ALCGPSC 021/22 - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2022 MEN’S 15’S INTERSERVICE RUGBY TOURNAMENT

4 FEB 22

ALCGPSC 021/22
SUBJ: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2022 MEN'S 15'S INTERSERVICE
RUGBY TOURNAMENT
A. Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation Manual, COMDTINST M1710.13D
B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1. Contingent on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Men's Coast Guard Rugby 
Team will participate in the 2022 Inter-Service Rugby Tournament at 
McChord Air Force Base, WA, from 20-22 May 2022. 
2. Participation is open to all male active-duty members and 
reservists. Training camp will commence no later than 16 May 2022 to 
select the 23-man roster to represent the USCG in competition against 
the other services.
3. The Rugby Team Director will provide any updates to the training 
camp dates. All members and athletes interested in applying must 
contact CGRugby@uscg.mil to receive the application information.
4. CG Rugby is seeking athletes that wish to compete at the highest 
levels of Rugby. Members with elite athletic experience at the 
Collegiate or High School levels of sports are encouraged to apply. 
Experience in the sport is preferred but not required. 
5. Commands are encouraged to support participation in the Armed 
Forces Sports program. Participation on an Armed Forces team brings 
credit to our service members and the United States military.
6. In accordance with paragraph 2.A.10 of reference (b) and subject 
to command approval, administrative absence may be authorized for 
active duty and reserve participants in the interservice sporting 
event.
7. Submit applications and questions to CGRugby@uscg.mil. Route 
command concerns to the Rugby Team Director: LCDR Keith Wilkins; 
Keith.R.Wilkins@uscg.mil.
8. This competition is the first Rugby 15's event since 2011, where 
the USCG Rugby Team finished in 2nd place. All members interested in 
competing must send an email to CGRugby@uscg.mil no later than 
15 April 2022. 
9. Released: RDML S.N. Gilreath, Commander, Personnel Service Center. 
The Service Center for our most important resource - Our People.
10. Internet release authorized.