Hello Class of 2016!

Congratulations on your acceptance to UBC Law. We are all excited to meet and welcome you to the Faculty this August. Following up on our male counterparts’ post from last month, the Honey Badgers Women’s rugby squad would like to extend an invitation to all interested incoming 1L’s to join us on the pitch this year.

We have a diverse group of ladies with a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels with rugby. While we intend on exploring interest levels in incorporating an opportunity to play some tackle rugby, we remain a largely touch team. What does this mean? We take players of all skill levels and there are no cuts on this team! Last year the majority of our group was new to rugby and quickly fell in love with the sport.

We provide an attractive level of commitment that is conducive to the demanding academic schedule of law school. Generally, we practice once a week either at lunch hour or right after school. In terms of match play, this year we are excited at the prospect of hosting the Slaughterhouse Cup against UVic and in potentially attending the Western Canada Rugby Tournament hosted by U of A. In addition, we work closely with the Illegal Beavers, which last year meant touch games to start practices and playing against a local touch rugby team together. The team provides a wonderful opportunity to socialize with fellow UBC-ers and students from other law schools as well as to let off some steam (which may be an attractive feature as you will soon discover!).

If you have any questions about the team please do not hesitate to contact us at ubclawwomensrugby@hotmail.com. We cannot wait for a new season to begin and look forward to some new ruggers joining us on the pitch!

Kayla Strong and Emily McClintock (2L’s)

Co-Captains of the Honey Badgers