
Blackthorn Rugby Club
Established 1971

Barbarians Rugby
The Blackthorn Barbarians were the first Mixed Ability, Special Needs rugby team in the USA !
Training Monday nights Fall/Spring 6pm
Northampton Municipal Complex
345 Newtown Richboro Road, Northamption Township
The Barbarians Story
Founded in 2018 by Blackthorn Hall of Famer Allan Corless the mixed ability model encourages social inclusion by mixing "able-bodied" volunteers, coaches or tutors who act as facilitators/helpers to guide players on the pitch.
Mixed ability sport is not about classifying levels of ability and separating disabled players into different tiers.
Mixed ability sport is the inclusion of all players! Offering support and involvement are encouraged by all, on and off the field.
2024 Agenda
Spring
First Practice - Monday, March 11th
Media match confirmed - Saturday, April 20th
Washington DC confirmed - Saturday, May 4th (Potential bus?)
Mac and Cheese competition - Date TBD - (Artifact, The Patio, Newtown Brewery?)
Final Practice - Monday, May 20th
Summer
Trenton Thunder - Thursday, June 6th - Fireworks to follow!
Lake Placid Rugby Tourney - July 27th/28th - "Canadian Jacks" - Ottawa TO BE CONFIRMED- Tentative for now
BBQ party at Allan's crib- end of August
Fall
First practice - Monday, September 9th
October 26th/25th - Blackthorn Barbarians 5th Anniversary - First annual Monster Mash! (Chili/wing competition)
MKS - Saturday November 9th or 16th (TBD with Men's Club)
Final practice - Monday, November 18th

Support the Barbarians
Custom License Plates!
If you would like to order your own custom Blackthorn license plate please contact Allan Corless at brfc5@aol.com
Proceeds support the Barbarians
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