boys & Girls
Date: Dec 29, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
Location: Irvine, CALIFORNIA
REGISTER FOR USA SCHOOLS and RHINOS ACADEMY TEAMS
The Academy will be taking the following teams:
| U20 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
|---|---|
| U20 Girls Elite | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U18 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
| U18 Girls Elite | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U16 Boys | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
| U16 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U14 Boys | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
| U14 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U12 Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U12 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U10 Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U10 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
01julAll Day03World Youth Rugby Festival 7s - CaliforniaU10 - U20 Boys & GirlsIrvine, CALIFORNIA
Event Details
Event Description: International tournament with Tier 1 Competition for U20 and U18 Boys Elite and Competition and Clinics for all other age groups. Age-Groups: U10 - U20
Event Details
Event Description: International tournament with Tier 1 Competition for U20 and U18 Boys Elite and Competition and Clinics for all other age groups.
Age-Groups: U10 – U20 and U23 Boys & Girls
Date: Jul 1 – 3, 2019
Location: Irvine, CALIFORNIA
The Rhinos Academy will be taking the following teams:
| U20 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS and Rhinos Rugby Academy team |
|---|---|
| U18 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS and Rhinos Rugby Academy team |
| U18 Girls Elite | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U16 Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U16 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U14 Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U14 Girls | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U12 Co-Ed | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
| U10 Boys | Rhinos Rugby Academy |
Click here for more information tournament and schedule.
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25marAll Day30World Schools Festival - South AfricaU19 Elite BoysCape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s elite tournament. There will be one team of 23 players selected nation-wide that will be competing as "USA
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s elite tournament. There will be one team of 23 players selected nation-wide that will be competing as “USA Schools by Rhinos Academy”, and 7 development players that can join the tour and experience Tier 1 tournament and train with the squad. Players will be selected via the free TIDE Camps.
Age-Groups: U19 Boys Elite
Date: Mar 25 – Mar 30, 2019 (leave ~Mar 20 and return Mar 31)
Location: Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Cost (includes travel, accommodation, meals, local transport, tournament team costs and local sightseeing trips):
Squad players: $1,000/player for the selected squad of 23 players (Rhinos Academy is contributing the balance of $1,500/player). Payment can be made in full or in 3 monthly payments of $350/month to be completed in full by May 30 2019.
Development players: $2,500/player for 7 development players. Payment can be made in full or in 4 payments of $625 to be completed in full by March 10 2019.
Rhinos Academy Membership requirement:
There is no Rhinos Academy membership requirement for the USA SCHOOLS teams.
The Rhinos Academy will be taking the following teams:
| U19 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy (23 players) |
|---|---|
| U19 Boys Development | Rhinos Rugby Development (7 players) |
Payment for Selected Players:
Squad Players:
Development Players:
REGISTRATION IN ACADEMY SYSTEM:
Register below to be considered for tournament selection, to be evaluated at our free TIDE Camps, to get training recommendations and be tracked in our system:
REGISTER HERE (ACADEMY MEMBER)
EVALUATION CAMPS:
Check out the TIDE Camps Schedule and what to expect that day:
INFORMATION ABOUT USA SCHOOLS:
More information about the USA Schools teams, selection process and tournaments:
Check back for more information about itinerary.
13aprAll Day14Youth Rugby Festival - PortugalU15/17 Boys & U15/U19 Girls Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s tournament. There will be 3 teams of 23 players selected nation-wide that will compete as "USA Schools XV
Event Details
Event Description: This is an international rugby 15s tournament. There will be 3 teams of 23 players selected nation-wide that will compete as “USA Schools XV by Rhinos Academy” in 3 different age groups, and 3 development players that can join the tour for each age group team. All players are selected from the free TIDE Camps.
Age-Groups:
U15 Boys (born between Sep 1 2003 – Dec 31 2005)
U17 Boys (born between Sep 1 2001 – Dec 31 2003)
U15 Girls (born between Sep 1 2003 – Dec 31 2005)
Date: April 13 – 14 (leave ~ Apr 10 and return Apr 16/17)
Location: Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Cost (includes travel, accommodation, meals, local transport, tournament team costs and local sightseeing trips):
Squad Players: $1,800/player (Rhinos Academy is contributing the balance of $450/player).
Payment can be made in full or in 4 monthly payments of $450 that need to be completed in full by June 30 2019.
Development Players: $2,250/player.
Payment can be made in full or in 3 payments of $750 that need to be completed in full by March 29 2019.
Reference Itinerary:
Accommodation: Amora, Portugal (6 nights)
Sightseeing: Lisbon, Estoril, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Sintra, and Benfica Stadium.
Rhinos Academy Membership requirement:
There is no Rhinos Academy membership requirement for the USA SCHOOLS teams.
The Rhinos Academy will be taking the following teams:
| U15 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
|---|---|
| U17 Boys Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
| U15 Girls Elite | USA SCHOOLS by Rhinos Academy |
Payment for Selected Players:
Squad Players:
Development Players:
Register below to be considered for tournament selection, to be evaluated at our free TIDE Camps, to get training recommendations and be tracked in our system:
REGISTER HERE (ACADEMY MEMBER)
Check out the TIDE Camps Schedule and what to expect that day:
Find out more information about the USA Schools teams, selection process and tournaments:
SELECTION PROCESS
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