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Morris Rugby Newsletter ~ January 2021
Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the world of Morris Rugby… 2021 Seasons Kicking Off for High School Girls, U12/U14 Girls & Men’s Teams After a long winter hiatus, Morris Rugby’s players are beginning to thaw out and some teams are starting to train again. See below for current details. Reminder: The Morris Rugby Covid-19…
Read MoreMorris Masters: The Once-in-a-lifetime, Never-to-be-repeated (9th Annual) Morris Rugby Trip to Ireland
By Ralph Scoville Traditionally, the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the US coincides with another sacred ritual – Morris Rugby traveling to Castleisland for a celebration of life and rugby. This was to have been the Once-in-a-lifetime, Never-to-be-repeated (9th Annual) weekend, but as with everything else across the world, traditions had to…
Read MoreYear-End Message from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews
With the holiday season upon us and as we look back on 2020, I’m sure we can all agree it was a year we will never forget. Whatever was thrown at us, the Morris Rugby Family showed the love of the game still endured and if there is a will there is a way. Although…
Read MoreBill Dobbs to Succeed Gene Caulfield as New HS Girls Head Coach
Earlier this year, Gene Caulfield announced he was stepping down as the HS Girls Head Coach after an incredibly fruitful four and a half years. Under Gene’s leadership, the HS Girls rose to be ranked #4 in the country in 2018 and garnered numerous HSAA and select side nominations. Additionally, many of his players earned…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Newsletter ~ December 2020
Happy Holidays from Morris Rugby! Year-End Message from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews With the holiday season upon us and as we look back on 2020, I’m sure we can all agree it was a year we will never forget. Whatever was thrown at us, the Morris Rugby Family showed the love of the game…
Read MoreMorris Rugby and Dover Moose Lodge Food Drive for Hope House
As we all know, people are struggling during these difficult times — some more than others. As a club we want to help support those struggling to feed their families and therefore we will be collecting nonperishable food items, PPE, cleaning supplies and hygiene items for Hope House Dover NJ, part of Catholic Charities. Learn…
Read MorePerfect Day on the Green for the Morris Rugby Community
It may have been four months later than originally planned, but as a sellout event, the 2020 Morris Rugby Golf Outing was a great success. Although the format of the day changed slightly, as the Club House was not available due to the pandemic, 60 golfers still enjoyed great golf, competition and camaraderie in perfect…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Coaching Committee Welcomes New Member Brian Ahern
The coaching committee is a consulting extension of the Board of Trustees and helps with appointing coaches and setting and establishing minimum coaching requirements and certification for all coaching staff. The committee is also responsible for setting the benchmark for good practices in coaching and ensuring that all coaches operate in an ethical and responsible…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Athletic Trainer Coordinator Still Needed
This volunteer opportunity involves submission of game schedules from Coaches for all Morris teams, youth and adult, to the Atlantic Health contact at the beginning of each season and confirmation on a weekly basis of any changes to Atlantic Health. If you are interested and looking for more details on either opportunity, please contact Andrea…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Newsletter ~ October 2020
Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the world of Morris Rugby… Six Nations Is Back This Weekend! Join Morris Rugby in the breezeway at the Dover Moose Lodge as we resume Six Nations viewing this Saturday, 10/24: $10 entrance fee for adults (college-aged and under free) includes breakfast. Three matches on the following Saturday 10/31…
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