Updated: August 2024
Selection for the Men’s Rugby Program will identify athletes who arrive at training camp with the physical, cognitive and interpersonal skills required to contribute to success of the team. Athletes will be evaluated on their core skills, position specific skills, tactical knowledge, physical strength, endurance and stamina as well as their ability to work and contribute as part of a team. All players involved with the University of Toronto Men’s Rugby Program must demonstrate a balance of the following criteria:
Eligibility: Must complete all eligibility requirements as per OUA regulations and be in good standing with the team and university.
Physical attributes: Size, speed, strength, stamina, movement skills
Accountability : Athlete must take charge of their own schedule and communicate any conflicts or potential missed practices/games / classes / tests with coaches and faculty well in advance (at least 2 weeks) to allow for accommodations to be made.
Commitment: Similar to accountability; athletes must attend ALL scheduled team sessions including meetings, strength and conditioning, game film etc.. If athlete is unable to attend a scheduled session, they must give notice to a team coach or manager.
Effort: With the ultimate goal of performance and development, athletes will demonstrate an ability and willingness to endure mental and physical exertion as pertains to rugby
Ability : Performing core skills necessary to be successful in a competitive rugby atmosphere
Performance : Athlete has
recently demonstrated ability to
consistently perform their role and necessary skills as part of a team in a high intensity game situation.
Interpersonal Skills: adapting to group situations and working with others towards a common goal in a positive and efficient manner.
Team Selection: Tryouts will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m. There will be a one day evaluation session for those that could not attend the formal tryouts.
Please contact coach for more information.
Josh Allan
josh.allan@utoronto.ca
*Final team selection by Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.
