K-12 PATHWAYS

MICR leverages the power of rugby to close the opportunity gap, create a relentlessly supportive community, and drive upward mobility for students living in underresourced communities. Our K-12 pathways engage students in middle and high school, providing community, support, and athletic, academic, and social-emotional development.

 

RUGBY PROGRAMMING

LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT

OUR IMPACT

  • 350+ players per year —- 200+ high school students and 150+ middle school students

  • 93% of players report that they believe playing rugby will increase their chances of attending college.

  • $0 cost to families — MICR covers all costs for participants, a per-season average of $1200 per high school player and $700 per middle school player

  • 130% return on investment — Slingshot Memphis assessed that MICR creates $2.30 of poverty-fighting impact for every $1.00 invested

What Our Players Say

“Rugby pushes me to be resilient and a leader in all aspects of my life.”

“Rugby means something more than a sport, it means family.”

“Rugby has improved my mental health and was a driving factor to maintain my grades and a motivation to get through the day.”