ALCGPSC 047/23 - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 MENS ARMED FORCES RUGBY SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIP

28 MAR 2023

ALCGPSC 047/23
SUBJ: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 MENS 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 Men’s Armed Forces
Sports (AFS) Rugby Sevens Championship in Glendale, CO, from 17‐28
August.
2. Participation is open to all male active duty members and
reservists on active duty orders. Members wishing to participate must
attend training camp from 17‐20 August 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 24‐28 August AFS Championship.
3. Coast Guard Rugby seeks athletes to compete at the highest levels
of rugby. Members with elite athletic experience in collegiate or
high school sports are encouraged to apply. Rugby experience is
preferred, but not required.
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 May. 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: LT Vincent Nitopi; Vincent.J.Nitopi@uscg.mil.
8. Command‐endorsed applications must be routed to the Coast Guard
Sports Office by 23 June 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: RDML D. C. Barata, Commander, Personnel Service Center,
sends.
10. Internet release authorized.