Posted in Alumni, Articles, D1, ECRC, Events, Information for Players, Match Reports, Media, Parents, Supporters on Oct 1st, 2012
On Saturday, September 29 the MCRC was scheduled to travel to New Haven, CT to take on the Owls of Southern Connecticut State University. Unfortunately, word came thru late friday night that the pitch was under water and unplayable. The game has been re-scheduled for Saturday, November 10.
In the meantime, the Development Squad traveled north and took on the B-side of St. Mike’s. This was the first ever rugby game for some of the men in Blue and not only did they hold their own, they shut out St. Mike’s 22-0. How great is that!?
Whether you’ve played rugby for years or if you have never even picked up a rugby ball The Middlebury College Men’s Rugby Club (The MCRC) would like to invite you to join us in the world’s premier contact sport! Having had strong success in Division II (National Champions 2007 and 2009, runners up 2011), The MCRC moved up to Division I-AA Collegiate Rugby in the fall of 2011 where we are founding members of the East Coast Rugby Conference (ECRC). Nevertheless this club is about more than trophies and accolades: its a brotherhood that will last you a lifetime!
Here is all the info you will need to get started:
Club Meeting (all new and former players must attend):
- Every Monday @ 4:30 PM in KENYON LOUNGE (First meeting is Monday, September 10)
Health Forms & Sports Medicine Clearance (Deadline: Sept 24 @ noon)
BEFORE you can practice you MUST receive clearance from Sports Medicine. The deadline is noon Sept 24 – please take care of this ASAP to avoid issues. You must have submitted the appropriate forms by 9/24 or you will not be allowed to play rugby this semester.
Here is the clearance procedure info: http://www.middlebury.edu/athletics/sportsmed/fyr
Impact (Concussion) Test
Any student that has not taken an impact test at Middlebury, must schedule an appointment with sports med to complete a baseline IMPACT test. Email sportsmed@middlebury.edu or call x5636 between 10am – 2pm.
Fall Practice Schedule:
- Monday – 4:30 pm Club meeting in Kenyon Lounge followed by practice till 6:30 pm
- Tues, Wed & Thurs – 4:30 pm – 6:30pm Practice @ the Rugby Field
- Fri – Captains’ Practice; Gym session
- Sat – Game day!
- Sun – Pool recovery session
Game Schedule:
Check out our game schedule under the Schedule-Results tab at the top of the screen.
Equipment:
For practice please make sure you have the following gear:
- Mouthguards (available at the bookstore, 4th ‘n’ goal, Olympia Sports)
- Non-marking running shoes (in case we have to go in-doors due to weather)
- Rugby or soccer cleats (you can wear football cleats or running shoes until you have an opportunity to get appropriate cleats)
- Rugby jersey (t-shirt okay until you have an opportunity to get a rugby jersey)
- Rugby shorts (other sports shorts okay until you have an opportunity to get rugby shorts)
Rugby Field location: Beyond South East end of Peterson Family Athletics Complex on South Main St. (Route 30 South)
USA Rugby Registration: Once you have decided that you are sticking with rugby you need to register with USA Rugby (the governing body for collegiate rugby in the US). Registration is required to play in matches: https://membership.usarugby.org/default.aspx
Please email rugby@middlebury.edu with any questions and to let us know you are interested in rugby so that we can add you to our email list and roster.
The Fall 2012 Schedule is now available! Please click here to check it out: http://sites.middlebury.edu/rugby/schedule-results/
Please note The MCRC ALUMNI WEEKEND is October 19-21, and that The MCRC is away on Fall Family Weekend, October 5-7.
General practice schedule below. for most up-to-date schedule email rugby@middlebury.edu to join our email list. This schedule will change as weather improves (expect major change as we approach spring break).
Mondays:
- 7:30 PM Club Meeting in Lawson Lounge
- 8:30 PM – 10 PM Kohn Field (dress warm)
- 9 PM in Nelson if weather does not allow us to go outside
Wednesdays:
- 8 PM Lawson Lounge
- 8:30 PM – 10 PM Kohn Field (dress warm)
- 10:30 PM in Nelson if weather does not allow us to get outside
Saturdays
- 10 AM – 12 PM Football Turf
No experience required! Whether you’ve played rugby for years or if you have never even picked up a rugby ball The Middlebury College Men’s Rugby Club (The MCRC) would like to welcome you to the world’s premier contact sport! Now competing in Division I-AA, The MCRC is one of the strongest rugby programs in the USA, having won the Division II National Championship in 2007 and 2009, and narrowly missing a third title in 2011 with a 2nd place finish. Nevertheless this club is about more than trophies: its a brotherhood that will last you a lifetime!
Here is all the info you will need to get started – if you have any futher questions contact rugby@middlebury.edu :
1st Team Meeting: Wednesday, February 15 @ 4:30 PM in Lawson Lounge
Health Forms & Sports Medicine Clearance–
Before you can practice you must receive clearance from Sports Medicine. You must have submitted the appropriate forms by 2/27 or you will not be allowed to play rugby this semester.
Here is the clearance procedure info (make sure you note Men’s Rugby as your sport when you fill out the health form): http://www.middlebury.edu/athletics/sportsmed/fyr
Spring Practice Schedule (if indoors):
See new practice schedule (posted above)
Game Schedule:
Games will begin on 4/7 and be every weekend through 5/12. We are still finalizing our schedule.
Equipment:
For practice please make sure you have the following gear:
- Mouthguards (available at the bookstore, 4th ‘n’ goal, Olympia Sports)
- If indoor practice: Non-marking running shoes
- If outdoor practice: Rugby or soccer cleats preferred (you can wear football cleats or running shoes until you have an opportunity to get appropriate cleats)
- Rugby jersey (t-shirt okay until you have an opportunity to get a rugby jersey)
- Rugby shorts (other sports shorts okay until you have an opportunity to get rugby shorts)
Whether you’ve played rugby for years or if you have never even picked up a rugby ball The Middlebury College Men’s Rugby Club (The MCRC) would like to invite you to join us in the world’s premier contact sport! Having had strong success in Division II (National Champions 2007 and 2009, runners up 2011), The MCRC has moved up to Division I Collegiate Rugby for Fall 2011. Nevertheless this club is about more than trophies and accolades: its a brotherhood that will last you a lifetime!
Here is all the info you will need to get started:
Club Meeting (all new and former players must attend):
- Every Monday @ 4:30 PM in LAWSON LOUNGE
Health Forms & Sports Medicine Clearance (Deadline: Sept 26 @ noon)
Before you can practice you must receive clearance from Sports Medicine. The deadline is noon Sept 26 – please take care of this ASAP to avoid issues. You must have submitted the appropriate forms by 9/26 or you will not be allowed to play rugby this semester.
Here is the clearance procedure info: http://www.middlebury.edu/athletics/sportsmed/fyr
Impact (Concussion) Test
Any student that has not taken an impact test at Middlebury, must schedule an appointment with sports med to complete a baseline IMPACT test. Email sportsmed@middlebury.edu or call x5636.
Fall Practice Schedule:
Development Squad (start here):
- Monday – 4:30 PM Club meeting in Lawson Lounge followed by practice till 6:15 PM
- Tues & Wed – 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM Practice @ the Rugby Field
- Thurs – No practice (workout session in the gym at your own time–we’ll provide you with the workout)
“A” squad:
- Monday – 4:30 PM Club meeting in Lawson Lounge; gym workout session at your own time
- Tues & Wed – 5 PM – 6:30 PM Practice @ the Rugby Field
- Thurs – 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM Practice @ the Rugby Field
- Fri – Captains’ Practice; Gym session (DBTB)
- Sat – Game
- Sun – Pool session
Game Schedule:
Check out our game schedule under the Schedule-Results tab at the top of the screen.
Equipment:
For practice please make sure you have the following gear:
- Mouthguards (available at the bookstore, 4th ‘n’ goal, Olympia Sports)
- Non-marking running shoes (in case we have to go in-doors due to weather)
- Rugby or soccer cleats preferred (you can wear football cleats or running shoes until you have an opportunity to get appropriate cleats)
- Rugby jersey preferred (t-shirt okay until you have an opportunity to get a rugby jersey)
- Rugby shorts preferred (other sports shorts okay until you have an opportunity to get rugby shorts)
Rugby Field location: Beyond South East end of Peterson Family Athletics Complex on South Main St. (Route 30 South)
USA Rugby Registration: Once you have decided that you are sticking with rugby you need to register with USA Rugby (the governing body for collegiate rugby in the US). Registration is required to play in matches: https://membership.usarugby.org/default.aspx
Please email rugby@middlebury.edu with any questions and to let us know you are interested in rugby so that we can add you to our email list and roster.
No experience required! Whether you’ve played rugby for years or if you have never even picked up a rugby ball The Middlebury College Men’s Rugby Club (The MCRC) would like to welcome you to the world’s premier contact sport! The MCRC is one of the strongest rugby programs in US Collegiate Div II Rugby, having won the national championship in 2007 and 2009. Nevertheless this club is about more than trophies: its a brotherhood that will last you a lifetime!
Here is all the info you will need to get started–if you have any futher questions contact rugby@middlebury.edu :
1st Team Meeting: Wednesday, February 9 @ 6 PM in Lawson Lounge
Health Forms & Sports Medicine Clearance–DEADLINE is midnight Feb 24 – please take care of this ASAP to avoid issues
Before you can practice you must receive clearance from Sports Medicine. You must have submitted the appropriate forms by 9/14 or you will not be allowed to play rugby this semester.
Here is the clearance procedure info: http://www.middlebury.edu/athletics/sportsmed/fyr
Spring Practice Schedule (indoors until weather improves):
Monday: 9 PM in Nelson
Wednesday: 6 AM in the Bubble
Friday (2/18; 3/11; 3/18): 6 AM in the Bubble
Saturday (2/26; 3/5): 4:30 PM in Nelson
Schedule will change once the weather allows us to get outside (tentatively after 3/18)
Game Schedule:
Check out our game schedule under the Schedule-Results tab at the top of the screen.
Equipment:
For practice please make sure you have the following gear:
- Mouthguards (available at the bookstore, 4th ‘n’ goal, Olympia Sports)
- If indoor practice: Non-marking running shoes
- If outdoor practice: Rugby or soccer cleats preferred (you can wear football cleats or running shoes until you have an opportunity to get appropriate cleats)
- Rugby jersey preferred (t-shirt okay until you have an opportunity to get a rugby jersey)
- Rugby shorts preferred (other sports shorts okay until you have an opportunity to get rugby shorts)
First round of the Div II Men’s National Championship playoffs will be on April 16 (sweet 16) and April 17 (quarterfinal) in 2011. The semis and final will happen over the April 30 – May 1, 2011 weekend. The venues were just announced – back in Florida for the first rounds; a new location in Pittsburgh for the semis and finals:
April 16-17: Sweet 16 & Quarterfinals – Seminole Soccer Complex Sanford, FL
April 30-May 1: Semi-finals and finals – Founders Field Pittsburgh, PA
For more information on the Championship venues for all divisions check out the rugbymag article:
