SIBUR Rugby School League:
How a New Sport Becomes Part of School Life in the Regions
The "SIBUR Rugby School League" is a joint project of SIBUR and the Russian Rugby Federation, aimed at mass engagement of primary school children in systematic sports activities through an accessible and safe format—tag rugby.
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Our Mission
Our Mission is to integrate tag rugby into the school life of the regions as an accessible and team-oriented sport, creating a clear ladder of success for children from physical education lessons to the national final.
Making tag rugby, as a non-contact game similar to "tag", a popular and accessible discipline in school physical education lessons, involving children in systematic physical activity and sports.
Training physical education teachers in the basic skills and teaching methodologies of tag rugby for independent lesson delivery.
Organising school, city, and final tournaments that provide talented children with an incentive for growth and the unique experience of participating in major competitions.
Presenting the eco-ball, created by the domestic company Jögel with SIBUR's support, as an example of plastic recycling.
The project is built on the principle of a full cycle: from preparing the infrastructure to a major sports celebration.
Training educators and equipping schools with the necessary inventory;
Educational seminars and master classes for children;
Organisation of regional "Rugby School League" tournaments.
Winners of the competitions gain the opportunity to participate in the national final of the Rugby School League in Moscow during the holidays.
SIBUR's Contribution:
Creator of Infrastructure and Knowledge
The company provides not only equipment but also, critically, trains personnel school teachers, turning them into ambassadors of the new sporting direction.
Organiser of a Social Elevator and Memorable Events
SIBUR builds a clear and prestigious chain: school tournament - regional tournament - trip to the final in Moscow. This gives children from the regions an unforgettable experience, new friends, and strengthens their belief in their abilities.
Ambassador of Team Values in Sport
The choice of tag rugby is not accidental. It is a non-contact game where boys and girls can play on the field simultaneously, fostering team spirit, equality, and involving the broadest possible range of children in sport.
The Rugby School League is a successful model of how business can become a catalyst for positive change in the school sports system. The project not only introduces a new game but creates a sustainable ecosystem with a place for the teacher, the student, and the major sports celebration, nurturing a new, more active, and healthier generation.