Our Mission
Our mission at Orchard Park Youth Rugby is to...
- To promote the sport of rugby union to the Western New York Community
- To allow each participant the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
- To properly teach the fundamentals of rugby and to allow players to take ownership
of the game.
- To provide players with an understanding of the game and the skills necessary for them to
continue playing rugby at the college or club level.
- To provide an atmosphere of fun and respect for everyone.
OP Rugby History
OP Rugby was was founded in the fall of 2004, and played their first season as a
member of the New York State Rugby Conference (NYSRC)
in the Spring of 2005.
Club founder Dr. Harry Laws provides his account of how OP rugby came to be.
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Club Administration
Orchard Park Youth Rugby is a true collaborative effort. Club decisions are made by
the board of directors comprised of OP Rugby coaches and parents. Anyone interested in becoming
a board member should contact Frank Holden at (716) 662-2722
or frank.holden@verizon.net.
All players see playing time in the matches during the season. The respective coaches select
team lineups for each match based on performance, practice attendance, attitude and effort.
The OP Rugby Parents Committee sells concessions at home games and provides support for
all the OP Rugby teams.
Special Thanks to...
While there are many people and organizations that contribute to the success of OP Rugby,
we would like to recognize a few who really stand out...
Jemiolo's South Restaurant
Our unofficial headquarters, fundraising location, and meeting room; Jemiolo's has been one of our
most loyal benefactors. A casual setting, featuring live music on the weekends. Grab a bite to eat
or just drop in for a beer and help support one of our biggest supporters.
Jemiolo's South
4190 North Buffalo Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-3644
WINC Communications
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Web hosting services for OP Rugby have been generously provided by WINC Communications. A full service
communications company offering wireless, dedicated high speed internet, and web hosting services.
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WINC Communications
3656 Milestrip Road
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 881-6132
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