Click Here for Waiver Form
No player may participate without a signed parental consent form on file.
All forms may be submitted the day of the Tournament.
No Waiver = No Play

To All,

I apologize for the delay. I had issues all the way until 7:00 pm tonight with teams being in/out. Thank you very much for supporting this tournament. It does sponsor the Gareth Jones Scholarship and we appreciate your support. We will have plenty of A&M and Gareth Jones merchandise for sale throughout the day. Please make sure to visit the tent.

    I have done my best to start as late as possible (8:50 am) and finish as early as possible (4:20 pm). This is a fixed schedule. Please do not send me emails requesting "convenience" changes. There are 20+ teams to account for and if I move a game for you, it will affect several other teams. I have looked at this non stop for 2 days and have changed it about 1000 times. In my estimation, this is the best I can do. I am sure a new set of eyes will find something, but this is it. If you see an honest mistake (back to back games with no break in between) please contact me individually. There is no need to drag everyone into it.
    Things will be tight, so please make sure your team is ready to go and at the appropriate field 5 minutes before kickoff.
    As the u19 and u15 brackets had an odd number of teams, Katy (u19) and the Woodlands (u15) have agreed to play an additional game in each bracket (Thank You). Please be aware they may or may not need to pick up a player or two. If asked to help, please do your best so we can ensure all teams get a full slate of 3 games.
    Also attached is a field map, the tournament rules and the GJ waiver. Please make sure to review the tourney rules. Make sure all parents know the following:

NO DOGs, NO BARBEQUE PITS,NO GLASS CONTAINERS
Every year someone leaves mad because they bring a dog. Dogs are strictly prohibited within the playing enclosure by the University.

Click here for a map to the Complex

There will be a Coaches Meeting at 8:30 am on Saturday. Please have a coach from every team attend. It will be in the main tent.

My number is 832 577 0400. Please call if you have any questions.

Cheers.

Final Bracket

Field Map

Tournament Rules

Mandatory Waiver Form

5th Annual Gareth Jones Rugby Challenge Cup

April 10, 2010
Texas A&M University
Penberthy Sports Complex
College Station, Texas

*if you can't participate or attend, you may contribute through donation


Tournament Director Johnny Smith

jsmith@aggierugby.com

Student Director Matt Graves

silo@neo.tamu.edu

5 Divisions

U19* 12 Teams
U19 (Girls) 4 Teams
U17 6 Teams
U15 4 Teams
U13 TBD
U11 TBD

*all players must be enrolled in high school

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” in each Division

All u13/U11 players will receive a participation medal

Entry Fees

$175 for 1st team

$125 for 2nd team

$100 for each additional team

If you have a Senior team (U19, U17 or U15) entered there is
no cost for the u11/u13



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.

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 (jimmyschrein@hotmail.com) with assistance from TAMU Women’s forwards coach Jessie Halligan and A&M Men’s Head Coach Craig Coates. This clinic will be held at the Texas A&M Main Game pitch on University Drive (map).

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 Nate Mentzer (nate_mentzer@tamu.edu) directly if you have a special needs child that is interested in participating. There is no fee for participation.

High Performance Matches, Trials and Camp

The North, South, and Central High Performance Academies will participate in 2 matches each with a Selection Camp for the TX U19 HP Squad on Sunday. For information, please contact Brett Mills at brettmills@sbcglobal.net.

 

Host Hotel Information

La Quinta Inn College Station
607 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840

Promo: Gareth Jones Rugby Tourney

$72.00 per night