Rugby Little Sisters Raise Support, Spirits of Club
Rugby Little Sisters is a campus organization devoted to supporting Auburn University Rugby Club."This organization is one that is a lot of fun, and there is never a dull moment in the sport of rugby," said Donna Tope, president of Rugby Little Sisters.Not only do they attend all home games and some away games, but every little sister is assigned a "big brother" on the team for whom they provide water and snacks at each game."We also provide Auburn spirit wherever we are," Tope said.As president of the group, Tope coordinates with the president of the AU Rugby Club to discuss game schedules, social gatherings between the team and the little sisters, making sure that each little sister is content and excited about their role in the organization."I spread the word on campus about Rugby Little Sisters and recruit girls to sign up to join the organization," Tope said.Zoey Gay, vice president of the organization, said they provide their big brothers with enthusiasm at each game and have monthly meetings to re-group and discuss upcoming events."I am present at every game making sure every sister has provided her big brother with the essentials and the spirit that is to the fullest," Gay said.The organization is a great way to meet a large number of people.Tope said because the group travels to away games on occasion, the members can experience new places, other universities and other teams they may not have been able to beforehand.Matthew Broadway, a player on the rugby team, said the little sisters do some fundamental things for the team."They help with fundraising, T-shirt sales and putting together social events with the team that usually lead to a tight-knit bond between us and the Little Sisters," Broadway said.
