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In 1999, the Women’s Cougar Rugby Club
was introduced to Brigham Young
University. In that short
time, the club has grown in experience,
numbers, and reputation.
In this past
2004 - 2011 seasons,
we have fought to the top seat in our
state of Utah, and we are highly
ranked in the Nation.
The
camaraderie of this team offers a great
support system for its players
physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Hopefully our new association will allow
more girls the opportunity to
become part of this growing
sport.
Meghan, Beth and Mandy enjoying
a break at Boise State, ID. Snake Bite
Tournament 2006.
Meghan and Mandy, the two sisters played
together from 2006 - 2007 season at BYU.
Some
of BYU's NewsNet
extracts from yesteryears highlighting Women's Cougar Rugby history are
listed below.
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Womens Cougar Rugby Club
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84601
Email: coacht(at)byucougarrugby.com
RUGBY FIELD
Fort Utah Park, 200 North Geneva Road, Provo, Utah 84601.
PRACTICE TIMES
Monday: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Wednesday: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Friday: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 11.30am (Game
Day)
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Womens Cougar Rugby
(WCR) mission is to provide BYU
students who are interested in Rugby the opportunity
to learn more about the game by
interacting with other students, and
engaging in activities
that will create a heartwarming and
memorable experience. In doing so, WCR will encourage
students:
- To participate in
rugby games, social activities and learn
more about other cultures.
- To develop as a
player, in character and as a good
sports person.
- To be an example,
promote everlasting friendship while
abiding by good and higher standards including but not limited to the BYU Honor Code.
OUR HISTORY
Fern Wallace runs through a
rugby drill with teammate Julia
Hobbs close behind at a practice
in May 30, 2000 at Provo High
School.
(Photo
by Ryan Bouche)
"Women's rugby at BYU began in
February 2000, when Julia Hobbs,
19, a sophomore from Norman, OK,
put up fliers on campus, asking
girls interested in playing to
call her.
"Over 100 girls called," Hobbs
said. Many have since dropped
out or gone home for the summer
-- only 12 girls remain." By
Emily Bell - NewsNet Staff
Writer - 31 May 2000.Women's
Cougars rugby tradition
lived on; from those 12
dedicated girls, to a highly
ranked team in the Nation today.
With an average roster of about
30 girls, sometimes more, every
Winter/Spring and Fall semester,
and a dedicated coaching staff,
it is highly unlikely that the
sacrifice made by the founders
of women's rugby at BYU will ever fade
away. This is indeed a
living legacy.
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