Lewis County Rugby Football Club (U-14,U-19 & Senior squads) Donn Gallon
360-278-3305
20833 Grade ST SE
Centralia, Washington 98531
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Monday, August 15
Rugby in the Shadow of Mt. St. Helens!
Welcome to the Lewis County Rugby Football Club. Established in January 2005 to bring Rugby football to the local masses in Southwest Washington. We are glad you are here!
What is Rugby you ask....
Well, Rugby is a sport that is enjoyed world wide primarily in countries that had ties to England. It is a direct descendant of Soccer (Football) and many of Rugby's rules called laws would be familiar to Soccer fans. The main difference is that legend has it at Rugby school in England William Webb Ellis decided to liven up a soccer match by picking up the ball and running with it. The game proved to be popular and rules at Rugby school were recorded and the game spread throughout the world. In the United States Rugby was a very popular sport with the main focus being on the college teams. The United States was the last winner of a gold medal in the Olympics beating France for the honor before Rugby was pulled from Olympic competition. (The IOC voted against all new sports including Rugby as a sport for the 2012 games!) As I write this USA Rugby is going through a massive restructuring phase and the IRB has voted to give second tier nations like the USA and Canada several million pounds to build their programs. (American Football is a direct descendant of Rugby in the same fashion that Rugby can claim a lineage from Soccer. The biggest distinction that caused a deviation from Rugby was the addition of a forward pass among other things which will be evident when you see or play Rugby.
Other things that make rugby unique are ---
1. Little padding for players- This helps keep injuries down in that there is little to hide behind in a tackle so you are ready and know how to fall. American football has more injuries because players tend to forget they are fragile behind the pads and forget that fact. Another advantage to this fact is that Rugby is far cheaper to outfit a player because there are fewer items to wear.
2. Speed of play- The referees are there to keep the game moving not to stop the clock everytime someone makes a penalty. The only time play is stopped is when a player is injured or a serious penalty happens. Most penalties are either handled by the offending team losing the ball or other options that keep the game moving but reward the side that did not break a rule.
3. Everyone has a place - Anyone can play the game there are 15 player positions on the team and they are determined by speed,size and experience in any combination so if you are big or small, slow or fast, novice or pro there is a spot just for you!
Rugby has been described as a lifestyle rather than a sport. Great cameraderie and bonding can be found with the team players who find a common bond with their game. Fans are also very protective of their teams and before and after the game there are many ways fans and players socialize. In some ways the Socialization rituals are as important as the games in that a team can lose on the field but win by being the most gracious at the post game mixers. Many teams find excuses to socialize outside of the matches and the LCRFC will try to follow the examples set forth by other clubs in this respect.
If this sounds like a fun sport or activity to support please join us and see what Rugby is about. Right now the game is second only to Soccer in gaining new converts worldwide and with greater awareness perhaps it will become the most popular new sport to get involved with.
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Thursday, January 18
Informal practice sessions will be every Friday!
We will be having informal practice sessions Fridays at 4pm behind Tiger stadium. the side near the Centralia Baseball cage. The practices will start promply at 4pm so be there and let's get ready for 2007. Look for additional practice days announcements once the team looks like it will be a go with Washington youth rugby.
All that is holding us back is a group of at least 15 committed players.
Wednesday, January 10
Washington Youth Rugby is hosting a player skills camp at Sunset Stadium at Sumner High School on Saturday, February 3.
Just a reminder of our skills camp:
Washington Youth Rugby is hosting a player skills camp at Sunset Stadium at Sumner High School on Saturday, February 3.
All high school players and college players 20 years old or under are welcome to attend.
The cost is $15 for Washington Youth Rugby members and $20 for non-members (checks made payable to Washington Youth Rugby - call Alex Goff at 360-791-2685 to pay by credit card).
Please pay in advance. Those who pay on the day of the event will be charged an extra $5.
You will receive in-depth rugby instruction from some of the best coaches in the region, as well as food and a presentation from referees on referee calls and interpretations.
The session should end at about 1:30pm.
When you register, please indicate:
Your age
Level of experience
Gender
Position (if known)
Register by emailing Alex Goff at steelheads@buddbayrugby.com
Send checks and participant totals to:
WYR
PO Box 12503
Olympia WA 98508-2503
Coaches are welcome to attend for free, and their attendance is highly encouraged.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Directions are below.
See www.washingtonyouthrugby.com for details or possible changes.
Alex Goff, Commissioner
Washington Youth Rugby
360-791-2685
www.washingtonyouthrugby.com
Directions to Sunset Stadium, Sumner High School for Feb 3 Rugby Skills Camp
From the South:
Take I-5 North to Exit 127. Follow Route 512 East toward Puyallup
Past Puyallup find the exit for Route 167 Sumner/Yakima and merge onto Route 167 North
Merge onto SR 410 East
From the North:
Connect to SR Route 167 and drive South past the Super Mall to 410 SR 410 East
From SR 410 East take the Valley Avenue East exit.
Turn left (North) on Valley Avenue East and drive North about 2/3 of a mile.
Turn LEFT onto Main St. and then right into the Sunset Stadium parking lot. You can also access the parking lot directly from Valley Avenue, but it is a left turn across traffic.
Wednesday, January 10
Washington Youth Rugby Preseason Jamboree set for Feb 24
Ladies and Gentlemen. With the kelp of Alan Blackstock at the Kent Crusaders, we have secured Wilson Playfields for a February 24 preseason jamboree.
We have two fields available for most of the day (actual times to be confirmed) and I figure we have roughly enough time for 18 separate teams to play two games each of 35 minutes duration.
The idea, of course, is to get your players on the field under game situations, to learn how the rules apply in game situations, and test each other outside of league competition.
What I need now is for teams to start telling me if they will be in attendance. That way we can put together a workable schedule.
This Jamboree is for boys AND girls teams. There's room for all.
Currently I have the following teams attending:
Kent Boys
Kent Girls
Budd Bay Girls
In addition, we expect league sponsor International Athletic to be in attendance with their trailer in case players or teams need rugby equipment, and we strongly encourage you to support our league sponsor.
Please email me with your Jamboree plans
Alex Goff
steelheads@buddbayrugby.com
360-791-2685
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