ALCGPSC 023/23 - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 WOMENS ARMED FORCES RUGBY SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIP

27 FEB 23

ALCGPSC 023/23
SUBJ: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 WOMENS ARMED FORCES RUGBY
SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIP
A. Coast Guard Morale, Well‐Being, and Recreation Manual, COMDTINST
M1710.13 (series)
1. Coast Guard Rugby will participate in the 2023 Women’s Armed
Forces Sports (AFS) Rugby Sevens Championship in Wilmington, NC,
from 15‐26 June.
2. Participation is open to all female active duty members and
reservists on active duty orders. Members wishing to participate
must attend training camp from 15‐18 June to compete for a roster
position. After player evaluations, the coaching staff will select
12 athletes to continue training and preparations to represent the
service in the 22‐26 June AFS Championship.
3. Coast Guard Rugby seeks athletes who wish to compete at the
highest levels of rugby. Experience in the sport is preferred but
optional. Members with elite athletic experience in collegiate or
high school sports are encouraged to apply.
4. The team will represent the Coast Guard in competition against the
other military services with potential follow‐on competition through
national all‐star teams and select sides. Participation in this event
may lead to further selection to the All‐Armed Forces team and
international competition.
5. Per reference (A), commands are encouraged to support
participation in the Armed Forces Sports program. Competing on an
Armed Forces team brings credit to our service members and the United
States military. Additionally, representing the service in front of
thousands of spectators is a unique recruiting opportunity as players
interact with fans from all over the country.
6. The Community Services Command (CSC) will fund members selected
for a try‐out to represent the Coast Guard in the Armed Forces Rugby
Sevens Championship.
7. Members interested in applying should email CGRugby@uscg.mil no
later than 31 March. Team managers will respond to your email with
the required information to submit your rugby application. If you
have other questions or concerns, contact the Coast Guard Rugby Team
Manager: LCDR Alexandra Mostrom; Alexandra.C.Mostrom@uscg.mil.
8. Command‐endorsed applications must be routed to the Coast Guard
Sports Office by 21 April to allow time for player invitations and
travel arrangements. Submit command concerns and applications to the
AFS Service Rep: CWO3 Kenneth Collins; Kenneth.S.Collins@uscg.mil.
9. Released: CAPT R. E. Dash, Acting Commander, Personnel Service
Center, sends
10. Internet release authorized.