'Tackle-Free Rugby, Enjoyable by All!' Korea Tag Rugby Association Official Website Launches... From Participation in the First National Tournament to School Equipment Support, All in One Place

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Tag rugby, a sport that anyone of any age or gender can enjoy without tackles, has established a solid digital foundation for expanding its reach as a lifestyle sport. The Korea Tag Rugby Association, which was launched this year, has officially opened its website and begun offering integrated services ranging from the operation of national tournaments to coach training and support for school programs.

The Korea Tag Rugby Association announced on the 4th that it "has officially opened its official website (tagrugby.or.kr) after completing pilot operations and beta testing."

The launch of this website is a measure to concretize the slogan 'Tag for Everyone' promoted by the association. It is designed so that students, teachers, enthusiasts, and coaches interested in tag rugby can access necessary information in one place and participate in related programs.

Tag rugby is a sport that maintains the basic gameplay of rugby while reducing the risks associated with physical contact. Instead of tackling opponents, players defend by removing tags attached to their opponents' waists. With less physical contact than traditional rugby, it is suitable for use in school physical education classes, after-school activities, and lifestyle sports.

The association provides game rules and video educational materials on its website, and has prepared infographics and game guides so that beginners can easily understand the sport.

What stands out most is the service linked to the '1st OK National Tag Rugby Tournament,' which will be held on the 14th at the Incheon Namdong Asia Rugby Stadium. Sponsored by OK Financial Group, this tournament is the first national event solely organized and hosted by the association since its establishment. Participants range from elementary school students to adults, with matches conducted in men's and women's divisions across three categories: U12 (elementary), U15 (middle school), and OPEN (high school to adult).

While the 1st Kumdori National Tag Rugby Tournament, held jointly with the Daejeon Rugby Association in July, was centered on student athletes, this time the scope of participation has been expanded to include adults. In fact, Seoul National University, Chungnam Samsung High School, Changwon Milsung Middle School, elementary schools in the Incheon area, as well as foreign children's and adult teams, have completed their registration. In addition to OK Financial Group, companies such as Daesang Well Life, Cellusion, Hummel, Dong-A Otsuka, Mediheal, Bodyfriend, and Samyang Jille are participating in sponsorship and provision of goods.

The association plans to provide information on tournament rulebooks, schedules, brackets, and results through its website. It will also offer reservations for national-level events and weekend experience programs, as well as photo and video materials. Services for coaches and referees have also been established. Users can access training course information, apply for continuing education, and check qualification certification status via the website.

Support functions for school settings have also been strengthened. Teachers and organizations looking to introduce tag rugby into physical education classes or after-school activities can apply for game equipment support, such as tag belts and dedicated balls, through the website and submit activity performance reports.

The Korea Tag Rugby Association held its founding general assembly in February and appointed Kim Dae-soo, CEO of Our Sports Nation and a former rugby player at Seoul National University, as its first president. Choi Yoon, Chairman of OK Financial Group, is participating as a senior advisor to support the association's operations and the promotion of tag rugby.

President Kim Dae-soo stated, "The official launch of the association's website goes beyond simply providing information; it establishes a digital communication hub that helps teachers in local schools, enthusiasts, coaches, and students easily learn and participate in tag rugby."

He added, "Going forward, we will actively utilize the website as a broad communication channel to engage closely with fans who are highly interested in tag rugby and to reflect diverse voices from the field." The official website is accessible on both PC and mobile devices.

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