USA SCHOOLS RUGBY

PATHWAY TO TRAIN AND COMPETE AS A TIER 1 RUGBY PLAYER

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 teams compete against teams from New Zealand, England, South Africa, Australia and more.
Selection is done through the TIDE (Talent Identification and Evaluation) process.
The Academy also provides significant financial aid to all selected players.

Check the calendar of events below.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019

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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 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:

MAKE PAYMENT $1,000

Development Players:

MAKE PAYMENT $2,500

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)

REGISTER HERE (NEW PLAYER)

EVALUATION CAMPS:

Check out the TIDE Camps Schedule and what to expect that day:

TIDE CAMPS SCHEDULE

INFORMATION ABOUT USA SCHOOLS:

More information about the USA Schools teams, selection process and tournaments:

USA SCHOOLS INFORMATION

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 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.