Sunday, June 8, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
United Youth Rugby
In 2010 i was approached by chris fisher who at the time founded Los Gatos Youth Rugby, a program that has youth clubs from u8- u19, and now he and his wife run United Youth Rugby that runs 2 clubs ( Los Gatos & Santa cruz) and will now encompass South Valley Youth Rugby and begin two new clubs in neighboring towns to los gatos. in total beginning 2015 season United will be running 5 clubs .
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LLR- care to share your past and present Rugby background
LLR- what is united youth rugby Bay Area and what can we expect from united in the coming years?
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?
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.?
LLR- is rugby in a healthy place in the Bay area?
LLR- a few questions questions about rugby globally and nationally, do you think Super Rugby should expand to America?
LLR- whats your opinion on the USA mens national team?
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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
USARL ROUND 1
* I would like to take the time and just let everyone that my content has gone down a bit this past month due to my new daughter being born and fatherhood taking the front seat. but I will be trying to get more Q&A's and other articles out as the weeks and months go on.
After round 1 of the 2014 USARL season there's was a bit of both major blow outs and very close games. this is the first year of three conference formats and with 5 new clubs. as the season goes on it will be interesting to see who can keep up with who and if the new clubs can hold there own.
*taken from USARL website
Seeds for playoffs are based on the following:
After round 1 of the 2014 USARL season there's was a bit of both major blow outs and very close games. this is the first year of three conference formats and with 5 new clubs. as the season goes on it will be interesting to see who can keep up with who and if the new clubs can hold there own.
*taken from USARL website
| Pos | North East | Pld | W | T | L | Game Points | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Thirteens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 102 - 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Rhode Island Rebellion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 - 30 | 1 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 - 30 | 1 |
| Pos | North Atlantic | Pld | W | T | L | Game Points | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | D.C. Slayers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 - 30 | 2 |
| 4 | Philadelphia Fight | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Eagles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 - 42 | 0 |
| 11 | Baltimore Blues | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 102 | 0 |
| Pos | South | Pld | W | T | L | Game Points | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jacksonville Axemen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 - 6 | 2 |
| 4 | Atlanta Rhinos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Central Florida Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Tampa Mayhem | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 42 | 0 |
Seeds for playoffs are based on the following:
1) Total number of wins. 2) Head-to-head if teams are tied – if tied for-and-against points. 3) For and against points of combined games.
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