Morris Rugby Newsletter ~ April 2020
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April Statement from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews on COVID-19
To All the Morris Rugby Family, During this difficult time in our lives I know we have had to take a step back from rugby but wanted to take this opportunity to update everyone about our ongoing plans to ensure Morris Rugby is in the best position possible when we are able to begin play again. In a previous email I said all games were suspended until April 12th and obviously that has now changed with all games and practices suspended until further notice. As the spring season was suspended, and at this time may not resume anytime soon, we have made the decision to carry over all registration fees for next season. The amount of credit will be determined after costs from the current season have been covered for each team. Anyone who isn’t planning on returning next season, for example High School Seniors, will be issued a check for the same amount. Once the final figure is worked out with the coaches, they can provide that information to you. Please bear with us as we complete this as soon as possible. No decision has been made regarding the flag program yet as there are a few months before practices are due to begin but we are regularly visiting our options for the summer 2020 program. Many of you will also have seen the fact that USA Rugby is filling for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I wanted to assure you this doesn’t affect the club’s viability in any way. We are looking at the best options for the club moving forward in terms of governing bodies and organizations to align with. Again, there are many unknowns, but we will to do everything possible to ensure Morris Rugby continues to offer the best opportunity to play rugby to all our players and coaches. As we move forward, I will try and keep you all up to date but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask and I will try to answer then for you if possible. I look forward to seeing everyone on the pitch again soon. Stay Healthy, Andrea Matthews |
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Good Friday Sinner’s Dinner Goes Virtual Friday, April 10, 2020 • 7 – 8 pm via ZoomOur annual Good Friday Sinner’s Dinner, typically at Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains, will be a virtual event this year. Log in any time between 7 pm and 8 pm to virtually share your Sinner’s steak, cold beer and laughs. Show off your grilling skills!Please consider also making a donation towards a local food bank — link to come.Zoom Sinner’s Dinner Link: https://zoom.us/j/9734764289 Meeting ID: 9734764289 One Tap Mobile: +16465588656,,9734764289# US (New York) Questions? Please email Donna Waliky at [email protected]. |
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Thank You to the Many Health Heroes & Essential Workers in Our Rugby Community!
Please join the Trustees in thanking the health heroes and essential workers in our community who are on the front lines during this pandemic. Two of our own recently received some press highlighting their work at Morristown Medical Center. Click here to read about KJ and Tess Feury in the Daily Record, and click here to read more about Tess from USA Rugby. Do you know a rugby hero who deserves a shout out in our next newsletter? Email [email protected]! |
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Support Morris Rugby While Online Shopping
As you are shopping online during this difficult, unprecedented time, please remember use Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price back to Morris Rugby. Every little bit adds up! Bookmark this link and support Morris Rugby every time you shop: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2975743 |
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Test Your Morris Rugby IQ!
Download the PDF below to test your knowledge of rugby history, team trivia and more with this fun quiz created by current Men’s Head Coach / former HS Boys Head Coach, Karl Matthews! |
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All Morris Rugby events are suspended until further notice. Please keep these potential events on your radar and stay tuned for updates…
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