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Written by Brendan Freer
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Monday, 08 March 2010 10:46 |
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Spring was in full swing this past Saturday as the Flamingo's travelled to Boulder to face the Boulder rugby club. Boulder got off to a great start with a converted try within five minutes. But with a shoulder injury to lock Steve Robinson following a great kick off tackle brought on replacement forward Nick O'connell. Nicks impact on the game was immediate as he scored 2 tries in ten minutes. The second of which was created by a great line break by Drew Grigsby from 30m out from his own goal line. Things were looking good for Northern Colorado until winger Nate Holmes was yellow carded for a dangerous tackle. Boulder took full advantage of this scoring twice while in ten minutes (The 1st was off great turn over ball) to put them back in the lead at 17 - 12. However when back to 15 men the Flamingo's back line fired again and running behind a forward moving pack regained control with a try each to Sol Mascarenas and Bobby Hyatt while another went missing when Nick Flora butchered a sitter while already in the try zone. The half closed out with Northern Colorado leading 17 - 26.
After the half time break the Flamingo's held on the pressure to score try number five with replacement forward Nick O'connell scoring his 3rd of the day after some more great attacking play by a back line that looked great with the ball in hand all day. Boulder bounced back yet again with another converted try to keep them selves in the game at 24 - 31. With O'Connell off injured and Henry Vancill on causing havoc in the rucks and mauls, the Flamingo backs again broke free and Hyatt crossed over for his second on the 58 minute mark to pull his team away even further. Another try was scored to the flamingo's and the season was off to a great start with the final score 24 - 41.
Man of the match: Nick O'connell
Starting XV
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Tom |
Forsyth |
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Mike |
Donato |
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Joe |
Papp |
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Chris |
Jessen |
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Steve |
Robinson |
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Sol |
Mascarenas |
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Terje |
Whitmore |
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David |
Luedtke |
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Richard |
Carter |
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Bobby |
Hyatt |
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Kyle |
Hosmer |
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Drew |
Grigsby |
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Chad |
Graepler |
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Nate |
Holmes |
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Nick |
Flora
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 15:40 |
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Written by Brendan Freer
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 17:34 |
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Northern Colorado and Rain Tree Athletic club team up.
I would like to officially introduce you all to our new gym, Rain Tree Athletic Club. Rain Tree is located on the NW corner of Drake and Shields where the old Pulse used to be. The GM, Martin Johns, at Rain Tree has been playing and following rugby since he was 5 years old so he understands what we need as rugby players when it comes to our fitness.
Martin would like to invite the rugby team to an after practice social at his gym this upcoming Tuesday so that he can introduce himself and the gym to the entire team. So on Tuesday the 2nd we will have practice in Loveland at 6pm and have a social at Rain Tree immediately after practice at 8:15pm. There will be a bar and food available within the gym for all your eating and drinking needs.
Guys Rain Tree and Martin are working hard to support the needs of our club. There is going to be a lot more competing for positions this year so it's time to now take it upon your self to get in shape, Rain Tree is giving us the tools.
This is a required Social Event for this team (first NoCo Rugby T-shirts to be given away at this event to all those that show)
http://www.raintreeathleticclub.com/
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Terje S Whitmore
President
Northern Colorado Rugby
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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 17:49 |
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Grand Junction Game Added - March 20th |
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Written by Brendan Freer
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 20:44 |
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Grand Junction Game March 20th
On March 20th the Northern Colorado Flamingos' have picked up an extra away game versus Grand Junction. This is a social game and we expect to take a good squad of both players and supporters. As this is a long day of traveling Grand Junction the Griffins have organised a team rate of $65 per night at the Grand Vista Hotel. Please contact Sol for more details about booking accomodations. As for travel Details, more information will follow. Please keep the date clear and get ready for a fun weekend up in the mountains. Grand Junction will put on a great after game party so bring your friends and family up and make a weekend of it.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 10:09 |
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Let me introduce you to your new Board |
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Written by Terje Whitmore
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 20:29 |
Guys and Gals
We had our Annual General Meeting this last Monday and we made a lot of progress when it comes to this team and our goals. One thing that I would like to mention before I introduce the entire new directors. Every year during this meeting we talk about how we want to be perceived as a rugby team, whether we are a social side or looking to take our division. That wasn't even a question this year, this year we start a new and we go after that division title. We have the tools and the direction that will take us to the levels that we want. We are going to be looked at as a huge part of Northern Colorado sports, the Flamingo name will be known and respected as a hard working, community service team that brings home hardware. The business side of this team is built for everyone as team players to take advantege of. Our growth is based on all of us working to build a presence within our community. I promise you all that when you go out and present the CPC program that small businesses are very receptive to the idea, in many of them will offer more then just the annual dues.
Est. 1978 / Re-designed 2010
Some of the issues that were brought up at the AGM:
- Website (Everybody should be familur with the site and all of its uses. Everybody needs to build a profile.)
- Coaching
- Fields
- Community Service
- CPC Program
- CSU & UNC
- Irish Festival
- Tournaments
- Island Party
- Gym (Rain Tree)
If you have any question about any of these subjects email me directly -
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Our new Team Leaders:
Match Secretary - Works as our liaison with other teams both in our division and on a national level. Sets up our schedule for both Spring and Fall season.
Congratulations to Sol Mascarenes
Recruitment Chair - Is in charge of brainstorming new ideas on how to attract and keep new players. Also, work with brand new athletes to keep their enthusiasm up and keep them motivated.
Congratulations to Sam (White) Starlin
Fund Raising & Marketing - This position is in charge of working with all events that pertain to raising money for the team and our charities. He will also be working to help with any marketing ideas for the team.
Congratulations to David Luedtke
Treasurer - Working to make sure that all of the money that we bring is organized and distributed to the needed events or vendors. Also, this is who you go to when it comes to paying your dues. (Get your dues in now!)
Congratulations to Bruce Serby
Secretary - Organization of events and socials. Also, will be heading up the needs of our social networks and our website to make sure that everything is updated. The secretary will also know whom to contact within the team when it comes to business, social or organizational issues.
Congratulations to Richard Carter
Vice President - He will be working directly with the Coaching staff and field crews to make sure that all home events are set up and running smoothly. He will also be involved with recruitment and new player development.
Congratulations to Chris (Eye Candy) Jessen
President - He will be working on the business side of the team. His job is to work with all of the directors to make sure that the entire team is focused on the same goals. Also, he will be working on the exposure, money making and community service for the team.
Congratulations to Terje (Silverback) Whitmore
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach - Brendan Freer
Assistant Coaches - Brad Polzin & J.A. Cragg (Jay)
From here on out these are the guys that you will be talking to when it comes to anything that has to do with playing rugby. These guys are the guys that we as a team will trust in to design a successful training schedule and goals on the pitch. When we are at practice these are the three guys that will be in charge and we will be giving them the respect that they deserve as coaches.
I want you all to be excited for what is about to happen with this team! We have the tools to reach and exceed all of our team goals. The tools that we have include your team leaders and their desire to take this team to the next level.
This is where it starts -
Where you see violence, I see a sport...
Where you see blood, I see determination...
Where you feel pain, I feel achievement...
Where you see a team, I see a community.
- "That's why I play Rugby" -
(written by your marketing director)
Here is to the start of 2010. See you all on the pitch. Remember...this is "your" team and it's success starts with you!
Terje S Whitmore
President
Northern Colorado Rugby |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 20:40 |
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Written by Brendan Freer
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Monday, 01 February 2010 13:19 |
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2009 Awards Banquet
1. MVP – Forward – Nick O’Connell
2. MVP – Back – Mike Staab
3. Most Improved Player – Steve Robinson
4. Most Inspirational Player (Team Player) – White Sam
5. Rookie of the year – David Luedtke
6. "Did you see me" (person that always talked about how they played and about their big plays) - Mike Staab
7. Grab Ass Award (why) - Chris J (aka Eye Candy)
8. Tall Tale Award (embellishes their stories give example) - Mike Staab
9. Lucky Player or Play (on or off the field give story) - Drew Grisby
10. TOOL AWARD (give story) - Nick O’Connell & Eric Phillips (Blinker)
I would like to thank you all for the effort that was put into this last season. We didn't end the season with the record that we wanted but what it did give us was the opportunity to come up with some great ideas for what it will take as a rugby team in Northern Colorado to grow. This last year gave our teams leaders the opportunity to take notes and ideas for what worked and what didn't work so that this next year we have an attack plan. A lot of effort has been given to expand our marketing efforts, player retention and training as we look at the upcoming season. Now as Northern Colorado Rugby we get to make a new name for this team, a new chance to be more then "look out for Fort Collins Rugby, they're getting better" to "What…..just hit me"! See all of you on the pitch! |
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 14:19 |
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