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Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:03:33 -0500
Subject: [fredrugby] FW: [wvuwomensrugbyalumni] Mountaineer holiday story

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Subject: FW: [wvuwomensrugbyalumni] Mountaineer holiday story
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:50:19 +0000

Let's go Eers!  What a great birthday gift a national championship would be!

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From: wvupack3@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:29:42 -0800
Subject: [wvuwomensrugbyalumni] Mountaineer holiday story

'Twas the night before Pitt....

"Twas the night before P ittsburgh , when all through my mind,
Were visions of couch burnings, both yours and mine.
Firemen were resting and acting quite lazy,
But they knew that things were about to get crazy.

The players were nestled, Markell did his dreds,
While visions of bourbon Street danced in their heads.
There were Quinton's gold teeth, Larry's son in his lap,
While the quarterback made noises to sound like a cat.

When down in the endzone there arose such a noise,
They sprang from their homes and called all their boys.
To the field they flew, as fast as Devine,
Making sure to pick up the offensive line.

The invaders had arrived at the stadium early,
These panthers were looking noticeably surly.
There was a point to this late-night trip through the hills,
They were out on the field doing defensive drills.

With a dapper old coach who combed his mustache,
You knew in a moment it must be Wannstedt.
He'd made his name as a defensive master,
And he whistled and shouted for them to run faster!

"Watch Slaton! Watch Schmitt! Watch Reynaud and White!
Watch option! Watch bubble! Could be a rough night!
Let's stand on the goal line and build a big wall,
And keep them from their shot to play for it all!"

As they began to believe his bold rally cry,
There was a flash and a pop up high in the sky
They reacted the same, with a quick double take,
What they saw made them stop in their cleats and quake.

On top of the stadium a man made his stand,
As he calmly adjusted his Nike wristbands.
He said "My name's Rich, as you surely know,"
Then he ran down the bleachers with Mountaineers in tow.

They were dressed all in gold, from their heads to their feet,
And they looked like they'd win a 12-team track meet.
A bundle of plays he had in his book,
And there was no mistaking that confident look.

Pitt's eyes, how they widened! Their hearts, how they pounded!
All for the biggest game since this brawl was founded.
One side had momentum, the other desperation,
This battle wouldn't wait for the eyes of the nation!

Caridi was roused from a much-needed sleep,
So were Hickman and Hertzel, the last with a bleep.
They brought their pens, paper and elaborate prose,
To witness this battle of bitter old foes.

It was dark and cold, your breath you could see,
But that didn't stop the kickoff of Pat McAfee.
The tackle, of course came from an old Hawk named Emery,
And so started this game that would soon be a memory.

They spoke so few words as they went to work,
But score after score drove the visitors berserk.
The Mountaineers rolled, as was expected,
While the Panthers backed off, clearly dejected.

There was a Gatorade shower that gave poor Rich shivers,
While no one seemed happier than one Vaughn Rivers.
They exclaimed after singing about Almost Heaven,
"We'll see you in New Orleans on January 7."

 

 

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Subject: FW: [wvuwomensrugbyalumni] Mountaineer holiday story
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:50:19 +0000

Let's go Eers!  What a great birthday gift a national championship would be!

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To: wvuwomensrugbyalumni@yahoogroups.com
From: wvupack3@...
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:29:42 -0800
Subject: [wvuwomensrugbyalumni] Mountaineer holiday story

'Twas the night before Pitt....

"Twas the night before P ittsburgh , when all through my mind,
Were visions of couch burnings, both yours and mine.
Firemen were resting and acting quite lazy,
But they knew that things were about to get crazy.

The players were nestled, Markell did his dreds,
While visions of bourbon Street danced in their heads.
There were Quinton's gold teeth, Larry's son in his lap,
While the quarterback made noises to sound like a cat.

When down in the endzone there arose such a noise,
They sprang from their homes and called all their boys.
To the field they flew, as fast as Devine,
Making sure to pick up the offensive line.

The invaders had arrived at the stadium early,
These panthers were looking noticeably surly.
There was a point to this late-night trip through the hills,
They were out on the field doing defensive drills.

With a dapper old coach who combed his mustache,
You knew in a moment it must be Wannstedt.
He'd made his name as a defensive master,
And he whistled and shouted for them to run faster!

"Watch Slaton! Watch Schmitt! Watch Reynaud and White!
Watch option! Watch bubble! Could be a rough night!
Let's stand on the goal line and build a big wall,
And keep them from their shot to play for it all!"

As they began to believe his bold rally cry,
There was a flash and a pop up high in the sky
They reacted the same, with a quick double take,
What they saw made them stop in their cleats and quake.

On top of the stadium a man made his stand,
As he calmly adjusted his Nike wristbands.
He said "My name's Rich, as you surely know,"
Then he ran down the bleachers with Mountaineers in tow.

They were dressed all in gold, from their heads to their feet,
And they looked like they'd win a 12-team track meet.
A bundle of plays he had in his book,
And there was no mistaking that confident look.

Pitt's eyes, how they widened! Their hearts, how they pounded!
All for the biggest game since this brawl was founded.
One side had momentum, the other desperation,
This battle wouldn't wait for the eyes of the nation!

Caridi was roused from a much-needed sleep,
So were Hickman and Hertzel, the last with a bleep.
They brought their pens, paper and elaborate prose,
To witness this battle of bitter old foes.

It was dark and cold, your breath you could see,
But that didn't stop the kickoff of Pat McAfee.
The tackle, of course came from an old Hawk named Emery,
And so started this game that would soon be a memory.

They spoke so few words as they went to work,
But score after score drove the visitors berserk.
The Mountaineers rolled, as was expected,
While the Panthers backed off, clearly dejected.

There was a Gatorade shower that gave poor Rich shivers,
While no one seemed happier than one Vaughn Rivers.
They exclaimed after singing about Almost Heaven,
"We'll see you in New Orleans on January 7."

 

 

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(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Eric Pittelkau" <epittelkau@...>
Date:  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:44:22 -0400

Please see www.usarugby.org for clinic info on August 11-12 in Richmond, VA







________________________________________________________________

More detailed info about the same coaching clinic.

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Eric Pittelkau" <epittelkau@...>
Date:  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:52:40 -0400

*The Virginia Rugby Union announces its Annual USA Coaching Certification
Workshop*
* *
*Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, at the University of Richmond.*

Suggested Hotel Accomadations:  Marriott Courtyard
6400 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia, 23230, USA
Phone: 1-804-282-1881
Fax: 1-804-288-2934

  We have reserved 20-25 rooms for the evenings of Friday August 10 and
Saturday August 11

The rate will be $94 (plus 13%  tax) per room and this rate includes
breakfast both days.
Breakfast is served at 7 to 11 AM. and is a full hot buffet.

Have folks call the number above to reserve rooms.
The rooms should be held under the name of "VRU Coaching
Clinic".  They will hold this block of rooms until Friday August 3 I
would appreciate it.

Distance from Richmond International Airport:  Approximatley 15 miles.  If
you need a ridefrom and to the airport, let us know.  You should have no
trouble carpooling during the clinic.


Saturday Social and Match:  Featuring an awesome match DVD from the spring
of 2007

VRU Clinic Hosts:
Carl Schmitt: schmittcf@..., cell 804-475-0676
Stephen Parker:  (<stephen_parker@...>, cell 804-921-5148
**

For coaches from clubs within the Virginia Rugby Union, please keep in mind
that the Union will reimburse one coach or player coach from each club, each
year, to attend ANY USA Certification Workshop.  Of course we hope you chose
to attend the Richmond clinic.  The Union will reimburse the clinic fee, and
the online modules fees, but not travel, lodging or CIPP registration.
Reimbursement will be mailed after notification from USARFU of a coaches
successful completion of the clinic.

Other Unions may have similar programs, if they are smart.
**
**
*USA RUGBY ANNOUNCED ITS COACH CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS DATES, LOCATIONS FOR
SUMMER 2007*  USA Rugby announced eleven coaching workshops for the summer
months of 2007. Most summer Coach Development Program (CDP) sites will offer
two workshops: Introducing Rugby and Developing Rugby Skills; while select
venues will run only one workshop. The completion of these workshops is
required as part of the USA Rugby Coach Certification.

  Starting this summer, the workshop registration price will be reduced from
$245 to $175 and includes a $50 discount for those who register at least two
weeks in advance. That means you can attain certification for as little as
$145-- which includes a year's subscription to the Coaches' Portal. For more
information, please visit *www.usarugby.org/goto/cdp*
<http://echo.bluehornet.com/ct/ct.php?t=1989590&c=1028555971&m=m&type=4&h=5D8A4D\
E9458D12746E5926F5EB8D0AB7>
*.*

"USA Rugby has worked hard to reduce the cost and increase the educational
value of our courses," Coach Development's Sadie Thomas said.

  *Date                                   Location*

  June 30-July 1             Reading, PA

July 14-15                   Memphis , TN

July 21-22                   St. Louis (Creve Coeur), MO

July 28-29                   Davenport , IA

July 28-29                   Grand Rapids , MI

*Aug. 11-12                  *
*Richmond , VA*
*Both Workshops: *
*Introducing Rugby, *
*and Developing Rugby Skills*

Aug. 18-19                  Worcester , MA




Certification costs to participants:
*

1. USA Rugby Membership (CIPP)
*– all coaches must be registered with USA Rugby *to receive* certification.
See www.usarugby.org for cost and details.*

2. Coaches' Portal Subscription - $20 for members of USA Rugby or $40 for
nonmembers
*

- USA Rugby's Coach Development online system (
http://usarugby.learn.com). *

3. Workshop Registration
*– See below for details.

*Workshop registration will be conducted through the Coaches' Portal. All
coaches need to subscribe to the Coaches' Portal in order to register for
workshops. Coaches who register early will receive a discounted workshop
rate. Registration deadlines are the following *

*Extra Early Registration $145 online Ends 3 Fridays or 15 days prior to
workshop 12pm MT*

*Early Registration $195 online Ends 2 Fridays or 8 days prior to workshop
12pm MT*

*Regular Registration $245 online Ends 1 Friday or 1 day prior to workshop
at 12pm MT*

*Walk-In Registration $295 at workshop Day of workshop and strongly
discouraged*

*On-site registration depends on the Course Leader to participant ration of
1:12. This ratio*

*includes participants who register late and is subject to available space
in the host facility's*

*meeting rooms.*
  *

Certification requirements for participants
*

Attending a workshop is only a portion of the certification requirements.
All online requirements

are included in the CDP Coaches' Portal annual membership fee. Coaches
should complete the

following to become certified:

·
Complete a face-to-face workshop

·
Required course-specific online modules

·
NCSS - PREPARE online module

·
Foundations of Rugby Coaching online modules

·
PCA - Double Goal Coach online module

·
Member Registration (CIPP) through the USA Rugby main website (www.usarugby.org







________________________________________________________________

FYI for all of you who want to be a coach, or just have an interest in learning
about the coaching side of rugby.

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Eric Pittelkau" <epittelkau@...>
Date:  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:39:10 -0500

[Registration info below]

I have received confirmation from USA Rugby that we will be hosting a
coaching clinic on Saturday/Sunday January 27-28, 2007.  The clinic will be
at Gonzaga HS in Washington, DC.  It will run from about 9-4 each day.
There are two workshops/clinics.  Each workshop requires both Saturday and
Sunday attendance, so you will not be able to take part in both.  (As to
missing either the first or second day, that's an issue you'll have to take
up with USA Rugby.)  You may choose either the "Introduction to Rugby"
workshop or the "Developing Rugby Skills" workshop.  Both of these workshops
include classroom and field time.  I know many of you need
coachingcertification, so please take this opportunity to get it.  At
the conclusion
of each day's session, there will be a social gathering that includes the
clinic participants and instuctors (details TBD).

The clinic is open to coaches for any club, but the timing is ideal for high
school and youth coaches.

The following is an excerpt from this web link which you should read in its
entirely.  You can get to this page by going to www.usarugby.org, -->
Playing the Game (top menu bar), --> Coaches, --> Coach Development Program
(CDP).

http://www.usarugby.org/playing/coaching/cdp.html

*Introducing Rugby* - This course is designed for the coach that spends most
of his time introducing the game to new players. It is ideal for high school
head coaches and college and club assistant coaches. The focus on the course
is being able to implement the fundamentals of the game to players that have
little or no experience. The certification requirements include attendance
at a workshop and completed competency assesment, Foundations of
CoachingRugby modules, NCSS PREPARE Sports Safety module and the
Introducing Rugby
modules.

*Developing Skills* - This certification is designed for the coach that is
focused on working with players with experience and wants to get their
players to play at a higher level. The course work is ideal for head coaches
and those that are involved in club and all-star play. There is an emphasis
on practice planning, developing game sense and skill development. The
certification requirements include attendance at a workshop and completed
competency assesment, Foundations of Coaching Rugby modules, NCSS PREPARE
Sports Safety module and the Developing Skills modules.

Remember, there are online modules that you should complete prior to the
workshop.  You must pay for these online modules, and you must pay for the
workshop.  Details about costs are at the link above.  Assuming we meet
certain attendance criteria (which I am confident we can meet), you will
receive a refund of about $20.

Thanks, and hope to see you all at the coaching workshops.

Eric Pittelkau
PRU President


UPDATE ON REGISTRATION

There is now a registration link for the January 27-28, 2007 coaching clinic.
You must have a coach's portal username and password.  There is a
registration link on the front page of the coach's portal.

To get to the coach's portal, go to www.usarugby.org, click on "Playing the
Game" on the uppermost horizontal menu bar, then click on " Coaches" on the
first drop down menu, then "Coach's Portal" on the next drop down menu.

Remember, you must register with USA Rugby to take this course.  It is being
sponsored by the Potomac Rugby Union, but it is a USA-managed clinic.  There
are two online modules that you should complete before you come to the
clinic.  Set aside a few hours to work through those modules. They are well
worth your time, and will make the clinic even more worthwhile.

If you are having any problems registering, or have any questions, please
contact me for assistance.

Eric Pittelkau
PRU President







________________________________________________________________

Hey,

We should start making reservations for the Savannah trip!!!

If anyone can help Cindy move, please get in touch with her.  I'm going to try
to help her after the yard sale and before Spoons' party.  And maybe on Sunday
if things still need to be done.  Her email is below.  Or, just give me a call
or come by the yard sale to find out when I'm going if you want to go then...

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Tucker, Cindy" <CiTucker@...>
Date:  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:57:29 -0400

I'm sorry I can't be there tonight .. I am in DC for the remainder of
the week with work.  I will try to come out Thursday of next week.  I
will miss next Tuesday as well as I'm picking Shania up from Dullus at
6:30.  I'm moving this weekend - if anyone has nothing to do let me
know... :)

Cindy

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Subject: Practice tonight!

Just a reminder to all  that practice is tonight at 7:00 at the
waterfront park.... numbers have been low lately so we need as many
people out there as possible!

Also, here are some other things going on this week:
Tuesday and Thursday - Practice 7-8:30
Wednesday - interest meeting/drinkfest at Covington's (7pm?) Saturday -
Yard Sale (6am - ?)
                Alicia & Spoons' party - 4pm (contact alicia for
directions and other info)

If you have anything to donate for the Yard Sale but can't make it
saturday, let me know and I will pick it up or you can  bring it to
practice this week.

Stephanie
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For those who might be interested...

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Cam Dunlop" <camdun@...>
Reply-To: <camdun@...>
Date:  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:23:20 -0400

PRU/MARFU tryouts

Dear Club official,

Will you get this announcement out to the players next week please?

Apologies for the late notice, but we will be holding our first
selection trials and practice NEXT SUNDAY August 20 at 11 am at
Gravelly.

The following weekend will be the MARFU selection trials at a venue
to be decided, Sunday August 27.

This year, selection for the MARFU squad will be dependent on
attendance and performance at the August 27 trials.

The National Team selectors have indicated that they will be
treating the NASC event in Florida as the prime selection venue this
year.

We are investigating the possibility of returning to the two team
squad again this year, and have committed responses from 3 other
Territorial Unions for a mini-competition.

We encourage you to try out for the PRU team. We guarantee that it
will be a rewarding experience with some of the most up to date
coaching materials and methods available.

Be prepared to be tested.

Kind Regards

Cam Dunlop
703 629 8853
camdun@...

Kind regards

Cam Dunlop

703 629 8853 (cell)
Envirian - Fine Homes in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland
www.homesdatabase.com/camdunlop

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See this post on the message board for more info:
http://www.fredrugby.com/messages/4865.html

We'll be trying to sell off all the excess food on Sunday, July 9th.  Please
help out in any way you can.  Thanks.

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044




________________________________________________________________

FYI again for prospective coaches...

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Eric Pittelkau" <epittelkau@...>
Date:  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:56:07 -0400

Further important information.

{Reminder to youth coaches - if your youth team has games scheduled for July
29, consider rescheduling them to another day or to the evening so that you
will be free to attend this clinic.  The clinic should be over by 4 pm
Saturday, though it does resume on Sunday.]

The cost of the coaching clinic is $145 if you register in the next two
weeks.  Two weeks from now, which is two weeks away from the coaching
clinic, two things will happen.  First, USA Rugby will review the number of
registrants and make a determination to cancel the clinic if there is not
enough, or keep registration open.  If they keep registration open, the
normal procedure is to add $50 to the course fee, raising it to $195.
Obviously, you want to register now instead of later.  Further, if the
clinic is held and you are a walk-in student, the course fee goes up to
$245.  Again, you want to register early.  If you qualify for reimbursement
from the PRU, you will only be eligible for at most the $145 early
registration fee.

It is highly recommended that you complete the online modules before
attending the workshop at Gonzaga.  Not required, but recommended.  However,
you will not receive your certification until the online modules and the
workshop have been completed.  Further, the PRU will not reimburse you for
the cost of the workshop unless you complete the certification
requirements.  You may also be eligible for the cost of the online modules,
but again, not until you have completed all of the certification
requirements.

Please sign up soon.

Eric Pittelkau
PRU President

On 6/30/06, Eric Pittelkau <epittelkau@...> wrote:
>
>   A reminder about the upcoming coaching clinic, now only a month away.
> But there are only TWO WEEKS left to register.  The clinic will not happen
> if we do not get the minimum of 10 registrants per class.  As of this time,
> we are woefully short of that minimum, and I would fully expect to at least
> have 20 in each class.  Should we get sufficient class attendance, the PRU
> will rebate a portion of the cost of the clinic.
>
> Besides the requirements to have a certified coach, it greatly behooves
> each club to have one (or more) certified coaches - better game tactics,
> offense, defense, skills, techniques, game plan, you name it.  The PRU will
> cover part of all of the cost of the coaching clinic (send an e-mail to me
> and treasurer Jamie Jisa to ask about this) for college, HS/U19, and youth
> clubs.
>
> If you are having trouble registering, now is the time to ask.
>
> Eric Pittelkau
> PRU President
>
>
>
>
> On 6/15/06, Eric Pittelkau <epittelkau@...> wrote:
> >
> > UPDATE ON REGISTRATION.
> >
> > There is now a registration link for the July 29-30 coaching clinic.
> > You must have a coach's portal username and password.  There is a
> > registration link on the front page of the coach's portal.
> >
> > To get to the coach's portal, go to www.usarugby.org, click on "Playing
> > the Game " on the uppermost horizontal menu bar, then click on "
> > Coaches" on the first drop down menu, then "Coach's Portal" on the next
> > drop down menu.
> >
> > Remember, you must register with USA Rugby to take this course.  It is
> > being sponsored by the Potomac Rugby Union, but it is a USA-managed
> > clinic.  There are two online modules that you should complete before
> > you come to the clinic.  Set aside a few hours to work through those
> > modules. They are well worth your time, and will make the clinic even
> > more worthwhile.
> >
> > If you are having any problems registering, or have any questions,
> > please contact me for assistance.
> >
> > Eric Pittelkau
> > PRU President
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 6/14/06, Eric Pittelkau <epittelkau@... > wrote:
> > >
> > > *Reminder about USA Rugby coaching clinic at the end of July.  Please
> > > register with USA Rugby.  Information below. *
> > >
> > >
> > > On 6/1/06, Eric Pittelkau < epittelkau@...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >  I have received confirmation from USA Rugby that we will be hosting
> > > > a coaching clinic on Saturday/Sunday July 29/30, 2006.  The clinicwill
be at Gonzaga HS in Washington, DC.  It will run from about 9-4 each
> > > > day.  Each workshop requires both Saturday and Sunday attendance, so you
> > > > will not be able to take part in both.  (As to missing either the first
or
> > > > second day, that's an issue you'll have to take up with USA Rugby.)  You
may
> > > > choose either the "Introduction to Rugby" workshop or the "Developing
Rugby
> > > > Skills" workshop.  Both of these workshops include classroom and field
> > > > time.  I know many of you need coaching certification, so please
> > > > take this opportunity to get it.  At the conclusion of each day's
session,
> > > > there will be a social gathering that includes the clinicparticipants
and instuctors (details TBD).
> > > >
> > > > The following is an excerpt from this web link which you should read
> > > > in its entirely.  You can get to this page by going to
> > > > www.usarugby.org, --> Playing the Game (top menu bar), --> Coaches,
> > > > --> Coach Development Program (CDP).
> > > >
> > > > http://www.usarugby.org/playing/coaching/cdp.html
> > > >
> > > > *Introducing Rugby* - This course is designed for the coach that
> > > > spends most of his time introducing the game to new players. It is ideal
for
> > > > high school head coaches and college and club assistant coaches. The
focus
> > > > on the course is being able to implement the fundamentals of the game to
> > > > players that have little or no experience. The certification
requirements
> > > > include attendance at a workshop and completed competency assesment,
> > > > Foundations of Coaching Rugby modules, NCSS PREPARE Sports Safety
> > > > module and the Introducing Rugby modules.
> > > >
> > > > *Developing Skills* - This certification is designed for the coach
> > > > that is focused on working with players with experience and wants to get
> > > > their players to play at a higher level. The course work is ideal for
head
> > > > coaches and those that are involved in club and all-star play. There is
an
> > > > emphasis on practice planning, developing game sense and skill
development.
> > > > The certification requirements include attendance at a workshop and
> > > > completed competency assesment, Foundations of Coaching Rugby
> > > > modules, NCSS PREPARE Sports Safety module and the Developing Skills
> > > > modules.
> > > >
> > > > Remember, there are online modules that you should complete prior to
> > > > the workshop.  You must pay for these online modules, and you must pay
for
> > > > the workshop.  Details about costs are at the link above.  Assuming we
meet
> > > > certain attendance criteria (which I am confident we can meet), you will
> > > > receive a refund of about $20.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, and hope to see you all at the coaching workshops.
> > > >
> > > > Eric Pittelkau
> > > > PRU President
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  ------------------------------
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> > > >
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> > >
> > >
> >
>
>







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FYI for any interested in getting into coaching.  Please pass on to anyone who
might be interested.  Pete or Shaw, please pass this on to Jeff Kline just in
case he wants to go.  I don't have his new email.  I believe we said in the past
that we'd pay for (at least) one person to go get certified if it might benefit
the club.  Looks like there's a possibility below for more reimbursements from
the PRU....

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Eric Pittelkau" <epittelkau@...>
Date:  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:19:55 -0400

A reminder about the upcoming coaching clinic, now only a month away.  But
there are only TWO WEEKS left to register.  The clinic will not happen if we
do not get the minimum of 10 registrants per class.  As of this time, we are
woefully short of that minimum, and I would fully expect to at least have 20
in each class.  Should we get sufficient class attendance, the PRU will
rebate a portion of the cost of the clinic.

Besides the requirements to have a certified coach, it greatly behooves each
club to have one (or more) certified coaches - better game tactics, offense,
defense, skills, techniques, game plan, you name it.  The PRU will cover
part of all of the cost of the coaching clinic (send an e-mail to me and
treasurer Jamie Jisa to ask about this) for college, HS/U19, and youth
clubs.

If you are having trouble registering, now is the time to ask.

Eric Pittelkau
PRU President



On 6/15/06, Eric Pittelkau <epittelkau@...> wrote:
>
> UPDATE ON REGISTRATION.
>
> There is now a registration link for the July 29-30 coaching clinic.  You
> must have a coach's portal username and password.  There is a registration
> link on the front page of the coach's portal.
>
> To get to the coach's portal, go to www.usarugby.org, click on "Playing
> the Game" on the uppermost horizontal menu bar, then click on " Coaches"on the
first drop down menu, then
> "Coach's Portal" on the next drop down menu.
>
> Remember, you must register with USA Rugby to take this course.  It is
> being sponsored by the Potomac Rugby Union, but it is a USA-managed clinic.
> There are two online modules that you should complete before you come to the
> clinic.  Set aside a few hours to work through those modules. They are
> well worth your time, and will make the clinic even more worthwhile.
>
> If you are having any problems registering, or have any questions, please
> contact me for assistance.
>
> Eric Pittelkau
> PRU President
>
>
>
>
> On 6/14/06, Eric Pittelkau <epittelkau@...> wrote:
> >
> > *Reminder about USA Rugby coaching clinic at the end of July.  Please
> > register with USA Rugby.  Information below. *
> >
> >
> > On 6/1/06, Eric Pittelkau < epittelkau@...> wrote:
> > >
> > >  I have received confirmation from USA Rugby that we will be hosting a
> > > coaching clinic on Saturday/Sunday July 29/30, 2006.  The clinic will
> > > be at Gonzaga HS in Washington, DC.  It will run from about 9-4 each day.
> > > Each workshop requires both Saturday and Sunday attendance, so you will
not
> > > be able to take part in both.  (As to missing either the first or second
> > > day, that's an issue you'll have to take up with USA Rugby.)  You may
choose
> > > either the "Introduction to Rugby" workshop or the "Developing Rugby
Skills"
> > > workshop.  Both of these workshops include classroom and field time.  I
know
> > > many of you need coaching certification, so please take this
> > > opportunity to get it.  At the conclusion of each day's session, there
will
> > > be a social gathering that includes the clinic participants and
> > > instuctors (details TBD).
> > >
> > > The following is an excerpt from this web link which you should read
> > > in its entirely.  You can get to this page by going to
> > > www.usarugby.org, --> Playing the Game (top menu bar), --> Coaches,
> > > --> Coach Development Program (CDP).
> > >
> > > http://www.usarugby.org/playing/coaching/cdp.html
> > >
> > > *Introducing Rugby* - This course is designed for the coach that
> > > spends most of his time introducing the game to new players. It is ideal
for
> > > high school head coaches and college and club assistant coaches. The focus
> > > on the course is being able to implement the fundamentals of the game to
> > > players that have little or no experience. The certification requirements
> > > include attendance at a workshop and completed competency assesment,
> > > Foundations of Coaching Rugby modules, NCSS PREPARE Sports Safety
> > > module and the Introducing Rugby modules.
> > >
> > > *Developing Skills* - This certification is designed for the coach
> > > that is focused on working with players with experience and wants to get
> > > their players to play at a higher level. The course work is ideal for head
> > > coaches and those that are involved in club and all-star play. There is an
> > > emphasis on practice planning, developing game sense and skill
development.
> > > The certification requirements include attendance at a workshop and
> > > completed competency assesment, Foundations of Coaching Rugby modules,
> > > NCSS PREPARE Sports Safety module and the Developing Skills modules.
> > >
> > > Remember, there are online modules that you should complete prior to
> > > the workshop.  You must pay for these online modules, and you must pay for
> > > the workshop.  Details about costs are at the link above.  Assuming we
meet
> > > certain attendance criteria (which I am confident we can meet), you will
> > > receive a refund of about $20.
> > >
> > > Thanks, and hope to see you all at the coaching workshops.
> > >
> > > Eric Pittelkau
> > > PRU President
> > >
> > >
> > >  ------------------------------
> > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
> > >
> > >
> > >    -  Visit your group
"potomacrugby<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/potomacrugby>"
> > >    on the web.
> > >
> > >    -  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> > >     
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> >
> >
>







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If anyone else can or will help volunteer, please let Ginny know.  Thanks.

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Bach, Virginia T CIV N61-BRANCH" <virginia.bach@...>
Date:  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:48:41 -0400

Hello!

So far I know of the following who will be helping out on Tuesday, July 4th:
Jess, Chubby, Cooter, Maggie, Cisco, Heather, Pete (1st half), Joey, Ginny and
maybe Bridgett.

Email me if you can help out and your name is not above.

Jess will be attending the Food Safety course on Thursday, June 29th. (Thanks
Jess!!!!)  She needs to bring with her a form with all of the food handlers
signatures (everyone listed above).  I'll bring the form to practice today and
have everyone sign it.  When I get home from work, I'll scan the guidlines you
need to read and email them out.  I'll also print off a couple of copies to
bring to practice.

Thanks,
Ginny



________________________________

From: Tom Gunning [mailto:wvugun@...]
Sent: Mon 6/19/2006 2:06 PM
To: jbpender@...; jeff_frankston@...;
peterkmurray@...; prowess52@...; ddraft2@...;
ShawMJ@...; aliciamonahan@...; awright00@...;
billlucas@...; br_bethune@...; chellelemke@...;
citucker@...; ctbruggeman@...; eeyoremwc@...;
ginnybach2@...; jmwashburn5@...; kristavalk@...;
ladytarock@...; lemcmahon@...; lrose25241@...;
magooswim@...; mbackus@...; rojekmeister@...;
snaab95@...; stello18@...; titaniumgrrrl@...; Bach,
Virginia T CIV N61-BRANCH; fredrugby@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: July 4th Fundraiser



I'll be out of town, but you can use my tent.  Remind me before I leave that
weekend and I'll drop it off.




________________________________

	 From:  "Joey Pendergrast" <jbpender@...>
	 Reply-To:  <jbpender@...>
	 To:  <jeff_frankston@...>, <peterkmurray@...>,
<prowess52@...>, <wvugun@...>, <ddraft2@...>,
<ShawMJ@...>, <aliciamonahan@...>, <awright00@...>,
<billlucas@...>, <br_bethune@...>, <chellelemke@...>,
<citucker@...>, <ctbruggeman@...>, <eeyoremwc@...>,
<ginnybach2@...>, <jmwashburn5@...>, <kristavalk@...>,
<ladytarock@...>, <lemcmahon@...>, <lrose25241@...>,
<magooswim@...>, <mbackus@...>, <rojekmeister@...>,
<snaab95@...>, <stello18@...>, <titaniumgrrrl@...>,
<virginia.bach@...>, <fredrugby@yahoogroups.com>
	 Subject:  July 4th Fundraiser
	 Date:  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:00:12 -0400
	 >There is a Fundraising event in Dahlgren that we can participate in if we get
enough volunteers.  It's on the 4th of July from 5pm to 9:30pm (on the base in
Dahlgren, I believe; more details later).
	 >
	 >We can set up a food booth at a very large event that the base has.  They
provide us with a table and chairs, and we provide some food and drinks that are
competitively priced (along with the grill or whatever to cook the food).
	 >
	 >The organizer of the event said that last year they had about 10,000 people
come, so we should be able to make some serious money off of this.  She also
suggested bringing a canopy or tent to at least cover the tables.  Anything we
make is ours to keep.
	 >
	 >We need to have about 10 volunteers so that nobody has to work the entire
time.  We could probably get away with as few as 6, but 10 or 12 would be ideal.
	 >
	 >One person will have to attend a food safety course on June 29th.  I believe
it runs from 1PM-9PM?  I'll have to double check the time on that.
	 >
	 >Right now we're looking into cooking hamburgers, hot dogs, and fresh cut
fries.  Along with serving some drinks.  I'll be gone on the 29th, so someone
else will need to go to the food safety course, but I'll be glad to organize
most everything else.
	 >
	 >It's a 4th of July celebration, so I'm sure there will be fireworks, etc. 
Please email me or respond to the message board post if you can volunteer. 
Thanks.
	 >
	 >Joey Pendergrast
	 >Rappahannock Rugby Club
	 >www.fredrugby.com
	 >(540) 372-4044
	 >
	 >
	 >
	 >
	 >________________________________________________________________
	 >
	 >
	 >
	 >
	 >









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