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The US Rugby Foundation will take a moment at this year’s Hall of Fame event to recognize those rugby players who have passed away during the past year.
If you would like to recognize someone who played rugby in the US and has passed away sometime during the past 12 months, please submit the following information:
Name of person to honor (please make sure spelling is correct)
List rugby clubs honoree was associated with (up to four)
Attach a high-quality photo of the honoree
The deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 1st.
All submissions can be emailed to US Rugby Foundation President, Brian Vizard
[email protected].
“The Raleigh RedHawks wish to express our deepest gratitude for the tent you generously donated to our club. The tent looks fantastic! We were blown away by the design and functionality. Most importantly, the tent made us stand out at the event, in a most prominent and professional manner. The tent not only functions on practicality of purpose, but also provides an inviting gathering spot, further identifying and growing our club’s prominence as part of the community.”
Andy Thomas | Regional Sales Manager
The US Rugby Foundation invites you to join them to help honor and celebrate the class of 2022 at this year's US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
The newest members of the US Rugby Hall of Fame will be inducted on Friday, July 15th, 2022, at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, Colorado. The following day, Infinity Park plays host to the US Men’s National Team vs Chile in a Rugby World Cup qualifying match.
Register:
https://usrugbyfoundation.org/register-induction-ceremony/
The US Rugby Foundation has joined National Collegiate Rugby as a sponsor of the 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championships (CRC), known as May Madness 7s.
During the CRC, the Foundation will be present to inform rugby players, coaches, referees, parents and the like about the grant programs offered, as well as showcasing the work the Foundation is doing to continue the growth of grassroots rugby in America.
Stop by the US Rugby Foundation tent at the CRC to learn more about the great efforts of the Foundation and how you can make an impact in the rugby community.
Learn More:
https://usrugbyfoundation.org/us-rugby-foundation-joins-collegiate-rugby-championship-as-sponsor/
Matchday Tent update
“We are excited to bring our tent with us to all of our tournaments this upcoming season around the US. This will be a great hub for our teams, coaches, and parents to gather in between games, stay out of the sun, and hydrate! We will also be able to use it every week in the summer for our youth matches at our rugby pitch in downtown Anchorage. This will be great for people strolling by in the public park to recognize what we are playing (RUGBY!!!).”
Jami Almonte | Alaska Youth Rugby Coach & Treasurer
On April 9th the US Rugby Foundation Directors and Governors held their Annual General Meeting at the Westin in downtown Houston. They discussed a myriad of topics in a meeting that started at 9:00 am and lasted until 5:00 pm. Guests included USA Rugby Chairman Ross Young, USA Men’s National Team Defensive Coach Scott Lawrence, Major League Rugby Commissioner George Killebrew.
The Foundation had it's first of many Receptions around the country to introduce many to the US Rugby Foundation and gave an update on what the Foundation has been up to.
The weekend was capped off by attending the MLR match between the Houston SaberCats and the Dallas Jackals by all those who participated in the AGM.
Featured in the image (left to right) - Bob Latham, David Bruck, David Skidmore, Bill Fraumann, Brad Andrews, Daryl Jackson, Brian Vizard, Paul Kaler, Bob Erwin, John Decker.
“I can’t begin to say what a blessing the US Rugby Foundation has been to us. Last year was our first season as a club. While there are 2 other youth rugby clubs in the surrounding Oklahoma City area, they are both in fairly affluent suburbs, and do not make any effort to recruit any of the roughly 46,000 students in the Oklahoma City public school district. Many of our players come from challenging economic conditions and the support from the US Rugby Foundation was invaluable. Not only did we receive enough balls to outfit us all season from the A Ball 4 All program, we also qualified for the game day tent!”
Eric Sanderson | Head Coach of OKC Grays High School Rugby Club
Coaches & Referees Spotlight
Caroline Meckel | Crusaders Online Coaching Course Grant Recipient
Coaches & Referees Spotlight
Colton Cariaga | Crusaders Online Coaching Course Grant Recipient
It is our honor to announce the US Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2022 and special award recipients. These awards celebrate those who have played a major role in the sport of rugby in the United States.
Hall of Fame Class of 2022:
Steve Cohen
Phillip Eloff
Gary Hein
Maryanne Sorenson
Zack Test
Mose Timoteo
Blane Warhurst
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients:
Fred Alexander
Alan Sharpley
More information about this year’s US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, including registration details, will be coming soon.
Coaches & Referees Spotlight
Derek Pearson | Crusaders Online Coaching Course Grant Recipient
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