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Rugby is growing in Bloomington, and this is your chance to get in early.Hoosiers United Rugby Club is hosting a FREE Get Into Rugby Day at Merchant Bank Field at Memorial Stadium for boys and girls in grades 2–12. It is a fun, non‑contact introduction to rugby for brand‑new players and multi‑sport athletes alike.
đź“Ť Where
Merchant Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, 701 E 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
đź“… When
🗓️ September 19, 2026
⏰ 11:30AM – 2:30PM
👦👧 Who can participate
Boys and girls in grades 2–12
No experience needed – if they can run, pass, and have fun, they can try rugby.
âś… What to expect
Non‑contact, age‑appropriate games and skills
Learn rugby basics in a safe, structured environment
Meet coaches from Hoosiers United Rugby Club
Info on how to keep playing after the event
🔥 Why you should not miss this
Rugby offers teamwork, respect, and fitness, and it is expanding across Indiana. Kids who get involved now will be ahead of the curve as more school and community programs start up. If your child’s friends show up and you wait, they may be a step ahead when new teams form.
👉 Step 1 – Register your player
This event is free, but registration helps us plan for age groups and equipment.
👉 Step 2 – Share and invite your network
We are asking every family to share this event and invite:
School classmates and teammates
Friends from other sports and activities
Neighbors and extended family
Church and community group contacts
đź’¬ Simple invite text you can use:
“We’re going to this free Hoosiers United rugby day on Sept 19 at Olcott Park – come check it out with us!”
Forward the email, share this event, and drop the link into your group chats so no one misses the chance to try rugby.
Hit “Interested” or “Going,” register your player, and tag friends so we can fill Olcott Park with new rugby players on September 19. 🏉🦬
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Memorial Stadium (Indiana), 701 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408-1578, United States
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