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LLR- care to share your past and present Rugby background
CF- 45-years
in rugby. Started play at 5. In the USA, started up clubs in Juneau,
Alaska; Santa Clara University women's club: Santa Clara Youth Rugby;
Los Gatos, Santa Cruz.
LLR- what is united youth rugby Bay Area and what can we expect from united in the coming years?
CF- A self contained league in the South Bay
LLR- Santa cruz just finished its 2nd year of competition, whats in store for the next few years of that club.? CF- Massive growth
LLR- Los Gatos finished on a high note with some of its youth programs taking the championship in nor cal and high school program being able to field two sides for the first time, what can we expect from the lions going forward?
CF- Win more titles and grow big
LLR- most common event that falls after XV's is 7's summer season, will any of the clubs be taking part in any seven tournaments?
LLR- most common event that falls after XV's is 7's summer season, will any of the clubs be taking part in any seven tournaments?
CF- Yes, lots of club will be playing 7's
LLR- one of the issues most people forget to talk about when speaking about new clubs is the financial risk taken, can you share what the finances look like for the clubs and pricing for Practice and playing fields.?
CF- Be
on top of everything. Try not to give away too many scholarships.
Biggest expense is to NorCal Youth Rugby that take roughly 1/3rd of
money and provide absolutely nothing back in return. A big rip off.
LLR- is rugby in a healthy place in the Bay area?
CF- Yes, but the idiots running it are doing a terrible job. About 10,000 plus player in NorCal.
LLR- a few questions questions about rugby globally and nationally, do you think Super Rugby should expand to America?
CF- Yes, absolutely.
LLR- whats your opinion on the USA mens national team?
CF- They try hard but that's about it.
LLR- who will win RWC 2015 and what is your guess for the potential
attendance and final score for the november test game between ALL Black
and Eagles?
CF- Can't
pick a winner. Too many viariables. Most people would say that NZ, OZ,
SA, England and France can win. I always support the All Blacks no
matter what. Eagles will be thrashed but not by as much as expected. The NZ "B" side will probably run up 50-60 points.
* it should be noted that moving forward united will be breaking away from NCYRA in the under age department and stage games amongst them self's and other local clubs along with a few clubs from the central valley and two new youth programs said to be created in danvile, ca area. united will be using a few IRB laws with its younger programs to introduce physical contact at a younger age that way as the kids move up to the u19 programs the amount of injury and preparation will go down due to the body already use to the "hits" and training of proper form when it comes to, scrumming, rucking, and tackling. the u19 programs will still participate in the NCYRA. if you wish to get into contact with Chris Fisher and learn more feel free to contact him via email @ kiora2u@msn.com or info@unitedyouthrugby.com
* it should be noted that moving forward united will be breaking away from NCYRA in the under age department and stage games amongst them self's and other local clubs along with a few clubs from the central valley and two new youth programs said to be created in danvile, ca area. united will be using a few IRB laws with its younger programs to introduce physical contact at a younger age that way as the kids move up to the u19 programs the amount of injury and preparation will go down due to the body already use to the "hits" and training of proper form when it comes to, scrumming, rucking, and tackling. the u19 programs will still participate in the NCYRA. if you wish to get into contact with Chris Fisher and learn more feel free to contact him via email @ kiora2u@msn.com or info@unitedyouthrugby.com
It's offensive that Chris suggests that NCYRA is a bunch of idiots and a rip off. "10,000 players in NorCal" is hardly a failure. Interestingly, we have often had trouble with Chris' clubs and their adherence to age, registration and other requirements meant to keep rugby fair and safe.
ReplyDeleteUnknown: I am sorry that this offends you. maybe if you where to share your real name we could sit down and have a meaningful discussion and would like to hear your side of how NCYRA is not "a bunch of idiots and a rip off" and what full problems you have had with not just chris but with I am sure other clubs involved in NCYRA and how as a organization you all are working to make sure every game at every level is even and fair.
Deletethank you both and everyone who continues to look at this Blog, with each view and comment, regardless of what kind, its what helps me want to keep writing not just about UNION but also about LEAGUE rugby here in America.
ReplyDeletenasir ahmmad: thank you very much for the positive comment, its comments like these that really keep me going and make me glad I started this over a year ago.
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