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Summer AGM Recap

Just to clarify a few things from Saturday’ meeting:

First off, thanks to those who were in attendance !!

#1 - Review the new ELV Rules

#2 - Dues Schedule
Men’s and Ladies “Full Playing Dues” will be $150.00 per 1/2 year season
I.e. spring and fall — $150.00 each season
OR $250.00 for the entire year

Social NON PLAYING CLUB member with FULL VOTING rights —– $150.00 per year.

We also agreed that we would elect coaches and captains for all 3 teams, after practice on Thursday Sept 4th. This will give our current leaders, captains and coach’s some time to get a feel for where we are this year.

Lets get ready for another great year of Winning Rugby!!!

Thanks
Brendan

Men’s Florida Cup & Rugby Schedule – Fall 2008

15-a-side training starts on Tuesday, Aug 5

Date Orlando A Orlando B
Aug 16    
Aug 23 Scrimmage with Gainesville and Brevard (Home)
Aug 30 (Labor Day) Bye
Sept 6 U of Florida A* (Away) @ 12.00 pm U of Florida A* (Away) @ 1.30 pm
Sept 13 (Florida Cup begins) Krewe A* (Away) Krewe B (Away)
Sept 20 Jacksonville Tridents B
Sept 27 Miami (Away) [T] Ft. Lauderdale * (Away)
Oct 4 Gainesville* U of Florida B (Away)
Oct 11 & 12
(All Florida Day & Tournament - Tavares)
Krewe A [T] Embry Riddle AU*
Oct 18 [T] Ft. Lauderdale A* Ft. Lauderdale B
Nov 1 (Florida Cup Finals)    

* Denotes a non-Florida Cup game (will be the 2nd game)
[T] denotes requested game – to be confirmed.
FL Cup games are bold

[Kick off is at 1.30 pm & 3.00 pm for home games]

Games to be played at:
August 23 – Airport Lakes

Others TBD or West Colonial Soccer/Rugby Fields (Fairgrounds)
4400 West Colonial Drive
Orlando 32808

Orlando AGM - Saturday, August 2

Saturday August 2, 2008
Orlando Science Center
11:00 AM
AGM Meeting

All player are asked to please attend. We will be selecting/nominating Captains for both Div II, III Mens teams and Women team. As well as, selecting/Nominating Coaches for both Div II, III Mens teams and Women Team.

Following the meeting there will be a social to be held at the Bowling Alley on Primrose and Livingston at 2 PM. Please contact Michael Fuller (Social Chairman) if you are able to attend throughout the week. He can be reached:

Phone (407)716.7669
Email: mefuller25@earthlink.net

Practice Information - Updated

Anyone wanting to get fit to prepare for 15’s season we are now practicing at Ward Field. In August we go back to our original field at Cady Way Park on the east side of Showalter Field. Times are back to 7:30 to 9:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Women start official practice on August 14th.

FRU Sr. Women Invited to Women’s Nat’l Pool - Congrats Orlando Women!

FRU congratulates these Senior Women on their invitation to the the Women’s National Team 15’s pool:

- Nicole Belkin - Orlando (FRU)
- Tiffany Cunin - Orlando (FRU)
- Casey Fields - Orlando (FRU)
- Carmel Glynn - University of Florida (FRU)
- Crystal Phillips - Miami (FRU)

A total of six lady ruggers were invited to the pool.  The five Florida players chosen represented FRU on the SOUTH team at the National All-Star Championships in June 2008, participated in the SOUTH vs. MARFU match hosted in Raleigh prior to NASC, and attended camps hosted in December and March.

Excellent job ladies … stay committed… and good luck!!!