Please see attached for an update from EPRU President, Bryan Dewease regarding the Senior Club Rugby Council and Return-to-Play policies.
The EPRU Board will continue to advise as the state’s plans develop. Please also keep an eye out for additional information regarding the new Senior Club Rugby Standing Committees.
April 26, 2020
Good evening EPRU members,
I was sadly reminded that yesterday “should” have been the EPRU championship, hosted by South Jersey, and our first Bateman Cup, hosted by the Roses. It would have been a perfect day for rugby.
I wanted to provide an update on the progress of rugby in our union and its relationship with USA Rugby and with the Covid-19 stay-at-home mandate.
USA Rugby will be continuing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process by producing a draft of the proposed new by-laws. This is scheduled to be presented to USAR congress this week.
I have been working with a GU President’s group for months on creating a Terms of Reference (TOR) that will be presented to USAR. The TOR will lay out how club rugby wants to govern the game within our community. It will state the expected services and benefits from USA Rugby in exchange for the dues we pay yearly, both as individual players and as clubs. It will call for a restructure that gives club rugby more control over its own operation and competition. While the TOR is still in the works, I will be sure to share it as soon as it is final.
COVID-19 continues to hang over our game and we can not play until the restrictions are lifted. I believe that the majority of summer 7’s tournaments will be canceled, but that will be at liberty of the changing state restrictions and the progress of the curve. The safety and health of our union members is the priority and USA Rugby will not cover any liability for teams or individuals that play during the restriction. So please, continue to be smart.
The MAC, in an effort to be prepared, has been discussing the competition structure for the 2020-21 season, by division. The MAC Coordinators should have touched base with team executive boards about the proposals and gathered feedback to help further advance the proposals.
COVID-19 has affected each of us in different ways. Our businesses, sponsors, teams, and families may be struggling as we cope with not only a loss of a season, but losses that are affecting our personal lives. Although it may take some more time, we will be on the pitch as soon as we can, playing, reffing, coaching, and cheering our teams on. Until then and if you are able, please stay safe and find ways to connect with your clubs and find community in a time of isolation.
With you,
Bryan Dewease
President
Eastern Penn Rugby Union
PHOENIXVILLE WHITE HORSE WOMEN’S RUGBY
NEW PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH VACANCY
Position Specifics:
Responsibilities and Duties:
Qualifications & Requirements:
Performance Standards
For more information contact
Tom Colucci @ 302-930-1003
Or
Aaron Davis @ 717-599-8748
Follow these links for more info:
Conshohoken – Jan 12th
https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=3106
Lancaster – Feb 8th
https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=3107
The Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union is excited to announce that Rachel Grispon will be assuming the position of our USA Rugby Congress Representative.
Rachel began her rugby career in high school as a member of the Hibernian Banshee’s. She continued to play rugby at East Stroudsburg University and has served as the head coach of Lafayette College women’s team for the past seven years.
As a recent recipient of the Premiership Rugby Partnership hosted in London, Rachel was able to advance her coaching experience alongside 30 other coaches from across the United States.
A 300 level coach and a certified referee, Rachel has served as the EPRU Competition Coordinator working with the NSCRO women’s teams for the past two years.
In the upcoming months she will be working with USA Rugby as a liaison for the international 7’s tournament in Los Angeles, California.
The EPRU is very proud to have Rachel represent our region at the national level and look forward to working with her in this new role.