FW: Touch Rugby

Ladies and gentlemen, attached is an invitation to come out and take part in playing touch in Burlington at Sherwood Forest Park.   Could you pass this on to your membership.  All are welcome.  Craig

 

Hi Craig,

 

I have attached herewith an invitation to all comers to join us for touch at Sherwood every Sunday at 1pm. 

 

Chris has suggested that you might have good contacts at the various clubs within easy reach of Burlington that we might pass this invitation too.

 

If you feel so inclined please pass it on to your contacts or alternatively provide me with email addresses and I will make the contacts.

 

Thanking you in advance.

 

 

David Tait 

(davet8@bell.net)

 

 

 

 

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Forgot to attach the invitation, here it is.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Tait David A <dstait@mac.com>
> Date: June 8, 2011 1:08:50 PM EDT
> To: Morley Craig <ctmorley@cogeco.ca>
> Cc: Mant Chris <cmant@cogeco.ca>
> Subject: Touch Rugby
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> Hi Craig,
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> I have attached herewith an invitation to all comers to join us for touch at Sherwood every Sunday at 1pm.
>
> Chris has suggested that you might have good contacts at the various clubs within easy reach of Burlington that we might pass this invitation too.
>
> If you feel so inclined please pass it on to your contacts or alternatively provide me with email addresses and I will make the contacts.
>
> Thanking you in advance.
>
>
> David Tait
> (davet8@bell.net)
>
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Centaurs Schedule - Abercarn Cup in Hamilton - June 18

Hi All,

Please note the Centaurs event this coming week and weekend.

Thurday night, Carlsberg and their taste-testing team are in town from 8-12.

Saturday, the battle for the Abercarn Cup is in Hamilton which will most certainly be a superb match. Get out to this one and you will not be disappointed.

The 3rds are looking for some additional help. Please contact any of the Centaurs if you can lace up your boots for this one.

Get out and enjoy the events your club has to offer. See below for further details.

Cheers

Chris

----- Original Message -----

From: Nick_Manz@toyota.ca

To: cmant@cogeco.ca

Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:53 PM

Subject: Centaurs Schedule - Abercarn Cup in Hamilton - June 18

Chris,

Next Thursday, June 16 our sponsor Carlsberg will be hosting a Carlsberg tasting that evening from 8-12 pm at the club.

There will be a handful of beautiful Carlsberg girls to pass out samples of the beer. Pass it along to the NOBS to come out and enjoy.

This is to gear up for our big game vs Hamilton in HAMILTON at Mohawk Sports Complex at 1:30 and 3:00 pm for the Abercarn Cup.

The Centaurs are looking to take back the hardware to its rightful home. It would be great to get some of the NOBS out to support the boys on our closest away fixture.

Cheers

Nick Manz

FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

Some very interesting and thought provoking comments on our game in Canada

 

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From: barb&bob gibbons [mailto:pickledpair@shaw.ca]
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:04 PM
To: Bob Shewchuk; Byron Tucker; 'Chuck Bonsant'; Derek Coke-Kerr; Don Whidden; Jack Morrison; Ken Burrows; 'Lawarence Myer'; Peter Twiss; Rick Rollins; Rick Thompson; Robin Tweedy; Rod Walsh; Ross Boyes; Ryan Thomas; Stan Thorseth; Stuart Cowan; Terry Dunn; Terry MacPherson; 'Terry Romaniuk'; Tim McGee; Tom Shacklady; Tony Bauer; Troy Schnelle; Vic Michalchuk; Wes Slavik; Yvon Ouellette
Subject: FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

 

 

From: Chris Suvan [mailto:csuvan@norchris.com]
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:50 AM
To: ltrugby@ltrugby. ca
Subject: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

 

The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement and New Post for General Manager Operations and Performance

 

Comments from BC Rugby News

 

[ed. comments below]
posted June 9 2011

2010 Rugby Canada Financials

The Rugby Canada financials for 2010 were put up on the RC website last week and we’ll look at those numbers. I’ve been a critic of the current administration of Rugby Canada, the one created by the Agents of Change about a decade ago. Their vision was to create a more professional administration (read more paid staff) and therefore raise the standard of rugby in the country. Using a top down approach we would generate more revenue, the national team performance would improve and rugby would enjoy a golden era in Canada. That, I assume, was the theory... it didn’t work.

In reality Rugby Canada is on the dole and pretending to be like the Fortune 500 executive (RFU) who lives across the street. We dress like him, act like him and drive the same car but while he’s pulling in a six figure salary we’re cashing our monthly welfare cheque. Then we scratch our head and wonder why we’re getting further in debt and none of our big dreams are coming true. It’s time to stop the charade, ditch the suit, put on some jeans, roll up the sleeves and start to do some honest work from the grassroots up. That’s the vision of Rugby Canada that I would support.

If we want to see what a real professional rugby organization looks like financially then we’ll compare the RFU financials to Rugby Canada’s and analyze where the money comes from and where it goes.

The RFU has 112 million in revenue, RC has 6.6 million. Their big four sources are Tickets 21.3, Broadcasting 24.6, Sponsorship 14.8, Hospitality 27.7. Our big four sources are iRB payments 1.7, Government payments .8, Membership payments 1.4, Rugby Canada generated 1.9 (sponsorship, national teams, domestic competitions, merchandise, other). We have no broadcast revenue because we don’t have a strong product to sell, our ticket sales are minimal because we don’t have many home test matches, we don’t have hospitality revenue because we don’t own a stadium, our sponsorship revenue is 0.4 million (and I’m guessing much of that is “in kind” services and product). RFU has profits of 25.8 million, RC has a profit of 57 thousand dollars. If you factor in money owing to the Churchill Cup, Demand Loans and Deferred Fees we apparently are running at a deficit of 1.3 million according to the balance sheet.

Let’s also take a look at where the money is spent. RFU spends 13% (11.5) on Elite rugby, 20% (17.2) on Community, 18% (15.4) on Admin and 17% (14.5) on their Stadium. RC spends 38% (2.5) on Elite, 10% (.7) on Community, 25% (1.6) on Admin and 12% (.8) on Membership (basically insurance).

Rugby is not professional in Canada, we don’t have a professional administration revenue profile so let’s stop pretending and start growing rugby from the ground up. As I've said many times, 25% admin costs are too high, we need to drastically reduce that figure and spend more on community initiatives. The volunteer community is the real strength of Canadian rugby and that needs to be appreciated, recognized and organized.

Rugby Canada Financials for 2010
RFU Financials for 2010

General Manager - Operations and Performance

Job Posting General Manager

From what I understand this job is to replace Trevor Arnold who is retiring. TA's current job description is Director of Rugby. I have issues with the job description and concerns on how this person will be selected.

Nowhere in Trevor Arnold's job description does it say he's responsible for creating winning rugby programs. His job description on the RC website states: "The Director of Rugby reports to the CEO is responsible for ensuring that Rugby Canada continues to plan and develop in accordance with strategic planning guidelines and agreed upon funding parameters. The Director of Rugby is responsible for and will provide leadership to all Rugby programs and support the on-going endeavors of Rugby Canada staff members to improve the skills and knowledge they require to perform their roles effectively. This person will plan, manage, implement and promote “best practice” and promote a positive image of the sport within and beyond the Rugby community."

So basically follow the guidelines, no matter how flawed, and promote a positive image... and people wonder why winning is secondary in the Rugby Canada culture.

The new job is only a little better, it does mention in one line: "The primary challenge of this position is to improve Canada’s international success and status." But then repeats the same line about positive image: "The successful candidate will plan, manage, implement and promote best practice resulting in a positive image within and beyond the Canadian Rugby community." Bottom line what is more important to you as a member of Canadian rugby, winning or image, substance or style? If you say image, which is what I believe the Rugby Canada directors and staff are primarily interested in, then you shouldn't complain about losing at the international level, just bask in the positive image that they're creating. If you're more interested in winning then you should be concerned as well.

The job description is full of flowery language that is sometimes contradictory and often meandering. Good luck in finding the right person using this job description as a yardstick. Here is a particularly meaningless statement: "The General Manager must possess an understanding and acceptance of as well as support for future international success for the national Rugby teams of both genders." Seriously what does that mean, do you possess an understanding of future international success, do you possess an acceptance of future international success, do you support future international success? Really you'd have to be a moron to answer no to any of those questions and still apply for the job, and we don't need any more people with a knack for the absurd.

Reading through the job description do you feel confident they'll find the right person to turn around Canada's on field performance? It's more likely to attract an academic who has very little understanding about the realities of the job. Here is my addendum to the job description:

You will be responsible and held accountable for the following measurable outcomes:
- you will ensure the Men's U20 team wins the JWRT competition and returns to the top 12 championship
- you will ensure that Canada's Senior men now ranked 15th increase by at least two ranking levels
- you will ensure Canada's men and women 7s teams qualify for the 2016 Olympics
- you will ensure Canada's women maintain a top six ranking
- you will have a four year cycle to accomplish these tasks and will be evaluated every year on your progress

Plain English, measurable outcomes, this is really what we're looking for, positive image comes second.

So who will be selecting this person, hopefully not the person leaving that position. We need people who will be held accountable for the selection. I'd like to see some people from the rugby community on the selection panel. I suspect if Graham Brown is dominant on the selection committee he'll select someone who won't be a threat to his position and is a good follower, someone who can easily be thrown under the bus if there's an outcry for accountability, not really what we need. It seems the people we've selected lately at the national level have been good followers, the good leaders, like Morgan Williams have been removed. It may make for a harmonious office environment but it doesn't do anything to improve Canadian rugby on the field.

 

 

 

GAME THIS SUNDAY

Ladies and gentlemen; I am sorry to inform you that our game at Sunnybrook Park against the Paws / Markham has been cancelled due to uncertain field conditions.  There is the possibility that the game may proceed in some fashion and if that does happen I will pass that on to you.  As one door closes; one door opens.  Touch, as it is every Sunday will be on in Burlington at 1pm so come out and keep that body fine-tuned.  Da Thug

FW: DAVE SWIFT

Ladies and gentlemen, word has come to me on the health of our old friend Dave Swift.  Dave was a great contributor on and off the field for the Nobs.  Dave’s wife Liz sent the email below and Bob Cunningham has forwarded it on to us.  Unfortunately I do not have Liz’s email so you can forward emails to Bob at bobles1@cogeco.ca and Bob can pass them on for you.   Craig

 

From: Bob & Les Cunningham [mailto:bobles1@cogeco.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:13 AM
To: 'Craig Morley'
Subject: RE: DAVE SWIFT

 

Hi Craig,

Dave entered the Carpenter Hospice this morning and the general length of stay is 10 days. You can certainly put it out to the NOBS. Liz wants people to send her any memories of Dave that can be used at his Celebration.

Below is a copy of the e-mail Liz that  sent to us.

 

Bob Dear Bob & Lesley,

 

This is an excerpt from another 'mass mailing' that I recently sent out to overseas friends. Haven't got very far with those in N America yet, but would appreciate it if you would spread the word down at the club.

 

'Sometime in the future, we will be arranging a 'Celebration of Dave's life' , in other words,

a wake. I would like to have a collection of friends' memories available to show then, and for our family to keep. If you have a special memory of Dave that you would like to share, please will you e-mail it to me.'

 

With many thanks

 

Liz      

 

From: Craig Morley Subject: DAVE SWIFT

 

Bob, Barry Goldberg was speaking to me this morning that you had informed him that Dave was doing poorly.  Is there anything we need to know or put out to the Nobs; or should we just hold off for a bit?  Craig

 

NOBS WORLD .....FW: The Volunteer Sport Builder of the Year - Dave Burnett

Good afternoon to everyone in the Nobs World; where ever you are. Just a
quick reminder of our match this Sunday in Burlington at 1pm against Markham
/ Lions. I hope you've also penciled to stop by the Burlington Centaurs
Junior Tournament tomorrow in Burlington on Saturday. Below is a message
from Barry Goldberg of the Burlington Centaurs. Our old friend Dave
Burnett, the one and only Super Gnome is receiving a prestigious award in
recognition for all the hard work he put into the sport of rugby. If you're
interested in going contact Barry at bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca See you on the
pitch, Da Thug

-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Goldberg [mailto:bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca]

Subject: The Volunteer Sport Builder of the Year - Dave Burnett

Craig could you distribute this to the Nobs please.

The Burlington Sport Alliance has chosen Dave Burnett as the Volunteer Sport
Builder of the year. This is a prestigious honor and I am sure you will
agree that it is richly deserved.

The BSA Recognitition Awards will take place on June 13th at the Burlington
Convention Center. The Burnett family will be accepting the award.

Last years awards had over 400 people in attendance and a strong rugby
presence would honour Dave and his legacy as a Centaur.

Tickets cost $55 each or a table of 8 can be ordered for $400.

Please contact Barry Goldberg by June 6 if you are interested in attending.

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FW: 1st Annual Roddy Allan Memorial Tournament June 4th 2011 Sherwood Forest Park Burlington Ontario - Burlington Centaurs RFC "Friends Through Rugby Friends Through Life"

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The Burlington Centaurs are holding their Juniors tournament this Saturday.  Come on out and take in this great rugby event.    Craig

 

 

In honor of a great Rugby man.

       

 

Burlington Centaurs RFC extend an exceptionally warm welcome to:

Georgian Bay Titans RFC/ Balmy Beach RFC / Brantford Harlequins RFC / Toronto Nomads RFC / Toronto Saracens RFC / Fergus Highland RFC / Hamilton Hornets RFC / Mississauga Blues RFC / Markham Irish RFC / Oshawa Vikings RFC / Oakville Crusaders RFC/ AJAX Wanderers RFC.

We look forward to an exceptional day of Junior Division Rugby at U-8 / U-10 and U-12 tackle age categories and enclose the following schedules for your reference / review.  Please cascade as needed….

Warm thank you to all BC RFC Coaches and Volunteers for their commitment and assistance.

For those shutter bugs we intend to have the children line up on the Main Rugby Pitch for the singing of O'Canada at 9:00 am.

Coaches Meeting 8:30 am - Centaurs Clubhouse

We have attempted where possible to schedule clubs with travel distance later in the morning. 

You as parents and volunteers are the lifeblood of developmental Rugby in Ontario - We have tried to ensure accuracy with the schedules, yet are volunteers also. 

Please review your individual clubs schedules / team confirmations below and advise if a revision is required.  We thank you for your commitment to our game.

We are very pleased to confirm the day will be professionally catered by club sponsor the DICKENS PUB. http://www.thedickens.ca/

Each coach and child participant will receive a free concessions coupon.
 
Food sales will be catered by the Dickens Pub and the PITA PIT options include BBQ Hamburgers / Hotdogs / Sausages / Breakfast Wraps / Coffee / Juice / POP and Water.

Our licensed club house will be open for spirit and camaraderie form 11:00 am onward. 

Note U-12 tackle age categories we have scheduled round robin play followed by 2 semi finals and a final championship game.

Schedules:

U-8                            U-10                     U-12    Confirmations
       
<<BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC - U-8 2011 Tournament Schedule>>        <<BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC - U-10 2011 Tournament Schedule>> <<BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC - U-12 2011 Tournament Schedule>> <<Centaurs 2011 Tournament Confirmations Master>>

Note U-12 tackle age categories we have scheduled round robin play followed by 2 semi finals and a final championship game.

Semi-finalists will be determined by best overall round robin record.
Where a tie exists we will turn to # of tries scored.
Where a tie exists following # of tries scored we will turn to 10 minute qualification games.
U-12 certified refs will record scores. 

 

Please find the following field MAP of the Sherwood Forest Park grounds: 5278 FAIRVIEW STREET BURLINGTON ONTARIO

<<Sherwood Forest Map_2009 (3)>>
U-12 Games Field A
U-10 Games Field E
U-8 Games Field C

Warm up field F

The club has ample parking on the grounds - We advise that the Public Go Transit Station is the most suitable location for overflow parking should the lots at Sherwood Forest Park be full to capacity. The GO Station parking is a short distance from the fields.  Please do not park in residential area's or on park grass.

Map Quest Link : www.mapquest.com/

Weather Network Link: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0100?ref=topnav_homepage_savedcity

Warm thank you to all BC RFC Coaches and Volunteers for their commitment and assistance.

Yours in Rugby Development in Ontario,

Daryl G Loader

BC RFC - Coach and Junior Tournament Chair
"Friends Through Rugby Friends Through Life"