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4th Annual Gareth Jones Rugby Challenge Cup
March 28, 2009 Penberthy Sports Complex		Texas A&M University College Station Texas
5 Divisions
	U19 (Varsity)		12 Teams
	U19 (Girls)		4 Teams
	U17 (Jr. Varsity)		6 Teams
	U16 (Freshman)		4 Teams
	U14 (Jr. High)		4 Teams

Format
All teams will be guaranteed 3 games in a festival format. Teams will be paired based on the following:
Geography- teams not accustomed to playing one another Skill Level- Good Competitive games for all Requested Matchups- Limited Last game of the day will be based on the two previous games
Award will be given out to the “Most Honored Side” for the tournament
"MVP" for each Division
All U14 players will recieve a participation medal

Entry Fees
$150 for 1st team
$100 for 2nd team
$75 for each additional team

Additional Events

Collegiate Recruiting Row

All collegiate rugby clubs have been invited to attend and distribute information regarding their teams and University. Don't pass up this opportunity to meet with Collegiate Representatives.
Sign ups for Collegiate clubs will be available shortly.

Premier Collegiate Match

Texas A&M RFC will be playing a Premier game against a top rated club.

Women's Clinic

The Texas A&M Women's RFC staff and players will be hosting a 2 hour clinic based around the foundation skills need to excel at rugby. The clinic will be led by TAMU Women's Head Coach Jim Schriener with assistance from TAMU Women's forwards coach Jessie Halligan and A&M Men's Head Coach Craig Coates.

Challenger Rugby Game

Texas A&M RFC will be hosting the 1st Annual Challenger Rugby Game at this year's tournament. This game will provide special needs children with an opportunity to play the game of rugby through assistance from a special Texas A&M rugby Buddy. Please Contact Johnny Smith directly if you have a special needs child that is intersted in participation. There is no fee for participation.
More Information in regards to sign ups will be available shortly.

Reserving Your Spot

1. Print off and fill out the Entry Form You can download the Entry Form Here

2. Make all checks Payable to "TAMU Men's Rugby" for the required amount

3. Send your entry form and check to:

Texas A&M RFC

Dept. Of Recreational Sports

ATTN: Gareth Jones Tournament

4250 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843

4. All entries will be accepted on a first come first served basis!

5. Brackets and Times will soon be available.

6. All participants must fill out the waiver form below

6. Your spot is not reserved until the check is in my hand!

Waiver Form

All participants must fill out a waiver form. Forms can be turned in on the day of the tournament. No Form, No Participation, No Exceptions. Click here for the waiver form