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Penn High School Rugby Club We would like to thank you for your interest and support of the Penn Rugby program. As always, your ideas, support and input are welcome as we continue to build this program and sport. The team started in 1995 and today the goals remain much the same. The main focus is to offer a new sport and outlet to Penn student-athletes. The program teaches the game skills, as well as its deep tradition. Coaches stress the fun, education, and effort it takes to continue the success of this young program has achieved. Players learn how to become responsible for the teams entire budget of $21,000.00. All money is raised by players through private and corporate donation which are used to support the teams every financial need. The team is currently 45 players strong. Penn has qualified and participated in the Mens High School National Championships in 1999 and 2000. Both of those events were held in Provo, Utah. The team hopes to re-build and return each year to this event. Plans in the works include a possible spring break tour to New Zealand in 2001 and a tour in 2003 to the Rugby World Cup in Australia. Penn Rugby is more than just a team; we are a family. We expect our family to understand this game, its history, and future. Our team is a leader of High School programs in the Midwest even at its young age. Many copy our format and hope to gain our success. We have quickly paved roads that others have yet to even discover. We owe that thanks to our players, coaches, parents and the support of the community. Penn Rugby is strong, will continue to grow and set new goals thanks to you. Best Regards, Coach Bart Bottorff
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