Ladies (Especially Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Charleston, Miami, and Orlando),
Please be aware that ALL CIPP registrations expire on August 31. ALL of them. AND that the USA Rugby eligibility deadline for CIPP registration for Championships is September 15. This deadline applies to the South DII Championship, USA Rugby DI Championship, and National DII Championship. Note: This is two weeks earlier than last year. Does this give you much time to get ALL of your players registered? No. You must be diligent in getting all of your players memberships renewed.
I found out on Saturday that USA Rugby voted to open the registration two weeks earlier (August 15) in order to give us more time. Whew! This is only four days away, so I suggest getting mobilized now. Take advantage of batch registration if possible as it will give you greater control over getting individual players registered.
FYI. Please note my email address has changed.
NLD Campbell ndenni01@bellsouth.net
2008 USA RUGBY SOUTH MEN'S 7S TEAM
The coaching staff and management would like to congratulate the following players for their selection to represent the South in the 2008 National All Star 7s Championships taking place in Pittsburgh, PA on August 23-24, 2008.
Ben Catania, Daytona
Chance Doyle, New Orleans
Adam Duconig, New Orleans
Mark Eichner, Daytona
Christian Greiner, Nashville
Treasure Hlengwa, Fort Lauderdale
Seth Kolka, Nashville
TJ Lane, Daytona Christopher Morgan, Nashville
Daniel Palmer, Daytona
Shane Stewart, Daytona
Derek Wolfe, Nashville
First Alternate: Roderigus Caesar, Daytona
Second Alternate: Scott Sivak, Daytona
Head Coach: Austin Dacanay
Assistant Coach: Brian Richardson
Manager: Richard Elliott
Men’s Club Sevens Championships Kick Off to Thrilling Start in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Following an action-packed afternoon of competition, the field has been narrowed to eight teams left to duke it out for the 2008 title, as day one of the USA Rugby Men’s Club Sevens Championships wrapped up at Rocca Field on Treasure Island .
Still alive in the quarterfinal race for the coveted Cup are the No . 8 seeded Gentlemen of Aspen, which finished atop the Pool A competition and face Daytona Beach when play resumes at 9 a . m . Sunday morning . No . 5 seed Northern Virginia (NOVA) put up a strong showing, outscoring its opponents 101-14 and moves on to meet the Maryland Exiles in the quarterfinals .
The top finishers in Pool C the Denver Barbarians, which have gained a quarterfinal Cup berth every year since 2001, hope to continue their momentum past Boston Rugby Club tomorrow morning, while the Chicago Lions look to defend their 2007 title but must first need to move past some stiff opposition from Belmont Shore, the leaders of the Pool B draw .
The Bowl semifinalists are also set in place, with Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) earning a spot against Olympic Club with a big 41-14 win over Austin Elite . After struggling a bit early in the day, Olympic Club recovered in the bowl quarterfinals to cap off the day with a 31-5 win over Mission .
Local hosts San Francisco Golden Gate will take on Ohio-based Scioto Valley in the second Bowl Semi-final . The hometown heroes from SFGG redeemed themselves with a convincing 31-12 victory of New York ’s Old Blue at the end of the day, while Scioto Valley made its way to the Bowl semis via its 26-17 win over the Chicago Griffins .
Read on below for a complete breakdown of the Pool rounds in Day 1 at San Francisco ’s Rocca Field .
Pool A
The Gentlemen of Aspen led the pack in Pool A, emerging with three wins overall, steamrolling past OMBAC in a harsh 26-5 upset and the Chicago Griffins 45-7 before edging out the defending champion Chicago Lions by just one try in a 17-12 final . Meanwhile, the Lions just barely slipped into the second position, following a first round win over Windy City rivals the Chicago Griffins, 17-14, and a frustrating tie versus OMBAC .
After just missing out on the title to the Chicago Lions last year, perennial championship contenders OMBAC struggled to get momentum going, notching their first win in Round 3 against the Griffins to earn a place in the Bowl quarterfinals . The No . 16 seeded Griffins also had a disappointing day on the pitch, going 0-3 in the pool rounds before missing out to Scioto Valley in the Bowl quarters .
Pool B
No . 2 seed overall, last year’s Bowl victors the Belmont Shore Tigers breezed by the competition, going 3-0 in pool play, with double digit victories over each of its competitors to move on against the Chicago Lions for a spot in the Cup Semis .
Joining Belmont Shore in the quarterfinal round is Daytona Beach , which capped off day 1 with wins over both SciotoValley and Austin Elite . Scioto Valley notched its only “W” versus Austin , while the Texas squad was held winless in the pool rounds .
Pool C
True to form, familiar championship presence the Denver Barbarians swept the Pool C competition . Led by, Maximo de Achaval, who kicked and touched down for 32 points today, the Barbos easily bumped off the Maryland Exiles 26-12 in the opening round, before defeating Olympic Club 35-12, and Old Blue 26-5 .
The Maryland Exiles drew a frustrating 19-19 tie versus Old Blue in Round two, but held off a late scoring surge from Olympic Club to pick up their only win of the day in round three . After going 1-2 in the pool rounds, the OC gets a shot at redemption tomorrow morning in the Bowl semi-finals against OMBAC . Meanwhile, Old Blue heads home without a win .
Pool D
The No . 5 seed overall, and top Mid-Atlantic side Northern Virginia (NOVA) came out with a vengeance in day 1, turning up the jets to easily sweep the Pool D field of competitors . Finishing in the second position was Boston RFC, which dealt the hosts from San Francisco Golden Gate a last minute 24-19 upset in the opening round and breezed past Mission 36-7 .
After going 1-2 before its home crowd, SFGG still remains in pursuit of some hardware, earning a spot in the Bowl quarterfinal, with a 31-12 win over Old Blue . Meanwhile, fellow Pacific Coast club Mission , goes home lacking in the win category .
USA Rugby Men’s Club Sevens Championships – Day 1 Results
Rocca Field, Treasure Island, San Francisco
Round 1
1 . Pool A - Chicago Lions 17, Chicago Griffins 14
2 . Pool A - Gentlemen of Aspen 26, Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) 5
3 . Pool B - Belmont Shore Tigers 31, Austin Elite 5
4 . Pool B - Daytona Beach 14, Scioto Valley 0
5 . Pool C - Denver Barbarians 26, Maryland Exiles 12
6 . Pool C - Olympic Club 19, Old Blue 10
7 . Pool D - Boston RFC 24, San Francisco Golden Gate 19
8 . Pool D - Northern Virginia (NOVA) 38, Mission 0
Round 2
9 . Pool A – Chicago Lions 12, OMBAC 12
10 . Pool A – Aspen 45, Chicago Griffins 7
11 . Pool B – Belmont Shore 33, Daytona Beach 5
12 . Pool B – Scioto Valley 28, Austin Elite 17
13 . Pool C – Denver Barbarians 35, Olympic Club 12
14 . Pool C – Old Blue 19, Maryland Exiles 19
15 . Pool D – San Francisco Golden Gate 31, Mission 0
16 . Pool D – Northern Virginia (NOVA) 29, Boston RFC 7
Round 3
17 . Pool A – Aspen 17, Chicago Lions 12
18 . Pool A – Old Mission Beach 33, Chicago Griffins 19
19 . Pool B – Belmont Shore 27, Scioto Valley 7
20 . Pool B – Daytona Beach 14, Austin Elite 12
21 . Pool C – Denver Barbarians 26, Old Blue 5
22 . Pool C – Maryland Exiles 19, Olympic Club 12
23 . Pool D – NOVA 34, San Francisco Golden Gate 7
24 . Pool D – Boston RFC 36, Mission 7
Bowl Quarter Finals
25 . OMBAC 41, Austin Elite 14
26 . Scioto Valley 26, Chicago Griffins 17
27 . Olympic Club 31, Mission 5
28 . San Francisco Golden Gate 31, Old Blue 12
Day 2 Matches
Cup/Plate Quarterfinals
29 . Aspen vs . Daytona Beach - 9 a . m .
30 . NOVA vs . Maryland - 9:20 a . m .
31 . Denver vs . Boston RFC - 9:40 a . m .
32 . Belmont Shore Tigers vs . Chicago Lions - 10 a . m .
Bowl Semis
33 . OMBAC vs . Winner 27 – 10:20 a . m .
34 . Scioto Valley vs . – 10:40 a . m .
35 . Loser 29 vs . Loser 30 – 11 a . m . - Plate Semis
36 . Loser 31 vs . Loser 32 – 11:20 a . m . – Plate Semis
37 . Winner 29 vs . Winner 30 – 11:40 a . m . - Cup Semis
38 . Winner 31 vs . Winner 32 – 12 p . m . Cup Semis
39 . Loser 33 vs . Loser 34 – 12:30 p . m . - 11th place
40 . Winner 33 vs . Winner 34 – 12:50 p . m . – Bowl Championship
41 . Loser 35 vs . Loser 36 – 1:10 p . m . – 7th place
42 . Winner 35 vs . Winner 36 – 1:30 p . m . – Plate Championship
43 . Loser 37 vs . Loser 38 – 1:50 p . m . – 3rd place
44 . Winner 37 vs . Winner 38 – 2:10 p . m . – Cup Championship
As far as Old Boys go, Ft Lauderdale won the first annual Ricky Pigott Cup on Saturday. Gavin Curtis scored 8 tries in two games to carry them. Here were the teams and the results:
Ft Lauderdale Knights - Cup Champs
Naples Hammerheads - 2nd
Tampa Krewe - 3rd
game 1: Krewe OB-13 vs Ft. Laud. OB-27
game 2: Ft. Laud. OB-20 vs Naples OB-4
game 3: KreweOB-9 vs NaplesOB-11
We e would like to increase the Old Boys participation in this tournament going forward in future years. It really is a fun day at the beach followed by an awesome Poker Run/Pub Crawl. Partial proceeds go to the family of Ricky Pigott, former Ft Myers
Ruggers,
Allow me the opportunity to invite each of you and your teams to Panama City Beach this August 23rd.
Louisiana Exiles will return to defend their six year reign as Champions of the Hurricane Sevens tournament. And nearly all of the past attendees have committed to challenging them for the honor.
The entry fee for Men's teams is $250; early registrations with room stay are eligible for a $100 rebate. The Women's tournament fee is $100. We have recently added a High School bracket and already have three High School teams committed. Be sure to include your contact information when you send your entry fee to - PCB Hurricanes RFC, PO Box 18713, Panama City Beach, FL 32417.
Boardwalk Beach Resort came through once again for us ruggers with a $89 poolside and $99 gulf side rugby rate (800-224-4853 for reservations).
There are contacts on the web site if anyone is interested. It is a paying position… you won’t live on it, but it could pay for some gas to get to practices and games.
May be able to help find a job and/or a place to live.
USA Rugby to Host Game Development Series Prior to Michelin Challenge
BOULDER, Colo. – In conjunction with the Michelin Challenge Rugby match featuring the USA Eagles vs. ASM Clermont Auvergne on August 9, USA Rugby Game Development is proud to offer additional educational opportunities for the greater rugby community in Charleston, S.C.
The weekend-long event series includes a coach seminar, official’s roundtable discussion, media interactive session and a high-level high school exhibition match are included in the agenda leading up to the main event.
To kickoff the series, a press conference and interactive media session will take place on Thursday, August 7, at 2 p.m. at Charleston’s Blackbaud Stadium. Local players from South Carolina High School Rugby will be on hand to engage local media in hands-on skill demonstrations with assistance from USA Rugby Elite Coach Development Program coaches. The public is encouraged to attend and play a role in demonstrating rugby.
The next session will feature a roundtable discussion on Friday evening led by USA Rugby Referee Development staff and various match officials. The format will be open discussion on topics such as Experimental Law Variations and creating interest in officiating among young athletes. The confirmed time and location of the event will be announced in the coming week.
In addition, a coach seminar, again involving local high school players, will take place on the Charleston Battery training pitch located next to Blackbaud Stadium from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, August 9. The seminar will be delivered by members of both the USA Rugby Men’s National team and Clermont Auvergne ASM coaching staff.
Coaches of all levels are invited to attend at a cost of $30. Registration will take place on-site and attendance will earn certified coaches five continuing education units (CEU) in USA Rugby’s recently announced CEU program.
Lastly on game day, USA Rugby and the National Guard will play host to the South Carolina Under-19 Palmetto Patriots and the North Carolina U-19 Panthers in a local rivalry match taking place at 3 p.m. at the Charleston Battery training pitch. A post-match function will follow and both teams will be featured at halftime of the Michelin Challenge.
Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. and supporters can visit the USA Rugby Fan Festival, featuring the World Rugby Shop Challenge and USA Rugby tent. Information on programs and an opportunity to sign up for the Eagles Supporter’s Club will be available to all.
Deep South Awarded Coach Development Program (CDP) Workshop in New Orleans, LA
Mobile, Ala. – USA Rugby has formally awarded the Deep South’s CDP workshop to be held on September 27th & 28th, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both Introducing Rugby and Developing Rugby courses will be offered concurrently during this two-day instructional workshop.
Registration has been opened, and may be found at http://usarugby.learn.com. The cost of the two-day workshop will be $125 for early registrants and will be held on Tulane University's campus. Interested individuals should have already registered in the Coaches Portal, if not, please do so immediately. In addition, workshop participants must complete all modules relating to the course of your choice, including the IRB RugbyReady and Positive Coaching Alliance modules. Rate changes are as follows:
Price
$125
$175
$225
$300
When do I pay this price?
You must register before noon (12:00pm) MST, Friday, September 12, 2008
You must register before noon (12:00pm) MST, Friday September 19, 2008
You must register before noon (12:00pm) MST, Wednesday September 24, 2008
-Day of workshop, Walk-in registrations
Price
$99/night + tax
$109/night + tax
$115/night + tax
$89/night + tax
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Downtown/French Qtr
221 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, La
888-538-5667
504-926-8088
Reserve by Sept. 8
Reservation Code:
Deep South Rugby
Hampton Inn
Downtown/French Qtr
226 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, La
800-292-0653,
504-529-9990
Reserve by Sept. 5
Reservation Code:
DSR
Prince Conti Hotel
French Quarter
830 Conti Street
New Orleans, La
800-366-2743
Reserve by Sept. 5
Reservation Code:
RUGBY - online
Deep South- phone
Ramada Metairie
2713 N Causeway Blvd
Metairie, La
800-535-7891
504-524-7611
Reserve by Sept. 8
Reservation Code:
Deep South Rugby
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Please contact Jennie Alwell (jea013@bellsouth.net) with any questions/concerns regarding this event.
Ruggers
Helping
Ruggers
-
Ft.
Collins
Disaster
Relief
There
are
a
lot
of
reasons
why
us
as
men
and
women
play
the
game
of
rugby,
some
of
us
have
that
aggression
streak,
for
some
it's
to
stay
or
get
back
in
shape,
for
a
lot
of
us
it's
the
passion
of
combat
and
the
art
of
going
to
war
on
the
pitch…but
for
all
of
us
it's
the
camaraderie
of
knowing
that
each
and
every
player
on
or
off
the
pitch
will
someway
help
us
as a
rugby
player.
We
all
have
a
family
of
thousands
that
we
can
count
on
in a
time
of
need
whether
it's
just
a
beer
or a
place
to
stay
while
out
of
town
and
on
tour.
This
is a
call
out
to
all
those
that
have
accepted
your
fellow
ruggers
as
family.
This
last
month
two
of
your
fellow
rugby
players
have
taken
a
huge
loss
to
the
elements
of
Mother
Nature.
Last
month
a
tornado
tore
threw
the
small
town
of
Windsor,
CO.
and
in
its
path
it
caused
a
lot
of
destruction
to
two
rugby
players'
houses.
To
show
support
for
these
two
players
and
their
families
Fort
Collins
Rugby
has
designed
a
shirt
that
reflects
the
passion
for
the
sport
of
rugby
as
well
as
showing
the
friendship
that
we
carry
as
rugby
players.
We
are
selling
these
shirts
for
$20
and
encourage
all
rugby
players
to
get
involved
to
show
support
for
your
fellow
athletes.
These
are
players
that
you
might
meet
across
the
pitch
or
share
a
beer
with
while
singing
the
songs
that
we
all
love.
All
the
shirt
sales
will
go
back
to
these
players
and
their
families.
Our
goal
is
to
sell
500
shirts.
While
insurance
is
going
to
help,
it
will
not
take
care
of
all
the
losses
that
the
families
have
lost
especially
the
property
that
has
personal
and
sentimental
value.
Though
money
won't
bring
back
those
losses
it
will
give
the
families
a
chance
to
take
a
breath
and
to
relax
a
little.
Ruggers
this
is a
chance
for
us
to
show
our
support
and
love
for
not
only
the
best
game
in
the
world
but
the
greatest
friends
we
all
could
ask
for.
Thanks
for
all
your
help
and
support.
To
order
please
contact
Terje
Whitmore
and
he
will
make
sure
to
send
out
all
the
shirts
to
you
and
your
team.
(There
is
no
shipping
charge)
The
USA
Women's
7s
TU
committee,
in
conjunction
with
the
USA
Women's
7s
coaching
staff
are
holding
an
informal
"7s
Challenge
Cup"
tournament
in
Chicago,
Illinois,
July
18 &
19.
Teams
will
be
competing
as a
warm-up
venue
for
the
7s
National
All-Star
Championships
to
be
held
in
Pittsburgh,
PA,
Aug
23-25.
This
venue
replaces
Cape
Fear
as
the
unofficial
second
scouting
opportunity
for
the
US
7s
Program.
The
USA
Rugby
South
7s
program
will
be
traveling
with
the
following
players
selected
by
Head
Coach
Mike
May.
Players
were
primarily
selected
from
a
player
selection
camp
held
at
the
end
of
June.
Nicole
Belkin
–
Orlando
Claudia
Cline
– At
Large
Brittany Fabbri – University of Florida
Casey Fields - Orlando
Carly Harrington - Atlanta
Lori Light - Orlando
Pat Neder - Atlanta
Lindsey Stephenson - Orlando
Sue Uchneat – Clemson
This summer marks the end of scouting opportunities for selection of the World Class Cup Squad, which will be practicing and playing together beginning this September and leading up to the 7s World Cup in Dubai next March.
We are happy to announce that
the New Orleans Women's Rugby
Team is once again hosting
Twilight 7's. The event will be
held Labor Day weekend which
coincides with Southern
Decadence a festival in the
French Quarter!
Tournament Date: Saturday
September August 30th
We start in the late afternoon
and finish under the lights!
Our goal is to have 6 teams
which would allow 5 games each.
Entry fee is $125 and will host
all teams so no need to get
hotels!
Check our website for more
information.
www.halfmoonsrugby. com
Come help rebuild New Orleans
"One Ruck at a Time"
Daytona Beach Coconuts repeat
as South RU 7s champs for 3rd
year.
>
> The matches were played on the
intramural fields at
Embry-Riddle
> Aeronautical University (ERAU)
in Daytona Beach. 9 teams
competed to be
> the lone qualifier from the
South RU. They were Fort
Lauderdale, Old
> White of Atlanta, Nashville,
New Orleans, the Miami Tridents,
the St.
> Petersburg Pelicans, ERAU and
2 Daytona entries.
>
> After pool play and the
quarterfinals were finished FTL,
Nashville, New
> Orleans and Daytona A
advancing to the semi-finals.
Old White,
> (featuring 2 former Eagle 7s
players) topped the Pelicans
29-7 for the
> bowl trophy.
>
> The semi-finals saw a pair of
shutouts with Daytona blanking
FTL 40-0
> and New Orleans whitewashing
Nashville 31-0.
>
> The final was exciting and
fast-paced with Daytona holding
off a late
> New Orleans surge to post a
21-14 victory. Jeff Reuther
touched down and
> converted twice in the first
half to stake New Orleans to an
early 14-0
> lead but Daytona's Dan Palmer
scored late in the half to make
the
> halftime score 14-7.
>
> The second half was dominated
by DB with Rodriquez Ceasar and
Scott
> Sivak notching unconverted
trys to give the Coconuts a
17-14 lead. New
> Orleans was pressing for a
go-ahead score when Anthony
Muniz picked off
> a pass and pitched to Ben
Cattina who raced 50 meters for
the clinching
> score. Eric Johns scored and
converted at the final whistle
for New
> Orleans to make the final
24-21 and send Daytona Beach to
the national
> championships in august in San
Francisco.
Thought I would send you a
report on this past weekends
results from the South Florida
Select Side U - 20 teams results
in the Pittsburgh Challenge Cup.
First and foremost Coaches Bill
Marts, Don Stramanak and Jeff
Oxenrider all should be
congratulated for a job well
done. The team finished in
second place.
This is the third year that
these gentlemen took it upon
their own initiative to put a
traveling squad together and
compete against other upper
level teams throughout the
country. Because of their
respective efforts the very
first year drew attention to
Florida Youth rugby. The result
was some of our athletes were
chosen to go to U.S.A. Rugby
camps and several have now
played for the U-17,18 and 19
U.S.A. Junior Eagles Teams
respectively, playing both
abroad and here in the United
States.
Several of our teams have now
had players recognized as stand
out players and they include,
Trojans, Brevard Red Eyes,
Naples and now Weston. Those
players that have been selected
and played at the Junior Eagle
level and or recently selected
are Cameron Dolan; Brandon Grey;
Brian Hussey; Shane Young; Wes
Haughton; Jamie Penca and
recently invited to a camp Alex
Tucci.
There have been several others
that have been invited to camps
to compete at the highest
levels. In Florida’s inaugural
year they placed last, the
second year, fourth and this
year placed second. Each year
with major improvements noted by
many.
The coaches had several
practices with the 26 player
roster that traveled to
Pittsburgh and they gelled as a
unit and an observer may have
thought that this team had
played together as a unit all
season long. They all worked
well and in unison while they
competed for top honors at the
tournament. The coaches were
able to move players in many
positions and each athlete
performed well and complimented
and supported each other in each
game.
South Florida soundly defeated
Minnesota in the first game and
served as a terrific beginning
as that team defeated Florida
one year ago in Baltimore. They
went on to the second game and
demonstrated good sound
fundamentals against EPRU
(Eastern Penn Rugby Union) and
defeated them which brought the
first day to a close with a 2 -
0 record.
The second day of competition
made it very clear that South
Florida needed to win in order
to play for a title match.
Florida was matched up against
Met New York for the first match
of the day which they won before
going on to lose a close final
to North Carolina.
Players from all the various
teams that participated put in
an outstanding effort. Those
teams were from Trojan Rugby;
NorthEast Nomads; Weston Rugby;
Jupiter Rugby; Tampa Bay
Pelicans; North Broward Prep and
Naples Bears. Some of the other
players were from F.S.U.; U.C.F.;
Edison College, and F.G.C.U. .
An example of the impact that
the tour had on both the
players, coaches and fans can be
summed up in a letter written by
the President of the Delaware
Rugby Foundation Jerry Humphrey
to the organizer Kurt
Mockenhaupt of the Potomac Rugby
Foundation when he said, ”A
special nod, in my opinion,
should go to both Florida and
Carolina programs. The parental
support shown as well as the
concentration on solid rugby
tradition by these two groups
makes me want to do more. I was
especially proud to see the
Florida team line up to cheer
for a fallen opponent on the
main field." Florida displayed
both class and great
sportsmanship in spite of
several obstacles. Each young
man had terrific learning
lessons and all of the young men
showed mature attitudes
throughout the tour. Florida
Rugby can be proud of their
teams !
The effort and experience that
the coaches displayed in their
handling of all the details of a
traveling side and the demeanor
and the appreciation that the
players responded with was a
terrific example of the strides
and gains for Florida Youth
Rugby in our short four year
history. Each player got to
experience a higher level of
rugby while others got a sense
of what the game has to offer
besides playing for their
individual teams. The boys
bonded and by the end of the
tournament one would think that
these young men have known each
other their entire lives. Each
gained a new love for the game
and a respect for the athletes
that play it.
The venue that we played at was
the same location that the
U.S.A.Rugby held the High School
Championships. It was held at
the Pittsburgh Harlequins
Founders Field. They were
tremendous hosts and have
awesome facilities.
Additionally, our South Florida
Select Side U- 20 team was also
the first and probably the last
Rugby team to ever play and
practice on the Pittsburgh
Steelers playing field in their
home stadium. They also got to
tour the facility and experience
the players locker rooms as well
as the private sky boxes and
press rooms. They now know what
it is like to play in a stadium
that sits in excess of 63,000
fans. They got to run the field,
which no other group ever has
been privileged to do. The
coaches thank Pittsburgh
Steelers defensive tackle Chris
Hoke for giving the Rugby team
special access and privileges
while visiting. The tour was a
complete success and the players
that traveled walk away with
many terrific memories.
A special thanks to the
following for their support of
our tour: Sunshine Supplemental
Eductional Services (Tutoring),
Larry Fox U.S.A.Rugby Coach,
Naples Hammerheads Men’s Rugby
Club; Ft. Lauderdale Men’s club;
Ft. Lauderdale Rugby Foundation;
U.S.A.Rugby South; Florida Rugby
Union; Trojan Rugby Club, Naples
Bears Rugby Club; Pittsburgh
Harlequin Rugby Club and Parents
of their High School team;
Pittsburgh Steeler Football
Team, specifically Chris Hoke.
All the parents and family
members that attended.
In closing, the coaches Bill
Marts, Dave Stamanak , and Jeff
Oxenrider deserve big Kudos from
the entire state of Florida for
their time, effort and energy !!
Well done.
Cheers,
Steve –
Thanks to all for another awesome Fear 7's and I think we may do it again next year.
Congratulations to all of the teams and folks that participated, sponsored, attended, and lent a helping hand so we could bring you the 34th Annual Cape Fear 7's Rugby Tournament.
We're looking forward to doing this again in '09 and I've already reserved Ogden Park for July 4-5.
Well done to NOVA and to the British Army Marchwood Dolphins side on a superb Men's Championship final. It was the best I've seen in my 14 consecutive years at this tourney, and some of the old timers tell me it was the best one ever, period. It was no surprise to see NOVA win a very close, 24-17, match and I'm very excited to see what next year has in store for Fear.
Also, the Women's Division's again played outstanding rugby and it was the NOVA Piranhas over the Northeast Select in another very close match.
Just a little footnote about the Women's Divisions:
Several of the Brits from the Marchwood Dolphins commented to me how impressive the Women played here and that it was better then the Women's rugby they've grown accustomed to seeing in Europe.
We're already working very hard to bring you the best rugby possible for the
35th Annual Cape Fear 7's Rugby Tournament and we look forward to seeing you here!
Good Luck, best wishes and may the rugby gods be with you.
(Please email me your comments & suggestions because Fear 7's is as much your tournament, and our goal is to always make it better and better and your input is important . . .)
The South 7's Championship is up
for grabs. This is just like
any other social 7's tournament,
except that the winner gets a
shot at the National Title in
San Francisco California August
9th and 10th. Any men's college
or club team is eligible to
participate, unlimited entries!
