OK Outman Rugby Team to hold '3rd OK Outman Rugby Academy'... Applications accepted until the 19th

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To expand the base of rugby in Korea, the OK Outman Rugby Team will once again gather promising young rugby players from across the nation this year.

The OK Outman Rugby Team announced on the 15th that it will hold the '3rd OK Outman Rugby Academy <Are you ready to meet real rugby?>' (hereinafter referred to as the Rugby Academy) from August 15 to 17 for middle school players nationwide.

This year's Rugby Academy will be held over a two-night, three-day schedule at Hanaglobal Campus in Seo-gu, Incheon, where the first academy was held last year. Any middle school rugby player from across the nation may apply. Applications are accepted until the 19th. School officials and coaches wishing to participate should complete an application form including the school name, number of participants, and a list of participants, then submit it via email to the address listed on the Outman Rugby Team's official SNS.

Marking its third edition, this year's Rugby Academy is composed of practical programs beneficial to players, including technical Ministry of Education training, rule instruction, and injury prevention education. Participating players will begin with basic drills such as passing and kicking, proceed to real-game skill training like tackling and contact, and participate in theoretical and practical rugby rule education.

In addition, various programs including injury prevention education, nutrition education, and Korean rugby history education necessary for a player's career will also be conducted. This aims to help players learn the authenticity and roots of Korean rugby before focusing on technique and tactics, and to instill the unique 'No-Side spirit' of rugby in their hearts.

A 'Challenge Talk' session will also be held where OK Outman Rugby Team players and participating students can meet and communicate directly. Current players plan to share their experiences regarding training and game preparation processes, as well as the mindset required of a player, to help nurture young rugby talents.

On the final day of the academy, participants will apply what they have learned through education by playing a seven-a-side rugby match divided into senior and junior groups. After all sessions are completed, awards will be presented to the most outstanding player and high-performing teams with strong participation.

The OK Outman Rugby Academy is a talent development program designed to convey true rugby spirit to student players who will lead the future of Korean rugby and to establish a proper rugby culture.

In the first academy held last August, approximately 180 rugby players and coaches from 10 schools nationwide participated, systematically experiencing basics, rules, real-game skills, and player management education. In January this year, the program expanded its stage to Hanazono in Osaka, Japan, where 40 middle school players and coaches conducted joint training with local middle school teams and observed high school rugby tournaments and professional rugby team practices.

OK Outman Rugby Team owner Choi Yun (Chairman) stated, "Originally, the 'Rugby Academy' was planned to help young players learn the value of real rugby and grow without worrying about injuries under systematic coaching." He added, "Temporary sponsorship may only provide momentary assistance, but the skills accumulated by sweating together on the field and the solid solidarity among rugby people will become a lifelong asset as they grow into true rugger players in the future."

He continued, "Rugby is a sport where everyone fulfills their respective roles, respects teammates and opponents, and grows together through perseverance, cooperation, and sacrifice." He emphasized, "We hope that young talents who will carry the future of Korean rugby will compete fiercely on the field, but when the whistle blows, they will realize the true value of rugby where everyone becomes one under 'No-Side,' guide each other, and create a healthy virtuous culture together."

An official from the Outman Rugby Team said, "The previous two academies were successfully concluded thanks to the enthusiastic participation of all attendees. We are preparing this third academy with diverse practical programs as well, so we hope for your continued interest."

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