Community
Team and player development does not stop when the player walks off of the rugby pitch. Keystone has a dedication to supporting the greater Philadelphia region and the rugby community. The Keystone Rugby Club Charter created by the founding players, recognizes the need to instill a sense of civic pride.
Community service projects include:
- Phoenixville Holiday Decorating Committee – 2008
- Valley Youth House – Supportive Housing Program Holiday Gift Drive, 2006-08
- Abington High School Math Education Day – 2006-2008
- Upper Merion Parks and Recreation: Earth Day Clean-up, 2005-2007
- Habitat for Humanity, 2002-2004
Support for the Rugby Community:
- Keystone Rugby Club Collegiate Tournament – 2005-2008
- Penn State University High School Rugby Clinic – Guest Coaches – 2001-2008
- Grover Washington Middle School Youth Rugby Clinic – 2008
- East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development Camp – Guest Coaches – 2008
- 9 USA Rugby Certified Referees
Volunteer or Guest Coaches for Area Teams:
- Princeton University – 2008, 2009
- Lehigh University – 2008
- LaSalle University – 2008
- Temple University – 2004-2005, 2007-2008
- The College of New Jersey – 2007-2008
- St. Joseph’s University – 2005-2007
- North Penn High School – 2006
- Lansdale Catholic High School – 2005-2006
- Drexel University – 2003-2004
Date: July 14, 2009