From Men's Club Rep. / RMR Vice-President Erik Geib There are several things to note when looking at the schedule: -The union and the competitive region committee were not able to accommodate all requests for which level each club is to compete (see below); both the union men's club committee (myself, plus the two elected division representatives) and the Frontier Competitive Region (CR) group unanimously approved the attached structure, however; -For those of you with multiple sides, we've constructed special tabs to examine your schedules next to each other. If you see a note that says "can be fixed with timing," that means the union has fixed the issue of multiple sides competing by setting kickoff times (next point). If you see a note that says "imperfect, but has to work," it means just that. RMR did the best it could to not put sides in conflict, but hopes that your depth will assist you those weekends. It's impossible to create perfect harmony for mulitple-side teams, but the union is confident it did the best it could. -The union has set standardized kickoff times for all matches this year. You can see those set times on the 'Referees' tab portion of the schedule document. If you do not like your set time, or cannot accommodate it with your facility, you must get approval from the union to change the time at least 30 days before the match is played. Most of the times are set around the clubs competing with multiple sides, and schedule change requests affect those clubs accordingly -RMR attempted to follow date requests as best as possible; if you didn't put in requests, RMR did not accommodate them -As always, double-check for Sunday matches; if you see a match in a column with a date and the (II) indication, it means you're playing a late afternoon match. Provo requested that both of its 'away weekends' feature both matches on Saturday. -Division 2 and Division 3 will both be double round-robin (home and away) with no RMR playoffs prior to the Frontier playoffs; each team will play 10 matches -Division 4 will be single round-robin and all teams will play 8 matches; the top four will advance to the RMR Division 4 Playoffs; the bottom five may choose to compete for the Division 4 plate in 10s competition -The Frontier Playoffs (Division 2 / Division 3) could be the weekend of April 29 or May 6, which is why both weekends are marked on all schedules; The National Playoffs are the weekends of May 20 and June 3 -With a cleaner league structure this year, the weekend of the High Desert Rugby Tournament was left open in addition to the traditional Aspen date, major rugby events, and all holidays The following promotion/relegation items are included: -Colorado Springs' request to self-relegate to Division 3 was approved; it is felt the Springs are best set to reorganize in Division 3, and build their club with D3 and D4 teams -CSOB Stags' request to compete in Division 3 was denied; the Stags must complete an entire year under RMR before being eligible to compete in D3, and teams of a similar competition level are also going to be in Division 4 -Colorado Rush's request to be promoted to Division 3 was denied; it was felt that the Rush would be more competitive in a strengthened D4 than competing against the D3 league as it is to exist -Littleton failed to play all of its matches in Division 3 in 2015-2016 and is denied the opportunity to compete in Division 3 in 2016-2017; the club had a strong Spring and is expected to be competitive in Division 4 -The Marauders were relegated to Division 4 after finishing last among non-forfeiting teams in Division 3 in 2015-2016; their PD was -34.66 against remaining D3 teams, and the D3 league will be stronger with Colorado Springs coming down New items to note: -The Laramie Lumberjacks are the union's newest men's club and will compete in Division 4 this year while playing their first entire year of competition -The Division 4 competition is much more formalized, and no B/C sides that didn't request entry have been entered -The fines for failure to appear for a non-weather-canceled match will increase this year (TBD) -As noted at the AGM, teams who are not using scoreboards - as union rules require - will not only pay the fines this year, but will also be responsible for all reported failure to use a scoreboard last season. For some clubs, that could be a fine of up to $1050 after your first match ($150/match last year, plus $150/match for this year's first match). Please get in compliance with the scoreboard initiative. You should be able to build one from Home Depot fairly cheaply, and it raises the standard of each match for participants and spectators. In general, the consensus in building the leagues for next year, and the accompanying schedule(s), was to create competitive competitions for all. It doesn't do anyone any favors if their matches aren't competitive. RMR understands that some teams may not like the division that they have been placed in, but all things are solved through competition, and teams may be promoted/relegated next year based on this year's results. If you have comments on the schedule, you must present them prior to Wednesday at 6:00 PM Mountain Time. No changes to theschedule will be made after the Thursday confirmation email. Schedules may be found on the RMR website, located here:
Men's Division 2 Men's Division 3 Men's Division 4 Date: Sunday, May 15
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center, 7675 E Union Ave, Denver, CO 80237 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food: Light breakfast options and coffee will be provided. Officer Nomination Form Agenda (below) - Rich Cortez President's Report (TBA) - Rich Cortez 2016 Proposed Budget (TBA) - Bob Lesnansky 2015 Finance Report (TBA) - Bob Lesnansky Report on Men's Clubs (TBA) - Erik Geib 2016 Spring Men's Club Survey Form 2016 Proposed Men's Club Programs (TBA) Report on Women's Clubs (TBA) - Tracy Gola Report on Mountain Clubs (TBA) Report on Men's Colleges (TBA) - Allan Wilson Report on Women's Colleges (TBA) - Amy Russert Report on Club 7s / Elite City 7s (TBA) - Howard Kent Disciplinary Report (TBA) - Larry Johnson Referees Report (TBA) - Tom Coburn ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Agenda: 1. President’s Report 2. Treasurer’s Report 3. Men’s Report—D2 and D3, PRP 4. Women’s Report—WPL, ACR 3 Women 5. Mountain Report 6. College Men—D1A, NSCRO and DII 7. College Women—DI and DII 8. Sevens Report—Denver 7s and City 7s 9. Disciplinary Report 10. Referee Report 11. Initiatives A. Kick Off Tournament B. Hall of Fame C. Men's Club Initiatives - U20s; Match Administration The Rocky Mountain Rugby Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been postponed to Sunday, March 22. The postponement is announced in anticipation of winter road conditions from a storm moving through the Colorado Front Range from Wednesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 1.
The agenda for the AGM remains unchanged. The meeting will take place from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Cambria Inn & Suites, located at 16001 E 40th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 (near Denver International Airport).. The preliminary agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. President’s Report 2. Treasurer’s Report 3. Men’s Report—D2 and D3, PRP 4. Women’s Report—WPL, ACR 3 Women 5. Mountain Report 6. College Men—D1A, NSCRO and DII 7. College Women—DI and DII 8. Referee Report 9. Sevens Report—Denver 7s and City 7s 10. Initiatives A. Kick Off Tournament B. Hall of Fame If you would like anything added to the agenda, please contact Rich Cortez (tez@wyoming.com). If you cannot make the meeting in person, please inform your representative and a call-in number will be distributed to you. The union will also attempt to make a Google hangout for the event. All changes to the league schedule must be approved by the union, so if you've made a change please notify your representative and the referee society immediately. From the desk of RMR President Rich Cortez:
On Sunday, March 1, 2015, Rocky Mountain Rugby will host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Cambria Inn & Suites, located at 16001 E 40th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011. The meeting will take place from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. The preliminary agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. President’s Report 2. Treasurer’s Report 3. Men’s Report—D2 and D3, PRP 4. Women’s Report—WPL, ACR 3 Women 5. Mountain Report 6. College Men—D1A, NSCRO and DII 7. College Women—DI and DII 8. Referee Report 9. Sevens Report—Denver 7s and City 7s 10. Initiatives A. Kick Off Tournament B. Hall of Fame If you would like anything added to the agenda, please contact Rich Cortez (tez@wyoming.com). If you cannot make the meeting in person, please inform your representative and a call-in number will be distributed to you. The union will also attempt to make a Google hangout for the event. Also, if you have made any changes to your league schedule, please notify your representative and the referee society immediately. To the Member Clubs & Teams:
Many of you are aware of the facts relating to the fall season competition in DIII and the confusion surrounding the forfeiture of games under league rules. The facts of the case are as follows: · Glendale forfeited two matches under the direction of their due to the mistaken belief that his players did not want to compete for post-season competition · Glendale forfeited to Queen City and the Denver Harlequins, but not to Northside or Northern Colorado · RMR policies stipulate that two forfeits in a season result in a team’s scores reading as 20-0 forfeits for the remainder of the season · RMR policies were emailed prior to 2013-2014 season but not emailed prior to 2014-2015 season and were not online before both forfeits occurred · Had Glendale forfeited to all 4 teams, it would be in 5th place and Northern Colorado would be in 2nd; Currently, Glendale is in 4th and Northern Colorado is in 3rd Further: · The original D3 schedule consisted of 7 teams, with the Fall season being a play-in to a 4-team round-robin the Spring to qualify for the Frontier Conference playoffs Two teams (Colorado Rush, Littleton Eagles) have effectively dropped out of the league Equitably: · With only 5 teams remaining, no one wishes to leave a club behind for the Spring · With only 5 teams remaining, there is no point in seeing the Fall as a the qualifier for the Spring · Teams want the Fall results to count, but also want to honor elements of the original format · Teams want the Glendale mistake to be accounted for but don’t necessarily want Glendale out of the competition The Rocky Mountain Rugby Union, in weighing the facts of the case, has reached a decision regarding the Men’s Club Division III competition. We propose the following solution: · A hybrid schedule will be enforced, combining the original plan with the practical realities of our existing competition · Glendale’s Fall results will be marked as 20-0 forfeits in accordance with RMR rules · A Rocky Mountain D3 Championship will be held on May 2 · Qualifiers for this championship will be the Spring champion, which recognizes the original value assigned to the Spring season and the other participating team will be the overall champion, which recognizes the flexibility needed for our now-5-team league · If the Spring champion and the overall season champion are the same club, the second-place team from the overall season will participate as the other team in the game. Of course, the Champion will already be determined and will receive the National Playoff bid. (If the Spring Champion and the overall season champion is not the same club, the National Playoff bid will be on the line.) Nevertheless, RMR will present a trophy for that game to be given to the winner. RMR will also award trophies for the D2 season and championship game winners. · Note: Glendale will be eligible for the Rocky Mountain D3 championship if it wins the Spring season The adjusted Division III Fall/overall standings will then be as follows: 1. Queen City, 5-0, 25 PTS 2. Northern Colorado, 4-1, 21 PTS 3. Harlequins, 3-2, 17 PTS 4. Northside, 2-3, 12 PTS 5. Glendale, 1-4, -4 PTS The RMR Executive Committee believes this is the fairest solution to declare a champion—one determined on the field of play with due deference to the rules of the competition. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind Regards, Rich Cortez Note: The original draft of this letter stated Glendale's record would be 0-5 with -5 PTS. That was an error that did not reflect the Rush's departure from the competition and Glendale's forfeit victory over that side. |
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