Morris Rugby Newsletter ~ June 2021
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| Girls Teams Cap Off Stellar Spring Seasons with Mid-Atlantic Rugby Showcase
This past weekend, Morris Rugby High School Girls and Middle School Girls hosted the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Showcase. Teams from across Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania traveled to beautiful Bundt Park in Lebanon, NJ to participate in the two-day event. Morris HS Girls went 3-0 to cap off an undefeated season, and MS girls went 3-0 in the 90-degree heat. 20+ coaches from top women’s rugby college programs attended the showcase to scout the talent and connect with eligible high school players. Congrats to the girls on an incredible weekend of rugby, as well as to all the coaches and parents who pulled it off, especially lead organizer Mike Eisenhart and the team at BaseCamp 31. Visit rugbyshowcase.com to see fantastic photos taken by Lindsay Eisenhart and Kris O’Brien, as well as full matches filmed by Ronan McLaughlin. And, mark your calendar now for next year’s event! |
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Youth Flag Rugby Is Back!!!
The 2021 Youth Flag Rugby season kicks off this week after a long hiatus. The first game day is Saturday, June 19th with Denville Dawgs and Long Valley Wolfpack hosting. Registration is open for all programs. Anyone interested in helping coach should email Greg Eisenhart at [email protected]. New and returning flag referees (entering 9th Grade in Fall 2021 or older) should email Lill Rimac at [email protected] for more info.
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The Longest Day for Alzheimer’s: Touch Rugby and Rugby Golf at Pocono
On Saturday, June 19th, William Dobbs is holding the Longest Day fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research. For the second year in a row, the event will include Rugby Golf, and this year will also include touch rugby played continuously from dawn until dusk at Pocono field. Anyone can play touch rugby—your age, ability and experience does not matter, everyone can participate! Rugby Golf will start at 2 pm after the youth flag rugby matches conclude. $10 donation per player for touch, $15 donation per golfer or $20 for both. You can pay by either making a donation on Dobbs’ Alzheimer’s page or Venmo @William-Dobbs-2. Various sponsorships are also available, and volunteers are much appreciated! |
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Paul McDevitt Joins the Board of Trustees
The trustees are pleased to announce the addition of Paul McDevitt as the Youth Tackle Programs trustee. This position has been vacant since Kevin Wojcicki stepped down in 2019 after many dedicated years. Paul has coached both the Morris U12/U14 boys and the High School Boys. Welcome to the board, Paul! |
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Alistair Hurst Named Head Coach of U12/U14 Boys Tackle Program
Alistair Hurst has joined the Morris Rugby family as the new Head Coach for the U12/14 Boys. Hailing from England, Alistair coached youth rugby at Malmo Rugby Club in Sweden for the last five years before recently moving to NJ. Welcome Alistair! |
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Summer Sale: Get Your Morris Rugby 7s Gear!
The summer 7s store is now open! Order by Saturday, June 19th and you’ll receive your items 3-4 weeks after the order deadline. Place your order here: https://morris7apparel.itemorder.com/sale. |
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Amazon Smile Now Available in the Mobile App
You can support Morris Rugby while shopping for gifts for Father’s Day (6/20/21) or taking advantage of deals for Prime Day (6/21-22/21). Follow the instructions below to set up Amazon Smile in the Amazon mobile app:
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