Welcome to the Peaks!
We’re happy to have you :)
This page is a resource for all players and answers as many questions as possible, but if you are unsure about anything, please reach out to a board member! Our contact information is in the New Player Welcome Packet.
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New Player Welcome Packet | Fall Pre-season Meeting Agenda | CIPPing | Join us on Spond
New Player Welcome Info
New players! Welcome! Please read through this Welcome Packet. It covers player expectations, practice info, dues, registering, rostering info, overview of the season, how to get involved and lists the contact info for all of our leadership!
Fall Pre-Season Meeting
Read the agenda for important info regarding practice expectations, season specifics, and dues!
CIPPing
This is USA Rugby’s required player insurance. For players who are new to rugby, we don’t mind if you try out a few practices before you CIPP, but as soon as you’re committed (ideally before you do any contact at practice), please register! You MUST be CIPPed to play in any game.
CIPPing instructions:
in the top right corner, click sign in
then click “Create a Rugby Xplorer Account”
once you finish, find the ‘register’ button
click through to register with the ‘Colorado Springs Pikes Peaks’ Senior Women’s Club’
pay the registration fee (usually around $85)
if the registration fee is a problem, please contact a board member so we can make a plan to help you out
Join us on Spond
Spond will be where you:
respond to practice
this helps our coaches plan practice based on numbers
it is very important that you let Coach Marshall know if you have a last minute change and can no longer make practice
Text them at (229) 412-5861
respond to games
Coaches will use these responses to make rosters for our games
answer polls from leadership
Our team code is: IXCXH
Join us on WhatsApp
We have a WhatsApp community where we:
Send important info, including last-minute practice cancellations or game day info
Share rugby memes and social media ideas
We have a handful of groups on there, and you can join any of them, BUT you must join “Coaches Corner” and “Communication from E Board”
Instructions:
click the camera in the top right corner of the screen
scan the QR code
you’re in!
if you have any issues joining, message a board member
World Rugby Protocols
It is not necessarily uncommon for rugby players to minimize or omit concussion symptoms to keep playing or return to play faster. Hiding concussion symptoms is not okay. Just a reminder that this is your brain we're talking about. You need it for the rest of your life. No game is worth returning before your body is ready. We will follow World Rugby's return-to-play guidance for concussions. Please look through that information below
Injury Prevention
Our warm-ups are designed to get our bodies ready for practice/games as well as strengthen them to prevent lower-body injuries. This alone is not enough. We need to use our limited practice time to practice, so we ask that players do injury prevention in their own time. Prevention is a crucial part of keeping your body healthy and strong. Here is one resource specific to ACL injury prevention.
Studies have shown that female athletes are up to eight times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than male athletes
All other injuries will require being cleared by your PT or medical provider. Coaches will make roster decisions based on any observable signs.
Gear Locker
Need rugby gear? Want to give gear away?
Open this spreadsheet and list your items or browse for what you need!
