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Curt Baker
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Wednesday, May 20
Banquet for High School and Middle School Boys is Set - RSVP requested
The Unionville Rugby banquet and alumni game for High School and Middle School boys is set for Sunday, May 31, beginning at 4 pm with an alumni game, followed by a banquet at 6 pm, at the Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square.
In order to plan for the banquet, please email to PATrojan@aol.com the following information to me by this Sunday:
1.  Name of player attending banquet
2.  Number of parents/others attending banquet.
Once we have this information, we will let you know what we would like you to bring for the banquet.  Our plan is for the club to provide hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and wings.  Parents will provide additional items such as salads, desserts and drinks. 
The Unionville Girls team is hosting a match that day, and they will schedule their own banquet at another time.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the banquet!


Friday, May 8
Sunday, May 10: High School Boys Tournament Schedule

ALL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS SHOULD BE AT BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL BY NO LATER THAN 11:15 A.M. ON SUNDAY!!! 

The various coaches agreed that we will start the tournament at 11:00AM to end as early as possible for Mothers Day dinners.

D1 Rankings are: 1- Shanahan, 2- Downingtown, 3-Conestoga, 4- Coatesville; 5-Valley Forge; 6-West Chester East; 7-Unionville, 8-WhiteHorse

D2 Rankings are:  1-Henderson; 2-Shanahan; 3-Valley Forge; 4-Downingtown

So the schedule will be:

11:00AM -

Field 1:  Shanahan vs Coatesville

Field 2:  Downingtown vs Conestoga.  

Upper field:  Valley Forge vs Whitehorse

12:15 PM -

Field 1:  Henderson vs Downingtown

Field 2:  Shanahan vs Valley Forge

Upper Field:  West Chester East vs Unionville

1:30 PM -

Field 1:  D1 final

Field 2:  D1 3rd place match 

Upper Field:  Winner of Valley Forge/Whitehorse vs. Winner of Unionville/WCEast

2:45 PM:

D2 Final & 3rd place

 



Tuesday, May 5
Saturday, May 9: Middle School Tournament Information

The following message was sent today to all U15 (Middle School) teams: 

Due to forces beyond our control the two fields originally approved and planned will not be available to us this Saturday. Deryck Marsh from the TE Tigers did a great job in securing an alternative site for this Saturday’s U15 Tournament. All games will be played at Conestoga High School’s Teamer Field. It is a turf field and an all weather field so the rain this week will not wash us out.

The one restriction is that no metal cleats can be used; please have the kids wear rubber cleats.

Below is a schedule of games for Saturday.

Here is a link for directions http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/stoga/maps/index.htm 

Match Schedule

Round Robin

Teamer 8:00 TE Tigers vs Downingtown

Teamer 9:30 TE Tigers vs Doylestown

Teamer 11:00 Downingtown vs Doylestown

Playoff Bracket

Teamer 12:00 West Shore vs Unionville

Teamer 1:00 Hempfield vs Cumberland Valley

Teamer 2:30 Consolation Match

Teamer 3:30 Championship Match



Sunday, May 3
All Matches Today Are Cancelled
Our field has been pulled due to water saturation and forecast for continued rain all day.  All Unionville matches for today are cancelled.

Sunday, May 3
Congratulations to the Penn State Women
Meghan Byrnes
U-Rugby Alumna & PSU Star Meghan Byrnes

Penn State University Women's Rugby Team ran away with the match against Stanford on Saturday at USA Rugby's National Guard College Championships, containing the home team's speed and scoring 39 consecutive points on the reigning champions to walk away with a 46-7 victory and clinching their fifth Championship title in 13 years.

In what has become a true rivalry between these two teams, Penn State marks its second win against Stanford in their last five meetings in the Championship finals at Steuber Rugby Stadium, and secures the biggest margin of victory since Stanford’s 53-6 beating of PSU in 2005.

“The key to our success this year has definitely been our defense,” PSU’s Coach Pete Steinberg said. “We’ve been working with defensive specialist Peter Baggetta and I think you can definitely see the hard work paying off.”

In fact, in the past seven playoff games, Penn State has only allowed three tries; and following Stanford’s one and only try against PSU in the 15th minute of the match, the Penn State Lady Ruggers stifled the typically perilous Cardinal offense.  

“Once we were able to shut down their game in the first half, we knew we could wear them down and then get around them,” Steinberg added. “We have learned how to play more physically during our tours to South Europe and I think we were able to do just that. We also had a bit more depth in our roster, providing we were able to rest a few players yesterday.”

Penn State proved that they had a lot of gas left in their tank and as Stanford found itself down players in the second half due to yellow cards, PSU capitalized and scored five tries in the last 25 minutes of the match.

“The balance of power lied with them,” Stanford’s Coach Jonathan Griffin said. “Penn State just plain out-played us today. We showed a lot of character, but they were the better team.”



USA Cayman
U-Rugby Alumnus Joe Baker (center) before USA's match vs. Cayman Islands
Sunday, May 3
Congratulations to the USA U-20 Men

The USA U-20 men finished second in the International Rugby Board World Junior Rugby Trophy tournament, played in Nairobi, Kenya.

In the championship match, played today, Romania scored two late tries through Marian Pirvu and Stefan Patrascu to finally break the deadlock and be crowned IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2009 champions with a 25-13 victory over USA.

Final pool standings appear below:

Pool A
TeamP   W   D   L   PF   PA  TF  TA   BP   PTS
USA 3     2     0     1    125     72    18      8      4       12
Kenya 3     2     0     1    117     54    18      7      3       11
Namibia 3     2     0     1    150     53    23      8      2       10
Cayman Islands 3     0     0     3     22   235      1    37      0        0

P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points
Pool B
Team       P   W   D   L   PF   PA   TF   TA   BP   PTS
Romania          3      3     0     0    141      51      21       7       2       14
Chile          3      2     0     1    119      69      17       9       3       11
PNG          3      1     0     2     82     119      12      18       1        5
Korea          3      0     0     3     54    157       7      23       0        0
P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points


Friday, May 1
Weekend Update

Middle School: 

1. West Shore is unable to play on Saturday so there will be no Saturday match. 

2. I'm very happy about this because we need to practice ... Here's why.  The emerging playoff structure for May 9 will involve the top 4 teams playing one another and the bottom 3 playing one another.  We need to beat Conestoga on Sunday in order to retain our position in the top 4.  I want us to be ready. 

3.  Saturday practice will be from 10 am - noon at Pocopson.  Please make every effort to be there.

4.  Our Sunday game against Conestoga will begin immediately after the high school game.  Players should arrive no later than 2:30 pm at Hillendale.

 

High School:

1.  We will have practice from noon - 1:30 pm on Saturday at Pocopson.  This is an important practice -- the last of the year, so we need to get ready for Conestoga and the league tournament.

2. Match against Conestoga kicks off at 2 pm on Sunday at Hillendale.  Players should arrive no later than 1 pm.

See you all tomorrow,

Curt



Wednesday, April 22
U-Rugby Update
Big weekend for the boys -- both Middle School and High School.  (HS BOYS SHOULD NOTE THE KICK-OFF TIME CHANGE FOR SUNDAY'S MATCH.)

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS:

Saturday, April 25 at Cumberland Valley. Arrive at 3 p.m.  Kick-off is at 4 p.m.

WE HAVE A COUPLE PLAYERS WHO NEED A RIDE.  PLEASE INDICATE BY RETURN EMAIL IF YOU CAN TAKE 1 OR 2 WITH YOU.

DIRECTIONS TO CUMBERLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL APPEAR BELOW.


HIGH SCHOOL BOYS:

Saturday, April 25 from 11 to 1 -- PRACTICE AT POCOPSON.  (Earlier than normal time is due to Middle School game later in the day)

Sunday, April 26 at Coatesville. Arrive at noon.  Kick-off is at 1 p.m. 

NOTE THE KICK OFF TIME CHANGE FOR THE COATESVILLE GAME.  THIS WAS REQUESTED BY COATESVILLE SINCE THE REFEREE CAN ONLY WORK THE MATCH AT THE REVISED TIME.

DIRECTIONS TO SOUTH BRANDYWINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (COATESVILLE'S HOME PITCH) APPEAR BELOW.


USA RUGBY U20 MATCH:

You might find it interesting to watch the USA vs. CAYMAN ISLANDS U20 match that was played in Kenya yesterday.  Unionville's Joe Baker started at fly half for the USA.  To see the match, go to:

www.irb.com

Then click on the box marked "Watch Live and On Demand -- Junior World Rugby Trophy Kenya 2009"

Then under "Watch Matches on Demand" select "Pool A -- Cayman Islands vs USA"

You can see the entire match for free.  The commentary is most enjoyable.


SEE YOU ALL THIS WEEKEND!

Curt


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MIDDLE SCHOOL DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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Directions from Pocopson Elementary to:
Cumberland Valley High School
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

1.  Take PA-926 heading EAST (2.9 miles)
2.  Turn LEFT onto US-202 North  (5.0 miles)
3.  Merge onto PA-100 N (7.5 miles)
4.  Take the PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE ramp (0.4 miles)
5.  Merge onto I-76 W / PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE toward HARRISBURG (70.1 miles)
6.  Merge onto I-83 N via EXIT 242 toward HARRISBURG/NEW CUMBERLAND (2.5 miles)
7.  Merge onto PA-581 W / HARRISBURG EXPY via EXIT 41A on the LEFT toward I-81 S/CAMP HILL (5.2 miles)
8.  Take the US-11/CARLISLE PIKE exit, EXIT 3 (0.6 miles)
9.  Turn RIGHT onto CARLISLE PIKE/US-11 S (4.5 miles)
10.  End at 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Total Time: 1 hour 49 minutes
Total Distance: 99.02 miles

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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Directions from Pocopson Elementary to:
South Brandywine Middle School
600 Doe Run Road
Coatesville, PA 19320


1.  Follow PA-926 West (5.4 miles)
2.  Turn RIGHT onto UNIONVILLE RD/PA-82.  Continue to follow PA-82 (9.8 miles)
3.  End at 600 Doe Run Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

Total Time: 24 minutes
Total Distance: 15.27 miles


Friday, April 17
See you all at practice on Saturday, April 18

Congratulations to all 3 teams on a great stadium game event!  3-0 for the night!  Well done!

And thank you to the many parents who assisted in one of the great food events of the year.  Job well done on the (count 'em) three grills that were going.

Regarding practice tomorrow (Saturday) ... 

Middle School Boys:  10 a.m. until noon

High School Boys:  Noon until 1:15 p.m. (shortened practice)

High School Girls:  2:00 until 4:00 p.m.

ALSO, AND THIS IS A PLEA FOR HELP, WE WILL NEED TO RELINE THE HILLENDALE FIELD.  I INTEND TO DO THAT AT ABOUT 4 P.M. ON SATURDAY.  IF ANYONE IS ABLE TO COME ASSIST, PLEASE DO.  IT WON'T BE AS BAD (I HOPE) AS THE ORIGINAL LAYOUT, BUT MANY OF THE LINES WILL HAVE BEEN LOST.



Thursday, April 16
THURSDAY NIGHT UPDATE!!! STADIUM GAME IS ON!!!

Here is the up to the minute information regarding this Friday's stadium games at Unionville High School Stadium ...

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MATCHES
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All stadium game matches are proceeding.  Only one note of caution:  There have been playability issues on UHS and CFPMS fields the past few days.  With today's glorious weather and tomorrow's even more glorious weather, I am hopeful that we will not have any such issues.  Nonetheless, check the website tomorrow afternoon just to be on the safe side. 

Assuming the field is okay

Middle School Boys:  5:15 kick-off vs. TE Tigers / Conestoga (Confirmed)

High School Girls:  6:15 kick-off vs. Rustin Girls  (Confirmed)

High School Boys:  7:45 kick-off vs. Henderson Boys (Confirmed)

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FOOD
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Donna Woislaw has asked that I send along the following message:
I have a couple specific requests for our parents.
Please help by bringing small individual bags of chips for the stadium game. The girls will focus on baked goods, but my feelings are that I'll be happy for any donations and if any mom wants to bake or bring a store bought treat, all the better.  Anything left over will be taken to the Sunday games.
The other need is for tables. Please bring a portable table if you can.
Friday is supposed to be sunny and warmer. I'm really looking forward to the games!


Sunday, April 12
Unionville Rugby: Remaining Schedule

As a result of the weather-related stuff we encounter almost every year, the schedule has turned a bit topsy-turvy.  The following is the schedule (both firm and tentative) for the remainder of the season.  IF THINGS CHANGE, I WILL LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS I KNOW.

BE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE AND YOUR EMAIL FREQUENTLY FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

Curt

CHECK THE WEBSITE AND EMAIL ON TUESDAY FOR FINAL CONFIRMATION

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE
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MATCHES:

FRIDAY, APRIL 17:  STADIUM GAME (CONFIRMED) AT 5:15 P.M. (ARRIVE 45 MINUTES BEFORE IF POSSIBLE) AT UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 @ 4:00 P.M. (FIRM.  ARRIVE AT 3:00 P.M.):  AWAY LEAGUE MATCH VS. CUMBERLAND VALLEY AT CUMBERLAND VALLEY

SATURDAY, MAY 2 (TENTATIVE):  HOME MAKE-UP LEAGUE MATCH WITH WEST SHORE.  We are targeting a late morning (10:30 a.m.) kick off.  We will verify the field (Hillendale, Pocopson, or somewhere else) once the time is set, but this is a HOME match.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 @ 4:00 P.M. (FIRM.  ARRIVE AT 3:00 P.M.):  HOME LEAGUE MATCH VS. T/E TIGERS AT HILLENDALE ELEMENTARY.  The HS boys are also at home with a 2 p.m. kick-off.  The middle school match will begin immediately after the completion of the 1st and 2nd side high school boys matches.  Actual kick-off time will depend on the duration of these matches.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 (CONFIRMED).  MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT AT VALLEY FORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL.  This is the championship tournament -- a grand finale for the MS season.  Expect most of the day with at least two matches.  We will be very competitive.  (The league is trying to confirm ref coverage.  Once done, schedule will be locked down.)

PRACTICES:

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 AT 10:00 A.M. AT POCOPSON (This is a VERY important practice)

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SCHEDULE
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MATCHES:

FRIDAY, APRIL 17:  STADIUM GAME (CONFIRMED) AT 7:45 PM. (ARRIVE 1 HOUR BEFORE KICK-OFF) AT UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 @ 2:00 P.M. (FIRM.  ARRIVE AT 1:00 P.M.):  HOME LEAGUE MATCH VS. BISHOP SHANAHAN AT HILLENDALE

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 @ 2:00 P.M. (FIRM.  ARRIVE AT 1:00 P.M.):  AWAY LEAGUE MATCH VS. COATESVILLE AT COATESVILLE

SUNDAY, MAY 3 @ 2:00 P.M. (FIRM.  ARRIVE AT 1:00 P.M.):  HOME LEAGUE MATCH VS. CONESTOGA AT HILLENDALE

THURSDAY, MAY 7 @ 5:00 P.M. (FIRM).  FIRST ROUND OF DIVISION TOURNAMENT.  LOCATION AND OPPONENT TO BE DETERMINED BY FINAL STANDINGS.

SUNDAY, MAY 10.  (FIRM).  BRANDYWINE DIVISION TOURNAMENT.  PLAN FOR SEVERAL MATCHES THAT DAY.  FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED BY HOW WE DO ON MAY 7.

PRACTICES:

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 AT NOON AT POCOPSON (This is a VERY important practice).  If we play on April 17, it will be a 1 hour practice.  Otherwise, we will spend the full two-hours together.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT 11:00 AT POCOPSON.  The earlier start time is due to the middle school match later that day.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT NOON AT POCOPSON.  Note:  Practice time may change slightly based on final start time of the middle school match that day.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 (TENTATIVE) WITH TIME TBD.



Saturday, April 11
Middle School Match Today is ON! / NO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS PRACTICE

We've received confirmation from Doylestown that today's Middle School match will be played.

There will NOT be a high school boys practice today.

Curt



Thursday, April 9
Middle School Game on Saturday, April 11 at Doylestown
This is a reminder that all Middle School players should be at Doylestown on Saturday at 9:30 am.  Kick-off for our match will be at 10:30.  We expect to play 3 full halfs so everyone gets as much rugby as they desire.

Travel time from Pocopson is about 1 hour 15 minutes.  In the past when I have been there, car navigation systems have trouble once you get near the airport.  If you get lost, call me on my cell (540-892-0869).

See you there.

Curt

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Directions to Doylestown
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Doylestown RFC Field
Cold Spring Creamery Road
Doylestown  PA

IN GENERAL: 
To get to the Doylestown Rugby pitch, use EXPEDIA.COM and enter Doylestown Airport as your destination 'place name'. The pitch is located adjacent to the airport on Cold Spring Creamery Road (between Route 313 and Route 413).


DIRECTIONS FROM POCOPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
1. Head southeast on Pocopson Rd toward W St Rd/PA-926
0.1 mi
2. Turn left at W St Rd/PA-926
Continue to follow PA-926
0.3 mi
3. Turn left at W St Rd/PA-926
2.6 mi
4. Turn left at US-202/US-322/Wilmington Pike
1.5 mi
5. Take the ramp onto W Chester Bypass/US-202/US-322
Continue to follow US-202
18.1 mi
6. Take the I-76 exit toward Harrisburg/I-276/Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.3 mi
7. Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-76 W
0.3 mi
8. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Harrisburg/I-76/I-276/Pennsylvania Turnpike and merge onto I-76 W
Partial toll road
0.5 mi
9. Take the exit onto I-276 E toward NE Extension/I-476/Allentown
Partial toll road
16.4 mi
10. Take exit 343 to merge onto Easton Rd/PA-611 toward DOYLESTOWN
Continue to follow PA-611
Partial toll road
12.9 mi
11. Take the PA 313 exit toward Dublin
0.2 mi
12. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for DOYLESTOWN and merge onto PA-313/W Swamp Rd
0.7 mi
13. Turn left at Cold Spring Creamery Rd
1.4 mi
Cold Spring Creamery Rd
Cold Spring Creamery Rd, Doylestown, Pennsylv


Friday, April 3
Field Saturation

UCFSD has indicated that due to the heavy rain this week and forecasts for more rain, all fields are closed this weekend.  This means, for the boys at least, the following:

a.  NO MS OR HS BOYS PRACTICES THIS WEEKEND

b.  THE MS GAME ON SUNDAY WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

HS girls should consult Kim for guidance.

Curt



Saturday, March 28
Middle School Photos

Many thanks to Greg Hartley for his photos of the Middle School matches!  Just follow the links below:

Unionville MS vs. Hempfield:  http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=hartleyfamilyphotos&P=&AID=5785853&CID=2160825&T=1&E=Y&ILD=4974594

Unionville MS vs. Downingtown:  http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=hartleyfamilyphotos&P=&AID=5779401&CID=2160825&T=1&E=Y&ILD=4967108



Thursday, March 26
URGENT: SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THIS WEEKEND

In light of the change in the Middle School match (see below), the following is the schedule for this weekend:

Saturday, March 28:

Middle School:  Arrive at Hempfield at 10 a.m.  (1 hour, 15 minute transit time from Pocopson).  Kick off is at 11 a.m.  TIMELY ARRIVAL IS IMPORTANT.

High School Boys:  Practice is moved to 4 p.m. at Pocopson (immediately after the girls' practice)

Sunday, March 29:

Middle School Boys:  No practice.  

High School Boys:  Away match at Valley Forge.  Arrive at 1 p.m. (Kick off is at 2 p.m.)  Both our sides will play.

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Directions to Valley Forge
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Holy Ghost Orthodox Catholic Church

Corner of Starr and Bridge Streets  Phoenixville  PA  19460

From Exton/Downingtown/West Chester
Take Rt 100 North to Rt 113 Take Rt 113 North toward Phoenixville
Rt 113 will turn right as you come into town (McDonalds at intersection) then angle left at the next light (car lot on your right)
Keep following 113 through these turns
Follow 113 North in Phoenixville until it becomes Bridge Street
Note - in downtown Phoenixville, 113 will turn sharp left.  Stay on Bridge Street through downtown
Turn right at Starr Street then immediate left into Holy Ghost Orthodox Catholic Church parking lot
Field is visible from the lot (stone steps lead down to the field)


Thursday, March 26
URGENT SCHEDULE CHANGE: MIDDLE SCHOOL MATCH VS. HEMPFIELD THIS WEEKEND

Arrangements have been finalized for this weekend's middle school match against Hempfield.  This one has been a struggle.  I apologize for the late change.

Match time:  SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Players should arrive at 10 AM (Kick off is at 11 am)

Location: 

Centerville Middle School
865 Centerville Road
Lancaster  PA  17601
Directions from Pocopson Elementary:
 
Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
Total Distance: 48.47 miles
1:  Start out going SOUTH on POCOPSON RD toward W STREET RD/PA-926. 0.1 mi
2:  Turn RIGHT onto W STREET RD/PA-926. 8.3 mi
3:  Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on PA-926. 0.1 mi
4:  Turn LEFT onto W STREET RD/PA-926. 5.1 mi
5:  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GAP NEWPORT PIKE/PA-41. Continue to follow PA-41. 9.4 mi
6:  PA-41 becomes NEWPORT PIKE. 3.0 mi
7:  Take US-30 W. 21.4 mi
8:  Take the exit toward CENTERVILLE. 0.3 mi
9:  Turn RIGHT onto CENTERVILLE RD. 0.8 mi
10:  End at 865 Centerville Rd Lancaster, PA 17601-1413  
B: 865 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601-1413
Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutesTotal Distance: 48.47 miles


Friday, March 27
DOWNINGTOWN MATCH RESCHEDULED
The Unionville vs. Downingtown match, originally scheduled for April 5 has been moved by the League to THURSDAY, APRIL 2 AT 5 P.M.  PLAYERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 4 P.M.  Both of our teams will play.  The match will be played at Downingtown's home field at Hickory Park.  Directions appear below.

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Directions to Downingtown
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Hickory Park (Field #4), Upper Uwchlan Township Park
351 Park Road  Downingtown  PA  19335

Take Rt. 202 North then the Rt. 100 Pottstown Pike Exit.  Follow Route 100 for approx.
8-10 miles, looking for the Eagle Tavern. 
From the Eagle Tavern, continue to the light. 
At the light, turn left onto Park Road. 
Hickory Park will be on the left as you cross over the turnpike. 
Pitch is on the right.


Saturday, March 21
Weekend Update

1.  Saturday Practices

 

All practices will be held at the regular time at Pocopson Elementary.

 

-- Middle School:  10 a.m. until noon

-- High School Boys:  Noon until 2 p.m.

-- High School Girls:  2 p.m. until 4 p.m. 

 

2.  Matches this Sunday

 

-- Middle School Boys:  (League Match)  Unionville vs. Downingtown at Hillendale Elementary School.  All players should arrive by no later than 3 p.m.  (Kick off is at 4 p.m.)  Middle School players are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to arrive at 2 p.m. to watch the High School Boys match.

 

-- High School Boys:  (League Match) Unionville vs. White Horse at Hillendale Elementary School.  All players should arrive no later than 1 p.m.  (A-side kick off is at 2 p.m.  Second side kicks off immediately after final whistle of the A-side match.)

 

-- High School Girls:  (League Match)  Unionville vs. Downingtown at Downingtown.  Check with Coach Daly for time and location details.

   

3.  Game social on Sunday. 

 

         For those new to the sport, the social side of the game is a critical part of what goes on.  Typically, we try, as the host team, to have a BBQ going (usually with hot dogs, and sometimes sausage and/or burgers), drinks (e.g., water, Gatorade), and other finger food (e.g., chips, cookies, and, heaven forbid, even some healthy stuff).  The club supplies the meats, buns, condiments, charcoal, and drinks.  Generally, we have parents bring the finger food to create an appropriate spread.

 

         Two requests here for High School Boys and Middle School families.  First, please actually bring the finger food.  Second, we will need parents to volunteer to help set up and man the food station (and to do the cooking on BBQ).  The good news is that there will be one burst of activity when the match concludes.

 

         Finally – and this is not a request, but rather an expectation – players should expect to spend 20 to 30 minutes after the match getting to know the players from Cumberland Valley.  We’re going to be playing matches against these guys for as many as 7 years.  It’s time to get to know them on a personal level.  Same goes for parents.  Let’s honor the social aspects of this glorious sport.

 

4.  Game Kit 

 

It is important that all players arrive at the match with appropriate equipment.  You MUST have your mouthguard.  You must have rugby boots (with no toe cleat) -- this was closely checked in our week 1 matches.  You must have rugby shorts.  (Jersey will be provided.)

 

Let's play well this weekend!  Come ready to play.

 

Curt



Saturday, March 14
Middle School Boys: Saturday Update

Middle School Boys: Practice at Hillendale from 4 to 5:30 on Sunday, March 15.  Middle School boys are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to come watch the high school boys match against West Chester East.  Kick-off is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Hillendale.  It is a great opportunity to watch the game live and to cheer on the Unionville boys. 

 

 



Friday, March 13
High School Boys: Location of West Chester East match changed

High School Boys Sunday match against West Chester East has been moved to Hillendale.  East was not able to play on its field this weekend and the league directed that the match be moved to Hillendale.  Check the website for further developments.  Let me reinforce the need for help in setting up the field on Saturday afternoon.

High School boys Saturday practice is as planned at noon on Saturday.



Wednesday, March 11
A Message to all Unionville Rugby Families and Players

We are about to be off and running.  This weekend will feature a ton of activity – and there is a lot to do.  Please read this message completely.

 

1.  Field Preparation

 

The Middle School program will have its first match of the year on Sunday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m.  (More on that below.)

 

This means that we will need to carry out the annual “Laying Out of the Hillendale Pitch” event.  Always comedic to watch grown men try to create a properly-sized rectangle, I am confident that this year’s version will be no different.

 

We need help with this on Saturday, March 14.  Every team (high school boys, high school girls, and middle school) will benefit from this one-time setup effort.  So I am hopeful that individuals from all levels will be present to help.

 

The group will convene at Hillendale at 4:30 p.m. and continue until the field is lined or a scrum is formed.  (It is a 2 to 3 hour event that, happily, only has to happen once each season.)  Please, please, please join if you are able to help out.

 

2.  Schedules are now posted

 

The most recent schedules for all Unionville Rugby sides – middle school, high school boys, and high school girls – are now posted on the U-Rugby website (www.eteamz.com/unionvillerugby).  We will make every effort to keep you informed of any subsequent changes.

 

3.  Middle School Match this Sunday

 

Cumberland Valley has agreed to a non-League U15 (middle school) match on Sunday at Hillendale.  Kick off is at 4:30 p.m.

 

Three things are extremely important for MS parents and players:

 

--      Practice on Saturday, which will be at Pocopson Elementary at 10 a.m. is crucial.  There are several critical skills (e.g., scummaging and lineouts) that we have not yet taught that we must teach.  These require a full group to be present.  Please be there dressed and ready at 10.  We will need the full session to get ready.

 

--      Game social on Sunday.  For those new to the sport, the social side of the game is a critical part of what goes on.  Typically, we try, as the host team, to have a BBQ going (usually with hot dogs, and sometimes sausage and/or burgers), drinks (e.g., water, Gatorade), and other finger food (e.g., chips, cookies, and, heaven forbid, even some healthy stuff).  The club supplies the meats, buns, condiments, charcoal, and drinks.  Generally, we have parents bring the finger food to create an appropriate spread.

 

         Two requests here for Middle School families.  First, please actually bring the finger food.  Second, we will need parents to volunteer to help set up and man the food station (and to do the cooking on BBQ).  The good news is that there will be one burst of activity when the match concludes.

 

         Finally – and this is not a request, but rather an expectation – players should expect to spend 20 to 30 minutes after the match getting to know the players from Cumberland Valley.  We’re going to be playing matches against these guys for as many as 7 years.  It’s time to get to know them on a personal level.  Same goes for parents.  Let’s honor the social aspects of this glorious sport.

 

--      Pre-game warmup.  Players should arrive at Hillendale Elementary at 3:30 p.m.  (There will, of course, be no Sunday practice earlier in the day.)  I will be late in arriving (since the high school boys are playing from 2:00 to 4:00 at West Chester East).  Please look to the coaches there for guidance on warmup. 

        

Every player will get playing time.  Please do not abuse this promise, however, by showing up just before match.  It is important that our guys get the full hour of pre-game preparation.

        

         I have high regard for the Cumberland Valley program.  They are well coached and share the developmental philosophy that we at Unionville strongly support. 

 

It is important that all players arrive at the match with appropriate equipment.  You MUST have your mouthguard.  You must have rugby boots (with no toe cleat).  You must have rugby shorts.  (Jersey will be provided.)

 

4.  High School Boys Match this Sunday

 

The High School Boys season commences this Sunday with a LEAGUE MATCH against West Chester East.  All high school boys should be at West Chester East at 1:00 p.m.  DO NOT BE LATE. 

 

(Kick-off on Sunday is at 2:00.  Second side play will commence immediately after the completion of the first side match.)

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE WC EAST PITCH WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY.

 

Also, it is essential that all high school boys be at practice on time on Saturday at Pocopson.  Practice commences at noon.

 

5.  High School Girls Match this Sunday

 

The High School Girls website shows the Unionville Girls playing Hempfield at Hempfield on Sunday at noon.  I will reach out tonight to Coach Daly to confirm arrangements and then update the website, if necessary.  Please stay tuned.

 

6.  Registration

 

If you wish to play this weekend and have not submitted your paperwork, you MUST get everything in order by no later than Saturday.  Let me be very clear about this:  no paperwork and you cannot play.  USA Rugby is very strict about this and we will abide fully by their directives.

  

I hope you all are as excited as I am about what lies ahead.  Come ready to play folks.  Let’s get out of the gate with great matches from everyone.

 

Curt



Wednesday, March 11
South for the Winter

I had always believed that the phrase "South for the Winter" meant that one went to places like North Carolina to escape the cold of Pennsylvania.  What we learned from this year's trip to Wake Forest University is that the phrase references a trip south to encounter freezing rain, wind, and very Pennsylvania-like climate.

That said, Pat Kane and the good folks at WFU did a terrific job in hosting the 2nd annual High School Rugby Showcase.  Our guys had a terrific time, bonded well, and otherwise learned a thing or two about the game.  An excellent time, I believe, was had by all.

Note that the pitch upon which the "wet rats" photo below was taken was later under about 2 inches of water.  "Lake Wake" it was dubbed on the ride home.  Oh may it be spring before long ...


U-Rugby at WFU 2009

Saturday, March 7
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 PRACTICE: MS AND HS BOYS

Weather permitting, the location of U-Rugby's practice for MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL BOYS on SUNDAY, MARCH 8 has been moved to the playing field of Brandywine Rugby Club.  (Many thanks to the Brandywine Rugby Club for their hospitality.)

Middle School Boys:  Noon until 1:30

High School Boys:  1:30 until 3:00

SINCE FOUL WEATHER IS IN THE FORECAST, PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE 1 HOUR BEFORE PRACTICE TIME FOR FINAL CONFIRMATION.  THE U-RUGBY WEBSITE IS www.eteamz.com/unionvillerugby

The address of Brandywine Rugby's Pitch is:

1830 Howellmoore Rd
West Grove, PA 19390

Directions appear below.

WE WILL HAVE A FULL SCRIMMAGE, SO PLEASE WEAR MATCH-READY EQUIPMENT (E.G., MOUTHGUARD, RUGBY BOOTS, RUGBY SHORTS).

Curt

===========================================================================
DIRCTIONS TO BRANDYWINE RUGBY'S HOWELLMORE ROAD FIELD
===========================================================================

From POCOPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Take RT 926 WEST
Follow RT 926 WEST for ~11 miles
(Cross RTS 52 & 82 - At Newark Rd., Route 926 will jog first right, then left.  If you hit RT 841, then you've gone too far ... )
Turn LEFT onto HOWELLMORE ROAD
Follow HOWELLMORE ROAD for ~1 mile
Pitch is on the LEFT

YOU MUST PARK ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE FIELD.



Thursday, February 26
WAKE FOREST TRIP -- ONE LAST THING

This is a call for a videographer for the Wake Forest trip.  If a player or parent has a video camera that can be used to film our matches, please bring it with you.  I would like to do some film work on Saturday night after our matches.  Thanks.

Curt



Thursday, February 26
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WAKE FOREST TRIP

Okay, we're nearly on the road.  Here are final instructions for High School boys making the trip:

1.  DEPARTURE

UHS has recommended that, in order to avoid the end-of-day crush, that we leave by 1:45.  In order to do this, you MUST take the following steps.

a.  Bring a parent note to the UHS Attendance Office (Patti McDonough) requesting an early dismissal.  USE 1:30 as the requested dismissal time.

b.  Convene at the UHS entrance nearest the gym.  (Same place we've met in prior years.)  DO NOT MESS AROUND.  GET THERE ASAP.

c.  Drivers should confirm that they have their assigned riders.  PLAYERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO RIDE AS ASSIGNED.  I DO NOT WANT ANYONE ACCIDENTALLY LEFT BEHIND.  I ALSO DO NOT WANT A DELAYED DEPARTURE BECAUSE WE CANNOT FIND SOMEONE.

Note for drivers:  If you are leaving at a time other than 1:45 p.m., please let me know that you intend to do so.  It is vital also that you contact the players that are riding with you to make arrangements.   It is my strong preference that we set out as a caravan.

If there are any problems, Mrs. Baker will be at UHS and I will be available by mobile phone (540-892-0869).

2.  WHAT TO BRING

a.  GEAR.  Mouthguard, rugby shorts, rugby socks, rugby boots, any other rugby gear you choose to wear (e.g., scrum caps).   I have the team jerseys with me.

b.  CLOTHING.  Remember that you represent UHS.  Casual dress is appropriate, but it must be in good taste.

c.  MONEY.  If you are sharing a room with another player, your hotel bill will be $70 to $75 (including taxes) in total.  We estimate food at about $10/meal.  (7 meals if you stop for dinner on Friday, 3 on Saturday, and 3 on Sunday).  So bring about $70.  If you have $150, you will be fine.

3.  HOTEL CHECK IN

The rooms are reserved, but not paid for.  You will make arrangements to settle up with the hotel when you check in.

4.  WEATHER

The weather forecast has been bouncing around the last couple of days.  Right now, there is rain in the forecast.  Temperatures will top out about 50 degrees.  Please be sure to take this into account when you pack.

5.  QUESTIONS

If you have questions, please call either Mrs. Baker (Home: 610-793-0539) or me (Mobile: 540-892-0869).  Even if it is wet, it is going to be a great weekend.

Curt



Thursday, February 26
MapQuest Driving Directions -- UHS to Hotel

Unionville High School to Quality Inn & Suites Hanes Mall

A: Unionville High School: 750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, (610) 347-1600

1:  Start out going SOUTH on UNIONVILLE RD/PA-82 toward IVYSTONE PL. 1.6 mi
2:  Merge onto US-1 S (Crossing into MARYLAND). 24.3 mi
3:  Turn LEFT onto MD-222 TRUCK/MD-276/JACOB TOME MEMORIAL HWY. Pass through 1 roundabout. 5.6 mi
4:  Turn LEFT onto MD-222 TRUCK/MD-275/PERRYLAWN DR. 2.5 mi
5:  Merge onto I-95 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward BALTIMORE (Portions toll). 65.9 mi
6:  Merge onto I-495 W/CAPITAL BELTWAY via EXIT 27 toward SILVER SPRING (Crossing into VIRGINIA). 30.1 mi
7:  Take the I-95 S exit, EXIT 57A, toward RICHMOND. 1.2 mi
8:  Merge onto I-395 S. 0.3 mi
9:  I-395 S becomes I-95 S. 118.1 mi
10:  Merge onto I-85 S via EXIT 51 toward DURHAM/ATLANTA (Crossing into NORTH CAROLINA). 171.0 mi
11:  Keep RIGHT to take I-40 BR W via EXIT 131 toward US-70/GREENSBORO/WINSTON-SALEM. 15.0 mi
12:  I-40 BR W becomes I-40 W. 22.0 mi
13:  Take the HANES MALL BLVD exit, EXIT 190. 0.2 mi
14:  Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on HANES MALL BLVD. 0.6 mi
15:  Turn LEFT onto SILAS CREEK PKWY/NC-67 W. 0.4 mi
16:  Turn RIGHT onto S HAWTHORNE RD. 0.1 mi
17:  End at 2008 S Hawthorne Rd Winston Salem, NC 27103-3030  
B: Quality Inn & Suites Hanes Mall, 2008 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103-3030
Total Time: 7 hours 51 minutesTotal Distance: 458.86 miles


Thursday, February 26
FINAL RIDE LIST FOR WAKE FOREST TRIP

Below is the FINAL ride list for Wake Forest (posted just after 9 p.m. on 2/26). 

Curt

RIDE LIST

Baker Car:  Chris Baker, Kevin Cattie, Jason Hodess

Ford Car:  Ryan Ford

Hunt Car:  Chris Hunt, Chris Ariza, Ben Andersen, Hunter Scales

Bloomfield Car:  Graeme Bloomfield, Trevor Bloomfield, Chris Ochs

Riley Car:  Connor Riley

Hayes Car:  Chris Hayes, Jackson Hyde

Caldwell Car:  Matthew Caldwell, Robbie McNew, Nate Henderson

Sanderson Car:  Daulton Sanderson, Troy Varrasse

D'Amico Car:  Mario D'Amico

Dell Car:  Spencer Dell, Al Cochran, Nick Jenny

Gatter Car:  Evan Gatter, Matthew Woislaw, Joey Alalou 



Thursday, February 26
FINAL ROOMING LIST FOR WAKE FOREST TRIP

The FINAL rooming list for Wake Forest appears below. 

Curt

Unionville Rugby Club -- Wake Forest High School Rugby Showcase 

FINAL Room List

(Posted at 9:00 p.m. February 26, 2009)

  
PLAYER ROOMS

Matthew Woislaw

Chris Baker

Chris Ariza

Kevin Cattie

Al Cochran

Robbie McNew

Nate Henderson

Jason Hodess

Jackson Hyde

Chris Hayes

Chris Ochs

Hunter Scales

Troy Varrasse

Ben Andersen

Joey Alalou

Nick Jenny

   
FAMILY ROOMS

Tom Andersen

Curt Baker

Andy Dell

Melinda/Ivan Bloomfield

Melinda/Ivan Bloomfield (plus 1 spare bed)

Randall/Kim Caldwell

Rob Ford

Jeff Gatter

Doug/Jeanie Hayes

Ian Hunt

Kathy/Michael Riley

John D’Amico

Rob Sanderson



Sunday, February 22
MS & HS BOYS -- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22

PLEASE NOTE:  The Middle School and High School Boys practices will be at the Episcopal Church of the Advent today.  Parents who want to learn more about the game, its rules, and the approach we will be using on the playing field are encouraged to attend.

401 North Union Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(DIRECTIONS BELOW)

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS:  12:30 to 1:30 -- INDOOR FILM AND CHALK TALK

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS:  1:30 to 3:00 -- INDOOR FILM AND CHALK TALK

ALSO VERY IMPORTANT FOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ... If you did not bring your sign up form yesterday for the Wake Forest trip, it is vital that you bring it today!  I have to provide rooming lists to the hotel on Monday.  (Parents ... we look to be a little short of drivers.  Please seriously consider making the trip.)  The sign up form is posted below.

Directions to the Episcopal Church of the Advent from Unionville High School:

1.  South on 82
2.  Cross Route 1.  Look for the stone church on the right hand side.
3.  Enter the church on the second level through the red doors.

SEE YOU ALL THERE!  If you get lost, call me on my mobile phone:  540-892-0869.

(Thanks to Jeff Gatter for making these arrangements.)

 



Saturday, February 21
Regular practice times Saturday

It's a cold, but beautiful day for rugby.  Regular practice times at Pocopson:

Middle School Boys:  10:00 a.m.

High School Boys:  Noon  (BE SURE TO BRING YOUR WAKE FOREST TRIP FORMS!!!)

High School Girls: 2:00 p.m.



Monday, February 23
High School Boys: Wake Forest Trip Details (UPDATED @11PM ON 2/23)
The following are the logistics for the high school boys' trip to Wake Forest. 

Dates:

Depart Unionville for Wake Forest at completion of school day on Friday, February 27
Depart Wake Forest for Unionville on Sunday, March 1 at about 12:30 p.m.

Hotel:

Quality Inn & Suites Hanes Mall
2008 S. Hawthorne Road
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 765-6670
Room rate:  $60 for 2 double beds
(This is the same hotel and same rate as last year.  It worked best to put 2 players in each room unless otherwise rooming with family).

Match Schedule:

Saturday, February 28

10:00 a.m. -- East Chapel Hill B vs. East Meck B (25 minute halves)
11:15 a.m. -- Each Chapel Hill A vs. East Meck A (25 minute halves)
12:30 p.m. -- Wake Forest vs. UNC-G
2:30 p.m. -- Unionville A vs. East Chapel Hill A (25 minute halves)
3:45 p.m. -- Unionville B vs. Triad (25 minute halves)

Sunday, March 1

9:00 a.m.:  Skills clinic by Wake Forest Coaching Staff for both East Meck & Unionville
10:00 a.m.: East Meck vs. Unionville (three 25 minute halves)

Transportation:

Car pools will be established based on sign-up.

What You Should Budget:

Hotel:  $70  (Calculation:  $35/night/player, assuming 2 to a room)
Food:  $60  ($30/day.  We are hoping that the Pit will again host our meals at a very reasonable rate as was the case last year.)
Transportation:  Cost sharing for gas should be individually arranged.

Handout: 2009 Wake Forest Trip

Friday, February 13
Regular Practice Schedule This Weekend

Weekend practices are as follows (at Pocopson).  BE SURE TO BRING BOTH CLEATS AND FLAT-SOLED SHOES.  The school has reiterated the need to be careful to preserve field condition.

Saturday...

Middle School (10 to noon)

High School Boys (noon to 2)

High School Girls (2 to 4)

 

Sunday ...

Middle School (noon to 1:30)

High School Boys (1:30 to 3:00)

High School Girls (3 to 4:30)

 



Friday, February 6
Practice Schedule for this weekend

With the good weather forecast, we will have practice this weekend at the regularly scheduled times; Saturday middle school 10-12,  high school boys 12-2, high school girls 2-4.  Sunday middle school noon-1:30; high school boys 1:30-3; high school girls 3-4:30.

We anticipate that the Pocopson field will not be in playable condition, so come prepared for parking-lot play (i.e. tennis shoes).  Please also bring your cleats. 

For the boys: be sure to bring your mouthguards.  We anticipate that we will be working on some tackling.  (Parents, expect muddy players at the end of practice).

As a side note, this weekend is my coaching recertification.  Middle School practice on Saturday will be run by Coach Sanderson, and on Sunday by Coach Ford.  High School boys will be run by Coach Sanderson on both Sat and Sun.

Curt



Wednesday, February 4
Size 6 rugby boots available
Size 6 Nike, Tiempo, Rugby Boots are available for anyone that could use them.  They are in good condition.  It is very hard to find "official boots" in this small of size.  They were worn last year by a middle schooler, but have been outgrown.  Contact Curt Baker if interested.

 



Sunday, February 1
Middle School & High School Boys Blacktop practice

Today's practice will be on the blacktop - wear sneakers.

 Middle School - 12 - 1:30 pm

High School - 1:30 - 3:00 pm

 At Pocopson Elementary



Saturday, January 31
Girls Update

Due to the cold and ice, Saturday's practice will be at the Pizza Peddler from 2:30 -4:15 pm

 News from Unionville Girls' Rugby:

For today's practice only:

We are having a Chalk Talk and team meeting from 2:30p-4:15p at the Pizza Peddler.
(It is located at the intersection of Rt 926 and Rt 202)
1177 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-3300

Please bring $5.00 - $10.00 cash to cover what ever food you order.
We have reserved a their private room for a team meeting and chalk talk.

Please RSVP regrets to Coach Daly
CoachDaly@yahoo.com
302 547-2898


Saturday, January 31
SATURDAY PRACTICE CANCELED

With nothing but ice on the ground, 22 degree temperatures with a wind chill in the single digits, I have no choice but to cancel practice for today for the middle school and high school boys. 

We'll make an announcement on the girls' Saturday practice shortly.

Also, stay tuned for word on practices tomorrow.

 Curt



Sunday, January 18
The 2009 Season has Begun!!!
This message provides important information on three subjects!
1.  CLUB REGISTRATION
It is NOT too late to sign up.  The sign up materials have all been posted below.  Simply print them off, fill them out, and come to practice.
2.  SPIRIT WEAR, UNIFORM, AND OTHER CLOTHING
Clothing orders were due this past Saturday, January 17th!  We have received orders from approximately half of the players!  (If you've placed your order; thank you!  Please talk to your teammates and remind them to do the same!)  Attached is a copy of the Order Form if you do not have one!  Please complete the form and return it with a check payable to Unionville Rugby Club to the Athletic Office in the box marked "Unionville Girls' Rugby".  (Yes, boys even your orders should go there!)  You can also drop off your orders at the Forbes residence at 1615 Masters Way, Chadds Ford.  The deadline is being extended to Friday, January 23rd!  We must place the orders on Saturday the 24th in order to have our gear for the trips at the end of February!  There will be no other orders this year!
The order form has been posted below.  Simply print it off, fill it out, and send it to Mr. Forbes. 
3.  PRACTICES THIS WEEKEND
Boys, girls, and middle school practices all begin on Saturday, January 24 at Pocopson Elementary School.
-- Middle school boys from 10 am to noon
-- High school boys from noon to 2 pm
-- High school girls from 2 pm to 4 pm
Practices on Sunday, January 25 will be at Pocopson elementary school as well.
-- Middle school boys from noon until 1:30 pm
-- High school boys from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
-- High school girls from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
It's time to get started!!!   See you all this weekend.
Curt

Handout: 2009 Order Form and Registration Packet

Friday, May 9
URGENT FOR UNIONVILLE HS A2 and RISING 8TH GRADERS:

1.  The Unionville A2 HS boys will NOT (repeat NOT) play in the D3 tournament tomorrow (Saturday, May 10).  Our entry would have created a 5 team field which is a scheduling nightmare.

2.  Unionville A2 WILL (repeat WILL) play in the Brandywine Division championship, as will Shanahan 2.  This will create a 12 team field, broken into an upper 6 team bracket and a lower 6 team bracket.

Hence, our A2 team will be in the same bracket as Henderson, Rustin, and WC East.  New competition against whom we should be able to compete well. 

I believe the schedule will call for a Thursday evening (May 15) match and at least one match on Sunday (May 18).

As I mentioned before, with parent permission, rising 8th graders are also welcome to play in the tournament.

Sorry for any confusion this might cause.  Playoff time is always a challenge.

Curt



Friday, May 9
UPDATED: High School Boys D1 Playoff

ORIGINAL Message from EPRU

Gentleman,

Congratulations on making it to the EPRU Semi-Finals!  The final seeds have been set and are attached to this email.  The single school semi-finals are scheduled to kick-off at Noon with #1 seed Unionville facing #4 seed State College and #2 seed St. Joe's Prep facing #3 seed St. Greg's.  The U19 Club semi-finals will kick-off at 1:00 PM with #1 seed West Shore United facing #4 seed Doylestown and #2 seed Valley Forge facing #3 seed Wilmington.  HS final and 3rd place match will kick-off at 2:10 and the U19 Club final and 3rd place match will kick-off at 3:15.  

The semi-finals will consist of two 25 minute halves and the finals will consist of two 30 minute halves.

Here is the link to the directions to Hempfield's pitch:


Here is the contact information for Hempfield's coaches and general manager.  Please contact them with questions regarding directions:

Frank J. Palmieri, Coach #1
H: 717-285-4426
C: 717-917-5249
Gene Salimbeni, Coach #2
H: 717-684-7189
C: 717-669-6168
Curt Walter, General Manager
H: 717-892-3767
C: 717-629-8938

I wish you all good luck and safe trip to Hempfield this weekend!  Don't forget it's Mother's Day.  Give you mothers and the mother of your children a big hug and a kiss before you abandon them for yet another rugby day!

Regards,
Sean Robinson
West Shore United Rugby
Head Coach
EPRU Susquehanna District Coordinator

REVISED Message from EPRU

Gentleman,

I have been working with Greg Karabin to prepare for this weekend's EPRU final four.  During our preparation we realized that a slight adjustment needed to be made to the single school seeding for the EPRU final four.  We discovered that I made a mistake when adjusting Unionville's point differential.  Unionville played one more game than the other teams in the EPRU which obviously gave them to opportunity to acquire more points throughout the season.  Because of that one of Unionville's regular season games needed to be dropped and their average point differential per game needed to be subtracted from their final point differential.  They won their play-off game 24-0 over Shanahan which brings their total to 36 points and their point differential to 185 points.  Their average point differential per game was a +21, therefore 21 points will be subtracted from their total point differential and four points will be subtracted from their total points.  This would give them 32 points and a total point differential of +164.   For the seeds that I sent out earlier in the day I had just taken out Unionville's closest game and had only subtracted 5 points from their total point differential.  I apologize for this oversight, but it has been corrected and the seeds are now fair and final.  Valley Forge also played an extra game, but their seed did not change after the corrections were made so I'll spare you the details.  So here are the adjusted seeds for the EPRU Final Four.  The only teams that are affected are St. Joe's Prep and Unionville.

1. St. Joe's Prep 32 points +173
2. Unionville 32 points +164
3. St. Greg's 32 points +145
4. State College 20 points  +47

If you have any questions please contact Greg Karabin.

Thanks again and good luck on Sunday!

Sean


Monday, May 5
GO GIRLS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR A1 GIRLS FOR THEIR HUGE WIN OVER CONESTOGA.  NEXT STOP:  THE EPRU CHAMPIONSHIPS AT NORTH PENN.  FIRST OPPONENT IS DOYLESTOWN.  (See below) 

 

2008 EPRU High School Girls Division I Tournament

 

April 27th- East

 

(Seeding in parenthesis)

 

Match 1- (8)Downingtown @ (1)Conestoga, Downington 5, Conestoga 36  

Match 2- (5) Valley Forge @ (4)Unionville, Valley Forge 5, Unionville 10

Match 3- (7)Wilmington @ (2)Doylestown, Wilmington 0, Doylestown 10, Forfeit

Match 4- (6)Blackthorn @ (3)North Penn, Blackthorn 10, North Penn 36

 

April 27th – West

 

(Seeding in parenthesis)

 

Match 1- (8)South Jersey@ (1)Hempfield, South Jersey 0, Hempfield 70

Match 2- (5)Cumberland Valley@ (4)Hibernians, Cumberland Valley 45, Hibernians 0

Match 3- (7)West Carroll@ (2)State College, West Carroll 5, State College 47

Match 4- (6)West Shore@ (3)Warwick, West Shore 19, Warwick 29

 

May 4th – East

 

(Site to be determined by seed)

 

Match 5- Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2, Unionville @Conestoga, Unionville 18, Conestoga 3

Match 6- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2, Downington @ Valley Forge, Downingtown 0, Valley Forge 10, Forfeit, did play in a friendly with Blackthorn

Match 7- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4, North Penn @ Doylestown, North Penn 14, Doylestown 19

Match 8- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4, Wilmington @ Blackthorn, Wilmington 0, Blackthorn 10, Forfeit, did play in a friendly with Valley Forge

 

May 4th – West

 

(Site to be determined by seed)

 

Match 5 – Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2, Cumberland Valley @ Hempfield, Cumberland Valley 7, Hempfield 12

Match 6- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2, South Jersey @ Hibernains, South Jersey 12, Hibernians 43

Match 7- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4, Warwick @ State College, Warwick 20, State College 38

Match 8- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4, West Carroll @ West Shore, West Carroll 14, West Shore 10

 

May 11th – East

 

( EPRU DI & DII Tournament Championship & Consolation hosted by North Penn)

 

Match 9-    Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 7 ( Semi-Final & East Championship),

Match 10 – Loser of Match 5 vs. Loser of  Match 7,

Match 11-  Winner of Match 6 vs. Winner of Match 8,

Match 12 – Loser of Match 6 vs. Loser of  Match 8



Monday, May 5
Link to photos -- UPDATED WITH THIS WEEKEND'S MATCHES!!!
The Brosiuses have been taking wonderful photos all season.  Check out the link!  (Simply click on the title above)

Tuesday, May 6
UNIONVILLE RUGBY ROLLS ON ...
05-04-08 Girls vs Conestoga

Unionville's High School rugby teams had another outstanding week.

The Unionville girls advanced to the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) League Championship match with a big 18-3 win on Sunday, May 4, over previously unbeaten Conestoga.  The playoff win improves the girls' season record to 5-2 and avenges an earlier 27-15 loss to Conestoga.  The win comes on the heels of last week's 10-5 playoff round victory over Valley Forge.  These are the first playoff wins in the history of the Unionville girls rugby program.

The Lady Indians will face perrenial powerhouse Doylestown in the Eastern Division Championship game, which will be played next Sunday, May 11, at North Penn's home pitch (on the Unisys grounds) in Blue Bell.  A win against Doylestown will qualify the Unionville girls for the Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU) championship tournament.


Meanwhile, the Unionville boys achieved their dream of going undefeated in EPRU League play by beating West Chester Rustin 63-0 on Sunday, May 4, at Rustin.  Unionville's boys thus improved their unblemished record to 8-0 in League play, 11-0 overall.  On the season, the Indians have outscored their opponents by a whopping 467-61.

The going will get tougher, however, as the playoffs begin.  The boys will face their nemesis, Bishop Shanahan, in the EPRU quarter-finals on Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Hillendale Elementary.  A win there will qualify the Unionville boys for the EPRU championship tournament on May 11, which will be held in Hempfield.  In the boys tournament, the four divisional champions will vie for the right to represent the EPRU in the high school boys' MARFU championship tournament.

SCORING SUMMARY OF UNIONVILLE BOYS VS. RUSTIN MATCH

1st half:
Unionville try by Hardy Stewart, conversion good by Joe Baker at 1 minute (7-0)
Unionville try by Dan Raube, conversion failed by Baker at 12 minutes (12-0)
Unionville try by Chris Karas, conversion failed by Baker at 17 minutes (17-0)
Unionville try by Ryan Neff, conversion good by Baker at 24 minutes (24-0)
Unionville try by Neff, conversion failed by Baker at 34 minutes (29-0)

2nd half:
Unionville try by Andrew Hollinger, conversion failed by Baker at 2 minutes (34-0)
Unionville try by Steven Taunk, conversion good by Baker at 6 minutes (41-0)
Unionville try by Karas, conversion good by Bill Howard at 13 minutes (48-0)
Unionville try by Colin Kipping-Ruane, conversion failed by Kipping-Ruane at 18 minutes (53-0)
Unionville try by Stewart, conversion failed by Howard at 23 minutes (58-0)
Unionville try by Taunk, conversion failed by Steve Berzon at 28 minutes (63-0)


05-04-08 Geiger

Saturday, May 3
HS Boys A2 (Blue) -- CHANGE OF FIELD LOCATION FOR NARBERTH MATCH!!!
The A2 game with Narberth has been moved! 
 
New field - fairmount park, memorial hall: 
 
From 76/Schuylkill Expressway East (heading towards Philly), take Exit 341 (Montgomery Drive) and turn right onto Montgomery Drive. 
Turn left onto Belmont Avenue - which is first traffic light. 
Turn left onto N. Concourse Drive - which is first traffic light. 
The pitch is on your right at the intersection of N. Concourse Drive and W. Memorial Hall Drive. 


Friday, May 2
WEEKEND UPDATE

This message is to provide an overview of the proceedings for this weekend.  I have work obligations in Roanoke that will prevent me from making the drive north.  Thanks in advance to those who are stepping in to assist while I am away.

 

SATURDAY PRACTICES:

 

Saturday practices will run as planned.  Boys (HS and MS) will run a little shorter than normal … about 90 minutes.

 

SUNDAY MATCHES:

 

High School Girls

 

Congratulations to the A1 girls for their huge win over Valley Forge – the first girls’ playoff win in Unionville history.  As a result, the High School Girls A1 team will play Conestoga at Conestoga.  Kick-off is listed as 12:00 p.m. 

The listed game location is YMCA Field in Berwyn (1416 Berwyn Paoli Road  Berwyn  PA  19312).  Directions are as follows:

From Route 202 take Route 252 South to Paoli
At the intersection of Rt 252 and Rt 30 turn left onto Rt 30 East
Go to next traffic light at Daylesford Train Station and turn right onto Glenn Avenue
Go to next intersection and turn right onto Berwyn Paoli Road
YMCA is on the left
Turn into main entrance and park in main parking lot
As you face the building, walk to the left and around to the back of the building
Field is in the back
 

High School Boys

 

A.        The A1 (Gold) side will play Rustin at Rustin on Sunday.  Kick-off is at 2 p.m.  Players should arrive by 1:15.  Coach Matas will serve as my stand-in.  REMEMBER, WE NEED TO WIN THIS MATCH TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF GOING UNDEFEATED IN EPRU LEAGUE PLAY.

 

The following players are assigned to this match:

 

            1st Half:

 

            1:         Czymmek

            2:         Cattie

3.                  Ochs

4.                  Delaney

5.                  Brosius

6.                  Howard

7.                  Stewart

8.                  Karas

9.                  Kipping-Ruane

10.              Baker

11.              Taunk

12.              Geiger

13.              Goodall

14.              Neff

15.              Raube

 

Subs:

16.              Ely

17.              Hyde

18.              Bloomfield

19.              Hollinger

20.              Berzon

21.       Donaghy

 

2nd Half (assuming coaches agree to sub-back for injury):

 

1:         Hyde

2.                  Karas

3.                  Czymmek

4.                  Ochs

5.                  Donaghy

6.                  Howard

7.                  Ely

8.                  Stewart

9.                  Kipping-Ruane

10.              Goodall

11.              Taunk

12.              Geiger

13.              Bloomfield

14.              Hollinger

15.              Berzon

 

Directions to Bayard Rustin High School (1100 Shiloh Road; West Chester, PA 19382):

 

Follow Route 926 (Street Road) across 202 and proceed East

Continue on Route 926 East about 2 miles to the traffic light at Shiloh Road

Make a left onto Shiloh Road
The main entrance will be on the left

 

B.        The A2 (Blue) side has had a change in opponent.  This is an EPRU D3 League match against Narberth.  (We are NOT playing Doylestown as was originally scheduled.)  Kick-off is at 3 p.m.  Players should arrive by 2:00.

 

            All players not assigned to the A1 (Gold) match are to play in this match.  Coaches Gatter and Sanderson will lead the team.  THIS IS OUR FINAL LEAGUE MATCH.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE FINISH OUR LEAGUE SCHEDULE WITH A STRONG PERFORMANCE.

 

Directions to Narberth Ball Park (13 Haverford Avenue; Narberth, PA 19072)

Get on Route 202 North toward King of Prussia
Take the Devon Park Drive/I-76 East exit toward Philadelphia
Merge onto I-76 East
Take exit 338 for Belmont Avenue toward Green Lane
Turn right at Belmont Avenue
Turn right at Rock Hill Road
Turn right at Conshohocken State Road
Turn left at Manayunk Road
Turn right at Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn left at South Woodbine Avenue
Turn left at Iona Avenue
Turn right at Haverford Avenue to 13 Haverford Avenue
and Narberth Ball Park

            Travel time is about 40 minutes from Route 926 and 202.

 

Middle School Boys

 

The middle school side has a cool finale to its regular season.  A round-robin has been set up against Cumberland Valley and Hempfield.  We’ll get two matches.  Kick-off is at 11:30 a.m. at Hempfield’s home pitch (which, happily, is a lot closer than CV’s home pitch).  Players should arrive by 10:45.  Coach Ford will lead the charge for the Unionville middle schoolers.  Matches will be concluded by no later than 2:30.

 

            Directions to Hempfield’s Field (Silver Spring Park) from Pocopson Elementary School:

 

1.      Follow 926 West for 13.5 miles (At about the ½ way mark, 926 jogs to the right and then makes a quick left.  Follow the signs.)  (13.5. miles)

2.      Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GAP NEWPORT PIKE/ PA-41. Continue to follow PA-41. (12.4 miles)

3.      Take US-30 WEST (21.4 miles)

4.      Take the exit toward CENTERVILLE (0.3 miles)

5.      Turn RIGHT onto CENTERVILLE RD. (0.3 miles)

6.      Turn LEFT onto MARIETTA AVE/ MARIETTA PIKE/ PA-23 (2.5 miles)

7.      Turn LEFT onto IRONVILLE PIKE (0.1 miles)

8.      End at Silver Spring Park, 2850 Ironville Pike Columbia, PA 17512

Estimated Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Estimated Distance: 50.51 miles  

 



Tuesday, April 29
Unionville Girls to Play Conestoga in Second Playoff Round
Here are the results from this past weekend and the schedule for Sunday 5/4.

2008 EPRU High School Girls Division I Tournament

 

April 27th- East

 

(Seeding in parenthesis)

 

Match 1- (8)Downingtown @ (1)Conestoga, Downington 5, Conestoga 36  

Match 2- (5) Valley Forge @ (4)Unionville, Valley Forge 5, Unionville 10

Match 3- (7)Wilmington @ (2)Doylestown, Wilmington 0, Doylestown 10, Forfeit

Match 4- (6)Blackthorn @ (3)North Penn, Blackthorn 10, North Penn 36

 

April 27th – West

 

(Seeding in parenthesis)

 

Match 1- (8)South Jersey@ (1)Hempfield, South Jersey 0, Hempfield 70

Match 2- (5)Cumberland Valley@ (4)Hibernians, Cumberland Valley 45, Hibernians 0

Match 3- (7)West Carroll@ (2)State College, West Carroll 5, State College 47

Match 4- (6)West Shore@ (3)Warwick, West Shore 19, Warwick 29

 

May 4th – East

 

(Site to be determined by seed)

 

Match 5- Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2, Unionville @Conestoga

Match 6- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2, Downington @ Valley Forge

Match 7- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4, North Penn @ Doylestown

Match 8- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4, Wilmington @ Blackthorn

 

May 4th – West

 

(Site to be determined by seed)

 

Match 5 – Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2, Cumberland Valley @ Hempfield

Match 6- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2, South Jersey @ Hibernains

Match 7- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4, Warwick @ State College

Match 8- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4, West Carroll @ West Shore

 

May 11th – East

 

( EPRU DI & DII Tournament Championship & Consolation hosted by North Penn)

 

Match 9-    Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 7 ( Semi-Final & East Championship)

Match 10 – Loser of Match 5 vs. Loser of  Match 7

Match 11-  Winner of Match 6 vs. Winner of Match 8

Match 12 – Loser of Match 6 vs. Loser of  Match 8



Monday, April 28
Message from EPRU Boys Coordinator

This means, in a nutshell, that we will play Shanahan at home on THURSDAY, MAY 8.  Make sure you clear your calendars for this match!

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Coaches,

We will be completing the regular season this Sunday. It is imperative that you
have completed all your regular season matches by Sunday so that we can proceed
with the EPRU Quarterfinals for both Club and high school teams.  Please make
CERTAIN that all your match scores are reported to your District Coordinators by
this Sunday evening.

The EPRU Standings Web site is the final statement of rankings.  It takes into
account Head-to-Head match results, the rest is based on the differentials
rankings which include number of try's scored as well as the match scores of
Points Scored and Points Given Up.


1)The 2008 Quarterfinals will be held at the home pitch of the higher ranked
team.  All Quarterfinal matches will be completed as agreed upon at our meeting
last December.  Consequently the 1st and 2nd ranked  HS/Club teams within each
District will have their Quarterfinal EPRU match Thursday evening 8 May.  Teams
winning Thursday evening will proceed to their respective semi-final matches at
the Hempfield site for Sunday 11 May.  This process was agreed upon to limit
travel for the Thursday evening match within District boundaries.  We can review
this process for 2009.

2) All teams participating in the playoffs MUST be in good standing with the
EPRU.  EG Dues paid, CIPP compliant, Coaches certified, etc.  Failure to meet
EPRU/USA Rugby requirements will disqualify teams from Championship play.

3) Boys HS/U19 Playoffs   Match Duration = two 30-minute halves if one daily
match or two 25-minute halves for multi-matches on same day (May 11
Championships).  As a group we have never changed our standard policy on 30
minute halfs, although in regular season play coaches have been given the option
to play 35 minute halfs.  With several matches for playoff teams - Th/-Sunday we
will adhere to our 30 minute half policy for quarterfinals.

Tied Match - Extra Time (overtime) Policy is below.

USA Rugby Knock-out Competition Extra Time Policy, Revised and adopted April 14,
2006

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

         iii)    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.

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

4) Division 3 will have their year end Tournament at Bishop Shanahn on May 10th
as stated in the season schedule.  A new schedule for the final matches this
Sunday will be sent to all D3 teams later today.  Most have already received the
updated schedule.  There will be a $50 team entry fee to cover referee expenses.

If you have any questions please contact your District Coordinator or me.


Best regards to all.

Greg Karabin



04-27 Celebration after Valley Forge win
Monday, April 28
UHS Boys Beat Valley Forge

In a battle of unbeatens, the Unionville High School boys rugby team seized sole possession of first place in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) Brandywine Division with a thrilling, come from behind, 29-22 victory over Valley Forge.

 

Players on both teams had long before circled April 27 on their calendars as the match of the season.  Neither side disappointed, delivering a match that will be talked about for years.

 

The Indians displayed early nerves, and Valley Forge capitalized, scoring two quick tries and racing to a 10-0 lead after just 8 minutes of play.  There was understandable concern on the Unionville sideline.

 

UHS quickly recovered, however, showing great resiliency.  At the 11 minute mark, Outside Center Alex Goodall broke through the Valley  Forge defense and touched the ball down for a try.  Joe Baker’s conversion made it 10-7 and the Indians were back in the match.

 

Four minutes later, UHS tied the contest at 10-10 when Baker split the uprights with a 35 meter penalty kick.

 

The Indians finally got their first lead at the 23 minute mark when Chris Karas bulled his way into the try zone.  With Baker’s conversion, the match went into halftime at 17-10, with Unionville having scored 17 unanswered points.

 

The second half started just like the first, with a Unionville gaffe leading to a Valley Forge try.  Unable to convert for the third consecutive time – kicking now clearly Valley Forge’s Achilles heel – the Indians lead narrowed to 17-15.

 

It was here that the match turned.  Valley Forge, clearly tiring at about the midway mark of the second half, committed three crucial penalties.  Each time, Joe Baker went for points and converted.  20-15 at 14 minutes.  23-15 at 19 minutes.  26-15 at 21 minutes.

 

In the frantic final 10 minutes of the match, Valley Forge capitalized on a Unionville mistake and pushed in their fourth try of the day.  After the Valley Forge line judge generously ruled a 3-meter-wide-of-the-goalpost kick good, the score stood at 26-22 with 5 minutes left. 

 

Unperturbed, the Indians sealed the deal.  Unionville gained possession and calmly drove down the field.  Valley Forge, in desperation, committed a penalty and Joe Baker again went for points.  He again split the uprights for a 29-22 lead. 

 

The referee’s whistle followed and a joyous celebration began.

 

Unionville is now 10-0 (7-0 in EPRU league play) and in sole possession of first place.

 

The team’s final league match will be played at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th against Rustin at Rustin.

Scoring Summary 

1st Half:
Valley Forge try, conversion failed at 3 minutes (0-5)
Valley Forge try, conversion failed at 8 minutes (0-10)
Unionville try by Goodall, conversion good by Baker at 11 minutes (7-10)
Unionville penalty kick good by Baker at 15 minutes (10-10)
Unionville try by Karas, conversion good by Baker at 23 minutes (17-10)

2nd Half:
Valley Forge try, conversion failed at 4 minutes (17-15)
Unionville penalty kick good by Baker at 14 minutes (20-15)
Unionville penalty kick good by Baker at 19 minutes (23-15)
Unionville penalty kick good by Baker at 21 minutes (26-15)
Valley Forge try, conversion good at 25 minutes (26-22)
Unionville penalty kick good by Baker at 31 minutes (29-22)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 29, VALLEY FORGE 22



Saturday, April 26
MATCH UPDATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27
SCHEDULE CHANGE: 
Our High School Boys A2 (Blue) team will be playing at Shanahan tomorrow.  Kick off time is at 3 p.m. 
(This is different from the originally posted time.)  Players should arrive at Shanahan at 2 p.m. 

AS A RESULT, THE FOLLOWING IS OUR MATCH SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW (SUNDAY, APRIL 27): 

The following matches are scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at Unionville's home pitch at Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford, PA.

12:15 to 2:00:  Unionville Girls vs. Valley Forge Girls (D1 Playoff Match)

2:00 to 3:45:  Unionville Gold Boys vs. Valley Forge Boys (D1 League Match)

3:45 to 4:45Unionville Middle School vs. Doylestown U15

4:45 to 6:30:  Unionville Girls 2 vs. Rustin Girls (D2 League Match) 

The following is our away match tomorrow: 

3:00 to 4:30:  Unionville Blue Boys vs. Shanahan at Shanahan (D3 League Match) 

Please be sure to arrive one hour before your scheduled match time. 

DIRECTIONS FROM POCOPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL 

1: Start out going SOUTH on POCOPSON RD toward E STREET RD/ PA-926. (0.1 miles)
2: Turn LEFT onto E STREET RD/ PA-926. (2.9 miles)
3: Turn LEFT onto WILMINGTON PIKE/ US-202 N/ US-322 W. Continue to follow US-202 N/ US-322 W. (5.0 miles)
4: Merge onto PA-100 N toward US-30 W/ EXTON. (3.3 miles)
5: Merge onto EXTON BYP/ US-30 W toward DOWNINGTOWN/ LANCASTER. (2.7 miles)
6: Take the US-30-BR W exit toward DOWNINGTOWN. (0.3 miles)
7: Turn LEFT onto E LANCASTER AVE/ US-30 BR. (0.9 miles)
8: Turn LEFT onto WOODBINE RD.
9: End at 220 Woodbine Rd Downingtown, PA 19335
(Field is on your right)
Estimated Time: 22 minutes
Estimated Distance: 15.66 miles 

Bishop Shanahan High School

220 Woodbine Rd.
Downingtown, PA 19335


Tuesday, April 22
Socks!
I've gotten a number of questions about getting more socks.  I've now ordered another 2 dozen and I'm willing to order more if we need to.  Can you please put out a message to the masses to send me an email forbesmk@comcast.net if they need socks.  They are the same $10 per pair, I should have them for this weekend.
Mike Forbes


Monday, April 21
2008 EPRU High School Girls Division I Tournament

April 27th- East

 

(Seeding in parenthesis)

 

Match 1- (8)Downingtown @ (1)Conestoga

Match 2- (5) Valley Forge @ (4)Unionville

Match 3- (7)Wilmington @ (2)Doylestown

Match 4- (6)Blackthorn @ (3)North Penn

 

April 27th – West

 

(Seeding in parenthesis)

 

Match 1- (8)South Jersey@ (1)Hempfield

Match 2- (5)Cumberland Valley@ (4)Hibernians

Match 3- (7)West Carroll@ (2)State College

Match 4- (6)West Shore@ (3)Warwick

 

May 4th – East

 

(Site to be determined by seed)

 

Match 5- Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2

Match 6- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2

Match 7- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4

Match 8- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4

 

May 4th – West

 

(Site to be determined by seed)

 

Match 5 – Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2

Match 6- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2

Match 7- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4

Match 8- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4

 

May 11th – East

 

( EPRU DI & DII Tournament Championship & Consolation hosted by North Penn)

 

Match 9-    Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 7 ( Semi-Final & East Championship)

Match 10 – Loser of Match 5 vs. Loser of  Match 7

Match 11-  Winner of Match 6 vs. Winner of Match 8

Match 12 – Loser of Match 6 vs. Loser of  Match 8



Tuesday, April 22
NATIONAL GUARD BOYS HIGH SCHOOL AND BOYS & GIRLS U19 CHAMPIONSHIP

May 30 - June 1, 2008
Pittsburgh, Pa.: Founders Field
Hosted by: Pittsburgh Harlequins

Founders Field
101 Eisele Road, Cheswick, PA 15024

(412) 68-RUGBY 

FRIDAY:
1. (BHS) 9:00 MW #2 v NRU#1
2. (BHS) 9:00 SOUTH#1 v MW#1
3. (BHS) 10:00 WEST#1 v MARFU #1
4. (BHS) 10:00 PC#1 v SO CAL #1
5. (B-U19) 11:00 NRU#1 v WEST#1
6. (B-U19) 11:00 MW#1 v SO CAL #1
7. (B-U19) 12:00 PC#1 v SOUTH #1
8. (B-U19) 12:00 PC#2 v MARFU #1
9. (BHS) 2:00 WINNER GAME 1 v WINNER GAME 2
10. (BHS) 2:00 LOSER GAME 1 v LOSER GAME 2
11. (BHS) 3:00 WINNER GAME 3 v WINNER GAME 4
12. (BHS) 3:00 LOSER GAME 3 v LOSER GAME 4
13. (B-U19) 4:00 WINNER GAME 5 v WINNER GAME 6
14. (B-U19) 4:00 LOSER GAME 5 v LOSER GAME 6
15. (B-U19) 5:00 WINNER GAME 7 v WINNER GAME 8
16. (B-U19) 5:00 LOSER GAME 7 v LOSER GAME 8 
SATURDAY:
17. (G-U19) 9:00 MW#2 v NRU #1
18. (G-U19) 9:00 MARFU#1 v WEST #1
19. (G-U19) 10:00 SOUTH #1 v PC#1
20. (G-U19) 10:00 MW#1 v SO CAL #1
21. (BHS) 11:00 7/8 PLACE (LOSER GAME 10 v LOSER GAME 12)
22. (BHS) 11:00 5/6 PLACE (WINNER GAME 10 v WINNER GAME 12)
23. (B-U19) 12:15 7/8 PLACE (LOSER GAME 14 v LOSER GAME 16)
24. (B-U19) 12:15 5/6 PLACE (WINNER GAME 14 v WINNER GAME 16)
25. (G-U19) 1:30 WINNER GAME 17 v WINNER GAME 18
26. (G-U19) 1:30 LOSER GAME 17 v LOSER GAME 18
27. (G-U19) 2:30 WINNER GAME 19 v WINNER GAME 20
28. (G-U19) 2:30 LOSER GAME 19 v LOSER GAME 20
29. (BHS) 3:30 3/4 PLACE (LOSER GAME 9 v LOSER GAME 11)
30. (B-U19) 4:45 3/4 PLACE (LOSER GAME 13 v LOSER GAME 15)
31. (BHS) 6:00 CHAMPIONSHIP (WINNER GAME 9 v WINNER GAME 11)
32. (B-U19) 7:30 CHAMPIONSHIP (WINNER GAME 13 v WINNER GAME 15) 
SUNDAY:
33. (G-U19) 10:00 7/8 PLACE (LOSER GAME 26 v LOSER GAME 28)
34. (G-U19) 10:00 5/6 PLACE (WINNER GAME 26 v WINNER GAME 28)
35. (G-U19) 11:15 3/4 PLACE (LOSER GAME 25 v LOSER GAME 27)
36. (G-U19) 12:30 CHAMPIONSHIP (WINNER GAME 25 v WINNER GAME 27)


Sunday, April 20
Filling the Trophy Case

The Unionville boys rugby team continued its dominance of Eastern Penn Rugby Union (EPRU) league opponents, beating Coatesville 41-12 on Friday (April 18) and Downingtown 38-5 on Sunday (April 20).  The wins improve Unionville's EPRU league record to 6-0 (9-0 overall).

The match against Coatesville was played under the lights in the Unionville High School stadium.  Unionville put up four tries in the first twenty-five minutes, racing to an insurmountable 26-0 lead at the end of the 1st half.  The Indians scored three more tries in the second half and won going away. 

After the match, Unionville hoisted high the "Rusty Bucket" trophy, which is awarded annually to the winner of the Coatesville-Unionville match.

The stake in Sunday's match against Downingtown was the "Olde Wood Mallet" trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the Downingtown-Unionville match.  (Downingtown was in possession of the trophy after routing the Indians in last season's stadium-game match-up.)

After a lackluster start in which Downingtown controlled most of the action, Unionville broke through with a try by co-captain Chris Karas.  Karas scored again before the half, giving the Indians a 12-0 halftime lead. 

After a stern talking-to during the intermission, the Unionville team lifted their game, putting up four tries in the second half.

The stage is thus set for next week's match of the season:  Unionville vs. Valley Forge.  A battle of undefeated sides.  Kick off is set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Hillendale Elementary.

SCORING SUMMARIES
Unionville vs. Coatesville
Friday, April 18, 2008
Match Played in the Unionville High School Stadium
Scoring Summary
1st Half:
Unionville try by Dave Delaney, Conversion missed by Joe Baker at 5 minutes (5-0)
Unionville try by Matt Geiger, Conversion good by Baker at 15 minutes (12-0)
Unionville try by Dan Raube, Conversion good by Baker at 19 mintues (19-0)
Unionville try by Geiger, Conversion good by Baker at 25 minutes (26-0)

2nd Half:
Unionville try by Steve Taunk, Conversion missed by Bill Howard at 15 minutes (31-0)
Unionville try by Taunk, Conversion missed by Howard at 19 minutes (36-0)
Coatesville try and conversion at 22 minutes (36-7)
Unionville try by Graeme Bloomfield, conversion missed by Colin Kipping-Ruane at 31 minutes (41-7)
Coatesville try at 35 minutes (41-12)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 41, COATESVILLE 12



Unionville vs. Downingtown
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Match played at Downingtown
Scoring Summary
1st Half:
Unionville try by Karas, Conversion missed by Baker at 20 minutes (5-0)
Unionville try by Karas, Conversion Good by Baker at 32 minutes (12-0)

2nd Half:
Unionville try by Karas, Conversion Good by Baker at 10 minutes (19-0)
Unionville try by Brosius, Conversion Good by Baker at 16 minutes (26-0)
Downingtown try, Conversion missed at 27 minutes (26-5)
Unionville try by Bloomfield, Conversion missed by Baker at 30 minutes (31-5)
Unionville try by Delaney, Conversion Good by Baker at 35 minutes (38-5)

FINAL SCORE:  UNIONVILLE 38, DOWNINGTOWN 5


Saturday, April 19
Correction: Location of Girls' Sunday Matches

The girls matches tomorrow (Sunday) will NOT be played at Unisys.  The following are directions to the correct field for the North Penn matches:

Walton Farm Fields
1610 Allentown Road
Lansdale, PA

The location is of the GIRLS MATCHES TOMORROW (SUNDAY) IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED. 
THE MATCH WILL BE PLAYED AT:
Walton Farm Fields
1610 Allentown Road
Lansdale, PA

 
Directions from Pocopson Elementary appear below:
Pocopson Elementary School 1105 Pocopson Rd,  West Chester, PA 19382  - 610-793-9241 
1: Start out going SOUTH on POCOPSON RD toward E STREET RD/ PA-926. (0.1 miles)
2: Turn LEFT onto E STREET RD/ PA-926. (0.3 miles)
3: Turn LEFT onto W STREET RD/ PA-926. (2.6 miles)
4: Turn LEFT onto WILMINGTON PIKE/ US-202 N/ US-322 W. Continue to follow US-202 N/ US-322 W. (1.5 miles)
5: Merge onto US-202 N toward PAOLI/ DOWNINGTOWN. (17.5 miles)
6: Merge onto US-422 W toward POTTSTOWN. (2.6 miles)
7: Merge onto S TROOPER RD/ PA-363 N toward AUDUBON/ TROOPER. (2.7 miles)
8: Turn LEFT onto RIDGE PIKE/ PA-363. (0.4 miles)
9: Turn RIGHT onto N PARK AVE/ PA-363. Continue to follow PA-363. (8.3 miles)
10: Turn LEFT onto ALLENTOWN RD. (1.5 miles)
11: End at 1610 Allentown Rd Lansdale, PA 19446-4006
Estimated Time: 51 minutes
Estimated Distance: 37.55 miles

 



Saturday, April 19
Saturday Update

Great job everyone last night!  Whether it was the middle school's comeback from 3 tries down to almost steal the match, to the girls' come-from-behind win over Downingtown, to the boys dominance, the Stadium Games were a huge success.  Please thank the many parents who went above and beyond the call of duty to make this a great event.  A special note of appreciation is extended to the parents who worked the food area, which was mobbed all night long.

TODAY:

Practices will proceed as planned, but may be a little shorter than normal on the boys' side.  I would like to run 90 minute practices today.  Start times are 10 a.m. (MS); noon (HS boys); 2 p.m. (HS girls)

TOMORROW:

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS 

All high school boys (Gold, Blue, and Middle School) are to be at Downingtown.  Match schedule is as follows:

2 p.m. -- High School Gold vs. Downingtown 1

Immediately after (likely about 3:30) -- Middle School Boys vs. Downingtown U15

Immediately after (likely about 4:30) -- High School Blue vs. Downingtown 2

The matches will be played in Johnsontown Park, right behind the Downingtown train station.  Directions provided by Downingtown are as follows:

From Delaware –Take RT 202 North.  Look for the Rt. 100, Pottstown Pike Exit.  Follow Rt. 100 for about 2 miles, looking for the 30 bypass west.  Take the 30 bypass west to the Rt. 30 business exit by Lowes.  Take a left onto rt 30 west, and continue through town looking for Rita’s Water Ice on the left (approx. 5 miles).  At Rita’s, turn left onto Viaduct Avenue and continue through tunnel.  Johnsontown Park and the rugby pitch is on the left directly after tunnel.

 

MapQuest directions from Pocopson Elementary School are as follows:

 

Pocopson Elementary School 1105 Pocopson Rd,  West Chester, PA 19382  - 610-793-9241 

1: Start out going NORTH on POCOPSON RD toward LENAPE RD/ PA-52. (0.8 miles)

2: Turn RIGHT onto LENAPE RD/ PA-52. (0.2 miles)
3: Turn LEFT onto S CREEK RD/ PA-52. (0.2 miles)
4: Turn LEFT onto S CREEK RD. (2.4 miles)
5: Keep LEFT at the fork to continue on S CREEK RD.  (1.6 miles)
6: Turn LEFT onto W STRASBURG RD/ PA-162. (0.2 miles)
7: Turn RIGHT onto N CREEK RD. (0.8 miles)
8: Turn LEFT onto DOWNINGTOWN PIKE/ US-322. Continue to follow US-322. (4.1 miles)
9: Turn LEFT onto E LANCASTER AVE/ US-30 BR/ US-322. Continue to follow E LANCASTER AVE/ US-30 BR. (0.3 miles)
10: Turn LEFT onto Viaduct Avenue (at the Rita's Water Ice) and continue through tunnel.  Johnsontown Park and the rugby pitch are on the left directly after tunnel.
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Estimated Distance: 10.77 miles 

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

All girls (A1 and A2) will be playing tomorrow at North Penn.  Henderson will be sending their squad up there as well for a great day of rugby.  It is my understanding that the first match kicks off at noon.

Directions:

The location is of the GIRLS MATCHES TOMORROW (SUNDAY) IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED. 

THE MATCH WILL BE PLAYED AT:
Walton Farm Fields
1610 Allentown Road
Lansdale, PA

Directions from Pocopson Elementary appear below:
Pocopson Elementary School 1105 Pocopson Rd,  West Chester, PA 19382  - 610-793-9241 
1: Start out going SOUTH on POCOPSON RD toward E STREET RD/ PA-926. (0.1 miles)
2: Turn LEFT onto E STREET RD/ PA-926. (0.3 miles)
3: Turn LEFT onto W STREET RD/ PA-926. (2.6 miles)
4: Turn LEFT onto WILMINGTON PIKE/ US-202 N/ US-322 W. Continue to follow US-202 N/ US-322 W. (1.5 miles)
5: Merge onto US-202 N toward PAOLI/ DOWNINGTOWN. (17.5 miles)
6: Merge onto US-422 W toward POTTSTOWN. (2.6 miles)
7: Merge onto S TROOPER RD/ PA-363 N toward AUDUBON/ TROOPER. (2.7 miles)
8: Turn LEFT onto RIDGE PIKE/ PA-363. (0.4 miles)
9: Turn RIGHT onto N PARK AVE/ PA-363. Continue to follow PA-363. (8.3 miles)
10: Turn LEFT onto ALLENTOWN RD. (1.5 miles)
11: End at 1610 Allentown Rd Lansdale, PA 19446-4006
Estimated Time: 51 minutes
Estimated Distance: 37.55 miles


Wednesday, April 16
STADIUM GAME INFORMATION

INFORMATION ON THE STADIUM GAME EVENT – FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 IN THE UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

This is our extravaganza of rugby.  Everyone should be there.   

A.  Match schedule is as follows: 

5:30:  Unionville Middle School vs. Downingtown Middle School
6:30:  Unionville HS Girls vs. Downingtown HS Girls
8:00:  Unionville HS Boys vs. Coatesville HS Boys

Players should arrive 1 hour before scheduled match time.   

B.  Trophies 

The winner of the girls match will receive the Brandywine Belle Trophy. 

GIRLS:  YOU HAVE POSSESSION OF THIS TROPHY.  IT MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE GAME.  PLEASE CONFIRM VIA RETURN EMAIL (patrojan@aol.com) THAT THE TROPHY WILL BE THERE IN GOOD CONDITION. 

I have the Rusty Bucket and will bring it with me. 

C.  Senior Recognition 

Every high school senior (men and women, 1st side or 2nd side) should send to me the following: 

If you are planning to go to college next year, the name of the school in which you intend to enroll. 

If you’re not sure yet, please indicate the schools you are considering.  Please also indicate if you intend to play rugby next year.

D.  Food 

We will have the BBQ going at the match.  Dogs, buns, and condiments will be provided. As always, food is free, but we will accept donations from those who which to provide such.  

PARENTS, THE FOLLOWING IS MY REQUEST: 

(i)  Food.  It would be a huge help if you would bring finger food to supplement the dogs.  Chips.  Cookies.  Rice Krispies treats.  Even (oh my gosh) something healthful.   

(ii)  Assistance.  We will need volunteers to assist with cooking on the BBQ and other food distribution.  This will be on a “hey, I’d like to help” basis as opposed to a sign up sheet.  Our intent is that folks volunteer when their child is NOT playing.  I’m most concerned about the middle school match.  If high school parents would arrive early I would be most grateful. 

(iii)  Heads Up.  We’re working to try to have hot chocolate and coffee for those who grow chilly in the mid-April evening.  If someone wants to head up this part of the food service adventure, please let me know.  I’ll gladly provide additional details. 

E.  Girls Lineup 

All HS girls should be on the sideline.  Coach Daly will announce match lineup on Friday night (if not before). 

F.  Boys Lineup 

1  Hyde
2 Karas
3 Ochs
4 Donaghy
5 Brosius
6 Delaney
7 Howard
8 Stewart
9 Kipping-Ruane
10 Baker
11 Neff
12 Geiger
13 Goodall
14 Berzon
15 Raube
16  Cattie
17  Taunk
18  Hollinger
19  Czymmek
20  Makai
21  G. Bloomfield

(All seniors should also be ready to play in this match)

 

G.  Scoreboard and Announcing We will need someone to handle the scoreboard and game announcing.  THIS MUST BE RESPECTFULLY DONE IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.   

 

H.  Sportsmanship This is Unionville Rugby’s showcase event.  I am aware that School Board members, Administrators, and senior leaders of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union will be present. 

 

Let’s demonstrate to the world how great UNIONVILLE RUGBY is, both on and off the field.   Indeed, let’s bring home two trophies and three wins … and have a great time in the process. 

 

I look forward to seeing you all on Friday.

 

Curt

 



Brosius vs WCE 04-08
Monday, April 14
UHS Boys On a Roll

The Unionville High School boys rugby team improved its Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) league record to 4-0 (7-0 overall) this week with commanding wins over Henderson and West Chester East.

The Indians crushed Henderson 73-0 on Thursday (April 10), then ran past West Chester East 74-5 on Sunday (April 13).  Both matches were played at Unionville's home field at Hillendale Elementary School.

As an indication of the depth of this team, 13 different players scored points this week.  Matt Geiger (Inside Center) and Dave Delaney (Flanker) lead all players with 20 points (4 tries) each. 

This week's wins keep Unionville in a tie for first place with Valley Forge, the only other undefeated team in the EPRU Brandywine Division.  Valley Forge, however, is a club team (meaning it is comprised of players from more than one school) whereas Unionville is a single school program.  The distinction is important because of USA Rugby's emphasis on building single school programs across the country.  Separate regional and national playoffs are now being held for "single school" and "club" programs.

Unionville, therefore, currently finds itself alone at the top of the Brandywine Division single school bracket.

Unionville's next match is on Friday night, April 18 at 8 p.m. in the UHS Stadium, against Coatesville in the annual U-Rugby Stadium Game event.  To the winner goes the "Rusty Bucket" trophy, a perpetual award that resides each year with the Coatesville / Unionville winner.

Unionville faces Valley Forge on April 27 at 2 p.m. at Hillendale Elementary.

UNIONVILLE versus HENDERSON   
Thursday, March 10, 2008
Scoring Summary
1st Half:               
Unionville Try by Chris Karas, Conversion missed by Howard at 3minutes (5-0)
Unionville Try by Dave Delaney, Conversion missed by Alex Goodall at 10 minutes (10-0)
Unionville Try by Matt Geiger, Conversion good by Alex Goodall at 12 minutes (17-0)
Unionville Try by Ryan Donaghy, Conversion missed by Alex Goodall at 15 minutes (22-0)
Unionville Try by Hardy Stewart, Conversion good by Alex Goodall at 22 minutes (29-0)
Unionville Try by Colin Kipping-Ruane, Conversion missed by Howard at 25 minutes (34-0)
Unionvilley Try by Chris Karas, Conversion missed by Howard at 30 minutes (39-0) 
               

2nd Half:
Unionville Try by Dave Delaney, Conversion missed by Dan Raube at 5 minutes (44-0)
Unionville Try by Ryan Neff, Conversion good by Colin Kipping-Ruane at 7 minutes (51-0)
Unionville Try by Chris Ochs, Conversion missed by Colin Kipping-Ruane at 9 minutes (56-0)
Unionville Try by Matt Geiger, Conversion missed by Colin Kipping-Ruane at 12 minutes (61-0)
Unionville Try by Steve Berzon, Conversion missed by Colin Kipping-Ruane at 21 minutes (66-0) 
Unionville Try by Dave Delaney, Conversion good by Howard at 61 minutes (73-0)
      
FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 73, HENDERSON 0

UNIONVILLE VS. WEST CHESTER EAST

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Scoring Summary
1st Half:
Unionville Try by Dave Delaney, Conversion missed by Howard at 6 minutes (5-0)
West Chester East Try, Conversion missed at 10 minutes (5-5)
Unionville Try by Alex Goodall, Conversion good by Howard at 13 minutes (12-5)
Unionville Try by Ryan Neff, Conversion good by Howard at 15 minutes (19-5)
Unionville Try by Chris Karas, Conversion missed by Howard at 27 minutes (24-5)
Unionville Try by Dan Raube, Conversion good by Howard at 30 minutes (31-5)
Unionville Try by Matt Geiger, Conversion good by Howard at 35 minutes (38-5)

2nd half:
Unionville Try by Colin Kipping-Ruane, Conversion missed by Howard at 4 minutes (43-5)
Unionville Try by Matt Gieger, Conversion good by Howard at 11 minutes (50-5)
Unionville Try by Dan Raube, Conversion good by Howard at 15 minutes (57-5)
Unionville Try by Andrew Hollinger, Conversion missed by Howard at 19 minutes (62-5)
Unionville Try by Dan Raube, Conversion good by Howard at 30 minutes (69-5)
Unionville Try by Ryan Neff, Conversion missed by Howard at 33 minutes (74-5)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 74, WEST CHESTER EAST 5


Saturday, April 12
SCHEDULE CLARIFICATION: High School Boys

There was some confusion about this weekend's High School Boys schedule.  Here's what has been worked out:

Boys A1 (Gold):  2:00 p.m. kickoff vs. West Chester East at Hillendale.  (Players should arrive by no later than 1:00 p.m.)

Boys A2 (Blue):  1:30 p.m. kickoff vs. Doylestown at Doylestown.  (Drive time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.  Players should arrive no later than 12:30.  Directions appear below.)

A1 Roster is as follows:
1:  Hyde
2:  Karas
3:  Ochs
4:  Brosius
5:  Donaghy
6:  Howard
7:  Delaney
8:  Stewart
9:  Kipping-Ruane
10:  Goodall
11:  Hollinger
12:  Geiger
13:  Neff
14:  Taunk
15:  Raube
16:  Berzon
17:  Baker

ALL PLAYERS NOT LISTED ABOVE WILL PLAY IN THE DOYLESTOWN MATCH.

Directions to Doylestown RFC Field on Cold Spring Creamery Road in Doylestown:  (Doylestown recommends that to get to the Doylestown Rugby pitch, use EXPEDIA.COM and enter Doylestown Airport as your destination 'place name'.  The pitch is located adjacent to the airport on Cold Spring Creamery Road between Route 313 and Route 413.)  

Here are MapQuest Directions:  

1.  Take US-202N (19 miles from PA-926)

2.   Merge onto I-276 E/ PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE toward I-476 N/ NORTHEAST EXTENSION/ ALLENTOWN/ NEW JERSEY/ EXITS 333-359 (Portions toll).  (16 miles)

3.  Take the PA-611 exit, EXIT 343, toward DOYLESTOWN/ JENKINTOWN.  (0.7 miles)

4.  Take the US-611 N ramp toward DOYLESTOWN/ WILLOW GROVE NAVAL AIR STATION. (0.2 miles)

5.  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto EASTON RD/ PA-611. Continue to follow EASTON RD. (9.4 miles)

6.  Merge onto US-202 North (1.6 miles)

7.  Turn LEFT onto SWAMP RD / PA 313 (1.2 miles) This will put you at the corner of SWAMP RD and COLD SPRING CREAMERY ROAD next to the airport.  You will be very near the field at this point.



Thursday, April 10
Runaway

The Unionville Gold Boys had their way with Henderson, running away with a 73-0 win.  Here's the scoring summary:

UNIONVILLE versus HENDERSON
618P game started Try By Conversion                        Score 
               
at 3mins     Karas 5 Howard 0 5
               
at 10mins     Delaney 5 Goodall 0 10
               
at 12 mins     Geiger 5 Goodall 2 17
               
15 mins     Donaghy 5 Goodall 0 22
               
22 mins     Hardy 5 Goodall 2 29
               
25 mins     Kipping 5 Howard 0 34
               
30 mins      Karas 5 Howard 0 39
               
HALF TIME              
               
40 mins     Delaney 5 Raube 0 44
               
42 mins     Neff 5 Kipping 2 51
               
44 mins     Ochs 5 Kipping 0 56
               
47 mins     Geiger 5 Kipping 0 61
               
56 mins     Berzon 5 Kipping 0 66
      (great pass from Neff)        
61 mins     Delaney 5 Howard 2 73
FINAL SCORE    73-0



Monday, April 7
Middle School Rocks (Photos from Recent Matches against Conestoga & Morris)
MS vs. Morris March 08
Unionville MS vs. Morris
MS vs. Morris March 08 2
Unionville U15 vs. Morris

Monday, April 7
MS vs Morris March 08 3
Unionville U15 vs. Morris
MS vs Conestoga March 08
Unionville MS vs. Conestoga

Friday, April 4
Weekend Update

Sorry for the late update - logistics for this weekend have been extremely difficult to put in place.

Here is where we are:

1) Middle School Boys -

Saturday: Match vs. Conestoga at 3:00 pm at the Bus Barn Field.  No practice at 10 am.  Boys should arrive at 2:15 pm for warmup. 

Sunday: Match against Morris NJ at 3:00 pm at Hillendale Elem.  Players should arrive at 2:15 pm.

 

2) High School Boys -

Saturday:  Practice from 11 am - 1 pm (no match on Saturday). 

Sunday:  U-Blue Match vs. Doylestown 2 at Hillendale at 1 pm (players should arrive no later than noon).

 

3) High School Girls -

Saturday:  Practice from 1 - 3 pm (no match Saturday). 

Sunday:  A1 match at Conestoga at Noon; arrival time will be discussed at practice on Saturday

Unionville Girls:  Unionville and Media United have mutually agreed to reschedule their match, which was originally set for this Sunday, April 6th.  We have tentatively agreed to move the date to Saturday, April 12, at the Unionville Bus Barn Field. We have access to the field between 2p -6:30p on Saturday, and would anticipate a kick off time somewhere between 4:30 and 5pm. The respective coaches will be finalizing a time after consulting with their players at practice.

With the possibility of imclement weather - please be sure to check the website for any last minute changes.

Curt



Sunday, April 6
Match results for the March 30th Girls Div II Match vs Archbishop Ryan
The Unionville Div II B-2 Match vs Archbishop Ryan on March 30th ended in a disappointing 7 - 26 loss for the Indians. It was actually a closer game than the final score shows, however.

The Unionville squad showed a lot of character during this match. Many players on the B-2 side stepped up willingly to take on unfamiliar roles and never-before played positions for this game, including two brand new starters at second row, Jessica Long and Jessika Rose. The Unionville squad took the field knowing there were only two substitute players available to back them up should the need arise. Every player knew they needed to be all in for the match, and they were. Four enthusiastic Seniors from the A-1 side made the drive to north Philly to cheer on their teammates, and support them for their first B-2 Match of the season.

Unionville gave up three unanswered tries early in the first half, then they settled down and began to hold their own. Sarah Gower performed capably as first-time scrum-half. Talk about on the job training! Sarah hit the ground running in a key position that she had never practiced prior to Sunday. Sarah made the most of excellent pre-game coaching by starting scrum-half Steff Forbes, who was side-lined with an injury. Katie "Pink" Walston, freshly returned from injured reserve status herself, came roaring back to match play with tremendous offensive and defensive performances at full-back. Freshman # 8, Erin Brosius, was FEROCIOUS in line-outs! Time and again she pulled down balls that it seemed would be impossible to get, and she repeatedly picked off the Ryan throw-ins. Fantastic reach, amazing hoover hands, great determination. All together, it made for some exciting rugby viewing. The spectators were kept busy as they enthusiastically cheered for their teams during the fiercely contested action.

The Indians really pulled together mid-way through the first half, especially after the following PLAY of THE MATCH by freshman Winger Susie Hoopes.

Here's the play action description of the match Highlighted Play:

Susie-Q Hoopes had the longest run I've ever seen in Unionville Rugby history, a 95-meter gallop off a 5-meter scrum. Freshman Sarah Gower, playing scrum-half for the first time ever, passed the ball out of the scrum to junior Kim Siegel in the back line. Kim saw an opportunity to exploit a weak-side draw, and she quickly got the ball outside to Susie-Q at weak-side wing. Suzie squeezed past the aggressive Ryan flanker and #8, then put a quick move on Ryan's weak-side winger and got past her, too. After that, it was a footrace to the try line. Ryan's full-back and another girl chased Suzie all the way down the field. They were hard on our Suzie-Q's heels, but they couldn't quite catch her, and the entire time the whole Unionville team, and all the specators on the sidelines, were screaming their heads off for our gal to "RUN, Suzie, RUN!"

(It was a lot like that scene from Forrest Gump. Only a whole lot louder, and much more thrilling.)

Susie crossed the try line with the Ryan fullback hard on her heels. She touched the ball down under the goal posts, setting up a succesfull conversion kick by Unionville's rookie Fullback, freshman Katie "Pink" Walston. Junior center Kim Siegel was credited with her second assist of the season.

The U-girls caught fire after that. It was just what they needed, and it was also pretty cool to see the whole team come together the way they did. The Ryan Ragdolls only managed to score once more after that, and it was in the last couple minutes of the game, when the Unionville squad was distracted by an injury substitution and got caught on a quick line-out at 5-meters.

So, a disappointing loss, but an encouraging beginning for this rookie squad. We look forward to exciting things from this team in the remainder of the season.


Monday, March 31
UHS BOYS RUGBY RUNS PAST CONESTOGA
03-30-08 vs Conestoga

The Unionville High School boys rugby team beat Conestoga High School 31-7 on Sunday, March 30.  The match was played at the Pioneers’ home field at Valley Forge Middle School.

 

The win improves the Indians’ record to 2-0 in Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby League (EPRU) play and 5-0 overall.

 

Unionville’s 5-0 mark represents the team’s strongest-ever start.  The Indian ruggers have outscored their opponents 149-17 over this stretch.

 

Sunday’s match featured extremely physical pack play.  Conestoga controlled the ball early in the match, letting their big forwards pound away at Unionville’s defense.  The strategy paid off at the 20 minute mark when ‘Stoga punched in a try for a 7-0 lead. 

 

Unionville countered by opening up the field to use their superior speed and ball handling skills.  It worked.  At 25 minutes, Dave Delaney rumbled through the Pioneer defense to even the score.  Then, just before half-time, Chris Karas put UHS up 14-7 with a try of his own.  Both tries were converted by Bill Howard.

 

The second half was all Unionville, and the rout was on.  Tries were scored by Hardy Stewart, Graeme Bloomfield, and Matt Brosius.

 

Scoring Summary

1st Half:
Conestoga try + conversion at 20 minutes (0-7)
Unionville Try by Dave Delaney + conversion by Bill Howard at 25 minutes (7-7)
Unionville Try by Chris Karas + conversion by Bill Howard at 35 minutes (14-7)

Second Half:
Unionville Try by Hardy Stewart + conversion by Bill Howard at 2 minutes (21-7)
Unionville Try by Graeme Bloomfield, missed conversion by Howard at 6 minutes (26-7)
Unionville Try by Matt Brosius, missed conversion by Goodall at 32 minutes (31-7)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 31, CONESTOGA 7



Sunday, March 30
Urgent Update!!!

Conestoga believed that the kick-off was to be at 1:00 (not 2:00 as was posted on the EPRU referees master schedule).  We have agreed to a 1:30 kick-off for the boys' A1 match.

All players, please make every effort to arrive at Valley Forge Middle School by 12:45 so that we have 45 minutes to warm up.

The middle school match, I believe, will correspondingly commence 30 minutes earlier (about 3 p.m.)

Call me at 610-793-0539 (home) or 540-892-0869 (cell) if you have questions or issues.

Curt



Friday, March 28
SUNDAY

We have a huge day tomorrow.  Here's the overview:

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High School Girls:
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From Coach Daly:

ALL PLAYERS:

On Sunday we have a B-2 Match at the Archbishop Ryan pitch in NorthEast Philly.

The Kick-Off time was moved to 1pm, in gracious accommodation by our hosts and the referee to honor the request of some of our players.  Good news for us and for the players that needed the extra hour to get there fr the game.
.
ALL PLAYERS should arrive at the Ryan pitch in NorthEast Philly by 12:15 pm.
It is a 75 minute drive. To get there on time, plan to embark NO LATER THAN 11:00am.

ALL team members should plan to go to the Archbishop Ryan Match to support the Div II players.  Please confirm your attendance.

The Archbishop Ryan team is going to feed us lunch after the match, too!

See you at the pitch. Please advise ASAP if you will not be able to attend, or if you need transportation.

FROM ROUTE I95
Take Route I95 North to Exit 23 (Academy Rd)
NOTE: This exit is past the downtown Philadelphia exits
It will be right after the Cottman Street Exit
Follow the exit to the 1st light (go over Frankford Ave)
Stay to the right on Academy Rd North
(Archbishop Ryan is approximately 5-10 minutes after getting onto Academy Rd)
Archbishop Ryan will be on your right side
Go to the 2nd entrance (North Entrance) and go right
SEE PARKING below

PARKING
Park in the lot immediately to your left (North Parking lot)
Ryan fields (baseball-softball-lacrosse-rugby)
Look for the goalposts for the rugby field

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Middle School:
=======================

Immediately after the High School Boys match, we will play Conestoga at Valley Forge Middle School (Directions are below).  Kick off will likely be about 3:30 p.m.  Players should arrive in time to watch the HS match which kicks off at 2:00 p.m.

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High School Boys:
=======================
Boys A1 vs. CONESTOGA AT VALLEY FORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (League Match).  Kick off will be at 2 pm.  Players should arrive at Valley Forge Middle School no later than 1 pm.  (Directions appear below)
Boys A2 vs. VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY (League Match).  Kick off will be at 5 p.m.  (The A2 match has been moved to VFMA, which is only 10 minutes from the location of A1's match against Conestoga.  Directions appear below.)
AS I MENTIONED AT PRACTICE, I WANT ALL A1 AND A2 BOYS TO BE AT BOTH MATCHES.  THIS IS A TURNING POINT WEEKEND FOR BOTH OUR FIRST AND SECOND SIDES.

DIRECTIONS TO VALLEY FORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Valley Forge Middle School
105 West Walker Road  Wayne  PA  19087

1. Take 202 North to the North Valley Road/West Valley Road exit.
2. At the light, turn LEFT onto West Valley Road, going under
the underpass for Rt 202.
3. At the light, turn LEFT onto East Swedesford Road.
4. Go through the traffic light at the entrance by Outback Steakhouse.
5. At the next light, turn RIGHT onto 252 north.
6. Pass through 2 traffic lights, and then get into the left hand lane.
7. At the next light, West Walker Road, turn LEFT.
VFMS is on your right.

DIRECTIONS TO VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY

1001 Eagle Road  Wayne  PA  19087

From Valley Forge Middle School (105 W Walker Rd; Wayne, PA 19097)

1.  Start out going NORTHEAST on W WALKER RD toward VALLEY FORGE RD / PA-252.  (0.0 miles)
2.  Turn RIGHT onto VALLEY FORGE RD / PA-252.  Continue to follow VALLEY FORGE RD.  (0.8 miles)
3.  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto DEVON STATE RD.  (1.0 miles)
4.  Turn LEFT onto W CONESTOGA RD. (0.5 miles)
5.  Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto UPPER GULPH RD.  (1.5 miles)
6.  Turn RIGHT onto RADNOR RD.  (0.5 miles)
7.  RADNOR RD becomes RADNOR STREET RD.  (0.2 miles)
8.  Turn LEFT onto EAGLE RD.  (0.0 miles)
9.  End at VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY (1001 Eagle Rd.; Wayne, PA 19087)

Estimated Time: 10 minutes      Estimated Distance: 4.49 miles 

Parking at Valley Forge Military Academy
Parking is available in the General Lot on Radnor Street Road (adjacent to the football field) or in the South Lot on Radnor Road. Regardless as to which direction you turn off of Eagle Road onto Radnor Road/Radnor Street Road, you will reach one of these lots. Parking is not permitted on Fariston Road at any time

From Pocopson Elementary School
1.  Turn LEFT onto W STREET RD / PA-926 (2.5 miles) 
2.  Turn LEFT onto WILMINGTON PIKE / US-202 N.  Continue to follow US-202N  (18.6 miles)
3.  Take the I-76 E / DEVON PARK DR exit toward PHILADELPHIA (0.2 miles)
4.  Take the DEVON PARK DR. exit, Turn RIGHT off the exit (0.1 miles)
5.  Turn LEFT onto DEVON PARK DR. (0.5 miles)
6.  Turn RIGHT onto S WARNER RD (0.7 miles)
7.  Turn RIGHT onto CROTON RD (0.3 miles)
8.  Turn LEFT onto RADNOR RD (1.0 miles)
9.  RADNOR RD becomes RADNOR STREET RD. (0.2 miles)
10.  Turn LEFT onto EAGLE RD.  (0.0 miles)
11.  End at VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY (1001 Eagle Rd.; Wayne, PA 19087)
Estimated Time: 34 minutes      Estimated Distance: 25 miles 
  
Parking at Valley Forge Military Academy
Parking is available in the General Lot on Radnor Street Road (adjacent to the football field) or in the South Lot on Radnor Road. Regardless as to which direction you turn off of Eagle Road onto Radnor Road/Radnor Street Road, you will reach one of these lots. Parking is not permitted on Fariston Road at any time


Saturday, March 29
Middle School Vaults Forward
Middle School vs CV 03-29-08

Unionville's Middle School Boys made a huge step forward today, playing one of the most exciting middle school matches I've seen in a very long time.  Though the Unionville guys ultimately lost 20-19, I truly believe they turned a corner. 

The game was back and forth:

CV 5, Unionville 0
CV 10, Unionville 0
CV 10, Unionville 7
Halftime
Unionville 12, CV 10
CV 15, Unionville 12
CV 20, Unionville 12
10 minutes left

It was right here -- with just under 10 minutes left -- that the moment emerged.  Rather than fold, this team -- every last player -- clearly made a decision to step up and try to win the match.  At this moment, Unionville took control and dominated play.  With 6 minutes left the gap was closed:

CV 20, Unionville 19

Unionville kept up the pressure and played their best rugby of the year the rest of the way.  Great intensity, great support, exceptional spirit.  The good guys threatened again and again, but, sadly time ran out.  (Final: CV 20, Unionville 19)

Nonetheless, our guys now know what they are capable of doing.  The parents know.  Everyone there saw the transformation.  We talked after the match about the intensity that was present in those last 10 minutes.  We talked about what might have happened if we had had that intensity at the start of the match.

It was great to see.  Tomorrow will be a challenge against Conestoga, but I suspect that the enthusiasm will be there from the start.  A truly exciting match.  Great job guys!



Sunday, March 23
UNIONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOWS PROMISE
03-08 Chris with ball

Unionville's Middle School team opened its season with a solid showing against Doylestown. 

After a slow start in which the U-Rugby guys went down 14-0, the good guys gave everyone a glimpse of the future, fighting back to tie the match at 14-14.

Early season conditioning (or lack thereof) began to show in the second half and the game got away.  Nonetheless, this team showed that it is capable of playing with anybody.

The guys played really, really well considering that, for many, it was their first ever rugby match.  We'll do nothing but improve.

There is, to say the least, a lot to be proud of.

Next week the Middle Schoolers play two matches -- one on Saturday at the bus barn against Cumberland Valley, then another on Sunday at Conestoga.  Let the fun begin!



Monday, March 17
UNIONVILLE BOYS BEAT SHANAHAN
U10 Shanahan 0

The Unionville High School Boys rugby team opened Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) league play on Sunday, March 16, with a 10-5 win over Bishop Shanahan High School. 

The win improves the Indians' season record to 4-0.

In this very physical match, Unionville jumped out to a 3-0 lead quickly when Joe Baker converted a penalty kick just 2 minutes into the contest.  The rest of the half was a defensive battle.  Unionville threatened several times, but was unable to punch through into the try zone. 

Shanahan launched a serious threat late in the half, successfully moving the ball to the try line several times.  Unionville's defense held, each time preventing the Eagles from touching the ball down for a score.  The half ended 3-0 with a disappointed Shanahan still knocking at the door.

Unionville opened things up early in the second half, executing perfectly a fullback crash play that surprised Shanahan.  Dan Raube broke through the line at about midfield, beat the Eagles fullback, and sprinted the rest of the way for the score.  Joe Baker converted to make it 10-0.

Late in the match, Shanahan rallied valiantly.  With about 2 minutes left, about 10 Eagles pushed a maul 5 meters into the try zone.  Though there was some controversy as to whether the ball was, in fact, touched down (there were a lot of bodies in there), the try was awarded.

Unionville's defense held on the ensuing kick-off, and the win was sealed.

It was the Indians' first ever victory over Bishop Shanahan.

Unionville's next match is on Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. against Conestoga High School.  The match will be played at Valley Forge Middle School.  Directions appear below.

DIRECTIONS TO VFMS

Valley Forge Middle School
105 West Walker Road  Wayne  PA  19087

1. Take 202 North to the North Valley Road/West Valley Road exit.
2. At the light, turn LEFT onto West Valley Road, going under
the underpass for Rt 202.
3. At the light, turn LEFT onto East Swedesford Road.
4. Go through the traffic light at the entrance by Outback Steakhouse.
5. At the next light, turn RIGHT onto 252 north.
6. Pass through 2 traffic lights, and then get into the left hand lane.
7. At the next light, West Walker Road, turn LEFT.
VFMS is on your right.



Monday, March 17
UNIONVILLE GIRLS BEAT VALLEY FORGE
girls vs valley forge 03-16-08

Unionville Division I Girl's rugby team opened their 2008 EPRU rugby season against a strong Valley Forge team on Sunday, March 16th. The Indians emerged victorious at the end of a tightly contested match with a final score of 10-5.

This was a much anticipated league match for both teams. Last year, Valley Forge and the Unionville 1 girls both finished their seasons undefeated at 6-0.  Unionville won the 2007 Brandywine Division title based on point differential. The deciding factor for the title was that Unionville defeated West Chester East by 21 points, while the Valley Forge team only beat them by 18 points. Very tight!

This match was a great opener for our season - two talented teams, both vying for the first win. Neither team had faced each other in regular season play last year, and both teams were eager to face each other in Sunday's match.

Valley Forge got off to an exciting start in a strong series of offensive plays after Unionville kick-off. Valley Forge's right-side winger, Brianna Couso carried her team 50 meters down the right touch line in an explosive run that saw her breaking four or five Unionville tackles before finally being stopped well inside the 5 meter mark.

The Valley Forge team pressed the attack and Unionville was unable to advance outside their own 10 meters. After an off-sides penalty, Unionville fullback, senior Abby Taylor, gave her team some much needed breathing room with a 30 meter kick for touch.

Unionville continued their offensive effort, and at the 7 minute mark of the 1st half as senior hooker Francesca Phillips scored for Unionville as the entire Unionville forward pack pushed the ball over.  A conversion attempt by Amanda Cruz-Ortiz failed.  5-0 Unionville.

Unionville scoring continued at the 28 minute mark as junior fly half Amanda Cruz-Ortiz broke free on the right side and ran 35 meters for the score.  The conversion failed.  10-0 Unionville.

The second half had a great deal of back and forth action but no scoring until Valley Forge scrum half Charlotte Roger dove on a loose ball for a try.  The conversion failed.

Final Score 10-5 Unionville



Saturday, March 15
Middle School Game Schedule

Next weekend, MIDDLE SCHOOL opens its season with an AWAY match at Doylestown.  The Eastern Penn Rugby Union has done a nice job of bringing improved attention to the Middle School level and has published a comprehensive schedule.  Ours is as follows:

Saturday, 3/22 vs. Doylestown at Doylestown
Saturday, 3/29 vs. Cumberland Valley at Unionville Bus Barn
Sunday, 3/30 vs. Conestoga at Conestoga
Saturday, 4/5 vs. Conestoga at Unionville Bus Barn
Sunday, 4/6 vs. Morris (NJ) at Hillendale
Friday, 4/18 vs. Downingtown at UHS Stadium (Stadium game)
Sunday, 4/20 vs. Downingtown at Downingtown
Sunday, 4/27 vs. Doylestown at Hillendale
Sunday, 5/4 vs. Cumberland Valley at Cumberland Valley
Match times will be confirmed shortly.


Wednesday, March 12
Unionville Girls Visit the University of Virginia
2008 Unionville Girls

WFU Team Photo
Unionville Boys at Wake Forest University
Tuesday, March 4
SOUTH FOR THE WINNER

UHS Dominates Rugby Showcase 

The UHS Indians boys rugby program has won the Wake Forest University High School Rugby Showcase, held March 1-2, in Winston-Salem, NC. 

Unionville dominated this invitation-only tournament, which featured top single-school teams from Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

 

In Saturday’s semi-final round, UHS notched a 21-0 win over the Potomac Rugby Union Division 2 champion Derwood Stags (from Rockville, MD).   Dan Raube (Fullback) opened the scoring with a try at 8 minutes in the first half.  (A “try” in rugby is roughly equivalent to a touchdown in football.) 

 

Five minutes later, Chris Karas (8-man) broke free and ran 20 meters for the team's second try.  Then, after a long period of choppy play, Ryan Neff (Wing) waltzed in for the Indians' third try at 29 minutes of the second half.  All three tries were converted by Joe Baker (Fly Half).  Unionville’s defense was stifling.  Derwood never seriously threatened to score.

 

In Sunday’s final, Unionville faced East Mecklenburg (NC) High in a classic North-South showdown.  UHS dominated from the opening kickoff, winning 31-0.  Joe Baker led the scoring with 2 tries and 3 conversions – including a 98 meter run at the mid-point of the first half that appeared to break East Meck’s spirit.  Dave Delaney, Matt Geiger, and Steve Taunk also scored tries.

 

“It was a total team effort,” said Head Coach Curt Baker.  “We played with purpose.  We played with intensity.  And we played with the confidence that defines championship programs.”

 

Thirty-five Unionville players made the trip to Wake Forest University, which included a campus tour and the opportunity to watch the Demon Deacon ruggers play the University of Richmond.

 

“Wake Forest Rugby is a shining example of the values that make this such a wonderful sport,” said Baker.  “Character.  Commitment.  Discipline.  Sportsmanship. Teamwork.”

 

“It’s an honor to have been invited to an event of this caliber.  I’m particularly pleased that we were able to introduce Unionville students to a great University like Wake Forest,” he said.

 

Unionville’s JV team was as dominant as the Indians’ first side, a sign of the depth of the UHS rugby program.  The JV team won both their matches by a combined score of 58-12. 

 

Unionville’s first team continues its pre-season action this Sunday, March 9, against Archbishop Ryan.  The match will kick-off at 3:30 p.m. at Hillendale Elementary School.

SCORING SUMMARIES: 

Semi-Final MatchUnionville versus Derwood Stags
Saturday, March 1, 2008


1st Half:
Unionville try by Dan Raube, Conversion by Joe Baker (7-0 at 8 minutes)
Unionville try by Chris Karas, Conversion by Joe Baker (14-0 at 13 minutes)

2nd Half:
Unionville try by Ryan Neff, Conversion by Joe Baker (21-0 at 29 minutes)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 21, DERWOOD 0

 
Championship MatchUnionville versus East Mecklenburg High
Sunday, March 2, 2008
 

1st Half:
Unionville try by Dave Delaney, Conversion by Joe Baker (7-0 at 2 minutes)
Unionville try by Joe Baker, Conversion by Joe Baker failed (12-0 at 14 minutes)
Unionville try by Matt Geiger, Conversion by Joe Baker (19-0 at 32 minutes)

2nd half:
Unionville try by Joe Baker, Conversion by Joe Baker (26-0 at 3 minutes)
Unionville try by Steve Taunk, Conversion by Kipping-Ruane failed (31-0 at 33 minutes)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE 31, EAST MECKLENBURG 0

 

Unionville JV versus East Mecklenburg JV
Saturday, March 1, 2008 

 

1st Half:
Unionville try by Jason Hodess, Conversion by Hodess failed (5-0 at 4 minutes)
East Mecklenburg try, Conversion failed (5-5 at 8 minutes)
Unionville try by Steve Berzon, Conversion by Hodess failed (10-5 at 22 minutes)

2nd Half:
Unionville try by Steve Berzon, Conversion by Trevor Bloomfield (17-5 at 5 minutes)
Unionville try by Graeme Bloomfield, Conversion by Sanderson failed (22-5 at 14 minutes)
Unionville Try by Chris Baker, Conversion by Trevor Bloomfield failed (27-5 at 18 minutes)

FINAL SCORE: UNIONVILLE JV 27, EAST MECKLENBURG JV 5

 

Unionville JV versus Combined Team (East Mecklenburg / Derwood / Gilbert (SC))Sunday, March 2, 2008 

1st Half:
Unionville try by Ryan Neff, Conversion by Trevor Bloomfield (7-0 at 1 minute)
Unionville try by Jason Hodess, Conversion by Trevor Bloomfield failed (12-0 at 7 minutes)
Unionville try by Jason Hodess, Conversion by Trevor Bloomfield (19-0 at 9 minutes)

2nd half:
Unionville try by Dave Bowers, Conversion by Brandon Crawford (26-0 at 6 minutes)
Unionville try by Mario D'Amico, Conversion by Brandon Crawford failed (31-0 at 8 minutes)
Combined team try plus successful conversion (31-7 at 19 minutes)

FINAL SCORE
UNIONVILLE JV 31, COMBINED TEAM 7



USABall
Sunday, March 2
UNIONVILLE BOYS DOMINATE TOURNAMENT

More to come later, but for now, suffice it to say that Unionville's Boys took Wake Forest by storm. 

Our A1 team took home the Championship Trophy in the Wake Forest High School Rugby Showcase.  Today's convincing 31-0 win over East Mecklenberg (NC) secured the cup.  Over the course of the weekend, Unionville outscored its opponents 52-0.

Our A2 team was similarly dominant.  With a 31-7 rout this morning over a combined team from East Meck/Gilbert (SC)/Derwood (MD) -- U Blue won the weekend by 58-12.

This is the strongest start in Unionville Rugby's history.  Let's go U!



Saturday, March 1
Great Day for U-Rugby

It was an outstanding day for U-Rugby.  A magnificent start to the season.

Here in Winston-Salem, the Boys A2 side opened the season at 8:30 this morning with a resounding 27-5 win over East Mecklenberg High School's second side.  Steve Berzon (Fullback) led the scoring with two tries.  Jason Hodess (Outside Center), Graeme Bloomfield (Fly Half), and Chris Baker (Scrum Half) also scored tries.  Trevor Bloomfield made an extremely difficult conversion -- a beautiful kick.  Nice pack play and excellent continuity.  An all around outstanding effort.

The Boys A1 side continued the momentum with a strong 21-0 win over the Derwood Stags.  Though something of a sloppy game that got a little chippy toward the end, Unionville controlled the action from start to finish.  Dan Raube (Fullback) opened the scoring with his first-ever try at 8 minutes in the first half.  Five minutes later, Chris Karas (#8) broke free and ran 20 meters for the team's second try.  Then, after a long period of choppy, sloppy play, Ryan Neff (Wing) waltzed in for the team's third try at 29 minutes of the second half.  All three tries were converted by Joe Baker.

Tomorrow, the A2 team plays at 8:30 in a "Unionville vs. the world" match.  East Meck, Derwood, and Gibert (SC) will all contribute players to match up against our guys.

Then, at 11:30, A1 plays East Meck's first side in the WFU high school showcase championship match.  Let's go U!

On the girls' side, Paul Foster reports a terrific day in Charlottesville.  After training with Nancy Kechner (UVA's head women's rugby coach), several of the girls volunteered to participate in a women's collegiate festival that is also taking place at UVA.  As a result, Abigail Taylor, Ashley Brown, Jess Pfeifer, and Stephanie Forbes all saw significant action for Princeton University.  Courtney Mooney and Mal Lockhart joined UVA's B-team.  Mal Lockhart also saw action with James Madison University's B-side.  Wow!

Tomorrow the girls team will see significant action with a match against UVA's B-side and a composite high school team from Morris (NJ) and McLean (VA).

So far, in every respect, it has been a great weekend.  Tomorrow promises to be a wonderful finale.



Friday, February 29
U-Rugby Update

First ... Middle Schoolers ... weather permitting, there will be practice on both Saturday (at 10 a.m.) and Sunday (at noon) on the bus barn field.  If the weather is lousy or the field is mushy, practice will be relocated to the UHS parking lot.  Please check both locations.  The website will likely not be updated since I'm in Winston-Salem, NC with the HS boys.

Second, Paul Foster and Kim Daly report that all the HS girls arrived safely in Charlottesville, NC.  Their adventure is underway.

Finally, everyone made it to Roanoke, VA for dinner and to the hotel in Winston-Salem, NC. 

Keep an eye on the website.  I will try to keep it updated with news from WFU and UVA.  Let the matches begin!



Thursday, February 28
Note from Wake Forest's Pat Kane regarding HS Boys Festival
Gentlemen-
Here are the final details for this weekend's events:

Saturday 3/1
8:30am- Unionville B v. East Meck B
10am- Unionville A v. Derwood A
11:30am- East Meck A v. Gilbert A
1pm- Wake Forest v. Richmond
4pm- Campus Tours

Sunday 3/2
8:30am- B-side match
10am- Saturday's losers
11:30am- Saturday's winners

Here are directions to the match pitch:

From the Quality Inn and Suites:
Head north on Silas Creek Prkwy
Take a slight right on Wake Forest Dr.
Stay straight to enter campus
Follow main road until it comes to a "T"
Turn left and follow that road until you can see the pitch

For Dinner on Saturday night, we are working on trying to get the kids a discounted meal at the campus dining hall.  The standard price for dinner there is around $8/person for all you can eat.  We are hoping to get it for less.  Regardless, that will be a Saturday night dinner option for the kids.  There are also a number of dining establishments close to both campus and the hotels.

I cannot tell you how excited we are to have all of you coming here this weekend.

Pat


Wednesday, February 27
Final Logistics for High School Start of Season Trips
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 
1.  HOTEL INFORMATION
 
Quality Inn and Suites at Hanes Mall
2008 S Hawthorne Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC
Phone:  336-765-6670
Reference: Wake Forest Rugby
Rate for rooms with two double beds: $60.00
 
2.  DEPARTURE
 

Thank you to UHS for approving a 12 noon dismissal time for the HS boys team.

 

All HS boys players traveling to North Carolina should convene with their stuff outside the gymnasium entrance at 12:15.  All drivers should convene in the parking lot at that time.  WE WANT TO LEAVE AS A CARAVAN BY NO LATER THAN 12:30.

 

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERY PLAYER AND DRIVER CHECK IN WITH DEBBIE BAKER (MY WIFE) WHO WILL HAVE THE FINAL RIDE LIST.  WE WANT TO BE CERTAIN THAT NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND … AND THAT EVERYONE HAS APPROPRIATE TRAVEL DIRECTIONS.

 

We will have a team dinner on Friday (on the way down) in Roanoke, Virginia.  With a 12:30 departure, you will arrive in Roanoke at about 6:30 p.m.  Arrangements have been made at the following restaurant for 50:

 

Red Palace Chinese Restaurant 
5030 Valley View Blvd. N.W.
Roanoke, VA
Phone:  540-265-8848
 
This will allow us to re-assemble, have a good (buffet) meal, then travel together the final 2 hours to Winston-Salem.
 
3.  DIRECTIONS
 
Unionville to Red Palace Chinese Restaurant
 
1.  Start out going SOUTH on UNIONVILLE RD / PA-82 (1.5 miles)
2.  Merge onto US-1 SOUTH (Crossing into MARYLAND) (24.2 miles)
3.  Turn LEFT onto MD-222 TRUCK / MD-276 / JACOB TOME MEMORIAL HWY.  Pass through 1 roundabout.  (5.6 miles)
4.   Turn LEFT onto MD-222 TRUCK / MD-275 / PERRYLAWN DR.  Continue to follow MD-275 / PERRYLAWN DR.  (about 2 miles)
5.  Merge onto I-95 SOUTH toward BALTIMORE (Portions toll).  (65.9 miles)
6.  Merge onto I-495 W / CAPITAL BELTWAY via EXIT 27 toward SILVER SPRING (Crossing into Virginia)  (about 20 miles)
7.  Merge onto I-66 WEST toward FRONT ROYAL (61.9 miles)
8.  Merge onto I-81 SOUTH via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward ROANOKE (157.2 miles)
9.  Merge onto I-581 SOUTH / US-220 SOUTH via EXIT 143 on the LEFT toward AIRPORT / ROANOKE (2.8 miles)
10.  Merge onto VA-101 EAST / HERSHBERGER ROAD NW via EXIT 3E toward AIRPORT (0.6 miles)
11.  Turn RIGHT onto VALLEY VIEW BLVD. NORTH (0.2 miles)
12.  End at RED PALACE RESTAURANT … 5030 Valley View Blvd. NW
 
DRIVING TIME FROM UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TO RESTAURANT … 6 hours
 
-----------------------------------
 
Red Palace Chinese Restaurant to Quality Inn and Suites
 
1.  Start out going SOUTHEAST on VALLEY VIEW ROAD NORTH toward VALLEY VIEW AVE NW (0.3 miles)
2.  Turn RIGHT onto RING ROAD NW (0.5 miles)
3.  Turn RIGHT onto VALLEY VIEW BLVD. NW (0.4 miles)
4.  Merge onto US-220 SOUTH (59.1 miles)
5.  Merge onto US-200 SOUTH toward GREENSBORO (Crossing into NORTH CAROLINA)  (8.0 miles)
6.  US-220 becomes THOMAS A. BURTON HWY (19.7 miles)
7.  THOMAS A. BURTON HWY becomes NC-68 (0.7 miles)
8.  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BELEWS CREEK RD / NC-65 (1.0 mile)
9.  Stay STRAIGHT to go onto US-158 WEST (15.4 miles)
10.  Take the I-40-BR WEST ramp (0.3 miles)
11.  Merge onto I-40 BR WEST / US-421 NORTH (6.5 miles)
12.  Merge onto SILAS CREEK PKWY / NC-67 EAST via EXIT 2A (0.8 miles)
13.  Turn LEFT onto SOUTH HAWTHORNE RD (0.1 mile)
14.  End at 2008 S. Hawthorne Rd.  Winston-Salem, NC
 
DRIVING TIME FROM RESTAURANT TO HOTEL …. 2 hours, 14 minutes

4.  ROOMING LIST  

Room

Adults Player 1 Player 2
1 Baker Family    
2 Bloomfield Family Graeme Bloomfield  
3 Brosius Family    
4 Crawford Family Brandon Crawford  
5 D'Amico Family Mario D'Amico  
6 Delaney Family Dave Delaney  
7 Geiger Family    
8 Hollinger Family    
9 Karas Family    
10 Kipping-Ruane Family    
11 Lamantia Family Robert LaMantia Tyler LaMantia
12 Ochs Family    
13 Larson Family Ricardo Larson  
14 Taunk Family    
15   Joe Baker Chris Baker
16   Kevin Cattie Austen Czymmek
17   Matt Brosius Ryan Donaghy
18   Matt Geiger Alex Goodall
19   Chris Karas Bill Howard
20   Ryan Neff Dan Raube
21   Taylor Williams Thomas Williams
22   Hardy Stewart Chris Ochs
23   Steve Taunk Andrew Hollinger
24   Colin Kipping Ruane Steve Berzon
25   Chris Ariza Jackson Hyde
26   Jason Hodess Sean Potts
27   Luke Makai Dave Bowers
28   Rob Grant Alex Robillard

5.  RIDE ASSIGNMENTS 

Driver

Passenger 1 Passenger 2 Passenger 3 Passenger 4 Passenger 5
Debbie Baker Joe Baker Chris Baker Dan Raube    
Karas Family Chris Karas        
Delaney Family Dave Delaney Bill Howard Hardy Stewart Ryan Neff Luke Makai
Bloomfield Family Graeme Bloomfield Kevin Cattie Jason Hodess Austen Czymmek  
Hollinger Family Andrew Hollinger Alex Goodall Steve Berzon    
Brosius Family Matt Brosius Ryan Donaghy Chris Ariza    
LaMantia Family Robert LaMantia Tyler LaMantia Mario D'Amico    
Taunk Family Steven Taunk Jackson Hyde      
Kipping Ruane Family Colin Kipping Ruane Dave Bowers      
Crawford Family Brandon Crawford Taylor Williams Thomas Williams    
Geiger Family Matt Geiger Sean Potts      
Ochs Family Chris Ochs        
Larson Family Ricardo Larson Rob Grant Alex Robillard    
 
6. COST  
 
There is no direct fee for the trip.  Players will cover their living expenses while on the road (hotel, food, and any sharing of travel costs).
 
I estimate that per player living expenses will total about $185, calculated as shown below.  (This does not include incidentals like t-shirts bought at the campus store, etc.) 
 
Hotel:  $80 ($40 / night, inclusive of taxes, for 2 nights … assumes a shared room) 
Food:  $60.  (6 meals at an average of $10 / meal ... Friday dinner, Saturday all 3 meals, Sunday breakfast & lunch) 
Travel:  $45 ($135 in total gas cost, split 3 ways)
 
7.  ITINERARY
 
Saturday: 
 
8:30am:  Unionville 2 vs. East Mecklenburg 2 
10:00am:  Unionville 1 vs. Derwood (Game A) 
11:30am:  Gilbert vs. East Mecklenburg 1 (Game B) 
2:00 pm:  Wake Forest vs. Richmond 
4:00 pm:  Campus tour of Wake Forest University 
6:00 p.m.:  Dinner, followed by team film session
 
Sunday: 
 
8:30am:  Unionville 2 vs. East Mecklenburg 2 
10:00am:  Loser of Game A versus Loser of Game B 
11:30am:  Winner of Game A versus Winner of Game B 
Depart for home 

 


Wednesday, February 27
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
1.  HOTEL INFORMATION 
Days Inn Charlottesville
1600 Emmet St.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone:  434-293-9111
Rate for rooms with two double beds: $65.00
2.  DEPARTURE
Thank you to UHS for approving a 1:00 p.m. dismissal time for the HS girls team.
All HS girls players traveling to the University of Virginia should convene with their stuff outside the gymnasium entrance at 1:15.  All drivers should convene in the parking lot at that time.  WE WANT TO LEAVE AS A CARAVAN BY NO LATER THAN 1:30.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERY PLAYER AND DRIVER CHECK IN WITH KIM DALY WHO WILL HAVE THE FINAL RIDE LIST.  WE WANT TO BE CERTAIN THAT NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND … AND THAT EVERYONE HAS APPROPRIATE TRAVEL DIRECTIONS.
3.  DIRECTIONS
Unionville High School to Hotel
1.  Start out going SOUTH on UNIONVILLE RD / PA-82 (1.5 miles)
2.  Merge onto US-1 SOUTH (Crossing into MARYLAND) (24.2 miles)
3.  Turn LEFT onto MD-222 TRUCK / MD-276 / JACOB TOME MEMORIAL HWY.  Pass through 1 roundabout.  (5.6 miles)
4.   Turn LEFT onto MD-222 TRUCK / MD-275 / PERRYLAWN DR.  Continue to follow MD-275 / PERRYLAWN DR.  (about 2 miles)
5.  Merge onto I-95 SOUTH toward BALTIMORE (Portions toll).  (65.9 miles)
6.  Merge onto I-495 W / CAPITAL BELTWAY via EXIT 27 toward SILVER SPRING (Crossing into Virginia)  (about 20 miles)
7.  Merge onto I-66 WEST via EXIT 49 toward MANASSAS / FRONT ROYAL (21.6 miles)
8.  Merge onto US-29 via EXIT 43A toward GAINESVILLE / WARRENTON (80 miles)
9.  US-29 S becomes EMMETT ST.  Make a U-Turn at MORTON DR onto N EMMET ST (0.2 miles)
10.  End at DAYS INN at 1600 N EMMET STREET, Charlottesville, VA
4.  COST
There is no direct fee for the trip.  Players will cover their living expenses while on the road (hotel, food, and any sharing of travel costs).
I estimate that per player living expenses will total about $150, calculated as shown below.  (This does not include incidentals like t-shirts bought at the campus store, etc.)
Hotel:  $60 ($30 / night, inclusive of taxes, for 2 nights … assumes a shared room)
Food:  $60.  (6 meals at an average of $10 / meal ... Friday dinner, Saturday all 3 meals, Sunday breakfast & lunch)
Travel:  $30 ($90 in total gas cost, split 3 ways)


Sunday, February 24
U Rugby Sunday Practices

Here's the schedule for today's (Sunday) practices:

1.  High School Boys and Middle School Boys:  75 to 90 minute practice starting at noon on the UHS parking lot next to the stadium.

(I am concerned that there may be competition for this space since all fields are more or less shut down, so several teams may be migrating to this location.  For the high school boys, the intent is a walk through for next weekend.  For the middle school boys, the goal is to work on ball handling.  We'll find appropriate locations somewhere on the HS grounds to accomplish these objectives.)

2.  High School Girls.  Practice on the UHS parking lot next to the stadium at the normal time.  (Same concerns regarding availability.)

3.  I know I'm overdue with the final instructions regarding logistics for the trips to Wake Forest and UVA.  I will complete my work after practice today and will post all relevant information ASAP thereafter.



Tuesday, February 12
UNIONVILLE TO PLAY SHANAHAN IN ANNUAL STADIUM GAME

Just a quick note to let you all know that the Unionville high school boys will play Bishop Shanahan in the annual stadium game on April 18.  We will, in fact, play them several times:

March 16:  Unionville Gold vs. Shanahan 1 at Shanahan (Scrimmage)

March 16:  Unionville Blue vs. Shanahan 2 at Shanahan (D3 league match)

April 18:  Unionville Gold vs. Shanahan 1 at UHS Stadium (D1 league match)



Sunday, February 10
Wake Forest Trip -- Rooming List and Ride Assignments

Below please find the preliminary rooming list and ride assignments for the Boys High School Trip to Wake Forest University.

Rooming List

Room Adults Player 1 Player 2
1 Baker Family    
2 Bloomfield Family Graeme Bloomfield  
3 Brosius Family    
4 Crawford Family Brandon Crawford  
5 D'Amico Family Mario D'Amico  
6 Delaney Family Dave Delaney  
7 Geiger Family    
8 Hollinger Family    
9 Karas Family    
10 Kipping-Ruane Family    
11 Lamantia Family Robert LaMantia Tyler LaMantia
12 Ochs Family    
13 Larson Family Ricardo Larson  
14   Joe Baker Chris Baker
15   Kevin Cattie Austen Czymmek
16   Matt Brosius Ryan Donaghy
17   Matt Geiger Alex Goodall
18   Chris karas Bill Howard
19   Ryan Neff Dan Raube
20   Taylor Williams Thomas Williams
21   Hardy Stewart Chris Ochs
22   Steve Taunk Andrew Hollinger
23   Colin Kipping Ruane Steve Berzon
24   Chris Ariza Jackson Hyde
25   Jason Hodess Sean Potts
26   Luke Makai Dave Bowers
27   Rob Grant Alex Robillard

Ride Assignments:

Driver Passenger 1 Passenger 2 Passenger 3 Passenger 4 Passenger 5
Debbie Baker Joe Baker Chris Baker Dan Raube    
Karas Family Chris Karas        
Delaney Family Dave Delaney Bill Howard Hardy Stewart Ryan Neff Luke Makai
Bloomfield Family Graeme Bloomfield Kevin Cattie Jason Hodess Austen Czymmek  
Hollinger Family Andrew Hollinger Alex Goodall Steve Berzon    
Brosius Family Matt Brosius Ryan Donaghy Chris Ariza    
LaMantia Family Robert LaMantia Tyler LaMantia Mario D'Amico    
Taunk Family Steven Taunk Jackson Hyde      
Kipping Ruane Family Colin Kipping Ruane Dave Bowers      
Crawford Family Brandon Crawford Taylor Williams Thomas Williams    
Geiger Family Matt Geiger Sean Potts      
Ochs Family Chris Ochs        
Larson Family Ricardo Larson Rob Grant Alex Robillard    



Sunday, February 10
UNIONVILLE RUGBY START OF SEASON TRIP STATUS

Everything looks great for our trips to Wake Forest (HS boys) and University of Virginia (HS girls).

This note is to indicate the players for whom I have information.  If your name does not appear on this list, you MUST tell me your intentions immediately.  I am now in the process of creating transportation arrangements and rooming lists to submit to the hotels.  After today, if you haven't gotten your information to me, I will work to try to enable you to go on the trip but can make no promises. 

Speak now or miss a great experience!

(NOTE:  "NO FORM" MEANS THAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT YOU ARE COMING, BUT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED YOUR CONFIRMATION FORM)

BOYS INFORMATION

ARIZA CHRIS YES NO FORM
BAKER CHRIS YES  
BAKER JOE YES  
BERZON STEVE YES  
BLOOMFIELD GRAEME YES  
BOWERS DAVE YES  
BROSIUS MATT YES  
CATTIE KEVIN YES  
CRAWFORD BRANDON YES  
CZYMMEK AUSTEN YES  
D'AMICO MARIO YES  
DELANEY DAVE YES  
DONAGHY RYAN YES  
GEIGER MATT YES  
GOODALL ALEX YES  
GRANT ROB YES NO FORM
HODESS JASON YES  
HOLLINGER ANDREW YES  
HOWARD BILL YES  
HYDE JACKSON YES  
KARAS CHRIS YES NO FORM
KIPPING-RUANE COLIN YES  
LAMANTIA ROBERT YES  
LAMANTIA TYLER YES  
LARSON RICARDO YES NO FORM
MAKAI LUKE YES  
NEFF RYAN YES  
OCHS CHRISTOPHER YES  
POTTS SEAN YES