Providence High School - Hoggs Rugby Team: Welcome

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Hoggs vs Myers Park at West Meck Tournament 12_05_09

Welcome to the second official year of the: 

Providence High School "Hoggs" Rugby Team

Charlotte, NC.
2010 Rugby Season

Contact Info:

School Liaison: Carl Samford (carl.samford@cms.j12.nc.us)

Coach: Peter-John Anderson (P-J) (peter-john_anderson@dell.com)

Coach: Riaan Van Schalkwyk (vanschalkwyk.riaan@gmail.com)

Coach: Federico De La Torre (Fede) (fede_delatorre@hotmail.com)

Email:providence@hoggsrugby.com

Website:www.hoggsrugby.com

HOGGS RUGBY BULLETIN BOARD!!!! 

  1. The duffle bags and shorts have arrived. Bags are currently being embroidered. We should have the rest of the kit by 15th January. Don't forget to get your hoodies orders in by the 8th January.

  2. No formal practices through the winter break vacation. Practices will begin again on Monday 4th January.

  3. Referee course is being offerred on 24th January - please read your email for more detail!!!

  4. We have secured a home game in the PHS football stadium - vs. Charlotte Catholic on Feb 5th!!!! We are trying to arrange a girls game, B-side and A-side game!!!

Providence Hoggs Players & Coaches,

 

As a former coach of last years Hoggs 15's and 7's team, I would like to take the time to give some words of wisdom as you all enter the new season.

 

To the players: "Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves." I'm sure many of you have heard this quote mentioned before, but its one that speaks louder than any other quote out there.

 

As a rugby player (Providence Hoggs Rugby Player) you need to focus on the "little things", the aspects of your game that you directly control. You as an individual player have control over how you execute your offense and defense. You also have control over your hustle, your speed, your drive and most importantly your effort. You have control as you are positioning your body against your opponent in a tackle or when needing to off-load the ball. You have control over your attitude, your spirit, your passion, and your good sportsmanship that we as Providence Hoggs Rugby PLayers have prided ourselves on since 2002 when the Hoggs Journey began. I would like all of you to really take a moment before your games tomorrow and just think about the "little things" I have just mentioned.  

Now also realize, the "bigger things" are not in your direct control. Don't concern yourself with the referees, or the way the other team is performing. You can't control the crowd, the coaches, the score, or your teammates. Don't focus on these aspects because they are truly out of your control. If you focus on the "bigger things", such as the score, the calls, or the opponent, then your individual effort will suffer. The "bigger things" will take care of themselves.

 

So guys when you execute the "little things" to perfection, that is when the score and the wins will take care of themselves! The wins will happen and they will happen because each of you have done your part. Your collective efforts will come together and a WIN is what you will achieve. 

 

Coaches: I wish all of you the very best going into the season and as you work with these athletes, realize that what you are doing is more than just coaching them in the game of rugby. As a rugby coach at the University of Maryland Baltimore County this year, I finally realized that. An athlete came up to me at the end of the season and said, "With what I learned from you in terms of commitment and determination this season, has led to me realizing my dream of getting into Med School and I just want you to know that over the season I was 100 percent committed and determined to get into Med School, and yesterday I just found out I was accepted. Thanks Coach." We as coaches are assisting, guiding, influencing, and leaving an impact on these athletes lives. The skills in which we teach such as courage, determination, commitment, teamwork, trust, perseverance, and most importantly attitude. All of those skills we bring into the rugby team and our coaching among these players, can all be carried over into real life situations. Remember that as you work with these athletes because you never know how much more of an impact you are really making in their lives other than just being their rugby coach. 

Have a great season guys and I look forward to getting down to see a game or two.

Much Regards,

JK Anderson      

  1. Registration & Dues: Please refer to the "Handouts" link on the left and then scroll down to the "More Handouts" at the bottom of the page and download the forms from the link, "RegistrationMedical Forms". Complete the forms and either bring them to the next practice or hand them to one of the senior rugby players - Jordan Voss, Zach Cowell or Danny Rochelle     
  2. Rugby has finally made it back into the Olympics (2016)!! And you have a chance to play the game right here at PHS - Join the rugby club!!! (Boys and Girls)
  3. Registration and membership is now open and will remain open throughout the playing season. The season begins on 29th Jan 2010 and goes through until 24th April, 2010. Practices are on Monday’s and Wednesday’s at Raintree Soccer Fields and begins officially on 2nd November, 2009.
  4. Please go to the Handouts link and download all registration (4 off) forms. Then submit to either Carl Samford, Jim Milledge or any of the coaches - don't forget your dues!!!

  5. Practices:

    Bring cleats (no sneakers!), water and mouthpieces for ALL practices!!

    Place: Raintree Soccer Field

    Times: Monday's & Wednesday's from 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Sometimes Friday's from 4:00pm - 5:30pm 

    If we want to be competitive and make the team, you HAVE to be at practice!!

  6.  Since our tryouts for rugby are happening in November, December, eligibility will be determined based on the final grade of the PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR! Official rugby matches start at end of January 2010, all students/players would need to maintain a GPO of 2.0 at the completion of the first semester to stay on the team for the second semester!  

    1. School sports elegibilty rules: the CMS Board approves changes to policy on extracurricular activity

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved changes to Policy JJJ, Extracurricular Activity Eligibility, at its meeting on April 14. The policy covers eligibility requirements for middle and high school students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs.
Since 1993, CMS students have been required to have a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 to be eligible to participate. The amendments change when GPA is calculated for eligibility purposes. Under the new policy, it will be calculated at the end of the first semester and the end of the school year, instead of quarterly. CMS is one of the few districts in North Carolina to require the 2.0 GPA; that requirement has not changed.
Because of the complexity of CMS course scheduling, calculating GPA at the end of each quarter has become more difficult in recent years. Four-by-four block classes and virtual classes that students take online add to the difficulty.
“The change means student-athletes’ eligibility will be determined two times a year, instead of four,” said CMS Director of Athletics Vicki Hamilton. “Students who wish to participate in fall sports, such as football and cheerleading, will be eligible based on their final grade at the end of the previous year.”Tryouts for winter sports, including indoor track and basketball, usually happen in December. Athletic eligibility for those sports will also be determined based on their final grade at the end of the previous school year. However, students will need to have a GPA of at least 2.0 at the completion of the first semester (at the end of January) to stay on the team for the second semester.The changes take effect at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year and apply to fall sports.

THE EIGHT 15's RUGBY DISCIPLINES

  1. HEART conquers all and building HEART is everybody's business: every day!!
  2. Your first task on the pitch is always SUPPORT
  3. Move FORWARD
  4. Challenge your team-mates to TAKE THE BALL AT SPEED/PACE
  5. POSSESION is paramount. Don't drop the ball - or throw it away, either!!
  6. Be AWARE. You can't make decisions unless you look!!
  7. There's always another phase - SO BE THERE!! Aggressively!!
  8. 3 P's:
    1. POSSESION
    2. PACE
    3. POSITION

THE FOUR 7's RUGBY DISCIPLINES

4 P's: 

1. POSSESION

2. PACE

3. POSITION

4. PATIENCE

FACT 

The estimated 2007 world-wide viewing audience for:

  • NBA Playoffs - 1.4 Billion
  • NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl - 1.7 Billion
  • Rugby World Cup - 4 Billion

FACT  

The average US Player salary in 2007 was:

  • NFL - $1.75 million
  • NBA - $5.3 million
  • Rugby - $0

FACT  

Rugby is played in over 120 countries on 5 continents

The Rugby World Cup is the 3rd largest sporting event in the world, behind the Olympics and Soccer World Cup

TRY

(n.) An attempt; an effort

(n.) Rugby term for a touchdown or goal   

  • PHS HOGGS RUGBY T-SHIRTS: Supporter t-shirts are now available at $15 each (adult s, m, l, xl). This is an ideal oppurtunity to set up a stall at PHS during lunch breaks to sell them. Let's get some flyers out there giving students advance notice!!!  

Hoggs vs North Meck 04_18_09
Hoggs vs North Meck 04_18_09 in new National Guard jerseys!!!

Upcoming Practices
Date Event Time Location
Mon 1/4 Rugby Hoggs 2010 15's Practice 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM Providence High School
Tue 1/5 Rugby Hoggs 2010 15's Practice 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM Providence High School
Thu 1/7 Rugby Hoggs 2010 15's Practice 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM Providence High School