BROCKVILLE, Ont. -- Are you interested in a sport where you can choose to run, kick, pass, tackle, juke, straight-arm, and score?

The Brockville Privateers Rugby Football Club is welcoming new members, including players from St. Lawrence County, who are interested in playing rugby for the upcoming 2011 season and beyond.

A variety of ages are welcome with participation available in these groups:

Men:

• Under 14 (U-14)

• U-16

• U-18

• Adult

Womens:

• U-18

No previous experience is necessary for this fun, rugged and exciting opportunity, that is just across the border.

The current regime of Brockville Privateers Rugby began in 1993, when a group of young men decided they would take up the sport.

Over the past couple seasons, the city of Brockville and the Brockville Privateers RFC have seen the introduction of Mini-rugby, and an increasing popularity and participation in high-school rugby programs throughout the region. Most notably, Brockville Privateers RFC is very proud of their Mens’ U-16 team that placed third in Ontario in their inaugural season!

This involvement, support, and love of rugby has been the backbone of the club since 1993, and we wish to pass this on to you.

Dynamic, tough and thrilling games take place on Saturdays, with training once a week, alongside post-game socials at local eateries.

For more information, contact Richard Syzdlo at president@brockvilleprivateers.com or visit www.sport.ca/team/index.php?team=5552

Rugby in Brockville is historically deep. In 1892, John MacLaren, a man of excellent business discernment, popular in social circles and well known in club life in Brockville, was the president of the Brockville Rugby Football Club, the Brockville Amateur Athletic Association and the Brockville Rowing Club. MacLaren took an active interest in all sports and was captain of the famous Brockville Rugby Fifteen, who at one time were senior champions of the Quebec League, comprised of such famous teams as the Ottawa College, the Montreals and the Brittanias.