Annual General Meeting

Kent Havoc RFC is holding its Annual General Meeting on November 2^nd, 2008 at The Wheels Inn International Room from 3pm to 6pm.  Business will include summaries from club leads and election of executive members for 2009.  The meeting will determine the leadership and direction that the club takes in 2009, so everyone is strongly encouraged to attend and provide input. Members in good standing will be permitted to vote.

Thinking of playing rugby our getting involved in rugby next year? Please join us for the meeting, new members are always welcome.

Light snacks and soft drinks will be provided at the meeting.

Blood, Sweat & Taffeta

Kent Havoc women’s team to host first annual prom dress rugby game

To mark the wind-up of this year’s women’s developmental rugby program in southwestern Ontario, Kent Havoc RFC is hosting a game that will bring all southwest women players together for a game and some giggles -- as well as a great wrap-up party.

Players will wear prom dresses during the game at the post game social.

Date:  Saturday, August 23^rd, 2008
Location:  CCI Field, Chatham-Kent (entrance beside 23 Lansdowne Ave.)
Time:  Registration and alterations at 3pm, kick-off is at 4pm
Cost:  $2 per player in a dress, $5 without a dress
Game style: To be determined by numbers present
Stipulations: All players must be properly registered 
Social: Jerseys Sports Bar, 125 Keil Dr. S., Chatham

What is prom dress rugby?

The game will be played as usual (full contact, full scrums and lifting in the line outs) with unlimited substitutions and over 19 rules. 

If teams do not show up with their full 15’s, then the teams will be made of a mix of players, depending on their position (the same as the southwestern league has been doing this past season).  Depending on numbers, we may play a full 15s, 10s or 7s.  The total playing time will equal 80 minutes.

The players must wear proper rugby gear (cleats, mouth guard and shorts) with a dress over top.  The dress must be cut at the knees.  Poofy sleeves are recommended but not required.  An up-do and sequins are allowed, but remember, no metal is to be worn on the pitch. Players are encouraged to bring scissors and duct tape to “alter” their dress for the day’s event. 

Who can play?

All players must be fully and properly registered with the ORU. Any player NOT registered will invalidate the insurance for all players on the pitch and therefore make the game unsanctioned.

The games will be played with all ages in one mix if there are not enough under 19 players to make up two teams.  Therefore, all under 19 players must be properly registered to play in an over 19 game.  Please speak to Fran Mason -- rugbyregisteration@osrc.com -- at the ORU for more information.

Any players that are coming from out of country must be approved for play by their home union and this approval must be supplied to Rugby Ontario and Rugby Canada.

If there are any individuals that are interested in playing but are not registered, they may register as a “visitor” by checking the box on the top right of the ORU registration form.  This way of registration covers a player for two weeks and only costs $35.  As a reminder, if the player is under 19 years of age, she still must completely register in order to “play up” on a woman’s game.

Coaches, please send a list of all your registered players to help make the registration process quick and efficient. 

What will the Social be like?

The post-game events will take part at Jerseys Sports Bar.  You are welcome to order your own meal, as only a small spread will be provided. The award for Bitch of the Pitch and Best Dressed will then be handed out, followed by other rugby social activities.

We would like for you to stay for the social event, but the sports bar becomes a real bar at 10pm.  After 10, only patrons 19 and over may stay.  Under the premise of “safety first”, there is a hotel right next door to the bar, the Wheels Inn. Jersey’s is located at 125 Keil Dr. S. Drive. Click here for the map on Jersey’s website.

For more information about the game, please contact Kristin at rugby_girl05@hotmail.com  or the Facebook Event called Prom Dress Rugby.

The new event website has been launched, with information on Tickets, Game Day, Teams, Accomodation, and other pertinent information.

Click below to access the Canada Selects vs. England Counties International rugby game site

August 1 – 4, 2008

Amherstburg, Ontario

An international rugby tournament and beer festival. For more information, check the Ruggerfest website.

Kent Havoc RFC is very happy to announce that we have been given the privilege to host an exhibition game between Canada Selects and England Counties. This is a rare opportunity to watch an international rugby match taking place right here in Chatham Kent. It also provides us with an amazing opportunity to see some elite rugby players at the top of their game.

Rugby Canada has provided Kent Havoc RFC with a great opportunity to make a significant impact within our community by providing them with a once in a lifetime international sporting event. We are receiving an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from the Municipality, and their full commitment to aid us in every way possible. Kent Havoc RFC will also be gaining some excellent exposure that only such a rare occasion could provide.

This will be a great family event for players, ex-players, coaches and fans.

Try Passion, Play Rugby!

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The Pre-season trianing regime has begun, Outdoor sessions start 8th April, and will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm at CCI. Come out and get in shape and learn about rugby for the new season