Rugby In The Square 2023
On June 2nd, join two iconic Toronto landmarks, the CN Tower and the Toronto city sign, in partnership with Rugby In The Square, light up Toronto in yellow, the official worldwide colour of inclusion.
Rugby In The Square sets out to paint the town yellow in promoting rugby as a leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility through sport around the region and around the world as Rugby enters its 200th year.
In the heart of Toronto, this flag Rugby event will include a diverse group of corporate teams and a Mixed Ability Showcase. Three turf pitches will be set up for 5 on 5 action in the middle of Nathan Phillips Square where a series of matches will be taking place throughout the live event to a final championship round followed by a team after-party. This is a one-of-its-kind event that promotes the philosophy of Mixed Ability Sport: diversity, social inclusion, equal opportunities, and access to healthy life-style choices for all. The Mixed Ability Showcase is in partnership with Abilities Centre and community clubs that are leading the introduction of Mixed Ability Rugby in Canada.
The event is co-hosted by Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation (TIRF) and sponsored by PUMA Canada, Metro Supply Chain and Toronto Arrows. Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Charities is the Program partner and the event will be hydrated by BioSteel.
Several TIRF and Team Canada Rugby Alumni will be at the event for media interviews. Hear their accounts of how rugby has impacted their lives.
RITS invites everyone to witness and participate in Rugby’s spirit of camaraderie and competitiveness while taking a leading role in representing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in sport. RITS asks everyone to join in the celebration of these values by wearing the colour of yellow on June 2.
Promoting the event is a series of ads that will be seen around Toronto on billboards, in malls, residential and office buildings, online and in print. The ads reflect the values that the event and Rugby represent. Headlines like, “What happens on the pitch, needs to happen off the pitch” or “Watch courage triumph over doubt”. Social ads will ask the reader to “Turn Toronto the Good, into Toronto the yellow” or “On June 2, we paint this town yellow”.
The event is free for everyone to attend. Gameplay starts at 9 am with Opening Ceremonies at 10:20am and the Mixed Ability Showcase at 1:20pm.
Event Partners & Suppliers: Rugby In The Square is made possible by
- PUMA Canada – Sponsor
- Metro Supply Chain – Sponsor
- Toronto Arrows – Sponsor
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities – Program partner
- BioSteel – Hydration supplier
- Abilities Centre, Mixed Ability Showcase Partner
- City of Toronto, Venue Partner
- Medallion Print Solutions, Printing Supplier
- Sportside Medical Services, Medical Supplier
Across Canada, there are 270 Rugby clubs. Nationally, there are more than 38,000 people who are registered as being involved in the sport; that includes players, coaches, referees, and volunteers. In Ontario, more than 75% of the 68 clubs throughout the province have programming for children and/or youth, with increasing participation from youth with diverse backgrounds.
ABOUT RUGBY ONTARIO
Rugby Ontario is the provincial sports governing body responsible for the organization of rugby in Ontario. Our mission is to lead, support and promote Rugby for All from communities to clubs to province. This mission signals a movement toward creating a more cohesive, supportive and progressive sporting environment that is responsive to the needs of all members.
To learn more, visit https://www.rugbyontario.com/
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Rugby Ontario
Myles Spencer
CEO
Rugby Ontario
MSpencer@RugbyOntario.com
647-560-4790 x1001
TIRF
Amanda Neale-Robinson
Executive Director
Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation (TIRF)
Amanda@TIRFrugby.ca
647-478-6119 (O)
Toronto Arrows
Rahul Srinivasan
Chief Commercial Officer
Toronto Arrows RFC
647-283-4304
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