BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New England Free Jacks - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New England Free Jacks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freejacks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New England Free Jacks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTSTAMP:20260623T103712 CREATED:20241210T194525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T200611Z UID:247067-1746835200-1746921599@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Battle Of Beantown Touch Tournament DESCRIPTION:Registration Fee: $300\nEvent Description: Registration is now live for this year’s “Battle of Beantown” Touch Tournament!  This year’s tournament will be held on May 10th prior to the New England Free Jacks vs. the Chicago Hounds at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy\, MA.  Registration includes entry into the tournament and 15 complimentary tickets to the Free Jacks match.  Additional tickets for friends and family will be available at a discounted rate (All attendees are required to have a ticket to enter the stadium).  For questions please contact Renee Ovrut at reneeovrut@gmail.com.\n\nRegister Here: https://freejacks.com/product/free-jacks-battle-of-beantown-tickets/ URL:https://freejacks.com/events/battle-of-beantown-touch-tournament/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTSTAMP:20260623T103712 CREATED:20240318T201718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165247Z UID:241805-1717286400-1717372799@freejacks.com SUMMARY:FREE JACKS FLAG RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 DESCRIPTION:register now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n flag rugby championship\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Free Jacks for our New England Flag Rugby Championship and compete in teams at Veterans Memorial Stadium with New England Free Jacks players. The New England Flag Rugby tournament will take place at the Free Jacks “Camp Free Jack” Festival before the Free Jacks kickoff against the Dallas Jackals on June 2nd. Register as an individual to join an age appropriate team with local clubs and compete. Registration is open to both boys and girls ages 8 – 14\, there will be competitive and social divisions for all levels. \nThe event will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA from 9:30am-12:00pm on Sunday June 2nd. The Free Jacks kickoff vs Dallas Jackals kicks off at 3.00pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n How do we play?• 7 players on the field• Rolling Subs• Five points for a try• Flag pull equates to a tackle• Ball through legs to restart play• 5 touches leads to turnover \nWhat is the cost?The cost to enter is $10 and includes a ticket to the match for those who are already not season ticket holders Free Jacks ticketing staff will send all tickets via email for seat access. We look forward to seeing you soon! URL:https://freejacks.com/events/free-jacks-flag-rugby-championship-2024/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flag-Rugby-Championship-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103712 CREATED:20240401T172927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213432Z UID:242242-1714901400-1714908600@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Nate Ebner & Friends Tackle Clinic DESCRIPTION:register now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n tackle clinic\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling all High school Athletes! Join Nate Ebner and friends who’ll be providing tackle specific development training to those who are currently playing rugby\, football or have an interest in learning more about contact sports. \nPRICE: $20Includes Free Jacks Match Ticket with a face value of $40 \nBe sure to bring a new\, in original packaging toy to donate to the Patriots Foundation Toy Drive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will have the opportunity for autographs and an interactive Q&A session at the conclusion of the clinic. In conjunction with the clinic the Free Jacks will be running a toy drive supporting the cause of “Mental Health Awareness” throughout the month of may\, with a donation to the Franciscan Children’s Hospital–a psychiatric and rehab hospital for kids operated by Boston Children’s. \nAll participants and match attendees are encouraged to bring a new toy for this cause\, please see a list of preferable items below. Working alongside the Patriots Foundation\, the New England Free Jacks and Nate Ebner are thrilled to be hosting a tackle clinic on May 5th before the Free Jacks take on the Chicago Hounds! Open to all players of high school age\, we encourage you to come along and learn about proper tackle specific skills and techniques in a fun and enjoyable way. \n \n \n register now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n toy drive\n \n \n \n \n \n Be sure to bring a new\, in original packaging toy to donate to the Patriots Foundation Toy Drive. \n\nAll donations must be brand new\, odor-free\, in original packaging and purchased within the last 6 months.\nWe cannot accept the following:\nUsed (including gently used) toys or clothing\nToys or stuffed animals that have been exposed to smoke\nCollector items that have been gathered and stored over a significant period of time (sports cards\, Beanie Babies\, etc.)\nHandmade get-well cards\, greeting cards and holiday cards\nItems containing latex (balloons\, rubber balls\, art supplies\, etc.)\nViolent themed items (items containing guns\, knives\, swords\, blood\, violence\, etc.)\nRacially and/or culturally insensitive items\nGift wrapped items (items will be unwrapped prior to being given to patients)\nReligious themed items or messages\nNew or used medical supplies or equipment\nFood\, candy\, beverages\, etc.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register your team now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n faq\n \n \n \n \n \n What age groups can participate?13 – 18 years of age \nDo I have to register before the event? Yes\, you must register before the event\, you can register here \nWhat time should we arrive?We suggest arriving before 9:30 to check in \nHow much does it cost and what does it cover?Registration costs $20. Free Jacks match tickets are included as well as the tackle clinic and poster.  \nDo I have to bring a donation? Yes\, you must being a donation\, a list of preferable items can be accessed here \nMore details to follow\, if you have any questions\, please contact thomas.grant@freejacks.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n about nate ebner\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOwner New England Free Jacks\nOlympian; US National Rugby Sevens; former USA Rugby U19 and U20 national team MVP (15-a-side).\nNew England Patriot (2012 – 2019); New York Giant (2020 – Present)\nThree-time Super Bowl champion\nSecond Team All-Pro (2016); E:60 Nate Ebner\nAttended Ohio State University\, where he majored in exercise science; junior year he walked-on the Buckeyes\, had not played football in high school\, by year’s end he was nevertheless considered the team’s best special teams player; voted the team’s most inspirational player\, receiving the Bo Rein Award\, and the team’s best special teams player\, earning the Ike Kelley Award; three-time Big Ten Conference All-Academic honoree.\nBorn in Dublin\, Ohio; Raised in Mason\, Ohio; attended Hilliard Davidson High School. URL:https://freejacks.com/events/nate-ebner-friends-tackle-clinic/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Free Jacks Major League Rugby,Learn To Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1920-wide-nate-ebner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T140000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20230113T145833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T222030Z UID:234166-1679137200-1679234400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Junior Jacks U18 Boys Open Trial Series DESCRIPTION:Event Details: The New England Free Jacks are hosting a 2 day event for the U18 Open Trials – 2023 Junior Jacks side which will participate in the MLR U18 Eastern Conference Championships. These trials will consist of skill and technical based rotations which will be lead by Free Jacks High Performance Staff. This trial is free to attend and is open to any highschool players across the New England region. Check-In will take place at 11:00am.\n\nWhen: Saturday March 18th (11:00am – 2:00pm) Veterans Memorial Stadium MA\n\nSunday 19th March (11:00am – 2:00pm) Coginchaug Regional High School\, CT URL:https://freejacks.com/events/junior-jacks-u18-boys-open-trial-series/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Junior-Jacks-Open-Trial-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20221024T231731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T154326Z UID:233543-1676721600-1678539600@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Boys and Girls High School Winter Development Sessions (Freshman through to Senior) DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday February 18 (12:00 – 1:00 PM)\, February 25 (12:00 – 1:00 PM)\, March 4 (11:00 – 1:00 PM) \, *March 11 (11:00 – 1:00 PM)\nWhere: Union Point Sports Complex\nWho: Free Jacks Rugby Staff will run high quality Skills and training sessions that will culminate in intersquad boys and girls curtain raiser games before the spring season\, numbers permitting.\nPrice: $200 – includes training tee and ticket to NEFJ home opener 2023.\nSingle Sessions: $65 (Above training tee and home opener ticket not included)\n\n\nDetails: Led by Free Jacks High-Performance Staff and Players we invite all High-School aged players\, Freshman through to Senior to register for a spot in our first High School Development sessions for 2023. These four sessions across February and March will be focused on developing Fundamental Skills and working on key aspects of the game to help continue to grow our next wave of High-School athletes here in New England. Athletes will receive high quality coaching and the opportunity for the Free Jacks to track their progress through our Academy systems as we head into an exciting 2023 for Youth Rugby.\n\n\n*Final Session will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium\n\nPurchase Tickets Here: https://freejacks.com/product/boys-and-girls-high-school-winter-development-sessions-freshman-through-to-senior-3/ URL:https://freejacks.com/events/boys-and-girls-high-school-winter-development-sessions-freshman-through-to-senior-2/ LOCATION:Union Point Sports Complex\, 170 Memorial Grove Ave\,\, Weymouth\, MA\, 02190\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/group-huddle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20221024T232229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T014515Z UID:233547-1668969000-1671395400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:U18 High Performance Boys & Girls Skills/Gym Conditioning Sessions DESCRIPTION:When:  4 Sundays from November through December\nWhere: Free Jacks Head Quarters – 1400 Hancock Street\, Quincy MA\nDates: November 20th\, December 4th\, 11th\, 18th\nWho: FJ players\, Head Coach\, and Staff will run high quality Skills and S&C sessions over 4 weeks through November.\nAges 18-\nTime: 6:30pm – 7:30pm – U18 Boys\n7:30pm – 8:30pm – U18 Girls\nPrice: $100\nSingle Session: $35\n\nDetails: Led by Free Jacks High-Performance Staff and Players we invite you to sign up for our U18 High Performance Boys & Girls Skills/Gym Conditioning Sessions to be held in our brand new Free Jacks Facility. Secure yourself a spot in a high quality program that will reap your rewards heading into the Festive season.\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here: https://freejacks.com/product/u18-high-performance-boys-girls-skills-gym-conditioning-sessions-3/ URL:https://freejacks.com/events/u18-high-performance-boys-girls-skills-gym-conditioning-sessions-2/ LOCATION:Free Jacks Headquarters\, 1400 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,S&C x Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Image_20220929_124307.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20221013T183334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T225129Z UID:233380-1667732400-1667739600@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Shoreline & Aspetuck\, CT Youth Clinic DESCRIPTION:Aspetuck\, CT Youth Clinic \nWhen: November 6th \nTime: 11AM – 1PM \nWhere: Ethel Peter’s Sports Complex\, Clinton\, CT – Field 6 \n137 Glenwood Rd\, Clinton\, CT 06413 \nPurchase Tickets Here: https://freejacks.com/product/shoreline-aspetuck-ct-youth-clinic/ URL:https://freejacks.com/events/aspetuck-ct-youth-clinic/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Academy-Email-Templates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20221024T232554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T160748Z UID:233550-1667412000-1667415600@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Womens November Skills and S&C PM sessions DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM\nWhere: Free Jacks Head Quarters – 1400 Hancock Street\, Quincy MA\nDates: November 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\nWho: FJ players\, Head Coach\, and Staff will run high quality Skills and S&C sessions over 5 weeks through November.\nAges 16+ – capped at 24.\nTime: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nPrice: $75\nSingle Session: $25\n\nDetails: Led by Free Jacks High-Performance Staff and Players we invite you to sign up for our November Womens Skills and S&C sessions to be held in our brand new Free Jacks Facility. With sign-ups capped at 24 people\, get in quick to secure yourself a spot in a high quality program that will reap your rewards heading into the Festive season.\n\nPurchase Tickets Here: https://freejacks.com/product/womens-november-skills-and-sc-am-sessions-3/ URL:https://freejacks.com/events/womens-november-skills-and-sc-pm-sessions/ LOCATION:Free Jacks Headquarters\, 1400 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC03077-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T140000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220614T163656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T014956Z UID:232419-1659787200-1659794400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Mutineers Regional Training Group - August 6 DESCRIPTION:*The Mutineers Regional Training Group for August 6th has been postponed with a follow up date to be determined \nThe Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\n\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration:2 hrs URL:https://freejacks.com/events/mutineers-regional-training-group-august-6/ LOCATION:Marvel Field\, 425 Elmgrove Ave.\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Mutineers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220701T195728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T200452Z UID:232879-1658570400-1658577600@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Free Jacks U18 Girl's Junior Jacks Trial 2022 DESCRIPTION:Free Jacks Trial in Preparation for Junior Jacks summer campaign \nOn Saturday\, July 23rd U18 Regional wide players will assemble at Veterans Memorial Stadium to under go skill based assessments and modified versions of Rugby to showcase their skill sets. \nFrom this session a team will be selected to represent the Junior Jacks at age grade matches in August / September. \nRegistration includes a Junior Jacks Tee Shirt \n\nProgram Outline – July 23\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n10:00am Check-In \n10:15am – 12:00pm\nNew England Junior Jacks Selection Day\n15 – 18 Girls\nLearn\, develop\, compete\, in the Junior Jacks Selection program to earn selection to the U18 squad.\n\n\n\n  \nPrice: $40 \nDuration:2 hrs  URL:https://freejacks.com/events/free-jacks-u18-girls-junior-jacks-trial/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Final-Junior-Jacks-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220629T201806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T204801Z UID:232824-1658059200-1658066400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Sea Serpents Regional Training Group - July 17 DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\n\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration:2 hrs URL:https://freejacks.com/events/sea-serpents-regional-training-group-august-17/ LOCATION:Blue Storm Stadium\, 630 Pool Street / 2 Nor'easter Way\, Biddeford\, ME\, 04005\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_SeaSerpents.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220614T162449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T162114Z UID:232412-1657972800-1657987200@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Silver Sharks Regional Training Group - July 16 DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\n\nThe Free Jacks would like to thank South Shore Anchors RFC for their involvement and dedication to growing rugby!\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration:2 hrs URL:https://freejacks.com/events/silver-sharks-regional-training-group-july-16/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_SilverSharks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220614T160344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T164625Z UID:232402-1657368000-1657382400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Cobbler Regional Training Group - July 9 CANCELED DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\n  \nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\n\nDuration:2 hrs URL:https://freejacks.com/events/cobbler-regional-training-group-july-9/ LOCATION:Salem Memorial Field\, Salem Memorial Field: 25 Memorial Drive\, Salem\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Cobblers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220606T213432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T153650Z UID:232294-1655636400-1655643600@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Free Jacks U18 RTG - 2022 Boys Junior Jacks Selection Day DESCRIPTION:Free Jacks RTG in Preparation for Junior Jacks participation at Kutztown Age-grade Tournament \nOn Sunday the 19th June\, a selection of U18 Regional wide players will assemble at Veterans Memorial Stadium to under go skill based assessments and modified versions of Rugby to showcase their skill sets. \nFrom this RTG a team will be selected to represent the Junior Jacks at an age grade tournament in mid July. \nRegistration includes ticket to Major League Rugby Eastern Conference Finals on June 19 @3pm at Veterans Memorial Stadium \nProgram Outline – June 19\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n10:30am Check-In \n11:00am – 1:00pm\nNew England Junior Jacks Selection Day\n15 – 18 Boys\nLearn\, develop\, compete\, in the Junior Jacks Selection program to earn selection to the U18 squad.\n\n\n\n  \nPrice: $40 \nDuration:2 hrs \nRegistration includes ticket to Major League Rugby Eastern Conference Finals on June 19 @3pm at Veterans Memorial Stadium \n\n\n Junior Jacks 2026 Team Dues\n $350.00 URL:https://freejacks.com/events/free-jacks-u18-rtg-2022-boys-junior-jacks-selection-day/ LOCATION:225 Riverview Avenue Suite 103\, Auburndale\, MA\, 02466\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Regional Training Group ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T153000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20220331T172941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T182618Z UID:231105-1649512800-1649518200@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Free Jacks Youth Rugby Clinic | Learn to Play DESCRIPTION:No rugby experience necessary! Come give rugby a try in a fun non-contact rugby day. \nNew England Free Jacks are excited to offer a special Youth Rugby Clinic at the Free Jacks Stadium ahead of the Major League Rugby fixture vs Seattle Seawolves. Join Free Jacks players and community staff for a fun day of youth rugby skills\, games and rugby development. \nRegistration is open to both boys and girls aged 5 to 16. The clinic will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA from 2pm-3:30pm on Saturday April 09. The Free Jacks kickoff vs Seattle Seawolves at 4:30pm. \nTo teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nRegistration for youth participants includes tickets to the Free Jacks match for those not already a ticket holders.  Accompanying parents/guardians must purchase or have a ticket to Free Jacks festival. \nFree Jacks ticketing staff will send all tickets on April 08 via email for seat access in XV Blue Section 9 of the stadium. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon! URL:https://freejacks.com/events/free-jacks-youth-rugby-clinic-learn-to-play/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 850 Hancock St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Home Match Festival,Learn To Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/YouthRugbyClinic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20211026T151829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T151831Z UID:229948-1635667200-1637514000@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Sunday Youth Rugby Series DESCRIPTION:New England Free Jacks is excited offer a special Youth Rugby Series this Fall on Sundays. Registration is open to both boys and girls aged 4-14. The clinic will take place at Pine Banks Park\, 1087 Main St. in Malden 12pm-1pm on Saturday 10/31 through 11/21. \nTo teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nThere is no cost for this Youth Event! We look forward to seeing you soon! URL:https://freejacks.com/events/sunday-youth-rugby-series/ LOCATION:Pine Banks Park\, Pine Banks Park\, 1087 Main St.\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/211025_YouthRugbyPineBanks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20210527T162728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T013230Z UID:228841-1622991600-1622998800@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Free Jacks Summer Touch Jamboree DESCRIPTION:Join the Free Jacks on Sunday June 6 for Summer Touch Jamboree open to all ages! \nThe Summer touch tournament will take place at the Free Jacks festival before Free Jacks kickoff against Old Glory DC. \nAge Groups \n• Under 10s • Under 14s • Under 18s • Adult & Open ages \nHow to play \n• 7 players on the field • Rolling Subs • Five points for a try • Two hand touch • Ball through legs to restart play • 5 touches leads to turnover \n  \nRegister as a team or as an individual below! Registration includes tickets to the Free Jacks vs Old Glory match! Indicate your team or join a team on the day! URL:https://freejacks.com/events/free-jacks-summer-touch-jamboree/ LOCATION:Union Point Sports Complex\, 170 Memorial Grove Ave\,\, Weymouth\, MA\, 02190\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Summer-Touch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20210423T015414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T233359Z UID:228628-1619949600-1619956800@freejacks.com SUMMARY:U23 Independents Selection Day - May 2 DESCRIPTION:The New England Free Jacks today announced the first competition fixtures for the U23 Independents Academy Team. The New England U23 Independents are set to play a home and away double header with Rugby United New York’s U23 side on May 23 and July 3. To prepare for the matches\, the Free Jacks will hold two selection days on May 1 and May 2 to assess and develop players from across New England. \nThe Free Jacks will host North and South selection days on May 1st at Pine Banks\, Malden\, and May 2nd\, at a location to be confirmed. These selection days will build upon the Free Jacks Academy’s Regional Tracking days in which the Free Jacks Academy staff visited 8 of the 13 Regional Training Groups to work with\, develop and identify local players around New England. Following the ID sessions in May\, a wider training squad will be selected for the following weeks preparation for the spring competition with Rugby United New York. \nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n10am-12pm\nNew England Independents Selection Day\n18 – 23 Women and Men\nLearn\, develop\, compete\, in the Free Jacks Independents to earn selection to the first U23 squad.\n\n\n\n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 18 – 23 (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the u23 New England Independents training squad to compete against Rugby United New York. \nPrice: $15 \nDuration:2 hrs URL:https://freejacks.com/events/u23-independents-selection-day-may-2/ LOCATION:Irish Cultural Center\, 200 New Boston Dr\, Canton\, MA\, 02021\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vsruny.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20210423T014044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T172344Z UID:228622-1619877600-1619884800@freejacks.com SUMMARY:U23 Independents Selection Day - May 1 DESCRIPTION:The New England Free Jacks today announced the first competition fixtures for the U23 Independents Academy Team. The New England U23 Independents are set to play a home and away double header with Rugby United New York’s U23 side on May 23 and July 3. To prepare for the matches\, the Free Jacks will hold two selection days on May 1 and May 2 to assess and develop players from across New England. \nThe Free Jacks will host North and South selection days on May 1 at Pine Banks\, Malden\, and May 2\, at a location to be confirmed. These selection days will build upon the Free Jacks Academy’s Regional Tracking days in which the Free Jacks Academy staff visited 8 of the 13 Regional Training Groups to work with\, develop and identify local players around New England. Following the ID sessions in May\, a wider training squad will be selected for the following weeks preparation for the spring competition with Rugby United New York. \nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n2:00 – 4:00\nNew England Independents Selection Day\n18 – 23 Women and Men\nLearn\, develop\, compete\, in the Free Jacks Independents to earn selection to the first U23 squad.\n\n\n\n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 18 – 23 (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the u23 New England Independents training squad to compete against Rugby United New York. \nPrice: $15 \nDuration:2 hrs URL:https://freejacks.com/events/u23-independents-selection-day/ LOCATION:Pine Banks Park\, Pine Banks Park\, 1087 Main St.\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vsruny.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20210427T193235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T193235Z UID:228697-1619596800-1648832400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Rugby In a Bag Presented by The New England Free Jacks and MYRO DESCRIPTION:The Rugby in a bag program provides those who sign up rugby equipment (bags of rugby balls and flags) and teaching direction with the objective of getting the rugby oriented program into as many classrooms as possible.\n\nThrough the program\, players from New Englands professional rugby team (The Free Jacks) will attend a session with the class and speak about their learnings from the game as well as getting involved with the session.\n\nRugby is a sport that promotes ambidexterity\, movement and space identification\, skills that transfer well across sports. Elements that apply to life such as respect\, accountability\, work ethic and growth mindset are promoted through the sport.\n\n\nSign Up Below: URL:https://freejacks.com/events/rugby-in-a-bag-presented-by-the-new-england-free-jacks-and-myro/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Academy,Coaching,Digital,Learn To Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rugbyinabag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T000000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201124T211401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T164059Z UID:226199-1607126400-1607126400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Junior Jacks Winter Training DESCRIPTION:For athletes selected following the fall tracking days throughout New England\, the New England Free Jacks are holding three training sessions on December 5th 12th and 19th for a preliminary Junior Jacks training group (Under 16 and Under 18 levels).  \nThe sessions will be held by Free Jacks Academy coaches from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM with an option to sign up for specialized skill top ups from 10:15 – 11:00 AM.  \nParticipants can expect to continue to develop their core technical competencies and tactical understanding of the game at a deeper level. Participants will learn of the ‘Free Jacks Way’ in respect to execution\, and behaviors/standards expected of those involved at the New England representative level. Participants will begin to train as a ‘squad’ with intention to refine playing groups in 2021 and beyond. \nThese events will be held with COVID safety as the priority. Key practices in this respect will include strictly monitored pre-session screening\, mandatory masks\, non-contact training\, and modified session make-ups to ensure participant safety. \nTo qualify as an Under 18 or 16 player\, the player must be 17/15 or younger respectively on January 1 of the calendar year. For participants who haven’t yet attended a tracking day\, you can join the watchlist in the event there are spaces available for these sessions here:  \nAthletes outside of Massachusetts (aside from Vermont) are at this time unable to attend unless able to show proof of quarantine for 14 days prior to the event or a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to arrival in Massachusetts. \nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15\nJunior Jacks Training Group – U16\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15\nJunior Jacks Training Group – U18\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00\nTop-Up training programs available URL:https://freejacks.com/events/junior-jacks-winter-training/ LOCATION:Union Point Sports Complex\, 170 Memorial Grove Ave\,\, Weymouth\, MA\, 02190\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HeaderlogoJunior-Jacks.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T000000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201124T211401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T164059Z UID:226199-1607126400-1607126400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Junior Jacks Winter Training DESCRIPTION:For athletes selected following the fall tracking days throughout New England\, the New England Free Jacks are holding three training sessions on December 5th 12th and 19th for a preliminary Junior Jacks training group (Under 16 and Under 18 levels).  \nThe sessions will be held by Free Jacks Academy coaches from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM with an option to sign up for specialized skill top ups from 10:15 – 11:00 AM.  \nParticipants can expect to continue to develop their core technical competencies and tactical understanding of the game at a deeper level. Participants will learn of the ‘Free Jacks Way’ in respect to execution\, and behaviors/standards expected of those involved at the New England representative level. Participants will begin to train as a ‘squad’ with intention to refine playing groups in 2021 and beyond. \nThese events will be held with COVID safety as the priority. Key practices in this respect will include strictly monitored pre-session screening\, mandatory masks\, non-contact training\, and modified session make-ups to ensure participant safety. \nTo qualify as an Under 18 or 16 player\, the player must be 17/15 or younger respectively on January 1 of the calendar year. For participants who haven’t yet attended a tracking day\, you can join the watchlist in the event there are spaces available for these sessions here:  \nAthletes outside of Massachusetts (aside from Vermont) are at this time unable to attend unless able to show proof of quarantine for 14 days prior to the event or a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to arrival in Massachusetts. \nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15\nJunior Jacks Training Group – U16\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15\nJunior Jacks Training Group – U18\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00\nTop-Up training programs available URL:https://freejacks.com/events/junior-jacks-winter-training/ LOCATION:Union Point Sports Complex\, 170 Memorial Grove Ave\,\, Weymouth\, MA\, 02190\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HeaderlogoJunior-Jacks.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T000000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201124T211401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T164059Z UID:226199-1607126400-1607126400@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Junior Jacks Winter Training DESCRIPTION:For athletes selected following the fall tracking days throughout New England\, the New England Free Jacks are holding three training sessions on December 5th 12th and 19th for a preliminary Junior Jacks training group (Under 16 and Under 18 levels).  \nThe sessions will be held by Free Jacks Academy coaches from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM with an option to sign up for specialized skill top ups from 10:15 – 11:00 AM.  \nParticipants can expect to continue to develop their core technical competencies and tactical understanding of the game at a deeper level. Participants will learn of the ‘Free Jacks Way’ in respect to execution\, and behaviors/standards expected of those involved at the New England representative level. Participants will begin to train as a ‘squad’ with intention to refine playing groups in 2021 and beyond. \nThese events will be held with COVID safety as the priority. Key practices in this respect will include strictly monitored pre-session screening\, mandatory masks\, non-contact training\, and modified session make-ups to ensure participant safety. \nTo qualify as an Under 18 or 16 player\, the player must be 17/15 or younger respectively on January 1 of the calendar year. For participants who haven’t yet attended a tracking day\, you can join the watchlist in the event there are spaces available for these sessions here:  \nAthletes outside of Massachusetts (aside from Vermont) are at this time unable to attend unless able to show proof of quarantine for 14 days prior to the event or a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to arrival in Massachusetts. \nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15\nJunior Jacks Training Group – U16\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15\nJunior Jacks Training Group – U18\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00\nTop-Up training programs available URL:https://freejacks.com/events/junior-jacks-winter-training/ LOCATION:Union Point Sports Complex\, 170 Memorial Grove Ave\,\, Weymouth\, MA\, 02190\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HeaderlogoJunior-Jacks.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201028T174009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T174009Z UID:225959-1605445200-1605456000@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Regional Training Group - Silver Sharks (South Shore ) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n2:00 – 4:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n2:00 – 4:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\nDuration:2 hrs \n\nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-silver-sharks-south-shore/ LOCATION:Cohasset Sports Complex\, 34 Crocker Ln #1553\, Cohasset\, MA\, 02025\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group,S&C x Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_SilverSharks.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201005T152229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T171927Z UID:225246-1605351600-1605366000@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Regional Training Group - Lightfoots (Central Massachusetts) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n11:00 – 12:15\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n12:30 – 3:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n12:30 – 3:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\nDuration:2 hrs \n\nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-lightfoots-central-massachusetts/ LOCATION:P. Brent Trottier Middle School\, 49 Parkerville Rd\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group,S&C x Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Lightfoots.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T163000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201028T171834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T222926Z UID:225939-1604845800-1604853000@freejacks.com SUMMARY:REGIONAL TRAINING GROUP - WOMEN & GIRLS TRACKING DAY – ALARM (BOSTON) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n2:30 – 4:30\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n2:30 – 4:30\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\nDuration:2 hrs \n\nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-women-girls-tracking-day-alarm-boston/ LOCATION:The Edge Sports Centre\, 191 Hartwell Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group,S&C x Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Alarm.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201005T154208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T212936Z UID:225261-1604746800-1604761200@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Regional Training Group - Cobblers (North Shore) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n  \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n11:00 – 12:30\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n12:30 – 2:30\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n12:30 – 2:30\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1.5 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\nDuration:2 hrs \n\nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. \n  \n  URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-cobblers-north-shore/ LOCATION:Freedom RFC\, 33 Hobbs Rd\, North Hampton\, NH\, 03862\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Cobblers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201005T153008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T163038Z UID:225254-1604235600-1604250000@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Regional Training Group - Mutineers (Rhode Island) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n1:00 – 2:30\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n2:30 – 4:30\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 *Rhode Island Rugby covering costs for all players Under 14. \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1.5 hrs \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. \n  URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-mutineers-rhode-island/ LOCATION:Fort Adams State Park\, 80 Fort Adams Dr\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Mutineers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201005T151222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T162923Z UID:225238-1603614600-1603627200@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Regional Training Group - Night Watch (Upper CT) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n  \n  \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n9:30 – 11:30\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\nUnder 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n  \nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-night-watch-upper-ct/ LOCATION:Staples High School\, Westport\, CT\, 70 North Ave\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_Night-Watch.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T103713 CREATED:20201005T150553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T190447Z UID:225230-1603555200-1603558800@freejacks.com SUMMARY:Regional Training Group - Sea Serpents (Maine Seacoast) DESCRIPTION:The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days\, clinics\, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming\, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads. \nFree Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to: \n\nTo provide Learn To Play opportunities across New England (Youth)\nTo provide developmental opportunities for High School\, Collegiate and Club athletes as well as coaches\, administrators\, referees and volunteers.\nTo provide an initial identification opportunity for selection to the Junior Jacks and Independents (boys and girls\, men and women programs).\nTo connect and collaborate with existing rugby infrastructure (clubs\, school\, state-based organizations) to deliver on its mission of enhancing the rugby experience for those that currently play and to also increase the number of participants in the game.\n\n\nProgram Outline\n  \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nAges\nObjective\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00\nLearn To Play\n5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys.\nLearn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals!\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00\nJunior Jacks Tracking Group\n(High School) Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20\, Girls and Boys.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00\nNew England Independents Tracking Group\nUnder 23 and Over 23\, Women and Men.\nDevelop Fundamental Skills\, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nLearn To Play\nAges: 6-14 \nObjective: To teach the game\, its encompassing values\, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun\, safety and connection as a priority. \nLearn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills\, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split. \nPrice: $15 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks introduction to rugby training session (1-hour)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings & Rugby 101\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hr \n\nJunior Jacks \nAges: 14 – 20 (Under 16\, Under 18\, Under 20 – girls and boys) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16\, U18 and U20 levels. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\n\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hrs \n\nNew England Independents Tracking & Development\nAges: 21+ (Women and Men) \nObjective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints. \nAthletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level. \nPrice: $40 \nIncludes: \n\nFree Jacks Tracking & Development session (120 minutes)\nFree Jacks Academy T-Shirt\nPersonalized Tracking Day Feedback – Fundamental Skills & Baseline Performance results\nEmail notifications of practice\n\nTraining locations\nFeatured coaches\nPractice plan\nKey Learnings\n\n\n\nDuration:2 hrs \n\nCoaches\, Referees and Administrators:\nWe’d love to meet all coaches\, staff\, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team\, players\, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved! \nObjective: To network with fellow coaches\, referees and administrators within the RTG\, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration. \n  URL:https://freejacks.com/events/regional-training-group-sea-serpents-maine-seacoast/ LOCATION:Wainwright Sports Complex\, 125 Gary L Maietta Way\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States CATEGORIES:Academy,Learn To Play,Regional Training Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freejacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RTG_SeaSerpents.png ORGANIZER;CN="Free Jacks Academy":MAILTO:academy@freejacks.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR