Division II
Menomonee Falls 62 Wauwatosa 0
Fond Du Lac 55 Muskego 15
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Women's Rugby Interviews (prt ii)
Part ii: Excerpts from an interview with Coach Bustillos:
Where do you see collegiate women’s rugby progressing over the next decade?
“I think we will see this positive trend and growth continue
over the next ten years. There are so many aspects of this game to be
learned that occur off the field of play that I truly believe keep us moving
forward. For the most part, the players are the decision makers in a
dynamic game, not the coach. This is empowering for high school girls
that are preparing to enter college and be an adult where they have to make
their own choices. Plus, the Americanized coaches and sports they probably
grew up playing were played under the orders of the coach. Rugby gives
these players a chance to make decisions.”
“Another place I foresee collegiate women's rugby growing is the fact that in less than 5 years, there will most likely be the opportunity for girls to
play for their university and get an education at the same time. I foresee
girls having the opportunity to get a free education and go to University on
scholarship. Women's rugby is on the list of NCAA emerging women's sports
and it will be a reality sooner then some probably think. I would not be
surprised, in the least, if there are 2015 high school graduates that
will have the opportunity for NCAA division I varsity scholarships to play
rugby in college here in Wisconsin.”
“AND, if that wasn't opportunity enough, we have rugby coming to the
Olympics. Again, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if a current, yes
current, member of a high school team in Wisconsin makes the roster to
represent the USA in the 2016 Olympics. It isn't far off and with girls in
Wisconsin possibly having 4-5 years under their belts when the USA Team
comes looking..... You never know.....”
“All in all, girls rugby, both collegiate and high school, has come leaps and bounds in just the last ten years, and I think that it will continue to gain
steam and prosper over the next ten years. Especially in Wisconsin.”
“So, if there are any girls reading this, thank your coaches who effortlessly give their time to you to promote this sport and work to give you the opportunity to capitalize on this growth in the future. Rugby and these
opportunities wouldn't be available without them.”
Where do you see collegiate women’s rugby progressing over the next decade?
“I think we will see this positive trend and growth continue
over the next ten years. There are so many aspects of this game to be
learned that occur off the field of play that I truly believe keep us moving
forward. For the most part, the players are the decision makers in a
dynamic game, not the coach. This is empowering for high school girls
that are preparing to enter college and be an adult where they have to make
their own choices. Plus, the Americanized coaches and sports they probably
grew up playing were played under the orders of the coach. Rugby gives
these players a chance to make decisions.”
“Another place I foresee collegiate women's rugby growing is the fact that in less than 5 years, there will most likely be the opportunity for girls to
play for their university and get an education at the same time. I foresee
girls having the opportunity to get a free education and go to University on
scholarship. Women's rugby is on the list of NCAA emerging women's sports
and it will be a reality sooner then some probably think. I would not be
surprised, in the least, if there are 2015 high school graduates that
will have the opportunity for NCAA division I varsity scholarships to play
rugby in college here in Wisconsin.”
“AND, if that wasn't opportunity enough, we have rugby coming to the
Olympics. Again, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if a current, yes
current, member of a high school team in Wisconsin makes the roster to
represent the USA in the 2016 Olympics. It isn't far off and with girls in
Wisconsin possibly having 4-5 years under their belts when the USA Team
comes looking..... You never know.....”
“All in all, girls rugby, both collegiate and high school, has come leaps and bounds in just the last ten years, and I think that it will continue to gain
steam and prosper over the next ten years. Especially in Wisconsin.”
“So, if there are any girls reading this, thank your coaches who effortlessly give their time to you to promote this sport and work to give you the opportunity to capitalize on this growth in the future. Rugby and these
opportunities wouldn't be available without them.”
Week 3, Division I
9/24/11
Vernon 0 CMHS 44
Vernon B 0 CMHS JV 27
The conference decider is Saturday Oct. 1st when DSHA visits CMHS at 10am at Minooka Park in Waukesha.
The battle for third place sees Kettle Moraine face off against Vernon.
Division I
CMHS (3-0)
DSHA (3-0)
Vernon (2-1)
Kettle Moraine (1-2)
Brookfield (0-3)
DSHA JV (0-3)
Friday, September 23, 2011
Women's Rugby Interviews (Prt i)
Part I of a Series of Interviews with Collegiate Women's Coaches
Shannon Bustillos is the head coach of Marquette University Women's Rugby. She has worked for USA Rugby for a number of years as a Coach Educator and holds an IRB (International rugby Board) Coach Educator Certification. She is one of a small panel of coaches who responded to our inquiries. Her responses are below
How has girls high school rugby changed over the last decade?
“The last decade has been one of tremendous growth for girls rugby. The
opportunities these girls have today were not available or even known ten
years ago. I remember trying out for the National Team and playing in the
old All-Star Championships (ITT’s) back in the late 90's during my collegiate playing days and if I didn't pay my own way to get to these camps or make the effort to be seen, I wasn't going to be seen. Now we have camps and championships for HS Girls all over the country where more sets of eyes can see them, therefore giving them a greater opportunity to play at a higher level.”
“Another huge change is the NUMBER of girls playing the game, which can in
turn, be attributed to the dedicated coaches and supporters who want to see
the game grow for this demographic. When I started playing, I had never
even seen a ball. I now see girls starting their college careers with four
year, or maybe even more, exposure to the sport.”
How has collegiate women's rugby changed over the last decade?
“As far as collegiate women's rugby, I REALLY like what I am seeing as far as where the game is headed. As an employee of both USA Rugby as well as the
International Rugby Board, it is refreshing to see that the game is
beginning to lose the hooligan stereotype and slowly gain respect.
Many parents of the girls we currently coach were in college at their
current daughter's age, and saw the singing and drinking that became the stereotype of our sport. We were not respected, nor was our sport.”
“With us respecting the game for what it is and not succumbing to or
perpetuating that stereotype, we are breaking the "mold" of rugby as these
girls' parents remember and that is important if we want the game to grow
and be respected in the United States. Young adults are becoming more and
more athletic as years go by and if we can harness this growth in a positive
light and promote our sport as one of great athleticism, we will be a power
to contend with worldwide sooner than we think.”
Shannon Bustillos is the head coach of Marquette University Women's Rugby. She has worked for USA Rugby for a number of years as a Coach Educator and holds an IRB (International rugby Board) Coach Educator Certification. She is one of a small panel of coaches who responded to our inquiries. Her responses are below
How has girls high school rugby changed over the last decade?
“The last decade has been one of tremendous growth for girls rugby. The
opportunities these girls have today were not available or even known ten
years ago. I remember trying out for the National Team and playing in the
old All-Star Championships (ITT’s) back in the late 90's during my collegiate playing days and if I didn't pay my own way to get to these camps or make the effort to be seen, I wasn't going to be seen. Now we have camps and championships for HS Girls all over the country where more sets of eyes can see them, therefore giving them a greater opportunity to play at a higher level.”
“Another huge change is the NUMBER of girls playing the game, which can in
turn, be attributed to the dedicated coaches and supporters who want to see
the game grow for this demographic. When I started playing, I had never
even seen a ball. I now see girls starting their college careers with four
year, or maybe even more, exposure to the sport.”
How has collegiate women's rugby changed over the last decade?
“As far as collegiate women's rugby, I REALLY like what I am seeing as far as where the game is headed. As an employee of both USA Rugby as well as the
International Rugby Board, it is refreshing to see that the game is
beginning to lose the hooligan stereotype and slowly gain respect.
Many parents of the girls we currently coach were in college at their
current daughter's age, and saw the singing and drinking that became the stereotype of our sport. We were not respected, nor was our sport.”
“With us respecting the game for what it is and not succumbing to or
perpetuating that stereotype, we are breaking the "mold" of rugby as these
girls' parents remember and that is important if we want the game to grow
and be respected in the United States. Young adults are becoming more and
more athletic as years go by and if we can harness this growth in a positive
light and promote our sport as one of great athleticism, we will be a power
to contend with worldwide sooner than we think.”
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Division I, Week 3
9/22/11
DSHA 86 Brookfield 0
DSHA C 15 Brookfield JV 20
9/21/11
DSHA JV 0 Kettle Moraine 42
9/24/11
CMHS @ Vernon
Division I
DSHA 3-0
CMHS 2-0
Vernon 2-0
Kettle Moraine 1-2
Brookfield 0-3
DSHA JV 0-3
DSHA 86 Brookfield 0
DSHA C 15 Brookfield JV 20
9/21/11
DSHA JV 0 Kettle Moraine 42
9/24/11
CMHS @ Vernon
Division I
DSHA 3-0
CMHS 2-0
Vernon 2-0
Kettle Moraine 1-2
Brookfield 0-3
DSHA JV 0-3
Friday, September 16, 2011
Week 2, Division I
9/17/11
Vernon 55 Brookfield 0
9/16/11
Kettle Moraine 5 Catholic Memorial 22
KM JV 5 Catholic Memorial JV 0
9/14/11
DSHA JV 15 Vernon 36 (unofficial score)
Division I
DSHA 2-0
CMHS 2-0
Vernon 2-0
Brookfield 0-2
Kettle Moraine 0-2
DSHA JV 0-1
Division II
Menomonee Falls 87 Muskego 0
Oak Creek 45 Wauwatosa 0
Oak Creek JV 29 Fond Du Lac 12
9/17/11
Vernon 55 Brookfield 0
9/16/11
Kettle Moraine 5 Catholic Memorial 22
KM JV 5 Catholic Memorial JV 0
9/14/11
DSHA JV 15 Vernon 36 (unofficial score)
Division I
DSHA 2-0
CMHS 2-0
Vernon 2-0
Brookfield 0-2
Kettle Moraine 0-2
DSHA JV 0-1
Division II
Menomonee Falls 87 Muskego 0
Oak Creek 45 Wauwatosa 0
Oak Creek JV 29 Fond Du Lac 12
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Week I, D2
Some Division 2 results:
Oak Creek 64
Muskego 5
Menomonee Falls 52
Fond Du Lac 5
Oak Creek b 45
Wauwatosa 7
Oak Creek 64
Muskego 5
Menomonee Falls 52
Fond Du Lac 5
Oak Creek b 45
Wauwatosa 7
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Week I, Division I Results
DSHA 61 Kettle Moraine 5
CMHS 73 Brookfield 0
JV Matches
DSHA 24 Kettle Moraine 24
CMHS 60 Brookfield 0
In the Founder's Cup, the annual matchup between friendly rivals Brookfield and Catholic Memorial, a very young and enthusiastic Brookfield side took to the field with a new coach and a several new starters.
The highlight of the match was the after-game social. Both teams shared some food and took pictures with the battered, but treasured cup. At one point, a few Brookfield girls even attempted to walk away with it. The picture posted shows the comraderie and respect the two teams have for one another.
CMHS 73 Brookfield 0
JV Matches
DSHA 24 Kettle Moraine 24
CMHS 60 Brookfield 0
In the Founder's Cup, the annual matchup between friendly rivals Brookfield and Catholic Memorial, a very young and enthusiastic Brookfield side took to the field with a new coach and a several new starters.
The highlight of the match was the after-game social. Both teams shared some food and took pictures with the battered, but treasured cup. At one point, a few Brookfield girls even attempted to walk away with it. The picture posted shows the comraderie and respect the two teams have for one another.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Respect your Local Referee
Opening weekend is upon us. Everyone's excited.
WGR thought this would be the appropriate time to offer a public service announcement and reminder to all our coaches, players, parents, and supporters.
To quote the Rugby Law Book, Law 6, A.4.a: "the referee is the sole judge of fact and law during a match. The referee must apply fairly all the laws of the game in every match."
This is the law from which rugby draws its age-old tradition that players, coaches, and supporters are not to contest a refereee decision. In fact no one is supposed to even yell at a referee during the match . This is one of the significant ways rugby differs with other sports. It's not like baseball where manager's kick sand on an umpire or spit in their face. You just don't see that kind of disrespect in rugby.
In addition, only one person on the pitch talks to the referee, to ask questions or clarifications. Teams are taught to channel communication through their spokesperson, the captain. A referee's job is hard enough; they can't have thirty people barking in their ear and expect to be able to see everything and communicate all they need to.
The flip side is the caveat that referee's must apply the laws of the game fairly. Consistency is a major component to any good refereeing.
Pictured below is one of Wisconsin's great captains from last year's Kettle Moraine team. Known for her passion for the game, positive leadership, and ability to communicate well, KM's captain shows how to interact with a referee respectfully:
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