Youth, High School, and Collegiate

chicago blaze rugby is highly invested in the development and growth of rugby in the chicago area. We are associated with many youth teams and organizations. Many of our old boys coach local teams and our current players assist as mentors to these developing players. 

IYRA - Illinois Youth Rugby Association

446 North Wells Street, Suite 194
Chicago, Illinois 60654
President: David Hall 

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Boys All State Team - Tornados

Head coach: Nolan Day
E: twoday@sbcglobal.net
P: 847-212-0653

Secondary contact: Norm Smyth
E: Normsmyth@yahoo.com 
P: (708) 308-8997

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Naperville Crusaders (5-8th grade)

Primary contact: Graeme Jackson
E: nzgraeme@yahoo.com
P: 630-904-8992

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Waubonsie Valley Warriors (HS)

Primary contact: Bryce Elliott
E: kiwinz8@yahoo.com
P: (630) 854-1050

Secondary contact: Bob McNeel
E: rsmcneel@yahoo.com
P: 630-674-9067

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Neuqua Valley Wildcats (HS)

Primary contact: Graeme Jackson
E: nzgraeme@yahoo.com
P: 630-904-8992

Secondary contact: Dave Rosenberg
E: Dave.Rosenberg@buickgmc.com
P: 630-531-7421

Secondary contact: Mark Zdenovec 
E: mark.zdenovec@yahoo.com 
P: 630-788-9935

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Montini Catholic Rugby Club (HS)

Primary contact: Bill Mullins
E: bmullins@mullinsfood.com
P: 708-557-6117

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Plainfield Rugby Club (HS)

Primary contact: Steve Krause
E: plainfieldrugby@yahoo.com
P: 630-730-6624

Secondary contact: Lyn Wissmiller
E: lwissmil@psd202.org
P: 630-408-8846

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Northern Illinois University

E: niumensrugby@yahoo.com

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Illinois State Rugby Club

Primary contact: Kevin Chathas
E: kjchath@ilstu.edu
P: 815-708-5248

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Lewis University Rugby

Primary contact: Ryan Bulfin
E: rbulfin@gmail.com
P: 773-430-9744 

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