To: All Tri-State Conference Teams
Re: Sevens Spring 2022
Monday January 3, 2022
The New Year has arrived and I trust that everyone has had an enjoyable holiday period and is excited for the Spring 2022 Rugby Season.
I have been working on a Conference 7s Schedule for this Spring and now I need to get your feedback and a commitment from all the teams.
In a previous e-mail I outlined the idea of mini-7s tournaments and requested details of each school’s spring break and possible 15s games. I want to lock in these 7s events and get all the additional game information from each school asap. Hopefully, we will be able to proceed with this schedule – Covid allowing!
The Spring Season is a short one for all of us, usually on account of the winter weather. Although some teams schedule games in early March often snow or frozen ground cause cancellations. We not only have to take into account Spring Breaks but also Easter, the Beast of the East Tournament, National 7s Championships, Exams and Graduation.
From the perspective of Referees this Spring 7s format could be a win-win situation. Having 4 or 5 teams at one venue playing 7s, while still only covering a time period of a usual A & B game, will not mean more referees are needed. We also will have the opportunity to get coaches and players some refereeing experience and mentorship.
I am going to propose that the payment for referees for these 7s events be covered by the Conference and I will work with RRSNY & NYRRS to come up with a fair figure.
To prepare for the discussion this week on Zoom please take a look at the details of the proposed 7s events – see attachment sent to Club Officers in an e-mail today (1/3/2022).
Please know that the discussion may include any changes that need to be made, i.e. perhaps we move some teams to different events or switch a date or a start time. In addition, we will discuss details of how to run these mini-7s tournaments with hopefully 2 certified RRSNY or NYRRS Referees together with coaches and trainee referees.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at my cell phone number 845-380-9052 or by e-mail.
I will send out Zoom Meeting details later today for a meeting to be held this week.
As ever, I want to thank each and every one of you for helping to make this rugby season happen. Your input and time is truly appreciated as you work to help your students or teammates compete each weekend representing their school.
Thank you.
Tony