Hi Rebels families,

Summer did exactly what it was supposed to do. Touch Tuesdays filled Roswell Area Park every week with new kids, returning kids, and a sideline full of families who now know each other by name. And we closed it out the right way, with a celebration BBQ that was less "club event" and more "big family cookout."

Now we turn toward fall. This issue is your roadmap: what's happening in August, September, and October, where registration stands, and big news on the coaching front: confirmed coaches for both our High School Girls and our High School Boys, with more in the works. Meet them below.

All dates live on our new live season calendar. Some dates are still firming up, and the calendar updates as we lock them.

Touch Tuesdays ran May 12 through July 4, and it worked. All ages, all levels, no pressure, just rugby. The themed nights turned out to be the secret weapon, giving families a reason to show up, bring friends, and stick around. Some of the kids who showed up curious in May are the same kids asking about fall registration now. That's the whole idea.

Summer Camp was our most successful camp yet. A week of skills, drills, and new friendships, July 6 through 10. Campers ages 5 to 14 came in at every level, from first-touch beginners to kids already dreaming in 7s, and left with better hands, better footwork, and a few new teammates. For more than a few of them, camp week was their first taste of rugby. We don't think it will be their last.

The Celebration BBQ wrapped the summer the way it deserved. Good food, full tables, kids still playing pickup in the background long after the plates were cleared. Thank you to every family who came out and everyone who helped make it happen.

📸 Relive the whole summer: the shared Summer 2026 photo album is open to all Rebels families. Browse, download your favorites, and add your own shots from the sideline.

High School: Fall 7s season. Girls and Boys field separate teams, each with their own coaches. Age grades U14 (12–13), U16 (14–15), and U19 (16–18) combine into shared sides based on player numbers and skill, and players may be approved to play up or down for the right fit, safety first. Ages are as of Sept 1. Practices begin Tuesday, August 4, then every Tuesday and Thursday; times and field assignments live in TeamSnap. Fall is tournament season, and the road trips are the good kind, with local scrimmage weekends in between:

U8, U10, U12: Fun & Fundamentals, one continuous season. October through April: register once and play the whole way through. All three squads are coed, and ages are as of Sept 1.

U8 (7 and under): touch. Rugby's front door. Kids learn to catch, pass, run, and score through hands-only touch rugby, so it stays safe while the fun comes first. It's the same tag-and-touch start grassroots clubs use worldwide.

U10 (9 and under): touch to tackle. The game grows up a little. Players start in touch and are introduced to safe tackling as the season builds, learning to pass, support a teammate, and go to ground with confidence. Coaching stays fundamentals-first and hands-on.

U12 (11 and under): touch to tackle. Where real rugby clicks. Touch opens the season, then tackling, rucking, and the first set-pieces come in as skills grow. A natural crossover for football, soccer, and wrestling athletes.

Practices begin Tuesday, October 13, then Tuesdays and Thursdays; times in TeamSnap.

How registration will work. For High School, fall 7s and spring 15s are separate listings, so players doing both seasons will register for both. We'll make that crystal clear when the listings go live. U8 to U12 families register once, and it covers October through April. Listings and fees are expected in the next couple of weeks; registration alerts at rebelsrugbyga.com get the news first.

We close the fall together. All-club sessions on Tuesday, Dec 8 and Thursday, Dec 10: every age group on the field, families welcome.

Some dates are still firming up. The live season calendar always has the latest.

We march in kits through downtown Roswell, and it's one of the best hours of the club year. All squads, all families. Details on staging time and meetup spot to come as we get closer.

Here's the plan for fall. High School practices run together from day one, starting Tuesday, August 4, girls and boys on the same field. Our goal: at least 10 girls on the field in August. That's what it takes to show up at tournaments as a Rebels girls side, with our own jerseys and our own sideline.

And if we're short for a given tournament, our girls will still play. We'll partner with other clubs to get them on the field whenever the need arises. But you know what we really want.

The first test is already on the calendar: Irish Ruggerfest in Nashville, Sept 5. The boys are registered. The moment we can field a girls side, we register too.

So girls, listen up: register, and bring your friends. Bring the friend who's never touched a rugby ball; she'll figure it out fast. New coach confirmed, more on the way. Time to show up as a team.

Damon is confirmed for our High School Girls, Griffin for our High School Boys, and it doesn't stop there: we're in talks with more experienced coaches to support both programs and keep great, reputable coaching on the sideline for seasons to come.

Across the club, we're still looking for coaches. You'd be working with some of the toughest, most coachable kids in north Georgia, backed by a supportive club and parent community. Certification support provided. No rugby resume required, just a willingness to show up and learn the game with the kids. Established club, est. 2013.

Know someone who'd be great? Tag them, forward this, or email info@rebelsrugbyga.com.

Our alumni have been everywhere this summer, and we've noticed. They've been sharing the Rebels story on social, showing up at club events, and leaning in where it matters most: introducing new players to the game and helping coach them up.

That's what a club is. Kids who came through the program, coming back to hold the door open for the next ones. If you're an alum reading this, thank you. And if you want a bigger role this fall, we will happily find you one: info@rebelsrugbyga.com.

You asked us for better communication, and that was fair. This issue, the live calendar, and Josh's updates are our answer, and we'll keep it up.

Now we're asking something back. Here's the honest math: the club rents every field we practice and play on, and registration is what pays for it. The season works when the fields are full. So when registration opens, register early. If your player has a friend who's been curious, bring them to the Open House on Sept 12. And when the volunteer asks go out, grab a slot.

Full fields mean secured fields, season after season. That's the whole deal.

Our team parents have a name now. Say hello to The Rugby Culture Club: the parent crew that keeps Rebels life humming off the pitch, with Beth leading the charge and Keith, Katie, Erin, Aubree, Sandra, Alex, and more already signed on. Snacks and sideline setups, welcomes for brand-new families, the glue of the club.

Full shoutouts for Culture Club members and their Rebels are coming in the next issue as the roster grows. Want in? Reply to this email or raise your hand in the parent WhatsApp.

1. Join the Rugby Culture Club. Beth's crew wants one lead plus one or two helpers per team: U8, U10, U12, HS Girls, HS Boys. Keep families looped in and hold the team together off the pitch. Reply to this email to raise your hand.

2. Stock the Cooler. Grab a case of water or sports drinks on your next grocery run and drop it at practice. Every sale goes straight to the club.

3. Gear Exchange drop-offs. Cleaning closets before Sept 12? Email info@rebelsrugbyga.com to arrange a drop-off.

TeamSnap is our comms and scheduling app for every team this season. Practice updates, match day logistics, last-minute changes: if it affects your player's team, it lands in TeamSnap first, so keep notifications on.

One housekeeping note: we're archiving all previous season setups as we get new team invites ready. If you lose access to your old TeamSnap team, don't fret, nothing's wrong. Every family will be invited to their new team through the registration process.

The big picture: the live calendar has every date, TeamSnap runs your team, and this newsletter carries club-wide news.

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