The EPRU has seven (7) Womens' Club teams who are free to schedule other Women's Clubs and Colleges in East Penn and other LAU's. Currently, the top Full Member EPRU Women's Club represents the EPRU at the MARFU Women's Club Championships to determine which three clubs advance to the USA Rugby Women's Club Sweet 16 and on to the USA Rugby Women's National Championship.
Women's Club Coordinator - Responsibilities
1. Submit all Women's Club schedules to the East Penn Rugby Referees Society.
2. Collect and post weekly match results on EPRU website.
3. Provide timely communications and support to team coaches and presidents regarding their obligations to the Union, coaching and refereeing courses, and other relevant issues/events.
4. Provide teams with materials and sources of information to improve their teams, including those dealing with player skills, coaching, Laws of the Game, safety, conduct, fundraising, etc.
5. Facilitate conflict resolutions between teams
6. Publish rules and policies for teams that are conducive to maintaining a positive image for Rugby and providing a quality experience for all involved.
7. Oversee and coordinate an All-Star program
8. Represent teams' best interests in dealings with governing bodies, including the Referees Society.
9. Attend all EPRU Meetings
10. Publicize camps and tournaments
USA Women's Club Division I Championship
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10/25/08
- 10/26/08
USA Women's Club Division I Round of 16
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09/06/08
- 09/07/08
Pumpkinfest
- Pennypack Park on the Delaware, Philadelphia, PA
24th Annual Tournament for 24 women's club teams only - Entry fee $300 for 1 side, $500 for 2 sides, $250 for 1st time and Pacific Coast teams by July 31, Host Club: Philadelphia Women Contact: Ginger Stringer, ginger.stringer@gmail.com, phone: 484-477-7898, more details
06/13/08
- 06/15/08
USA Women's Senior and U-23 All Star Championship
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05/18/08
MARFU U23 Women's All Stars: OPEN TRYOUTS
- All female ruggers under the age of 23 on Jan 1 are eligible to tryout for the MARFU All-Star team! Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823, more details
05/17/08
Delaware Subaru 7's
- 7th Annual event at Glasgow High School, Newark, DE
Divisions: U19 Boys/U19 Girls, Men's & Women's Open. Entry fee $175 by May 12, Host Club: Wilmington Men Contact: Jerry Humphrey, wrfc36@aol.com, phone: 302-521-9457, more details
04/01/08
Reach Thousands of Rugby Players
- How? Advertise on the EPRU Website! Tournaments, Fundraisers, Businesses, Club Sponsors, Rugby Suppliers, etc. High hit volume and low prices.. , more details
03/20/08
REMINDER New Address ? Phone? Email ? Report Your Team Officer Changes
- ALL teams are required to contact the EPRU Secretary IMMEDIATELY after the election or appointment of new club officers OR any change in address, phone or email. Include MAILING addresses !!! Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, more details
02/20/08
USA Rugby Membership System Information Update (CIPP)
- IMPORTANT - Please read the latest information on CIPP enrollment and other membership items. Contact: Kristin Richeimer, kricheimer@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x103, more details
01/22/08
Making Rugby Safer - Obtaining a Trainer
- Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Do you have an ATC at your matches? Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, more details
12/14/07
Women’s National Team Age Grade Structure to Change in 2008
- USA Rugby announced today structural changes to the Women’s National Team’s age grade program for 2008. Contact: Yvonne Parkhurst, YParkhurst@usarugby.org, more details
07/05/06
RUGBY SAFETY: Free Tool Kit on Concussions
- The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has made available a valuable and free tool for all rugby coaches, players and parents. More than 300,000 people sustain sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries every year in this country., more details
The EPRU has seven (7) Womens' Club teams who are free to schedule other Women's Clubs and Colleges in East Penn and other LAU's. Currently, the top Full Member EPRU Women's Club represents the EPRU at the MARFU Women's Club Championships to determine which three clubs advance to the USA Rugby Women's Club Sweet 16 and on to the USA Rugby Women's National Championship.
