Tuesday, November 18, 2014

WGR 2014-2015 Board of Directors

The 2014-2015 WGR Board of Directors and appointed positions have been filled:
President: Chris Kurth: C.Kurth@ocfsd.org

Vice-Pres: Kathleen Maloney: kmal06@gmail.com

Secretary: Amanda Pohle apohle@smsacademy.org

Treasurer: Shannon King shannonking88@gmail.com

At Large: Aj Wiessler aj29hooker@yahoo.com

WGR Staff:

wisconsingirlsrugby@gmail.com

--Appointed Positions--
WGR Selectside Coach:
Jeff Noe jnoe78@gmail.com

Media and Collegiate Liaison/ 7's Program Director:
Rick Bellis: Rick.bellis@yahoo.com

Editor's Notes:

(1) After contributions over the course of two decades to the growth of girls rugby, long-time coach, ref, and league president Dan Chanen presided over his final meeting as an active board member.  Transitioning into the role of fulltime referee, Dan Chanen leaves behind a special place in the development of the girls game.  From getting the first girls team off the ground in 1996 at DSHA, to mentoring a half dozen young coaches, to developing the league news source that garners 1000 reads a month, to helping other new programs like Kettle Moraine and Catholic Memorial get off the ground: his contributions to the game reach to every corner and level of the state. He coached a lot of the coaches who have come through our league.   A longtime supporter of the Waukesha youth tag program, as well as leading Brookfield to it's best-ever season and a run at the National Championship tournament in 2010, Coach Chanen contributed to the game in every possible way:  with introductory little kids rugby, administrating a league, growing a media presence, coaching at an elite level,  and refereeing at the high school to the collegiate and adult club level competitions.  Best of luck and our many, sincerest thanks.

(2) It cannot escape notice that three former WGR high school ruggers have now returned to the league in significant leadership positions.  It is well-deserved and WGR is excited to see where the four young women on the board can help lead the next generation of coaches, players, and supporters.

(3)  A different and equally excited development is the growing leadership and coaching of the youth game coming from "veterans" returning to the game.  Chris Kurth, a former player himself, and Rick Bellis, a long-time Milwaukee Rugby Club stalwart,, have been drawn back into the game either through the students they teach or the daughter they've raised.  Great to have you both back in the game!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Girls National Tournament 2015


2015 Girls’ High School National Invitational Championship Announced

     The 16th Annual Girls High School Rugby National Invitational Championship will be held Saturday-Sunday, May 15th-17th, 2014, at Founder’s Field in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Organized by the National Girls’ Coaches Committee (NGCC) and the Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Football Association, the elite girls’ team rugby tournament will feature a division one and division two championship, with the possibility of a third division championship.    
Opening ceremonies will kick off the event on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at 7pm, to be followed by Saturday quarterfinals and semifinals for each of the divisions. The finals for each division will be played Sunday morning and early afternoon.
 The first girls’ NIT was held in 2000 and involved six teams.  As a result of increasing competition and the desire for a venue to challenge top high school programs, the event has expanded into multiple divisions of competition.  This is not a select-side event.  Combined sides are not allowed and all athletes must be high school students in order to compete.
Competitive high school girls’ teams wishing to compete must return an application to NGCC committee member Anthony Sasso by February 1st, 2015 (anthonysasso711@yahoo.com ).  A non-refundable $500 entry fee and an appearance deposit will be required to accept a bid to the GNIC.  Divisions and seeding will be decided the week of the tournament by the NGCC, who will take into account current records, including the most recent regional and state playoff competitions.

Inquiries regarding competition questions may be directed to members of the NGCC.  Venue questions should be directed to host and tournament director Matt Rosemeyer (matt@pittsburghharlequins.org) We welcome and encourage those teams with aspirations of high-level play to this highly competitive event. 

Regards;

John Klein                                           Sefesi Green                      Rex Norris                           Marin Pinnell

Committee Chair                                                             Amazons, Cal.                                         Kent, Wa.                                                 Fallbrook, Cal.

DSHA, Wisc.                                                       sefesig@gmail.com                 rex.norris@kent.k12.wa.us     fallbrookgirlsrugby@gmail.com
chinnychinchin_2000@yahoo.com              

Brad Rockwood                             Anthony Sasso                John Waliszewski                  
West Carroll, Md.                                                  Kingston, New York                              Catholic Memorial, Wisc.                                     
rockhead01@verizon.net                      anthonysasso711@yahoo.com   jwaliszewski@catholicmemorial.net       

Matt Rosemeyer
Pittsburgh Harlequins (Host) / matt@pittsburghharlequins.org


Girls Rugby National Championship Records

Year              Champs                              2nd                                         3rd                                          D2                                          Location

2000            Ft Collins                           DSHA                                    Wayzata                                                                             Milwaukee, WI

2001            Ft Collins                           DSHA                                    Kent                                                                                     Ft Collins, CO

2002            Kent                                     Haverford                         Northshore (WI)                                                           Seattle, WA

2003            Sacramento                     Ft Collins                           Kettle Moraine                                                             Kansas City, MO

2004            DSHA                                    Kettle Moraine             Sacramento                                                                     Burbank, CA

2005            DSHA                                    Kent                                     Vernon                                                                               Milwaukee, WI

2006            DSHA                                    Kent                                     Ft Collins                                                                           Portland, ME

2007            DSHA                                    Kent                                     Vernon                                                                               Milwaukee, WI

2008            DSHA                                    Lakewood                        Sacramento                                                                     Pittsburgh, PA

2009            DSHA                                    Lakewood                       Sacramento                                                                     Pittsburgh, PA

2010            Sacramento                     Fallbrook                           DSHA                                                                                    Sandy, UT

2011            Fallbrook                           Sacramento                     DSHA                                                                                    Sandy, UT

2012            Fallbrook                           Lakewood                         DSHA                                                                                    Palo Alto, CA

2013            Fallbrook                           Kent                                   DSHA                                    Fullerton                           Franksville, WI

2014            Fallbrook                           Sacramento                     DSHA                                    Pleasanton                        Pittsville, MA

2015                                                                                                                                                                                                   Pittsburgh, PA

Sunday, November 2, 2014

WGR State Records 2014

The 15th State Championship in WGR is now history.  We've updated our archives to reflect this year's results

WGR State Championships (15's, Fall)
Year                1st                                2nd                   3rd
2014                DSHA                         CMHS             Brookfield
2013                DSHA                         CMHS             Kettle M.
2012                DSHA                         CMHS             Kettle M.
2011                DSHA                         CMHS             Kettle M.
2010                DSHA                         Kettle M.         Brookfield
2009                DSHA                         Brookfield        Vernon
2008                DSHA                         CMHS             Vernon
2007                DSHA                         Vernon             CMHS      1st State Tournament
2006                DSHA                         Vernon
2005                DSHA                         Vernon
2004                DSHA                         Kettle Moraine
2003                DSHA                         Kettle Moraine Northshore
2002                Kettle Moraine            DSHA              Northshore
2001                DSHA                         Northshore       Kettle Moraine
2000                DSHA

WGR State 7's Championships (Spring)
Year                1st                                 2nd                      D2 Champion
2014                CMHS                           Oak Creek          Appleton