Each year, the Bayport-Blue Point School District aims to expose students to new sports and activities. This year, students tried non-contact rugby for the first time. RugbyNY President Matthew Persanis and coach Tim Downey visited Bayport-Blue Point High School, offering various clinics throughout the school day.
Bayport-Blue Point High School has incorporated rugby into the team sports physical education curriculum for a two-week unit. So far, students’ feedback has been very positive. “Exposing high school students to non-contact rugby opens doors to a unique sport that promotes teamwork and resilience, enriching their experience in the team sports elective and paving the way for future participation,” said Chairperson for Physical Education Tricia Livingston.
