Welcome to the Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club
Welcome and thank you for your interest in joining the Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club.
We are dedicated to providing all players with a safe, fun and challenging environment. We accept players from the age of five, boys and girls, of all shapes and sizes, no experience required. Rugby is a game that teaches camaraderie, respect, courage and discipline, and we are committed to providing a program for all players to develop rugby skills to their highest degree and their love of the game of rugby to the max!
News
Crusaders Home Opener!
NOTE: We will be having a minute of silence before the 1XV game this Saturday for Dave Timmins, long time Crusader.
Crusaders is hosting the Toronto Scottish and the Lady Brampton Beavers this Saturday May 12th. Join us for great games, food, beverages, and a live band!
Rugby Man’s Dinner was a Successful Night!
The RMD was a great night for all. Crusaders would like to thank Aaron Abrams and Scott Hendry again for their insightful and exciting rugby stories. There have been a few photo’s added to the gallery if you are interested.
A Big “Thank You” to Our Volunteers!
On behalf of the Crusaders Rugby Club, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers for your hard work in making the registration days in 2012 a great success.
Without the help of each one of you a sport such as ours simply wouldn’t happen. Volunteering takes a special kind of person and the characteristics are the same as a top rugby player; motivation, commitment and team work.
Thank you for making registrations in 2012 lighter work. It’s a pleasure to have been a part of a team with such great people.
Special mention should be made of Keith Daniels. Keith has been the club registrar for the past three years and has contributed to our club immensely. He has decided to step down and his good work will be missed greatly.
Director, Membership and Registrations
Amila Madulaarachchi
The return of The Knights Templar!
Over 40?s Touch! Starting Tuesdays at 6:30 pm bring a dark top plus a white/light alternative top, those with rugby balls, please also bring along!!
Contact Steve Scott (stevescott@cogeco.ca) for more details.
2012 will see the resurrection of an over 40’s team. 4 matches will be arranged against suitable opposition. Full socials to accompany all matches – salmon, steak BBQ’s, and fine wines!
Anyone over 40 is eligible [including active club players].
Those not registered with club and Rugby Ontario contact Steve Scott for insurance options.
A new set of jerseys [full set for continued use] will be included, as well as personal shirts that can also be purchased in $50.00 range
We will welcome a sponsor to help defray cost [$1200-$1500 total – which can be split over 2 or 3 sponsors]
Contact Steve Scott (stevescott@cogeco.ca) 905-617-9123 for all details\
Please pass on to those you feel may be interested
Welcome Back!
We’ve missed you! On behalf of the new Board of Directors, click here to read the first newsletter of the 2012 season. Hope you’re looking forward to a great new season, we are!
Mens Pre-Season Tour to Syracuse! All members welcome, players and non-players invited.
Date: April 28th (The coach bus will leave Friday afternoon and return Sunday with 1 game in between)
Cost: $300.00
Non-Players welcome for a golf outing!
Please contact Pat Daniels if you are interested.
pdaniels12@hotmail.com
A Note From Your President
2012 looks to be an exciting year ahead, we have expanded the board which you will be introduced to below. We have new positions this year and are especially looking to expand the social side of YOUR club this season.
The senior season is now set, beginning on May 12th and we will be running a third team through until the end of August. We are confident our women’s program will be fielding two sides this year which will be good growth.
We have ordered the kit from our supplier Kooga and Soccerworld is again our retail outlet and support. Soccerworld is local and holds some interesting Cru-Wear and I encourage everyone to support them and thus indirectly the club, by getting all your rugby supplies from there.
At the end of August, we look forward to hosting the Ontario Blues vs Newfoundland Rock and we will be also holding a 7′s tournament on the same day so a busy weekend for the club.
Our minis program goes from strength to strength and we will be again hosting some coach development courses for all those who want to get engaged and support the kids.
Wayne Homer retired from the board this year after many years of toil running the facilities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Wayne for all the unsung work he has done, he will still be around the shed helping out and sharing his wisdom. Pat Daniels has taken over that portfolio and they are rather large shoes to fill, not just figuratively! Pat will be reaching out for help in keeping the club and the grounds in top shape and we will be pushing our high school volunteer-hours program heavily through the year.
News – Juniors
U18 Boys for birth years 1994 and 1995: U18@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings Starting at 6:00pm. Games Wednesday evenings. Fees: $270
Our Juniors Programs
Programs offered, practice and game days, fees and coach contact addresses for more info:
U8 Co-ed Flag rugby for birth years 2004 and on: U8@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practice and game days Saturday mornings. Fees: $190
U10 Co-ed Flag rugby for birth years 2002 and 2003: U10@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Thursday evening and Saturday mornings, games Saturdays. Fees: $190
U12 Co-ed introduction to contact for birth years 2000 and 2001: U12@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Thursday evening and Saturday mornings, games Saturdays. Fees: $250
U14 Boys for birth years 1998 and 1999: U14@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Monday and Wednesday evenings, games Saturday mornings. Fees: $250
U15 Girls for birth years 1997, 1998 and 1999: U15girls@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Monday and Wednesday evenings, games every other Sunday. Fees: $250
U16 Boys for birth years 1996 and 1997: U16@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Monday and Wednesday evenings, games Saturday mornings. Fees: $250
U18 Boys for birth years 1994 and 1995: U18@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings Starting at 6:00pm. Games Wednesday evenings. Fees: $270
U18 Girls for birth years 1994, 1995 and 1996: U18girls@oakvillecrusaders.com
Practices Monday and Wednesday evenings, games Wednesday evenings. Fees: $270
News – Seniors
Crusaders Home Opener!
Crusaders is hosting the Toronto Scottish and the Lady Brampton Beavers this Saturday May 12th. Join us for great games, food, beverages, and a live band!
There are 2 Mens Games on Saturday.
Who? The Irish
When? 1:30pm, 3:30pm Saturday April 28th.
Andy and Robin Rychel had a baby this Afternoon! (April 04 – 2012)
Ryan was born at 1:04pm weighing in at 8lbs 8oz. Congratulations! Email Andy, Robin, and Ryan your best wishes at andyrychel@yahoo.com
Second Registration Day April 19th!
The second registration day starts at 6:30pm running until 9:00pm. Please bring all forms filled out!
NOTE: Coaching staff will not accept any forms on the pitch, all players must register at the club house before any practices / games can be participated in. Thank you for your cooperation.
Stuart Riley Makes 5th daughter!
Congratulations to Romey and Stuart Riley on the new addition to the Clan! God help us, he is still reproducing!
News – Minis
About the Mini’s Programs
U8 Co-ed Flag rugby is for birth years 2004 and on
U10 Co-ed Flag rugby is for birth years 2002 and 2003
U12 Co-ed introduction to contact is for birth years 2000 and 2001
Players up to the age of ten play 7-a-side Flag Rugby. Here, the rules are basic: Run forward, pass backward, stay in bounds and have fun!
To learn more click here.
FAQ
What do the fees cover? The fees cover Union dues and insurance, team game fees, coaching, referees at all games, trainers at all games and practices, team game jerseys, kit, costs to maintain the fields and all the equipment to do that. The U8/10/12s receive a training/game jersey; the U14s and up receive a Crusaders Tee shirt and the use of game jerseys on the day.
What equipment is required? All players require a mouth guard, cleats (soccer cleats are fine, no “toe” cleat/football cleats), black rugby shorts and socks. Soccerworld in Oakville on the North Service Road stocks the rugby shorts & socks as well as cleats.
How do I register? Come to the Clubhouse March 24, 2012 – print the four forms from our website under “registration” and bring along with birth certificate. Payment by credit card, debit and cash is preferable.
What if I miss registration day? There will be additional evenings when registrations will be accepted, dates to be posted on the website.
What if we can’t get to all the practices? Try to let your coach know in advance, everyone misses a practice or game due to holidays. FYI everyone practices rain or shine.
Who is the Crusaders Rugby Club? Established in 1968, we are the largest rugby club in Canada, with a “small club” attitude. We run several family events such as picnics, fireworks nights etc. In addition to the Juniors, we have Four Senior (over 18) men’s and two Senior Women’s teams. We have produced several Canadian and International players and many of our original members still play “Touch Rugby” at the Club. If you ask new parents what they enjoy most about Crusaders Rugby Club, they will tell you it’s the “Clubby” atmosphere.
As a parent, how can I get involved? You can bbq for your team’s events, be a team manager; coach; just ask the coach/manager how you can help.
What other opportunities are there for my teen? Everything and anything! From bbqing, coaching, cutting grass, directing parking at tournaments…..the list is endless. In 2011 there was one junior player who earned 77 volunteer hours in one summer. Many of our juniors continue to volunteer long after they earn their high school hours.
As a parent, are there any opportunities for me to play? Yes! But if you’re in your 40’s decide if you want to play contact or not J. If not, you can come out and learn to play “Touch Rugby”. We play touch Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings while the kids are training. For more info, contact Nigel Johnson, facilities@oakvillecrusaders.com