CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Eastern Illinois women's rugby head coach, Frank Graziano, has announced plans for an informational meeting to discuss walk-on tryouts for the 2010 Panther squad.

Any interested EIU students should meet in the Lantz Arena Pool Lounge (which is located just off the main concourse next to the pool) tonight (Tuesday, January 19) at 6 pm for a brief informational meeting.  

For more information, please contact coach Graziano at (217) 581-7135 or via email at fjgraziano@eiu.edu.  EIU Panther rugby, which  finished its twelve season this past fall with a second straight undefeated 10-0 record, is the premiere NCAA Division I squad in the nation.

All Attendees must bring proof of insurance. Additionally, incoming freshmen must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse (visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.org).

"We have had several walk-ons make our squad every season," said coach Graziano. "That includes four current walk-ons, with many having earned starting spots."

... for more info, contact Bart Rettberg, Asst. SID