Number of Players on the roster and corresponding required number of suitably trained and experienced Front row players:
15 players = 3 front row trained / experienced players
16, 17 or 18 players = 4 front row trained / experienced players
19, 20 or 21 players = 5 front row trained / experienced players
22 or 23 players = 6 front row trained / experienced players
Referees
If you are having problems scheduling referees or are confused what to do here are you contacts.
North: Greg Varnell, email gvarnell@gmail.com, phone 224-723-2946
South: Jim Wolfinger, email jwolfref@aol.com, phone 713-823-1901
Golf and Rugby Get Boost for 2016 Olympics
Rugby moved a step closer to being included in the 2016 Olympics.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has recommended Rugby Sevens as one of two sports for inclusion in the Olympic Games. Golf was the other sport winning the committee’s approval.
Bernard Lapasset, President of the IRB, said: “We would like to thank the IOC Executive Board for selecting Rugby Sevens from what are seven strong and diverse sports. We recognise the significance of this milestone in our campaign but are also mindful that the ultimate decision rests with the IOC members when they meet in Copenhagen on October 9 2009.
“The Olympic Games would be the pinnacle of the sport for all our athletes and the Rugby Family, providing the opportunity for the best men’s and women’s players in the world to showcase their talent on the world’s greatest sporting stage. The international Rugby community is united behind Rugby Sevens’ campaign and we now look ahead to October.”
Rugby was originally introduced to the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin in 1900 and continued to be played at the 1908, 1920 and 1924 Games. The sport shares the values of the Olympic Movement and offers new potential for growth to help the Movement to thrive and reach more young fans worldwide.
Baseball, softball, karate, squash and roller sports were eliminated from further consideration.
