Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Youth Sports topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Committee considers youth rugby clinics and spring practice space
Summary
Staff reported a meeting with Michael DeAndrea about establishing rugby practices and clinics; members discussed facility size, opening registration beyond town residents, and outreach/fee structures.
The staff member said she met with Michael DeAndrea, who is seeking space to run rugby practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the spring and to run youth clinics for younger players. She asked members whether the program should be limited to Bethany residents or opened to neighboring towns; members generally favored opening registration more broadly and discussed small in-town/out-of-town fee differentials.
Committee members noted field-size constraints that would limit full leagues and suggested starting with clinics and practices to test interest. "He is looking for a space to run some practices for rugby on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the spring," the staff member said. Members recommended targeted outreach (clear lawn signs and social-media posts in neighboring town groups) to boost registration and suggested potential partnerships in nearby towns if demand grows.
