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Nighthawkʼs Rugby Club Charter

Nighthawkʼs Rugby Club is centered on we the student-athletes who will uphold and honor the spirit of the game, itʼs laws, traditions, and unique character both on and off the field. As students involved in Nighthawkʼs Rugby, we will represent our school with courage, integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline, respect and honorable sportsmanship.

All members are required to adhere to North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Eligibility Guidelines and strive for academic and athletic excellence. We will place our academic performance ahead of all club activities and work together in achieving this expectation.

As the coaches, sponsors, referees, parents, and players of Nighthawkʼs Rugby, we will ensure that the safety of all the players on and off of the pitch is our priority and everyoneʼs responsibility. All actions and conditions that are deemed unsafe to the players will be addressed immediately.

We are student-athletes, fierce competitors, and leaders. We are Nighthawk's Rugby!




Nighthawk's Rugby is a school sponsored club that will compete with other North Carolina High School sponsored rugby clubs. Travel to the Charlotte area may be required for cross-conference scrimmages and state play-offs.

  • Each player is required to pay;
    • $30 for annual CIPP registration on USA Rugby +$5 SBRO fee. This is insurance covering the student in case of inury and must have before being able to participate in full contact practice.
    • $20 club fee. This will game consumables, field and referee fees.
    • We have a website up with Pyramid Printing offering Nighthawk Rugby wear (more coming soon).

There will be a Service Program in which the members will be required to participate in.

As this is a club, we will also engage in fund raising activities in order to purchase other necessary field and training equipment. Donations are always welcomed!

Coaching staff:
Scott Ilkenhons - Head Coach & NGHS Staff Sponsor
Jay Simpson - Assistant Coach

Jamie Helander - Manager

Ryan Johnston - Captain

Lucas Barnette - Co-Captain

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Nighthawks Rugby Academic Eligibility

A report will be run each Wednesday to determine academic eligibility. This will give me enough time to lobby on your behalf if you are ineligble to play due to the below requirements.

  • 2 F's on report = NO play
  • 2.0 GPA
  • If there are F's and/or D's on the report, you and I will be developing a plan with your instructor to bring this up and maintain C's or better.