Archive for February, 2010

Dues Night – April 17th

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

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

Women’s Training Camp – April 9th – 11th

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

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

Referee Courses

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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

Pirates Submission Challenge II — March 13

Monday, February 1st, 2010
You asked for it — we brought it!  The sequel to one of the most enjoyable gong shows we put together last year is here!  We are now accepting fight submissions for PSC II.  It is a SUBMISSION ONLY event being held at the clubhouse for male participants (females must wait until later in the year for their chance, info will be posted).  There are no weight classes, but all matches must be competitive.  Please submit your fights (with agreement of both combatants) to Levi Fournel by March 1. Any questions can be forwarded to Levi.  Stay tuned for the fight card once its been finalized.
WHEN: March 13th, 2010 @ 6 PM
WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904 – 167 Avenue)

Women’s Team Meeting — April 11th

Monday, February 1st, 2010

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)

Support Our Troops Fundraiser — March 20th

Monday, February 1st, 2010

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