Western Rugby Union

PARTICIPATION PACKET

2010

Men’s Club Division 2 and 3 Championships

Boy's Single High School and Under 19 Championships

 

*** Last UPDATED on April 20, 2010 ***
Please take time to review all information below.

 

Venue

The event will be held at Gateway Park in Ft. Worth, TX.

 

Date

1 and 2 May 2010

 

Click here for the match kick-off schedule

 

Western Rugby Union Contact - The West will be represented at the event by:

 

Ted Hill

(C) 214-282-3000

(E) tedh@lifeben.com

Host and Local Contact
 
Host and Local Contact

The event host is the Fort Worth RFC.  The primary is:

 

Ron Watson

Email: Transcohi@aol.com

Cell#: 817-304-5551

 

Gateway Park Rules – Very Important - Please be sure to read these and to share them with your team members.

 

NO METAL SPIKES PERMITTED ON FIELDS - Due to the artificial surface, the City of Fort Worth does not permit the use of metal spikes on the fields.  All players must either wear molded soccer-style cleats, or replace their metal spikes with screw-in plastic spikes.  These are available at most sporting goods stores.  Please see to this in adance!

 

Information packet and maps of area

This link contains all the information you need for hotels, travel, maps and directions to the fields, and more.

 

Hotels

Hotels have been recommended to attempt to accommodate the senior men’s teams and the boy’s high school teams.  All contact information for the hotels is contained in the packet linked above.

 

Recommended hotels for the senior men include:

-      Courtyard Ft. Worth / Blackstone

-      Courtyard Ft. Worth / Fossil creek

-      Residence Inn Ft. Worth / Fossil Creek

-      Embassy Suites Ft. Worth Downtown

 

Recommended hotels for the high school teams include:

-      Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

-      Fairfield Inn & Suites Ft. Worth / Fossil Creek

 

Captains Meeting

The West does not hold a Captain’s Meeting at our championship events.  Participating clubs are expected to remain in contact with the West event officials and to provide accurate contact information and location of your accommodations while in Ft. Worth.

 

Document of Understanding

Each team will be expected to review and sign two copies of the West Document of Understanding – one to be retained by the West and a copy for the team.  This document outlines the expectations of teams participating in West Championship events.  Link to Document of Understanding.

 

Important 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 16-23.

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 and the number of reserves.  Please review.

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, April 30, please contact Ron Watson (see above) for access information.

 

Event Fees

There is no entry fee for West members for any Western Rugby Union championship events.

 

State-Based rugby organizations (SBROs) that are recognized as Level 3 by USA Rugby and not required to pay West dues can participate in West championship events provided; 1) they advance to the West through their local area union (LAU) competitive structure and hold the LAU’s seed/seeds, and 2) pay an appropriate entry fee (as a non-West member).  The entry fee for a SBRO based team in 2010 is $300.

 

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 2010.  Such players must be able to provide proof of entry via a passport stamp that precedes 15 March 2010. Players unable to provide such documentation are ineligible to participate and may NOT be replaced on the Event Roster.  The last day for player registration and ability to participate in the Men’s Club Championships is 15 April 2010.  No one who registered after that date will be permitted to participate.

 

On-site questions and 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 the chair in care of the USA Rugby National Office 303-539-0300.  Questions on Eligibility may also be addressed to Kristin Richeimer in the National Office.  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 West 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):

 

Close of Business on Monday, 26 April 2010

 

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 West 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 and U19 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, using the first name - last name listing (as on the USA Rugby Membership roster).  Illegible names may be disqualified from participation in the event.

 

The Event Roster contains columns to be completed as follows:

 

First Name, Last Name - in alphabetic sequence like the USA Rugby Membership website.

CIPP #

DOB - Date of Birth
Position - What position does the player usually play?
Residency Status

 

Kit Colors

Each team is requested to describe the playing kit they will be using during the event, as well as contact information, and hotel information.  There is space on the Event Roster for this information.  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 West representative will determine whether a conflict does exist.  See Event Regulations on the West web site.

 

West Event Regulations and Procedures - Click here to view these documents. We suggest you download and review these documents.

 

Club and Player CIPP Enrollment

Every club in any level of competition, including these West Championships, is required to have a current and valid USA Rugby registration.  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

USA Rugby’s policy is that the responsibility for enforcing all eligibility requirements rests with the TUs and LAUs. The West will continue to ensure 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. The West requires that all teams in Western championship events must produce the required documentation in a three ring binder at check-in time. These binders will be reviewed during and after check-in and will be returned to the teams during the first day of competition. The contents of the binder are as follows:

 

Tab 1.  Current CIPP Roster for the club with verification of current club CIPP enrollment

 

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 West 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.

 

Tab 3.  A completed 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 (see link below).  The Event Roster for the USA events is on the USA Rugby web site.  The completed West Event Roster and the blank USA Event Roster should be included in this section.

 

Tab 4.  Copies of the photo IDs of each of your players.  Copies must be clear.  Illegible copies are not acceptable, and players without alternate photo identification (e.g., student ID, driver's license, or passport) 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 5.  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 6.  The original and legibly completed Waiver and Release Form for each Event Roster player.

 

Tab 8.  Men’s Club Teams ONLY - proof of citizenship.  A clear and legible copy of the proof of citizenship for EVERY player on your Event Roster (e.g., passport or birth certificate).  Players without such documentation may not be replaced on your Event Roster and may not be eligible to participate, since they will count against your maximum number of non-resident players.

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.

 

Advancement to USA Rugby Championship Events

Three West Club Division 2 and Division 3 teams will advance to the USA Rugby National Club Championships. One single high school and one U19 team will advance to the USA Rugby National Championships.  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 identical to those used by USA Rugby.  Virtually all of the work required by the West can be resubmitted to USA Rugby for their championship series.

 

USA Rugby will announce a random check of the paperwork for teams participating in the USA Rugby series about 10-12 days before the USA Rugby playoffs. Clubs that are identified for the random eligibility checks will be required to submit the above three ring binder to the National Office in Boulder, CO. There will a zero tolerance for late, missing or incomplete information.

 

USA Rugby Event Roster.  All clubs qualifying for participation in the USA Rugby championship series are required to submit a completed Event Roster to USA Rugby. This form can be downloaded from the USA Rugby website.  Please note the completed event roster must be signed by a representative of the West – either competitions representative, Ted Hill, or West president, Bill Sexton.  You can expect that the completed and signed USA Rugby Event Roster will be due in the National Office by the close of business one week before the event.  Neither Western official will sign anything but a completed Event Roster.

 

There will be severe penalties to the West and to offending teams for failure to provide complete, accurate and timely information to USA Rugby.

 

Seeding for the Championships

 

Men’s Club Division 2 Championship
1 = RG

2 = TX

3 = Central (Winner HOA, MO, GP) - GOATS

4 = ER – Colorado Springs

 

Men’s Club Division 3 Championship
1 = GP – Northern State

2 = HOA1 -

3 = TX1 – Austin Huns

4 = MO – St. Louis Royals

5 = TX2 – St. Thomas University

6 = RG – New Mexico Highlands

7 = TX3 – Dallas Area Rugby Club

8 = HOA2 -

 

Boy’s High School Championship
1 = TX -

2 = GC – Canton High School

3 = HOA – St. Thomas Acquinas

4 = MO –

 

Boy’s Under-19 Championship
1 = HOA -

2 = TX -

3 = GC – Jenks High School

4 = MO -

 

Pairings for competitive pools

In all 4-team brackets, the first-round pairings will be pairings will be #1 vs. #4 and #2 vs. #3.  In the 8-team Men’s Division 3 bracket 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.  In the Men’s Division 3 bracket, there will NOT be Sunday matches for the 5th/6th or the 7th/8th places.

 

Club Check-In Schedule

A schedule of on site check-ins is listed below.  All times set to permit check-in well before the preparation for the upcoming first match.  No teams or players can take the field until the check-in has been completed.  Please confirm your club’s ability to attend the scheduled time. 

 

All team and player check-ins will be performed at a single designated location at Gateway Park.  Look for signage and directions to the West table - ask for Ted Hill.

 

Each team is assigned 15 minutes to complete the entire 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 assemble a copy of each player’s identification and insert this into the team’s 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

Men’s Club Division 3 Championship

7:45 AM - Seed 1 =

7:45 AM - Seed 8 =

8:00 AM - Seed 4 =

8:00 AM - Seed 5 =

9:15 AM - Seed 2 =

9:15 AM - Seed 7 =

9:30 AM - Seed 3 =

9:30 AM - Seed 6 =

 

Boy’s Single High School Championship

9:30 AM - Seed 1 =

9:30 AM - Seed 4 =

10:30 AM - Seed 2 =

10:30 AM - Seed 3 =

 

Boy’s Under-19 High School Championship

10:45 AM - Seed 1 =

10:45 AM - Seed 4 =

11:00 AM - Seed 2 =

11:00 AM - Seed 3 =

 

Men’s Club Division 2 Championship
12:00 PM - Seed 1 =

12:00 PM - Seed 2 =

12:15 PM - Seed 3 =

12:15 PM - Seed 4 =

 

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

The schedule has been posted on the West web site.  Click here for the match 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 high school and U19 match will be 35 minute halves.  All Men’s Club Division 2 club matches have 40 minute halves.  Men’s Club Division 3 club matches have 30 minute halves for the Saturday quarterfinal and semifinal matches.  On Sunday the Men’s Club Division 3 club championship and 3rd place matches will have 40 minute halves.

 

Match Roster - Men's Club Matches
Before each match both clubs must name the fifteen starters and must list the names of a maximum of eight reserves (per USA Rugby regulations based on the number of qualified front row eligible players on the roster) they plan to use in the match by jersey number (up to 23).  The identities of the front row capable players must be noted on the list of reserves.  Only players listed on the match roster at the start of the match may participate in said match.
 
Match Roster - Boy's High School and U19 Matches
High school and U19 teams may select from an open roster of all players on the event roster who were approved at check-in for this competition.
 

Click here to download the required West Match Roster  Three copies of your match roster must be submitted for each match.  Be sure to make enough blank copies to last the weekend.  At least 30 minutes before kick-off you should have someone on your team deliver a copy of your roster to the opposing team, and two copes to the West official (one to be retained and one for the #4 Official).

 

Each team is expected to retain a copy of their own roster and to record the names of reserves used during the match, and the names and method of scoring for all their points. The completed form must be delivered to the West representative 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 West website 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 kick-off schedule indicates which matches can end in a tie and which cannot.  Click here for the official USA Rugby tie-breaker procedures (and summarized below).

 

For club matches that require resolution, except sevens and high school events, extra time periods and breaks will be conducted accordingly to the following schedule:

 

1.            Match is not decided in regulation time (ends in a “tie” score).

2.            Five minute water break immediately following full time.  Referee and captains conduct a coin toss to determine direction and kicking team.

3.            10 minute period beginning with kick off (OT#1)

4.            2 minute break – teams switch directions

5.            10 minute period beginning with kick off (OT#2)

6.            Match is still not decided (period ends in “tie” score) – two minute water break – teams switch directions

7.            10 minute SUDDEN VICTORY period beginning with kick off  (OT#3)

8.            Match is still not decided (period ends in “tie” score) – two minute water break – teams switch directions

9.            10 minute SUDDEN VICTORY period beginning with kick off (OT#4)

10.         Match is still not decided (period ends in “tie” score) – five minute water break – teams switch directions

11.         10 minute SUDDEN VICTORY period beginning with kick off  (OT#5)

12.         Match is still not decided (period ends in “tie” score) – two minute water break – teams switch directions

13.         10 minute SUDDEN VICTORY period beginning with kick off (OT#6)

14.         Match is still not decided (period ends in “tie” score) – two minute water break – teams switch directions

15.         Repeat steps 7 – 14 until match is decided

 

Extra time Substitution and Replacements – Team substitutions are limited by the same eight substitute proscription provided by law and local practice in effect in regulation time.

 

For high school matches that require resolution on the field, the following tie-breaker procedures will be used.  The Under-19 (to include High School) variations provide for two 35 minute halves and total playing time of 70 minutes.  The rules governing the Under-19 provide for matches to be decided first by try differential and then by a penalty shoot-out.  Accordingly, the extra-time protocol for Under 19 competitions will be as follows:

 

1.            Match is not decided in regulation time (ends in a “tie” score), the team with the greater number of tries will be declared the winner.

2.            If the match is still not decided (teams have equal number of tries), the team with the greater number of converted tries will be declared the winner.

3.            If the match is still not decided (teams have equal number of converted tries), the winner will be determined by a penalty shoot-out between the two teams to take place as follows:

i)             The kicks at goal should be part of the match and be the responsibility of the referee.  The touch judges and match commissioner may help the referee.  Before the kicks at goals, the two captains shall toss a coin to decide which goal posts and toss again to decide who will kick first.  (The match commissioner may move the penalty shoot-out to another field if necessary to the competition schedule.)

ii)            The first series will consist of five placed kicks taken on the 22 meter line in front of the posts.

4.            The kicks at goal will be taken, for each team, by each of the five players, nominated by the Captains, who were on the field of play at the end of that match.  In the event of an injury, a player initially nominated to kick, may be replaced however his replacement shall be a player who was on the field of play at the end of that match.

5.            The five players shall take it in turns to kick at goal. Teams will alternate: Team A, Team B, Team A, Team B, etc.

i)             In the event of a tie after the first series of kicks at goal, additional kicks shall be taken, still from the 22 meter line in front of the posts, alternatively by each Team, until one Team has an advantage for the same number of kicks taken.

ii)            Each of these additional kicks shall be taken by a different player who did not participate in the first series of kicks.

6.             For a Final Match still not decided after #2 (teams have equal number of converted tries), then both finalists shall become joint cup holders

 

Water and 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.  Water may be brought onto the field during stoppages of play or at the Referee’s direction.  It is suggested that you purchase an inexpensive cooler and fill it with bottles of water and ice for each of your matches.  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, and will attend to both pre-match assistance, as well as injury assessment.

 

Medical Support

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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 1-23 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 16-23.

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

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

 

Shorts

 

1.     Must be “rugby specific shorts” of cotton, cotton blend, or 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 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, West teams in each division 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 22-23, 2010.

- 3 teams to the Men's Club Division 2 Championships (Seeds #3, #11, #16)

- 3 teams to the Men's Club Division 3 Championships (seeds #1, #3, #8)

 

 

The West Boy's Single School and U19 teams will participate in the "West Pools" in Sandy, Utah on May 14-16, 2010.  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 (#6 seed)

- 1 team to the Boy's Multi School U19 Championships (#3 seed)

 

Due to a lack of competitive teams and interest, the West will NOT hold a Girl's High School championship in 2010 and will not send a representative.

 

The documentation required by the West is 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, 7 May 2010.  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

 

The End