{"id":1409,"date":"2013-07-03T14:38:44","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T18:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/2013\/07\/03\/furman-camps-puts-wrap-on-fifth-year\/"},"modified":"2022-11-07T19:50:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T00:50:26","slug":"furman-camps-puts-wrap-on-fifth-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/furman-camps-puts-wrap-on-fifth-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Furman camps puts wrap on fifth year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Furman Rugby Camp wrapped up its fifth annual camp this week with players from as far away as South Africa, Canada and San Diego participating.<\/p>\n<p>Furman head coach John Roberts directed the camp. Coaches included Darren Scott (Furman backs coach), Chuck Wurl (head coach for UNC-Greensboro) and Pat Reid (head coach for Greenville High School).<\/p>\n<p>The thirty-two participating campers attended lectures on how to the balance school work and athletics and IRB law changes. They also enjoyed the Furman pool and rugby-related athletic games.<\/p>\n<p>The team competition, a staple of the Furman Camp, was won by the Sharks who edged out the Lions during Saturday\u2019s Rugby Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had a fantastic camp,\u201d said Roberts. \u201cAs usual we focused on fostering a fun learning environment. We want the campers to enjoy each other, make new friends and collect a few skills that they can take back to their home club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Campers Carlos Cabanilas (Kennesaw), Sidney Shoop (Chapel Hill) and Longinus Nnodium (Greenville) were named camper of the day. 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Furman head coach John Roberts directed the camp.  Coaches included Darren Scott (Furman backs coach), Chuck Wurl (head  coach for UNC-Greensboro) and Pat Reid (head coach for Greenville High  School).<\/p>\n<p>The thirty-two participating campers attended lectures  on how to the balance school work and athletics and IRB law changes.  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