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MINOT, N.D. -- Staff Sgt. James Goeddertz, 5th Security Forces Squadron unit security manager, and his sons, Declan and Caleb Goeddertz, warm-up for rugby practice at the Jim Hill Middle School in Minot April 8. The Minot rugby team is a family friendly team that encourages team work and learning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley N. Avecilla)

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MINOT, N.D -- Carson Blair, Minot resident and member of the Minot rugby team, runs into an opponent during a rugby practice session at Jim Hill Middle School in Minot April 8. The team accepts anyone who is interested in playing rugby and will take the time to teach them how to play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley N. Avecilla)

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MINOT, N.D. -- Caleb Goeddertz, son of Staff Sgt. James Goeddertz, 5th Security Forces Squadron unit security manager, runs into Kelepi Rakabikabi, Minot resident, for a tackle at Jim Hill Middle School in Minot April 8. The team allows members to bring their children, and even sometimes teaches the children how to play the game as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley N. Avecilla)

Minot rugby -- fun for all ages

Published April 14, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Ashley N. Avecilla
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot rugby team is a fun and exciting way to participate not only with other Minot Air Force Base members, but also with local residents. The team consists of a variety of players including females and teenagers. The team also allows members to bring their children along, and often them how to play. Practices are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., at Jim Hill Middle School. The next game will be at North Dakota State University in Fargo, April 24.