Edmonton Rugby Football Club

The Edmonton Pirates is taking applications for their annual High School Sevens Tournament on Friday, May 7th, 2010.  There will be a boys and girls side — all games will be seven minute halves, with the exception of the championship games, which will 10 minute halves.

COST: $200/team (maximum of 10 players)

START TIME: First games start at 4 PM, with games running every 20 minutes

For more information, please see the attached HS 7’s Invite 2010.

**NOTE TO PIRATES** We are currently looking for volunteers to help run the tournament.  It’s a fun evening and an easy way to work off some volunteer hours.  Please contact your reps to sign up.

It’s back for the third time!  Our third Shipwrecked event has been set so get your tickets.

WHERE: On the Rocks Pub (118 St and Jasper Ave)

WHEN: Friday, March 26th, 2010

COST: $10 ticket, which gets you cover (but get there early because you don’t want to get stuck in line) and your first drink (domestic beer or highball).

Tickets have come in and can be purchased from members of the executive.

WHO: anyone! But for those who haven’t paid your dues in full, this is your last chance to get them in in time for registrations to be processed for the first game of the season — no pay, NO PLAY!!

WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904 – 167 Avenue)

WHEN: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 @ 7 PM

THEME: Anything But Clothes

WHO: any senior women’s players for the 2010 season (and any juniors who are interested in advancing their training)

WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904 – 167 Avenue)

WHEN: Friday, April 9th to Sunday, April 11th — schedule of events to come

COST: $25 for the weekend

ERURS on behalf of the Rugby Alberta Match Official Association (RAMOA)

Level 1 Match Official Certification

This is a one day course aimed at individuals wanting to officiate games with athletes in the Minis, Junior and High School stages of rugby play. This includes refereeing U12-U18 age grade club rugby. This certification is also recommended for Assistant Refereeing senior level games.

Date:              Saturday, March 6th OR March 20th (both options available)

Course:           IRB Level 1 Match Officials Course

Location:        J. Percy Page Centre (Edmonton Westend)

Times:            9am-5pm

Bookings:       Large Classroom
THIS COURSE INCLUDES SAFE RUGBY!
Fee: $100.00 for adults
Reduced Fee: $40.00 for individuals under 18 years of age in 2010
Minimum of 6 Registrants for Officials Level 1.

Level 2 Match Official Certification

This is a full weekend course aimed at individuals wanting to to officiate games with athletes in any level of contact, including senior rugby games.

Date:               Sat March 13th & Sun March 14th

Course:           IRB Level 2 Match Officials Course

Location:         J. Percy Page Centre (Edmonton Westend)

Times:             9am-5pm both days
Bookings:        Large Classroom
THIS COURSE INCLUDES SAFE RUGBY!

Fee: $150.00 for adults
Reduced Fee: $60.00 for individuals under 18 years of age in 2010
Minimum of 8 Registrants for Officials Level 2.

Methods of Payment are: VISA, Cheque, Cash  ***Payment must be received by Rugby Alberta 7 days in advance if credit card*** please contact Debby @ (780) 415-1773.

Please fill out the Registration Form and submit full payment to Rugby Alberta, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the course/clinic.   Registration Form must be received with payment.

If you are looking for more information on what is included in these IRB Officiating courses please see the following link:

http://edmonton.refereerugby.com/education

WHEN:April 11th, 2010 @ 2 PM

WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904 – 167 Avenue)

WHO: any current or interested players

For more information contact Michelle Maycock (VP Women’s)

The Pirates have been lucky to have many armed forces men and women come through our doors and play on our teams.  In recognition of the job they do protecting our country and others, we are having a Support Our Troops Fundraiser.  Details can be found below.

WHEN: March 20th, 2010 @ 2000 (8 PM) 

WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904-167 Avenue)

WHAT: Outdoor Military Games (Dress appropriately), XBox 360 Call of Duty Tournament, 50/50 with all proceeds going to the Military Family Resource Centre. 

DRESS CODE: Camouflage for civilians, Civvies for members of the armed forces

Indoor training is scheduled to begin this week and will continue until we have access to our fields.  Details are below.

WHERE: 10568 114 Street

WHEN: Thursdays (starting February 4th) @ 6 PM (Women) and 7 PM (Men) — Women are welcome to stay for the men’s training and men are welcome to attend women’s training for increased fitness.

WHO: any current Pirates, any new Pirates interested in playing this year, and any retired Pirates/friends who are looking for a workout (with purchase of a social membership – $50/year)

We will be accepting payments for registrations (both player and social memberships) — cash or cheque only.  Cheques should be made payable to Edmonton Pirates RFC.

Alberta Junior Rugby is pleased to bring back it’s indoor training sessions for youth aged 8 years to 16 years, starting in February.  Information can be found below.

WHERE: Kinsman Sports Centre (9100 Walterdale Hill)

WHEN: 7 pm – 8pm (please arrive early to make sure all paperwork is complete before 7pm)

COST: $4 per player per session (cash only)

AGE: 8 years to 16 years, inclusive

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Running shoes and a water bottle.

DATES:     February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

April 8th, 15th

Please direct all enquiries to Aaron Takel (Northern Alberta Regional Development Manager), 780.288.5106

Website: www.albertajuniorrugby.com

**NOTE: club registrations for juniors is scheduled to start February 27th and 28th.  Please see the Junior Rugby Page for more information.**