Western Rugby Union

PARTICIPATION PACKET

2009

Men’s Club Division 2 and 3 Championships

Boy's Single School and Multi School High School Championships

 

Updated as of Thursday, April 30, 2009

(Last updated teams and seeds in the Boy's High School and U19 brackets)

 

 

The Western Rugby Union is moving forward with the West Men's Division 2 and 3 Club Championships and the Boy's High School and Under-19 Championships this weekend in Tulsa OK.  If you have team members (or members of their families) who have traveled to Mexico in the last month, or anyone within their households who have had flu-like symptoms within the last two weeks, you should consider removing that person from your roster and not having that person travel with your team. 

 

Currently the swine flu is being passed person to person.  The CDC is reporting cases of the swine flu across the USA.  We do not wish to spread the disease.  Please take this seriously, and use precautions when in public.

 


 

Host and Local Contact

The host for the event is the Tulsa RFC. The contact for the club is:

 

Dax Junker

Email: dax@mainstreettitleco.com

Cell#: 918-638-8500

Other Tulsa Event Contacts:

Randy Dittmann 918-698-7938

Thom Mericle 918-850-9639

Trent Taber 918-361-5545

Western Rugby Contact

The West will be represented at the event by: Dan Ward and Ted Hill

Dan Ward

Email: dward58@earthlink.net

Cell #: 314-961-2706

 

Ted Hill

Email: tedh@lifeben.com

Cell#: 214-282-3000

Venue and Date

The event will be held at the Valley Park Soccer Complex in Tulsa, OK on the weekend of 2 and 3 May 2009.

 

Directions to Valley Park Soccer Complex (from Valley Park website)

  • Take 169 North HWY 20 EAST (116th St. North Exit) - 7.1 miles to Keetonville RD

  • As you are approaching the 7.1 mile mark - on your RIGHT - the HWY has cliffs rising up - on your LEFT - ground drops steeply, is reinforced by steel beams and you will see an access road down to the below area.

  • SLOW DOWN - Just after this is Keetonville RD on the RIGHT.

  • Look for the sign indicating RUGBY TOURNAMENT

  • The landmark for the turn - a BLUE metal building - is on the southeast corner

  • If you pass the blue metal building - just find a place to turn around (it may take you a mile or so). Please be very careful on this road - it is rural, curvy, residential, narrow.

  • Take Keetonville RD for 3.5 miles to the entrance of Valley Park Sports Complex

 

Fields - The West event will be played on fields 1-4 (See map of the complex).

 


Hotels

 

The host hotel is the Hampton Inn & Suites, Owasso - 9009 N. 121st East Avenue, 918-609-6700.

Additional hotel suggestions (click here for link)

 

You are encouraged to reserve hotel space as soon as possible.  As a reminder any inappropriate behavior in hotels does a disservice to our sport and your University. Any reported discipline problems at hotels will be dealt with under existing discipline procedure.

 

Map of Tulsa (click here)

 

Restaurants

There are numerous restaurants in the area around the hotels.  Remember you are representing your club and our sport while at any public place.

 


Captains Meeting

The West no longer holds Captains Meeting at our championship events.  This requires the participating clubs to stay in close contact with the West and to provide accurate contact information on your accommodations while in Tulsa.

 

Captains Meeting Topics

These topics are usually covered at the meeting. Please review them and discuss with your players.

  1. Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their supporters and fans

  2. Jerseys for your reserves must be numbered 16-22.

  3. Reserve players when taking water onto the field during stoppages must NOT wear jerseys that match the kit of the players in the match

  4. Each club may have a single coach and medical staff on the sideline. ALL others must be behind the five-meter barrier.

  5. No players may have exposed underwear while on the field of play.

  6. Red carded players may not play again on the weekend and may not be replaced on the Event Roster.

  7. There are new regulations regarding the Match Roster. Please carefully review that section of this document

  8. There are new eligibility regulations when a player must be enrolled in CIPP and when non-citizens must be in the USA. Please review those sections of this document and the USA Rugby Eligibility regulations.

  9. In most cases there is ample time for warm up on the fields teams will be playing on. Do NOT attempt to warm up on the sides or in goal areas while a match is being played’

  10. If a club wants to arrange for practice time on Friday 25 April, please contact Dax Junker for access information.

   

Event Fees

There are no entry fees for any Western Rugby Union championship events.  The West eliminated the entry fees for championship events a number of years.  The West recognizes the high cost of participation in championship events.

 


Discipline

Please download the Discipline Regulations from the West or USA Rugby web site.  Click here to download the USA Rugby Disciplinary Regulations. Review the regulations with your club members.  Ignorance of the regulations is not an acceptable excuse.  If an ad hoc Disciplinary Committee is needed, it will be assembled and chaired by the representative of the Western Rugby Union in attendance at the event.

  

Eligibility Regulations

Current USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations should be downloaded from the USA Rugby or West web site.  Click here to download the USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations. Each club is expected to fully understand the regulations, strictly abide by them, and to complete all required documentation.  Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of any player in question or the entire team. You must review those regulations and insure you and your team are fully eligible to participate in Westerns. Club players must have been enrolled with the club they are representing no later than 15 April 2009. Players who are CIPP registered after that date are NOT eligible to participate and may NOT be replaced on your Event Roster. Players who are non-citizens/non Green Card holders must have been in the United States by 15 March 2009. Such players must be able to provide proof of entry via a passport stamp that precedes 15 March 2009. Players unable to provide such documentation are ineligible to participate and may NOT be replaced on the Event Roster

 

On site questions, interpretations, etc. of these regulations will be handled by the Western Rugby Union representative. On site responses to eligibility questions will tend to focus on the letter of the regulations and to narrowly interpret any of the regulations.

 

If your team has questions about the eligibility of any player or players on your team, you should immediately address the questions or concerns to the Chairman of the USA Rugby Eligibility Committee. Questions should be addressed to him in care of the USA Rugby National Office 303-539-0300. Questions on Eligibility may also be addressed to the National Office to Dan Payne on extension 132. Requests for waivers on Eligibility issues should be sent to the office where they will be forwarded to the Eligibility Committee.

 

No exceptions to these regulations will be made on site by the Western representative.

 


Event Roster - Do This ASAP ***

The form may be downloaded from the West web site.  Click here to view the required event roster.  This form must be completed and emailed to the Western Event Director Ted Hill (tedh@lifeben.com) AND Bill Sexton (wsexton@atsu.edu):

 

Close of Business on Monday, 27 April 2009

 

NOTE:  Failure to pre-register your team=s event roster by the scheduled dates will result in:

 

1.     A longer on-site check-in process with your team required to bring extra proof of good standing.  You also suffer the possibility that some of your players will be declared ineligible at the event.

 

2.     A $100 fine levied against your club.

 

The office will compare your roster of players to CIPP Registration Rosters lists provided by USA Rugby.  You may ONLY list players who have paid their dues to both organizations. Other names will not be eligible to participate in the event.  Clubs will be notified of players that are ineligible. Such players may NOT be replaced on the Event Roster.  Clubs which no longer have enough eligible players will be disqualified.

 

Rosters for high school championship events are open -- i.e., there is no limit to the number of players a club may include on their Event Roster.  You may to need to use two pages for your roster.  If you need additional copies of the form, please feel free to make them.

 

Event Rosters for club championship events may list a maximum of 28 players

 

Players’ names must be clearly legible and in alphabetical sequence by the last name. Illegible names will be disqualified from participation in the event.

 

The Event Roster contains columns to be completed as follows:

 

Last Name, First - in alphabetic sequence.
Residency Status
CIPP#

Position - What position does the player usually play?
DOB - Date of Birth
Resident Proof - Office Use Only
Registration List - Office Use Only

Kit Colors

Each team will be asked to describe the kit they will be using during the event.  There is space on the Event Roster for use in describing the kit colors and patterns your team will use. Please note the procedure that will be used to determine which team will be required to change kit should there be a conflict in kit colors.  The Referee and/or the Western representative will determine whether a conflict does exist.  See Event Regulations on the West web site.

 


Event Regulations and Procedures

Click here to view the USA Rugby West Event Regulations. We suggest you download and review these documents.

 

Club Membership (New Section!)

Every club in any level of competition including these Western Championships is required to have a current and valid club membership in CIPP. Enrollment for clubs is similar to that for players.  A club can check its enrolment status on the USA Rugby web site under “Membership”.  Clubs without a current membership by the Monday night prior to Westerns will be disqualified.

 

Eligibility Binder (This is NEW!!!)

USA Rugby has reconfirmed the responsibility of confirming all eligibility requirements to the TUs and LAUs. The West will continue to responsible for insuring that all clubs and players meet the current requirements to participate in championship events. Almost all of the requirements of USA Rugby have been long-standing requirements of the Western Rugby Union. However the West is going to formalize some of these requirements by requiring all teams in Western championship events to produce required documentation in a three ring binder at check in time. These binders will be reviewed during and after check-in and returned to the submitting teams during the first day of competition. It is suggested that each club include a cover on its binder that clearly identifies the owning club. This will prevent clubs from leaving with the wrong binder. The contents of the binder are as follows:

 

Tab 1. - Current CIPP Roster for the club.

Tab 2. - A USA Rugby Participation Agreement and Event Roster (Click here for USA Rugby Boy's Single School High School and Under-19 Team Rosters and Event Information). The Western Representative will sign the form at the conclusion of the event for the teams advancing to the USA Rugby event.  This form must also be signed by a representative of your LAU. This form is available on the USA web site.  A USA Rugby Event Roster which will be signed by the Western rep in attendance. This form must be in the USA Rugby office at least five business days prior to the Round of Sixteen by Friday, 8 May 2008. Click here to review this document.

Tab 3. - A completed West Event Roster for this event.  See below for additional information about completing this form. The Event Roster for the West event is on the West web site. The completed West Event Roster should be included in this section.

Tab 4. - A completed Registrar’s Form.  See the Supporting Forms page on the USA Rugby website for the high school eligibility forms for collegiate and high school teams.

Tab 5. - Copies of the photo IDs to be used by each of your players.  Copies must be clear. Illegible copies are not acceptable. Players submitting illegible copies of IDs may be disqualified.  Copies should be in alphabetical sequence by last name.  This should match the sequence of your players during the check in process.

Tab 6. - Copies of any eligibility waivers for any of your Event Roster players that were approved by USA Rugby.  These forms should be in alphabetical order by last name.

Tab 7. - The original, and legibly completed, Waiver and Release Form for each player on the Event Roster.

Tab 8. - A clear and legible copy of the proof of citizenship for EVERY player on your Event Roster.  Players without such documentation will not be eligible to participate and may not be replaced on your Event Roster. [NOTE: Proof of citizenship applies ONLY to the Men's and Women's Club competition, and does NOT apply to the boy's high school, U19 or collegiate competitions.  There is no requirement for proof of citizenship for high school, U19 or collegiate championships.]

 

Note: Please see the Combined Regulations documentation on the web site for additional information on procedures to be followed in the event a team fails to provide a completed Registrar’s Form at check in.  Essentially such a team will play all its matches, but the results of each will be a forfeit loss.

 

Club Participation Agreement

The form may be downloaded from the West or USA web site.  The section dealing with Western RFU signatory is covered above.  Click here to view the USA Rugby Club Participation Agreement.

 

Waiver and Release Form

This form may be downloaded from the West or USA Rugby web site.  It must be completed legibly for every player on the Event Roster.  Click here to view the USA Rugby Waiver Form.  For teams advancing, they also require the USA Media Release - Click here for the Media Release.

 


Club Check-In Schedule (React to this Proposed Schedule)

A schedule of on site check-ins is included below. Please refer to it and confirm your club’s ability to make the scheduled time.  If you prefer a different time or your travel schedule makes it impossible for you to meet the assigned period, please contact Ted Hill at tedh@lifeben.com or

214-282-3000.

 

All check-ins will be done at a single designated location on site at Valley Park Soccer Complex.  Look for signage and directions to the West table - ask for Ted Hill or Dan Ward.

 

Each team is assigned 15 minutes to complete the check-in process.  If you have your paper work and players organized that will be sufficient.  If you have neither, it will take longer and you will be asked to return to the check-in location after the last team is finished to complete your check-in.

 

Note that the Western Board has approved the imposition of a $100 fine against clubs who fail to check-in their full roster of players.  Note also the new regulations regarding the use of ineligible players including the use of players not on the event or match rosters.

 

Player Check-In Process (Understand this Process!)

For club players, a valid government-issued photo ID is required (e.g., passport, driver’s license, military ID – see USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations).

 

We suggest that a club administrator gather the required information, copy for each player, and mount the various forms on the sheets of stock paper.  Put the information for each player on one side of a page, with another player’s information on the back side. Place the completed sheets in a three-ring binder. The player sheets should be in alphabetical sequence. See above for content and format of the required binders for the presentation of information.

 

At check-in, line up your players in alphabetical sequence.  Each player’s information will be checked, and if complete and current the player will be approved for participation in the event.

 

Teams that have NOT pre-submitted their event roster must bring the following additional information:

 

1.     Proof of Club CIPP membership

2.     Proof of CIPP payment for each player

3.     Proof of Western dues payment for each player

4.     Proof of LAU dues payment for each player

 

 

Team Check-in Schedule

Boy’s Single High School Championship
7:00 AM - Seed 1 = TX1 - St. Thomas (postponed to 2:30 PM)
7:00 AM - Seed 2 = MO1 - DeSmet Jesuit (postponed to 2:30 PM)
7:15 AM - Seed 3 = GC1 - Broken Arrow
7:15 AM - Seed 4 = HOA1 - Aquinas
7:30 AM - Seed 5 = GC2 - Bixby
7:30 AM - Seed 6 = TX2 - Dallas Jesuit
7:45 AM - Seed 7 = TX3 - Austin Westlake
7:45 AM - Seed 8 = GC3 - Jenks

 

* Dallas Jesuit has withdrawn.
 
Boy’s U-19 High School Championship
8:15 AM - Seed 1 = TX1 - Woodlands (postponed to 3 PM)
8:15 AM - Seed 2 = HOA1 - Junior Blues (postponed to 3 PM)
8:30 AM - Seed 3 = GC1 - The Brethren
8:30 AM - Seed 4 = HOA2 - Liberty
8:45 AM - Seed 5 = MO1 - Eureka
8:45 AM - Seed 6 = TX2 - Katy
9:00 AM - Seed 7 = MO2 - Jefferson City
9:00 AM - Seed 8 = GC2 - Edmond

 

* Lancers (#4) and Eureka (#5) have withdrawn.

 

Men’s Club Division 3 Championship
10:00 AM - Seed 1 = Ft. Worth
10:00 AM - Seed 2 = Northern State
10:15 AM - Seed 3 = Scott AFB Rowdies
19:15 AM - Seed 4 = Wichita RFC 

 

Men’s Club Division 2 Championship
12:00 PM - Seed 1 = Central - St. Louis Bombers
12:00 PM - Seed 2 = RG - Albuquerque Aardvarks
12:15 PM - Seed 3 = ER - Denver Barbarians "A"
12:15 PM - Seed 4 = TX - San Antonio

 

Seeding for the Championships

 

Men’s Club Division 2 Championship
Seed 1 = Central Division 2 League Winner (HOA, MO, GP) - St. Louis Bombers
Seed 2 = RG - Albuquerque Aardvarks
Seed 3 = ER - Denver Barbarians "A"
Seed 4 = TX - San Antonio

Men’s Club Division 3 Championship
Final Seed 1 = TX-1 - Ft. Worth RFC
Final Seed 2 = GP - Northern State
Final Seed 3 = MO-1 Scott AFB Rowdies
Final Seed 4 = HOA - Wichita RFC

The quarterfinal challenge matches will be played two weeks prior to the West Men’s Division 3 Championships on 18 April 2009 at the home venue of the higher seeded team. For 2009, the quarterfinal matches optional. If the lower seeded team elects not to travel to play the match, the high seeded team will advance.

Quarterfinal Seed 1 = TX-1 - Fort Worth
Quarterfinal Seed 2 = GP - Northern State
Quarterfinal Seed 3 = MO - Scott AFB Rowdies
Quarterfinal Seed 4 = HOA – Wichita RFC
Quarterfinal Seed 5 = RG – New Mexico Highlands University
Quarterfinal Seed 6 = TX-2 - McAllen Knights
Quarterfinal Seed 7 = TX-3 - Alamo City
Quarterfinal Seed 8 = MO-2 - St. Louis Royals

Challenge Match 1 = TX-1 Fort Worth vs. MO-2 St. Louis Royals (declined)
Challenge Match 2 = GP Northern State 41 vs. TX-3 Alamo City 10
Challenge Match 3 = MO-1 Scott AFB Rowdies 34 vs. TX-2 McAllen Knights 7

Challenge Match 4 = HOA Wichita RFC 15 vs. RG New Mexico Highlands University 8


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ORIGINAL - Boy’s Single High School Championship
Seed 1 = TX1 - St. Thomas
Seed 2 = MO1 -  DeSmet Jesuit
Seed 3 = GC1 - Broken Arrow
Seed 4 = HOA1 - Aquinas
Seed 5 = GC2 - Bixby
Seed 6 = TX2 - Dallas Jesuit
Seed 7 = TX3 - Austin Westlake
Seed 8 = GC3 - Jenks 
 

CHANGE - (1) TX2 - Dallas Jesuit has withdrawn.  Austin Westlake and Jenks move to Seeds #6 and #7, respectively.  Seed #1 receives first round bye.  (2) TX3 - Austin Westlake cannot travel due to directive from the school.  GC3 - Jenks moves to the #6 seed.  Seed #2 receives first round bye. 

 

REVISED (2) Boy’s Single High School Championship
Seed 1 = TX1 - St. Thomas
Seed 2 = MO1 -  DeSmet Jesuit
Seed 3 = GC1 - Broken Arrow
Seed 4 = HOA1 - Aquinas
Seed 5 = GC2 - Bixby
Seed 6 = GC3 - Jenks 
Seed 7 = BYE
Seed 8 = BYE
 

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ORIGINAL - Boy’s U-19 High School Championship
Seed 1 = TX1 - Woodlands
Seed 2 = HOA1 - Junior Blues
Seed 3 = GC1 - The Brethren
Seed 4 = HOA2 - Lancers
Seed 5 = MO1 - Eureka
Seed 6 = TX2 - Katy
Seed 7 = MO2 - Jefferson City
Seed 8 = GC2 - Edmond

 

CHANGE - (1) HOA-2 was unconfirmed, and has now been confirmed as Liberty High School.  MO1 - Eureka have withdrawn, and MO2 - Jefferson City has moved to MO1 (seed #5).  GC2 - Edmond will move to seed #7.  Seed #1 receives a first round bye.  (2) HOA2-Libert cannot travel due to medical complications of the coach.  Seeds #5, #6 and #7 (see below) all move up one seed.  Seed #2 receives a first round bye. 

 

REVISED (2) Boy’s U-19 High School Championship
Seed 1 = TX1 - Woodlands
Seed 2 = HOA1 - Junior Blues
Seed 3 = GC1 - The Brethren
Seed 4 = MO1 - Jefferson City
Seed 5 = TX2 - Katy
Seed 6 = GC2 - Edmond
Seed 7 = BYE
Seed 8 = BYE

 

 

Pairings for competitive pools

In each Men's Club 4-team brackets, the first-round pairings will be pairings will be #1 vs. #4 and #2 vs. #3.  In the Boy's Single and Multi School 8-team brackets the pairings will be: Pool A: #1 vs. #8 and #4 vs. #5; Pool B: #2 vs. #7 and #3 vs. #6.  Competition will proceed in all brackets to determine the final standings 1 through 4 or 1 through 8, as appropriate.

 


Match Kick Off Schedule, Field Assignments and Initial Match Official Appointments

The schedule has been posted on the West web site.  Click here to view the event Kick-off Schedule.  We suggest you copy the schedule and ensure that all your players know their match times.

 

Length of Matches

The kick-off schedule includes the length of the halves in each match in both the high school and men's club divisions. All club matches have 40 minute halves. All high school match on Saturday will have 22 minute halves. All high school consolation games on Sunday will have 22 minutes halves. The high school championship matches will have 30 minute halves.

 

Match Roster - Men's Club Matches
Prior to the match each club must name the fifteen starters and must list the names of the seven reserves they plan to use in the match by jersey number. The identities of the front row capable players must be noted on the list of reserves. Only those players listed on the match roster at the start of the match may be used in said match.
 
As per USA Rugby directive, all club rosters are limited to the pre-match identification of 22 players. High school teams may select from an open roster of all players on the event roster who were check-in approved for this competition.
 

Match rosters may be downloaded from the web site.  Click here to view the Match Roster.  You must complete a match roster for each match during the competition.  You will need to make FOUR copies of each match roster at your hotel or a local copy shop.  At least 30 minutes before kick-off you should have someone on your team - preferably not a starting player - give one copy to the #4 official and one copy to the Western Representative, and the third copy to a member of the opposing team.  Each team keeps a copy.  During the match you should note the names of reserves that have been used in the match and the names and method of scoring for all their points.  The completed form MUST BE delivered to the Western RFU rep within 30 minutes of the end of the match.  There is a $50 penalty for failure to submit the completed forms.

 

Player Substitutions

Substitutes for injury, blood or tactics are allowed by the laws of the game. Please see Event Regulations on the web site for further information on substitutions. Law # 3 provides additional information. All player substitutions will be handled by the #4 official who will be stationed near midpoint of each field during all matches. Do not send players directly into the game without first going checking in with the #4 official. All substitutions must see the #4 official who will check them into the game, and who will then contact a touch judge to provide them access to the match.

 

The Competition Regulations require a team to be ready to play within 10 minutes of the scheduled kick off time or face a forfeit loss.  Familiarize yourself with the regulations in the event of ties. Have a plan ready should this eventuality occur.

 

Tie-Breaker Procedures

The above Kick Off Schedule notes which matches can end in a tie and which cannot. Tie-breaker procedures will be available on site and are included below.

 

For club matches that require resolution, except sevens and high school events, the following will occur after full time:

  1. a five minute rest period, then

  2. a ten minute period (coin toss for KO or receive), then

  3. a two minute rest period, then

  4. a ten minute period ( reverse KO of first overtime), then if still tied

  5. a two minute rest period, then

  6. a sudden death period not to exceed 15 minutes (with a new coin toss) to determine KO or receive, then if no score

  7. a two minute rest period, then

  8. a sudden death period not to exceed 15 minutes. If still no score continue 15 minute sudden death periods until a score occurs.

 

For high school matches that require resolution on the field, the following tie breaker procedures will be used (in sudden death the first team to score wins and the match ends):

  1. a five minute rest period, with a coin toss for kick-off/receive, then

  2. a sudden death period not to exceed five minute, then

  3. a two minute rest period, then teams changes ends, and

  4. a sudden death period not to exceed five minute

  5. a five minute rest period, then

  6. repeat ii. through v. until one team scores.

Note: High school matches CANNOT exceed 70 minutes in length. This includes any time added for overtime/tie game resolution.

  


Water/ Half Time Refreshments

Your team is responsible for bringing the necessary supplies to the field.  Since the usual object is to refresh as many players as possible in the shortest period of time, it is suggested that you serve water in small bottles.  You may wish to purchase half-gallon jugs of water to save money, but you should have at least one half dozen smaller containers to serve the water.  Water may be brought onto the field during stoppages of play or at the Referees direction.  Players bringing water onto the field at breaks may NOT wear playing jerseys worn by their club for that match.  They should be covered with another jersey or T-shirt.

 

Trainers

Trainers will be on site for both days of the competition.

 

Hospitals

While there will be trainers on site for the event, as well as local access to the campus emergency treatment center, there are several local hospitals available should serious injuries occur.  Maps to the nearest hospital will be available on site.

 

Water and Ice

It is suggested that you purchase an inexpensive cooler and fill it with bottles of water and ice for each of your matches.

 

Laundry

It is suggested that you organize team members to launder your playing kit after the first match.  Playing in a dry, clean kit will be an advantage.

  

Medical Support

Further information regarding the nearest hospital will be available on site.  There are hospital facilities a few minutes from the rugby fields.

 

Each team should have a procedure in place in case emergency services are required for an injury.  Who will travel with the player? How and when should University officials be notified?  How and when should family members be notified?

 

Uniforms and Equipment

The following is from USA Rugby and will be enforced during all matches in this competition:

 

Jerseys

  1. Cotton and synthetic blends are permitted

  2. Must be collared, of full length, with sleeves of at least 2" when measured from the insert seam. Body and sleeve must be hemmed or banded. No T-shirts will be allowed.

  3. May be of any color or pattern, but all players must be of the same or approximately matching color and pattern.

  4. Must be clean and in good repair and free from holes, tears, and rips.

  5. Must be numbered 1-22 in not less than 4" size, numbers assigned to the proper position, in contrasting color, located in mid-center back.  Jerseys won by reserves should be numbered 16-22.

  6. No mesh jerseys (open weave) will be allowed.

  7. No tear-a-way jerseys will be allowed.

 

Shorts

  1. Must be of cotton or cotton blend of at least 50%, or rugby-specific shorts of a synthetic fabric.

  2. May be of any color or length between 2" and knee length, but all players must be of the same or approximately matching color, pattern, and length.

  3. Must be clean and in good repair and free from holes, tears, and rips.

 

Socks/Stockings

 

  1. Cotton, wool, synthetic materials, and blends are permitted. 

  2. Must be of at least over the calf length.

  3. Any color or pattern permitted, but all players must be of the same or approximately matching color and pattern. Different colors may be worn on each leg provided all players do so.

  4. Must be clean and in good repair and free from holes, tears, and rips.

  5. In exceptional and extraordinary climate conditions, for player’s safety, additional garment or accessories may be authorized by the referee. Such authorization shall be rarely given.

 


Match Officials

All officials have been appointed by the Western Rugby Union’s Referee Association.  The names of the officials assigned to the Saturday matches maybe found in the Kick-off Schedule document.

 

Contact for Match Officials

Gary Hartzel

(H) 719-388-4681

(C) 719-290-1111

(E) rugbyref10@aol.com

 

 


Advancement to USA Rugby Championship Events

From the event this weekend in Tulsa, eight West teams will advance to the USA Rugby Championship series.  Click here for USA Rugby Men's Club Championships information

 

The West Men's Club teams will participate in the "West Pools" in Austin, TX May 16-17, 2009.

    - 3 teams to the Men's Club Division 2 Championships (Seeds #6, #9, #16)

    - 3 teams to the Men's Club Division 3 Championships (seeds #8, #11, #16)

 

The West Boy's Single School and U19 teams will participate in the "West Pools" in Pittsburg, PA May 15-17, 2009.  Click here for USA Rugby Boy's Single School High School and Under-19 information.

 

    - 1 team to the Boy's Single School High School Championships (#4 seed)

    - 1 team to the Boy's Multi School U19 Championships (#4 seed)

 

The Summit Girls (Colorado) will represent the West at the USA Rugby Girl's High School championships in Pittsburg, PA May 15-17, 2009.

 

The documentation required by the West is essentially the same as that required by USA Rugby.  Most of the forms used by the West are the same as those used by USA Rugby.  Almost all of the work already done can be resubmitted to USA Rugby for their championship series.  A random check of teams participating in the USA Rugby series will be announced about twelve days before the USA Rugby playoffs.  Clubs that are informed they will be checked will be required to submit the above three ring binder to the National Office in Boulder.  Teams undergoing the random check will be notified twelve calendar days in advance of the USA event and will have three days to get the binder to the office.  There will a zero tolerance for late, missing or incomplete information.

 

In addition, ALL clubs qualifying for participation in the USA Rugby series are required to submit a completed Event Roster.  That form is downloadable from either the West or USA Rugby websites.  On the USA web site, it can be found under Club Roster/Checklist.  Please note the completed form must be signed by a representative of the West -- either President Bill Sexton or Event Commission Ted Hill. The completed and signed form must be in the National Office in Boulder, CO by the close of business Friday, 8 May 2009.  There are no exceptions to this time line. Neither Western official will sign anything but a completed Event Roster.

 


 

Please note the space on the Event Roster to describe the colors and patterns of the kit your team will be using at the Championships

 

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