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The Inaugural Virginia State Rugby Championship took place on Saturday 7 June 2008 at South County Secondary School, Lorton, Virginia

1^st Virginia State High School Rugby Championship

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Fairfax, VA (June 1, 2008) – Rugby Virginia is pleased to announce that the First Virginia State High School Rugby Championship will be contested on June 7, 2008 at South County Secondary School Stadium (www.fcps.edu/southcountyss/index3.html ), Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia.

"After an exciting inaugural regular season, the play offs have produced games of high intensity and quality.  We look forward to showcasing Rugby Virginia high school rugby at the 1st State Championship." said Rugby Virginia’s Executive Director, Frederic Bardot.  "We hope to make this event memorable for players and fans alike."

The Virginia State High School Rugby Championship will include a girl’s jamboree, boy’s Plate Final between TC Williams of Alexandria and the Fairfax Police Youth Club; the Championship consolation game between the Western Loudoun Wolverines and Springfield Youth / West End, and the State Final between NOVA u-19 and Western Suburbs Rugby.

Event Schedule:
11:30 AM – Girl’s Jamboree
12:45 PM: Plate Final – TC Williams v Fairfax Police Youth Club
2: 00 PM: Consolation Game -- Western Loudoun v SYC West End
3:30 PM: State Final – NOVA U-19 v Western Suburbs U-19

The doors will open at 11:00 AM. Tickets are available at the stadium: $ 4 per adult, and $ 1 per child under 18.

Rugby Virginia owes a lot of its success to its partner and championship title sponsor, the Virginia National Guard.  "The Virginia’s National Guard association with Virginia high school rugby is positive.  Rugby players are dedicated and hard working athletes.  We look forward to see the Championship" said SFC Trent Baker from the Virginia National Guard.

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Fairfax, VA (April 28, 2008) – Rugby Virginia is pleased to announce that the 1st Virginia State High School Rugby Championship will be contested on June 7, 2008 at the 5,000 seat South County Secondary School Stadium (www.fcps.edu/southcountyss/index3.html), Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia.  Match times will be determined.

"It’s exciting to know that the League will be able to showcase its championship at a first -class facility such as South County so that spectators will be able to witness the tremendous sport that is rugby" said Rugby Virginia’s Executive Director, Frederic Bardot.  "We hope to make this event memorable for players and fans alike."

The Virginia State Rugby Championship will include a girl’s jamboree, boy’s third place match and boy’s championship match.  In addition, there will be a youth rugby exhibition and an announcement of the Rugby Virginia boys all star team.

Rugby Virginia owes a lot of its success to its partner and championship title sponsor, the Virginia National Guard.  "The Virginia’s National Guard association with Virginia high school rugby is positive.  Rugby players are dedicated and hard working athletes.  We look forward to see the Championship" said SFC Trent Baker from the Virginia National Guard.

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The Virginia National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the Nation’s enduring institutions.  The National Guard operates in all 50 states, three territories (Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the District of Columbia.  For more information, visit the National Guard’s website at  http://www.1-800-GO-Guard.com

Founded in 2007, Rugby Virginia is the recognized State-Based Organization for High School and Youth rugby in Virginia.  The organization’s mission is dedicated to the growth of boys and girls high school and youth rugby in Virginia, while promoting an atmosphere consistent with the values of the game.  For more information on the 1st Virginia State High School Rugby Championship, contact Rugby Virginia at 703-282-0449  rugbyvirginia@gmail.com