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Calgary Rams - Senior and Junior Rugby Coaches Needed

Job Description:

The Calgary Rams Rugby Club are currently seeking coaches for the 2012 rugby season. Our club is in a period of sustained growth and as part of this growth we would like to bring on coaches at all levels. In 2012, we will be running two senior men's teams, two senior women's teams and men's and women's u17 and u19 teams.

Responsibilities:

With guidance from the President and Vice-Presidents, establish a coaching philosophy, effective team values and standards that fit with Calgary Rams Rugby Club goals and objectives.

• Planning and executing training sessions in a structured and consistent manner, including providing session plans and target areas for each club training session
• Team selection in accordance with club's selection committee and criteria
• Preparing warm-ups and game preparation for weekly games
• Assistance with the development of junior rugby within the club
• Maintaining a high standard of discipline and presentation at all times
• Providing close and regular communications to all Senior Men's players and executive

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will be expected to have:

• Knowledge of SAFE rugby
• Completed or enrolled in NCCP course(s)
• An understanding and knowledge of Rugby, and the current trends in the modern game (including new law variations)
• A passion for rugby and the desire to drive the club forward

For more information or to discuss the position, please contact:

Angela Cantwell, President at president@calgaryramsrugby.com or (403) 465-1811
Alun Spackman, VP Men at vpmen@calgaryramsrugby.com or (403) 618-6596
Wes Campbell, VP Juniors at vpjuniors@calgaryramsrugby.com or (403) 969-9916

Cochrane Coyotes - Drop-in Rugby Sessions

Friday night drop in rugby for Adults and teenagers every Friday night 7-9pm at Cochrane Spray Lakes Sports Centre

Cost: $6.00

1 hour skill development followed by 1 hour touch rugby games. If you live in the Cochrane area come out and have some fun!!

For more info visit: www.cochranerugby.com or contact Steve @ 403-932-7418

Playoff Results

Division	Home		Visitor
Provincial Final Results
AWP	Hornets	36	Lethbrdge	26
SW1/EW2	Pirates	19	Titans	43
AC	St. Albert	13	Hornets	31
SA2/E2	Nor'Westers	12	CCIAC	16
SA3/E3	Grande Prairie	24	Saracens	0
U19 Boys	Clansmen	20	Saracens	0
U19 Girls	Druids	13	Hornets	48
U17 Boys	St. Albert	3	Hornets	66
U15 Boys	St. Albert	25	Canucks	26
Southern Alberta Final Results
SA3	CCIAC	10	Saracens	30
SA2	Saints	17	CCIAC	56
AC	Hornets	50	Saints	12
U13 Boys	Saracens	34	Canucks	20
U15 Boys	Red Lions	17	Canucks	28
U17 Boys	Lions	8	Gold Hornets	47
U19 Boys	Saracens	19	Canucks	14
SW1	Titans	20	Rams	19

Twenty Two CRU Players Named to Canadian National Teams

The Calgary Rugby Union is proud to announce that the following players and coaches have been named to the following Canadian National Teams for 2011:

NSMT Rugby World Cup Squad
Ryan Smith - Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

NSWT 2011 Nations Cup
Maria Jaworski - Calgary Hornets
Ashley MacDonald - Lethbridge Rugby Club
Brittany Orr - Lethbridge Rugby Club
Danielle Rowlands - Calgary Hornets
Laura Stoughton - Calgary Hornets
Brandi Van Eeuwen - Lethbridge Rugby Club
Kelsey Willoughby - Lethbridge Rugby Club

NSWT 7's
Brittany Orr - Lethbridge RFC (University of Lethbridge)
Ashley Patzer - Lethbridge RFC
Laura Stoughton – Calgary Hornets
Kelsey Willoughby - Lethbridge RFC

U20 Women
Jillian Ankutowicz - Lethbridge Rugby Club (University Of Lethbridge)
Bailey Campbell - Lethbridge Rugby Club (University Of Lethbridge)
Samantha Crandell - Calgary Saracens (University Of Calgary)
Ashley Delaney - Calgary Saracens (University Of Lethbridge)
Lindsey Duxbury - Lethbridge Rugby Club (University Of Lethbridge)
Cassandra Orr - Lethbridge Rugby Club (University Of Lethbridge)
Juhee Thompson - Lethbridge Rugby Club (University Of Lethbridge)
Dakota Weir - Lethbridge Rugby Club

Head Coach
Neil Langevin - University of Lethbridge

U17 Men
Brandon Harrison - Cochrane Coyotes
Adam McQueen - Cochrane Coyotes
Reid Watkins - Foothills Lions

Alberta Senior Women's Team Win NWL Tournament

Alberta U20 Women Take Silver in U20 NWL Tournament

Congratulations to our Senior Women who participated in the NWL Championship over the Canada Day long weekend. They have brought Gold home to Alberta. Ricky Coombes and Matt Parrish worked hard with this group of women and their efforts have been rewarded.

Also, our U20 Women who also participated at the U20 championship brought home Silver! Congratulations to all team members including the coaching staff.

Well done Team Alberta!!!!

2011 Fixtures (Updated July 19, 2011)

Click Here to Download PDF Version

Hall Bookings

Prime Dates Still Available!

The Calgary Rugby Union Clubhouse is capable of hosting sit-down dinners for up to 120 people or cocktail parties for over 250 people.

• Excellent onsite catering
• Fully licensed & staffed bar
• Ample Parking
• PA system & Podium
• State of the audio system, 3 flat panel tv's & DVD player
• Large deck with pristine view of the mountains
• Multiple layout options

For rental information and availability, please contact the facility manager:

Dan Kazakoff
Work: 403-255-9199 Ext#5
Cell: 403-617-4485

CRU Players Named to Canadian National Men's Team

The Calgary Rugby Union is proud to announce that the following players have been named to the Canadian National Men's Team for the upcoming Eurpeon tour this fall:

Nick Blevins (Hornets)
Ryan Smith (CCIAC)

2010 Provincial Final Results

Calgary Mavericks
2003 RCSL
National Champions

And here's the video to prove it.