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Calling all Westmount Rugby directors and executives your presence is requested at an urgent meeting to discuss strategic planning for the immediate future of the Westmount Rugby Club. The club currently has some opportunities to secure rugby in Westmount for generations to come and your efforts are needed to make this happen. Please make your availability known to club President Tony. The First meeting is proposed for Aug 16th so make your known.
Tomorrow training begins at 6:30pm at the park on Murray Hill. Attendance at training is vital for team selection so come down and make you presence felt. This week game is against Parc O and there are rumours that game will be played at Westmount park at 1 pm.
Also, we are starting to prepare for New York 7′s this is a great weekend in the last weekend of November! John Moody will be organising the event, sp speak with him if you are interested.
This is an important attacking drill about running lines and hitting the space in between defenders. Check out this great drill
This week we have Tuesday training and Thursday training but this week will be a little bit different as we are playing the Wanderers at their home ground on Wednesday night. It has been a few seasons in which the Ravens have played the Wanderers and usually these games are very firey which all the players involved love. So keep your eyes open for the location of the game and the Ravens will bring home a third straight victory!!!
Dear Parents,
Westmount Rugby Club, the oldest active club in North America, is
pleased to announce a new program for Junior Rugby commencing in 2011.
Our certified coaches will be using the Fédération De Rugby Du Québec
approved Progressive Rugby program. Progressive Rugby was developed by
ex-Westmount Player and IRB Referee Roy Harvey and is designed to
teach kids basic rugby drills from beginner to advanced. We aim to
offer coaching and games for children aged 8-18 years beginning in
2011.
Roy Harvey says, “Progressive Rugby is an introduction to rugby in
which players develop in a safe, progressive and enjoyable
environment. Players who take part in this program are required to
complete each level in the order presented. Before moving on to the
next level players must have their coach ‘sign off’ on the level
completed. Gradually, players should enjoy the experience of improving
their skill and playing abilities in an environment that is safe and
well suited to their abilities and knowledge of the game. There is no
time limit on this progress made. Players should feel confident of
their progress before advancing, and should not be in any rush to play
beyond their playing abilities and experience. On the other hand,
there is no restriction on the rapidity by which players may advance.
Progress should be determined by coaches involved.”
Progressive Rugby will:
1- Gradually introduce the rules and techniques of Rugby Union to
young players
2- Track their development through the use of ‘Skills Passports’
allowing players to move to the next level.
3- Create a competitive space for talented young athletes to play real
rugby games against other junior teams at provincial and National
levels.
Please visit our website to register your interest for junior rugby
at:
http://www.westmountrugby.com/juniors
In the mean while, if you have any questions or would like to have
more details on the program, please email at:
juniors @ westmountrugby.com
The Westmount Ravens is the oldest rugby club in North America and back in the day Westmount had a club house right next to Westmount high. Celebrating 132 years of rugby we are looking to rebuild the club back to the glory days and we need funds to help build a club house so we can store our memorabilia and where we can hang out after matches and training.
We ask kindly if you could donate $1 to help build a club house so we have place a donation button on the side menu.
Thank you for contributing and keeping rugby alive in North America and Montreal!
Summer training has been back at King George Park for the last weeks. Training on Tuesday starts at six. Attendance has been great and remember to be selected in the starting line up you must attend all training sessions.
Please give your availability for this week by using the Google groups. This week is a bye week for Westmount but keep your eyes posted to this website as we could possibly have a make up game.
See you all at training.
Please note that we have updated our 2010 schedule as there have been changes to the fields.
This week is the start of summer training and we move back to our training grounds at Murray Hill. Training is to start at 6:30pm but be there for 6pm so we can run through Saturday’s game. Please bring along boots and mouth guards and your determination.
Please note that training is compulsory if you are to be selected for Saturday’s game.
Training is Tuesday and Thursday.
The Westmount Ravens kicked off their 2010 season with a road trip to Trois-Rivières to battle Les Braves. With a mostly new player line up from last season the Ravens fought hard for victory but it proved too elusive in the first match of the year. As expected the Braves were an experienced unit who executed the rugby basics well and surged to a two try lead in the fist 20 mins. The Ravens stayed in touch on the score board through the accurate boot of new recruit Julien Marrel who was 100% on the day with 3 from 3 penalty kicks.
The Ravens behind at the half by two tries, came out for the second breathing fire and fought hard to get back in the match. They built pressure and gained territory well resulting in poor discipline from the Braves handing Julien his 3rd penalty and the Braves a yellow card. The Ravens seized on the one man advantage pinning the Braves behind their own 22m line which resulted in two unsuccessful breaches of the Braves try line. Barging prop Karl Frigan was very unlucky not to be awarded a try on the second crossing. Fitness proved to be the difference in the last 15 minutes with the Ravens defence stretched out wide allowing two tries in the last 10 minutes. Final score was 39-9(thereabouts).
Whilst it was a disappointing start to the season many lessons where learned and the Ravens remain confident of a successful 2010 season. Special mention to Kevin, Christophe & Benoit on playing their very first competitive rugby matches. Also congratulations to Man of the Match Tom ‘BC’ Edmeades with an inspiring lead from the front performance and never say die attitude. Special thanks to all the supporters, wives and girlfriends who made the trip out to Trois-Rivières to cheer on the Ravens in their season opener.
Simple drill this week, just catch and pass
The first game of the Westmount Raven’s season is only 5 days away and training is compulsory for selection for the first game of the season. This will be the last week that training will be at the reservoir which is on the corner of Dr Penfield and Pins.
Congratulations to Stu for a great game on the weekend, there were a number of great runs, half the length of the field try and a reverse super man into the fence. Though the Ravens went down a number of rookies got a full game under their belt, including Frankie with six hit ups!
Don’t forget that mini rugby is starting in starting in May.
Tomorrow we have a combined training session at the reservoir with TMR. Be at the training field tomorrow at 6pm we will warm up tomorrow for 30mins and then it will be contact training for another hour so please bring your boots and mouth guards.
Congratulations to everyone that turned on Saturday for the intra club match. Westmount new Jersey won the game and Julian was man of the match. Well done Julian!
Special thanks go to TMR for the combined training session.
I have to say I am loving the rugby WA drills. This drill goes through some of the skills we practice on Thursday.
For those who are interested in brushing up in there defensive skills. You should check out a greatt article written by the IRB. It out lines 12 steps to solid defending.
To read the article head to IRB now!
I was pointed out by friends that there was a fantastic article in the Suburban. Which is Quebec’s biggest English paper. The article features an interview with club coach and Westmount old boy Henry Rozenblat.
To check out the article head to the Suburban and read about rugby in Montreal. One thing we would like to know is which team is in that photo as it is definitely not the Westmount Ravens
Tomorrow at the reservoir field will be the Westmount Ravens first big test against ourselves. We will be playing an intra club match, teams will be split up according to the numbers we have on the day.
The club president Tony will be refereeing the match under the official IRB rules. If you are not sure of the rules then check out the Westmount Google group to brush up on the rules.
The game is to start at 2pm so aim to be at the field at 1 pm. After the game we will be heading to the next door and le bull for the official opening of Le Bull and to watch the Canadiens play against suck (JS quote).
Training today at the reservoir, be there before 12 so we can be ready for 12.
Please support our friends at Centre Greene. They are having a book sale this weekend so show your support as this book sale will fund the children summer camp!
Due to the rain , we are to move our normally scheduled practice to the Greene Centre on Greene ave, below Dorchester Blvd. at 6:30 p.m. Instead of a practice we’ll have a team meeting to view highlites of top caliber games, discuss laws, strategies and tactics in order to give a basic overview of our game. Please encourage everybody to attend. Please bring along any DVDs of top caliber games you may have .
At this stage Saturday’s training session is on at our usual field.
PS: Bring the popcorn 
Mini-Rugby Montreal is a very important part of the growth of the team, it ensures our presence in the community and spreads the Gospel of Rugby to young kids who are being forced-fed hockey & soccer at school
JS and Tom will be leading the activities, that are taking place from May 2nd to June 20th. On a sunday afternoon and have fun with the kids, showing them how to play rugby through the drills Tom & JS will have set up.
Super cool and super easy!
The Centre Greene is having a book sale this weekend and needs some strong youg lads to help carry the boxes up from their basement. We have agreed to be there at 6pm tomorrow night. So if you are free tomorrow come support your club’s community centre and do some fitness at the same time.
It may improve everyone’s redding and righting skills
We have moved to outdoor training sessions on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6pm til dusk! We’ll be at the Reservoir field on the corner of Pins and Dr Penfield. If it rains this week and there is a good chance of rain this week, keep an eye out for a late email for a possible change in venue.
Lastly, Gabe is going to be collecting registration forms and fees. If you are not registered you can not play. For new players who have not registered please provide a passport size photo. Remy, did one better and provided about 10 head shots in different sizes. Tommy now has this collection on his bedroom wall 
Remember, there is a warm up game this week against Parc O.
Summer is almost here and the schedule is out! Keep these dates marked in your diary. The Westmount players appreciate all support and would like to thank wives, girlfriends, Old boys and the Westmount community for their support over the season. If you are coming to watch the game WEAR our colours with pride and wear the MAROON, WHITE and BLACK!
- First match is Saturday May 1st.
- 13 games plus playoffs.
- We are in the B Division with the following clubs. Trios-Rivières, Parc O, Barbarians, St.Lambert, Laval, St.Jean, RCM, Lac Brome and XV Montreal.
- Ther are two 7`s tournaments, June 5th and Oct 9th.
- Playoffs begin Sept. 18th and the final is Oct. 2nd.
- There are 7 Byes, this includes one 7`s tournament.
- First match, May 1st Away to Trois-Rivières.
- May 8th Home St.Lambert
- May 15th Away St.Jean
- May 29th Home XV Montreal
- June 19th Away Laval
- July 3rd Home Trois-Rivières
- July 17th Home St.Jean
- July 24th Away XV Montreal
- August 7th Home Laval
- August 14th Away Parc O
- August 22 (Sunday) Home RCM
- August 28th Away Ducks
- Sept. 11th Home Barbarians
The numbers coming out to training have been great and welcome to all the new Ravens. I can not remember everyone’s name so apologies for not including you all. Keep an eye out for Thursday’s training, there is no official word on Thursday but be ready. Saturday we are at Forbes field, keep an eye out for the time.
Don’t forget that membership fees are due and Seniors are $250 and Students are $200. We still have on sale previous seasons jerseys and if you are interested speak with Tony.
Finally, the junior rugby program is close to starting and JS will be looking after the junior rugby team. It is everyone’s responsibility to help JS so if you are interested please speak with JS or Tony.
March 27th will the date for our first annual Westmount Rugby
Fundraiser Poker tournament! Hogan is incorporating it with with
birthday so I can get more people.
The price is $80.00, but it includes transport, dinner, all your
drinks and the buy-in for the tournament. Thats cheaper than our
previous kareoke outings and listen to Hogan sing a Backstreet Boys song
La WRU a demandé une Précision sur le temps à la fin d’un match :
Cette demande de Précision fait suite à la fin de deux matches internationaux
récemment disputés et est liée à la reprise du jeu après la communication par l’arbitre
que c’est la « dernière action du match ».
Si le ballon est directement botté en touche à partir du coup de pied de renvoi, l’arbitre
devrait avoir le pouvoir de décider si :
(a) Une Faute volontaire a été commise (Règle 10.2(a))
(b) Si la Règle 13.8 concernant les Coups de pied d’envoi ou de renvoi a été
respectée.
Remarque :
Il serait très avantageux pour les Règles relatives aux Coups de pied d’envoi ou de
renvoi pour les matches de Rugby à XV de suivre les variantes 13.7, 13.8 et 13.9 en
vigueur actuellement dans le cadre du Rugby à VII et qui sont très spécifiques en ce
sens que l’équipe non fautive bénéficie d’un coup de pied franc en cas d’infraction aux
Règles ci-dessus.
Précision émanant des Membres désignés de la Commission Rugby :
Les Membres désignés ont conclu que s’il a eu des points marqués à la fin du match
alors qu’il y a le temps pour effectuer un coup d’envoi mais que celui-ci expirera
immédiatement après que le coup de renvoi a été botté et que le botteur :
· ne botte pas le ballon à dix mètres ;
· botte le ballon directement en touche ;
· envoie le ballon en ballon mort, ou au-delà de la ligne de touche en but ou de
ballon mort adverse ;
l’arbitre devra accorder à l’équipe non fautive les options prévues respectivement par les Règles 13.7, 13.8 et 13.9 et le match continuera jusqu’à ce que le ballon devienne mort.
L’IRFU a demandé la Précision suivante sur la Règle 15.6(c) :
« La Règle 15.6(c) a été introduite en 2009 avec pour but d’intégrer les Rulings 13 de
2003, 3 et 8 de 2004.
Nous avons la ferme conviction que la Règle 15.6(c) ne reflète pas exactement ces
Rulings :
· Ces Rulings traitent clairement d’un adversaire d’un joueur plaqué qui reste sur
ses pieds et se trouve du côté du joueur plaqué au plaquage. Ce joueur doit se
retirer et re-rentrer de son côté.
· C’est la seule obligation stipulée par ces Rulings pour ce qui est d’un
adversaire, qui est sur ses pieds, du joueur plaqué.
· Ces Rulings énoncent également que des joueurs peuvent jouer le ballon s’ils
arrivent de leur côté et sont sur leurs pieds. Un joueur qui s’est toujours trouvé
de son bon côté du plaquage ne doit pas, en vertu de ces Rulings, libérer le
ballon.
· Tel qu’elle est rédigée, la Règle 15.6(c) englobe tous les joueurs sur leurs pieds
et cela ne remplit pas l’objectif de ces Rulings.
En outre, la Règle 15.6(c) contient une anomalie et est en contradiction avec plusieurs
autres sections de la Règle 15 dans sa totalité – particulièrement 15.5(b) et 15.6(b).
Nous demandons aux Membres désignés de prendre les remarques ci-dessus en
considération et de déterminer si une nouvelle rédaction (ou clarification) de 15.6(c) est
nécessaire pour refléter correctement et exactement les Rulings 13 de 2003, 3 et 8 de
2004, et ôter de la Règle l’anomalie actuelle.
Etant donné les récentes discussions à propos de cette Règle, nous souhaiterions
également que cette demande soit traitée de manière urgente. »
Précision émanant des Membres désignés de la Commission Rugby :
Selon l’opinion des Membres désignés, l’amendement de la Règle, Règle 15.6(c),
reflète les Rulings 13 de 2003, 3 et 8 de 2004. Afin de clarifier la situation, veuillez
trouver ci-dessous les commentaires des Membres désignés.
Un joueur qui est mis au sol alors qu’il est porteur du ballon est un joueur plaqué.
(Définition)
Un joueur qui va au sol alors qu’il plaque un joueur est défini comme un plaqueur.
(Définition)
Un joueur qui met un joueur au sol qui est porteur du ballon n’est pas un plaqueur
(Définition) mais ce joueur a cependant complété un plaquage.
Un plaqueur doit lâcher le joueur plaqué (Règle 15.4 (a)).
Le joueur plaqué doit passer le ballon ou le lâcher (Règle 15.5 (b)).
Le joueur plaqué peut lâcher le ballon en le posant au sol dans n’importe quelle
direction (Règle 15.5 (c)).
Le joueur plaqué peut lâcher le ballon en le poussant au sol (Règle 15.5 (d)).
Cependant si les adversaires qui sont sur leurs pieds essayent de jouer le ballon, le
joueur plaqué doit libérer le ballon (Règle 15.5 (e)).
Les joueurs qui arrivent au plaquage peuvent jouer le ballon à condition qu’ils soient
sur leurs pieds (Règle 15.6 (b)).
Les joueurs qui étaient « attachés » au joueur qui est plaqué et qui restent sur leurs
pieds doivent lâcher le joueur et le ballon (Règle 15.6(c)) et peuvent ensuite jouer le
ballon conformément à la Règle 15.6 (b).
Le Ruling 8 de 2004 énonçait que les joueurs qui ne sont pas plaqueurs sont couverts
par la Règle 15.7(c) (Règles du Jeu 2008) et que ces joueurs ne peuvent jouer le
ballon que s’ils arrivent en arrière du ballon et directement derrière le joueur plaqué ou
le plaqueur le plus proche de leur ligne de but.
Arriver derrière le joueur plaqué signifie que le plaquage a eu lieu et la Règle 15.6(c)
révisée (2009) explicite cela très clairement.
Tel qu’elle est rédigée, la Règle 15.6(c) reflétait les vues des Membres désignés en
2004 et la Règle 15.6(c) fait aujourd’hui partie des amendements qui ont été
communiqués à toutes les Fédérations en 2009 et a été approuvée par la Commission Rugby et le Conseil.
Scenario
Team A kick the ball into their opponents in goal. Both a player from Team A
and Team B dive for the ball. The referee refers to the TMO for decision of try
or no try and also if any foul play has occurred.
On viewing the evidence the TMO advises no foul play has occurred and that it
is inconclusive as to who last plays the ball as the ball is in the air when both
players go for it. The ball then goes dead.
Question from above:
Does Law 22.15 apply scrum 5 attacking ball although no grounding has taken
place?
Or
Is it 22m drop out as Team A were the last team to conclusively play the ball ?
Or
Are there any other options open to the referee?
Ruling of the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee
The Designated Members have ruled that
• If the ball is kicked into in-goal by a player from the attacking team and
the ball is made dead by the players touching the ball down but the
match officials cannot determine which player touched the ball down Law
22.15 applies and the referee awards a five metre scrum with the
attacking team throws in the ball.
• If the ball is kicked into in-goal by a player from the attacking team and
the ball is made dead by the players touching the ball and the ball travels
and lands on or over the dead ball line or touch-in-goal line the referee
awards a drop out.
The season proper is fast approaching, so if you haven`t made it out
for team training session yet make the effort to come out this week.
Along with a new coach we have quite a few new recruits and it would
be great to see a few more of the older faces out there as well. It
won`t be too long now before we get outside and start having our
regular Tuesday & Thursday sessions. If you can`t make these early
season sessions you must be doing your own training or you will not be
up to the pace come April. Training is Tuesday night at Centre Greene,
1090 Greene Ave, Westmount. 7.30pm.
Players registration fees are yet to be set for the 2010 season. I am
waiting on the FRQ to finalise the insurance costs. As soon as I know,
you will know. The club aims to absorb any increases and keep your
fees as some of the lowest in Quebec. The best way to reduce the
player registration fees is to support your club. I will have club T-
shirts for sale tomorrow night as well as old Westmount jerseys. I
will not be selling last seasons jereseys until the new ones arrive so
hold your orders for those ones for now.
Club T-Shirts $15
Old Jerseys $30
Plus don`t forget Hogans Poker/Brthday/Fund Raiser on March 27th. See
the Facebook invite and RSVP ASAP!!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=355091623536
We need your support and Hogan needs some mates!
Bring your dollars and support your club!!!
Also, we will be going for beers tonight at Le Sports Station
after training and for everyone who trains the first beer is on me!!!
Westmount’s great tradition of snow rugby continues this weekend at Jeanne Mance Park. The weather is meant to be warm at 10 degrees so bring the Tim Fagan weather boots.
We will play at Jeanne Mance park, on the corner of Mont-Royal and Parc ave, aftwerwards we can go the newly opened Tourtiere Australienne Pie Shop across the street for some beers and pies after. Don said he will even get the projection screen set up so we can watch the game there.
Jeanne Mance Park on the corner of Mont-Royal and Parc ave for 3pm. Beers and pies after the game. Se you there!
There is plenty of social club news and first off we would like to Welcome our new members to the club! Frank, Remi, Julienand Phillippo. Thanks for coming to training and we look forward in playing with you all. Don’t forget that the season has not started yet and welcome all new players young and old to play rugby in montreal.
Birthday News – At training on Tuesday wish Andy and Hisashi a Happy Birthday. Andy is actually 7 years old
Belly News – The Australian pie shop is expected to open this Friday. It is right next door to Dusty’s on Parc and Mont Royal.
Club Jersey’s – Westmount rugby jersey’s from 2008 / 2009 are on sale and are selling fast. Speak with Tony about getting a Jersey today.
Don’t forget that training is on Tuesday at 7:30, 1090 Greene Avenue below Dorchester.
The IRB sent out an email last week regarding charging into the ruck rules. Please review the law and if you have any questions on the law. We can review on Tuesday.
16.2 JOINING A RUCK
(b) A player joining a ruck must bind on a team-mate or an opponent, using the whole arm. The bind must either precede, or be simultaneous with, contact with any other part of the body of the player joining the ruck.
Sanction: Penalty kick
10.4 DANGEROUS PLAY AND MISCONDUCT
(g) Dangerous charging. A player must not charge or knock down an opponent carrying the ball without trying to grasp that player.
Sanction: Penalty kick
(h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without grasping a player.
for the video clips click here
Stay up to date with the latest rugby news at Westmount rugby by joining the Westmount Google group. Get the latest training updates, social events news and Hogan’s rants!
Click this link to join http://groups.google.com/group/westmountrugby
We have a new coaching structure for the upcoming season. The Ravens are very happy to announce the appointment of Henry Rozenblat as Team Manager for the Ravens in 2010. Henry will be supported by Mike Hogan as Assistant Coach and Ray ‘The Claw’ Bessette as Trainer.
Henry is a Westmount Old Boy and brings a wealth of rugby experience to the club. He is a seasoned player, coach, referee and administrator. Henry was a member of the Outremont High School rugby team who were Montreal Champions in 1964 & ’65. After high school he joined the Barbarians RFC and played hooker from 1965-71 and was a Q.R.U representative player and Chairman of the Q.R.U. Disciplinary committee in 1969. He played hooker in the Montreal Select XV in 1969, ’70 & ’71 and the Montreal Caribou Select XV in 1969 & ’70. Henry joined Westmount RFC in 1972 and played prop, hooker and occasionally fly-half until he retired from playing in 1980. After retiring as a player Henry was a member of the Quebec Society of Rugby Referees from 1984-1999 and obtained a Level III National Certification.
The crew will be at training tomorrow at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to attend come to 1090 Greene Avenue below Dorchester
Thanks to all those that attended the training session on Tuesday night. Watch this space for the announcement of the next training session. For all those that are interested in boxing on Saturday get in contact with Hogan
Calling all tubbies, Westmount training is back on.
The club has rented a small indoor facility for some indoor training. You are all encouraged to come along and start working on some fitness and stretching while we have the opportunity. The season is not far away and the club has some exciting news that will be shared by Tony soon. Please make an effort to come to the indoor trainings as it is very important for the team to be fit this season.
Tuesday, Febuary 9th 7:30pm
1090 Greene Ave, Westmount
bring some running shoes and gym gear.
[[ CLUB DE RUGBY DE WESTMOUNT INC. ]]
SOYEZ PRÉVENUS qu’une assemblée générale annuelle pour l’année 2009, des membres de la compagnie CLUB DE RUGBY DE WESTMOUNT INC. sera tenue au bureau de BARON ABRAMS, 4141 rue Sherbrooke O., #200, Westmount, Québec, Mecredi le 24e mars 2010, à 19h00.
(a) approuver les états financier de la compagnie, le relève des recettes et dépenses ainsi que le rapport du Trésorier pour l’exercice financier de la compagnie;
(b) élire les administrateurs et officiers de la compagnie;
(c) recevoir les rapports des officiers;
(d) sanctionner les actes des administrateurs et des officiers poses pendant les deux dernière années fiscale; et
(e) discuter de toute autre question pourrait être soumise à l’assemblée.
MONTRÉAL, ce 24e jour de février 2010.
_______________________________
PETER S. MARCOVITZ, Secrétaire
[[ WESTMOUNT RUGBY CLUB INC. ]]
NOTICE is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting for the year 2009, of the members of WESTMOUNT RUGBY CLUB INC., pursuant to the By-laws of the Corporation. The Meeting will deal with the items in the Agenda below which shall be deemed to form part of this Notice for purposes of compliance with Club regulations.
The Meeting shall be held at the offices of Baron Abrams, 4141 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 200, Westmount, Quebec, on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING
(1) Approval of Minutes of 2009 Annual General Meeting;
(2) President’s report;
(3) Treasurer’s report;
(4) Captain’s report;
(5) Vice-Captain’s report;
(6) Social Secretary’s report;
(7) Fixtures Secretary’s report;
(8) Secretary’s report and request for:
(a) Approval of By-Laws and Minutes; and
(b) Sanction and ratification of all actions taken by the offices and Directors throughout past year;
(9) Election of Directors;
(10) Election of Officers; and
(11) Other business that may properly be brought before the Meeting.
MONTREAL, this 24th day of February 2010.
_______________________________
PETER S. MARCOVITZ, Secretary
The Winter Olympics are set to start next week on the 12th of February until the 28th of February and Canada are expected to win a number of gold medals. What will give the athletes inspiration to perform to the best of their abilities is the lighting of stadium torch and Westmount rugby will have a massive part in the lighting of the Stadium torch. Westmount’s starting hooker Tim Fagan helped design the winter Olympic torch.
Westmount rugby has a number of great traditions like the first rugby club in North America, Thu rsday nights at the old cock n bull and now a hand in the Vancouver Olympic games.
The torch took about 4 months to design and the design is based on two main inspirational ideas: the sweeping, undulating, white winter Canadian landscape and elements of winter sports.
It is also club folklore that Tim’s first thought in the design of the torch was “it’s a torch and it must be held.” It is with this insight that has given Tim his position as Westmount’s starting Hooker
The countdown has begun until the start of the winter Olympics and the start of the rugby season
The club held its annual fundraising dinner and awards night in November, 2009. It was an overwhelming success and many thanks to all who attended and gave generously to the club for the 2010 season. The dinner was held in the reception rooms at the Christchurch Uniting Church downtown and all would agree the facilities were second to none. A big thanks goes out to all the staff at the church and in particular the Peris family for their assistance in obtaining the venue. We look forward to holding the event there again in 2010 and many years to come.
It was an excellent night of entertainment and socialising with a live band, free flowing bar and gourmet dinner prepared by Mike Trevino & Don, the Australian Pie man, and his many minions in the kitchen. This year we also launched the new improved WRFC T-shirts (thanks Tim!) and put up for sale the old jerseys from seasons past. Anyone wanting to purchase these items please contact Tony through the website. The fundraising was a huge success with well over $1000 raised for the 2010 season!
As always it was great to see many new and old faces with great representation from the Old Boys this year, with one fella in particular escaping hospital to attend! Stellar effort Old Boys, keep up the great work and we thank you sincerely for you ongoing support. 2010 promises a strengthening of ties with the Old Boys to help secure the club for generations to come. Watch the website for further news and developments.
As every year we acknowledged the efforts of the players throughout the season with the club awards. All players should be congratulated for their efforts in a tough 2009 season and be proud of maintaining a positive outlook in what was definitely a rebuilding year for the club. There were some exceptional efforts by individuals during the season and they have been duly awarded as follows.
MVP – Mike Lenczner
Best Forward – Hugh Greene
Best Back – James Fortunaso
Best Rookie – Guillaume Themens
Leadership Award- Raymond Bessette
Dave Award- Karl Frigan
Congratulations to all the winners and we look forward to improved performances from all players in 2010. Thanks again to everyone who helped out to make the dinner a huge success. Rest up in the off season and we look forward to a winning season in 2010.
Tony O’Driscoll
President
WRFC
The 2010 Quebec rugby season is fast approaching and the Westmount Ravens are always looking for players. If you are interested in playing Rugby in Montreal then contact the club president or join our Google group.
We also train at Murray Hill every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm so come down and join us. Our matches are played on our Home Ground at Westmount park on Saturday’s. For game times please bookmark this website.
Don’t forget the claw’s training session is on tomorrow at Murray Hill. Be there early to get the best rocks and backpack for the hill sprints!
Also, we have adjusted the world rugby post as we got free shipping for orders over $100. Offer ends shortly.
In need for new boots or equipment for this rugby season then visit the world rugby shop. Every sale generated through this banner will give the club 8% commission which will be used to fund for the new rugby jersey’s.
Sale: Free Shipping on all orders of $100 or more!
Coupon: 7WRS26
Expiration Date: 2/6/2010
Important message from Ray, that he will be unavailable for Tuesday training but he will be back on Thursday at Murray Hill, Westmount. Training on Thursday starts at 6:30 and Sampson you are single man this week and will be expected to train.
For those who are new to Montreal, Old to Montreal, New to Rugby or Old to rugby and want to play join our Google groups for playing rugby in Montreal to keep up to date!
Westmount has new sponsor! The club is proud to be sponsored by www.australianpie.ca. Don has helped support the club through the donation of his time as the cook at the fundraiser, offered cheap and free pies and has given Mike Hogan a job
For those who want to suport the famous Australian Pie in Montreal. Then place your order today, email orders to don@australianpie.ca
New delivery service! Get your orders in by tuesday 5pm for wednesday delivery. Min $30 order. Don’t forget to tip BC (Tommy) as he is the driver.
There will be a special announcement from Don and the Australian Pie’s shortly. So bookmark this blog!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Ray plans for 5 hills,
300 yards down and 300 up with bag and rocks. 5×100 yard sleigh pulls
with 66 pound bag of gravel and 5 laps around rugby pitch, no
equipment. It is a good way to get rid of the winter puppy fat.
So if you wish to begin training now please feel free to join Ray.
We have uploaded previous games’ photos check them out!
Line out v Locks
All are welcome, especially westmount rugby clubs wives, girlfriends and Old boys! After we beat The Braves on the 11TH we can get together and watch another beating (UFC).
Save your dollars and see you there!
Your club needs your support.
Westmount Fundraising details are listed here.
On Saturday June 27th the Ravens travelled north to battle long standing rivals the Laval Nomades.
On a grey, humid, rainy day the players were greeted by a playing field doing a great impersonation of a swimming pool. The Ravens came to win today and got off to a great start with new dad, Hasashi crashing over for a try after just 5 minutes of play.
New import Tom Ash calmly added the extra 2 points to have the Ravens up by 7. It was up & down the paddock for the next 15 minutes until a lapse in defensive concentration allowed the Nomades to level up at 7 points a piece.
Both sides knuckled down and there was no score until the 10th minute of the second half when Laval scooped a loose ball in open play and made a break down the right touch line to eventually get over for the last score of the match. The Ravens gave a hard push in the last 15 minutes to try & force the win. They had the Noamdes stuck on their own goal line for the last 10 minutes but there defense held firm and the final result was 14-7 to Laval.
While it was our 3rd straight loss for the 2009 season we have certainly made vast improvement and our first win is just around the corner. Overall, positional play and execution was greatly improved from the last match, especially considering the very wet, greasy conditions.
It was a difficult task to select a man of the match with several stand out efforts. In the end it went to debutant Alejandro Ludert, playing at prop for his hard straight running and solid scrum work.
Congratulations to Alejandro and well done to all players for showing that fighting Raven spirit and pushing Laval right to the final whistle.
We will get them next time!
NEW TIME: 1:30 pm for the game against laval. We need to be at the field no later than 12:30 pm at Laurier Secondary High School in Laval. For directions visit Google maps.
Breakfast will be at the usual place and time should be confirmed tomorrow.
Fly, fly
Score a try
Kick, kick
Kick it through
This is what we gotta do
Hit’em hard and tackle low
This is how they’ll know
They’re playing Westmount now
Westmount, Westmount
That’s who we are
But that don’t mean
We’re just happy to play the game
We want to win it all the same
Know it, know it
Yes, know it well
We’re here to make it hell
AS never not easy
Is how it should be
When Westmount is who you play
So we’ll run and run
And run it hard
As we score many a try
A nd kicks of course are surely good
That is but what
We’re going to do
- Charles Petrice
Last game I forgot to add the new straight arm man of the match. Karl was awarded the straight arm man of the match due to his hard running. The straight arm was never completed so it looks like there could be a penality for Karl.
This weekend’s game is against Laval and it is going to be a cracker!
This week training is on for Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm til late. It is important that we all attend this week and next week as we have two weeks off and we need to maintain our fitness.
Our first fome game of the season is this Saturday at 3pm, Westmount Park against the Montreal Barbarians. Please bring along family and friends to the game.
Westmount’s utility player Hugh McGuire was recently featured in the National Post for his work in the field of online Literature. Well done McGuire! It does explain the mystry of the missed training sessions.
Thanks Jeremy for spoting this article. Are you become our online Stalker?
This season we have a new tradition for the man of the match. For the Westmount player who is awarded Man of the Match by his peers he is required to straight arm a pint of beer.
So far this season we have two winners of this award:
Adam and English Tommy!
The Westmount Player who wins the most straight arm awards will be required to straight arm a Peel Pub Jumbo Jug. The favourite to win the award is Guillaume
Westmount Rugby training is on tonight. Training will start at the usual time at 6:30pm at Murray Hill Park. We look forward to seeing you all there tonight.
Don’t forget that this weekend will see our first home game so train hard
Our first match of the 2009 season is scheduled to kick off at 1pm this Saturday at Lion’s Park at Lac Brome. Kick off is set for 1pm. Everyone playing MUST be at the ground no later then 11am.
Directions to the Game
Directions to Lions’ Park, Knowlton, Quebec
There are many ways to get to the Lions’ Park, but the following directions are the ones Brome Lake uses.
-From Autoroute 10, take exit 90
-At stop, go right onto 243 South
-After Lac Brome Golf Course (3.5km) stay right and go onto 215 South, also called Bondville Road
-Continue past Inverness Golf Course (5.7km) and at four corners turn left onto Bondville Road
-3.2km to stop, turn left onto Centre Road
-Lions’ Park is 300m ahead on the right
Here are the details of saturdays game vs. St. Lambert Locks.
Who: Westmount vs. St Lambert
When: Saturday, May 23rd 3:30 pm kick off
Where: Murray Hill (Practice ground)
Team breakfast will be at Tutti Frutti on the corner of Ste. Catherine and Atwater around 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm.
Please be at the field for 2:00 pm for field set-up, warm up and etc.
Training is on tonight at 6:30. For those who require further stretching come about 6pm and Ray will go through some of the stretches
This weekend will be the final of the Heineken Cup. The Final will be played at Murrayfield Stadium and the teams will be Leicester and Leinster. This week we will show you some highlights of these two teams.
Westmount Rugby is now on twitter. Hopefully, in the coming days we will the Twitter account synchronized with the website.
This Week there will be three training sessions. The first training session will be at Murray Hill at 2 pm on Monday and then training will be at the usual time and place for Tuesday and Thursday. There is two weeks left until our first game so make the effort to come and train.
Training this week is at Murray Hill on Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm sharp. We start training at 6.30pm so don’t be late! You will need to bring your own drinking water as the water fountain at the field is not working.
Thanks to all those that attending Red’s going away drinks.
Thanks for those who attended the Westmount Fund raiser on the Weekend (Hatton v Pacquiao)! Though Hatton may have raised more money that night we had more fun even with the Karaoke singing. Thanks to Tony and Don for organising the event.
The Poker champ that night was Don but he was handing the chips and his stack kept growing with out winning a hand for the longest time 
Westmount Rugby training times have changed! The new day and time is Tuesday & Thursday`s at 6.30pm and we return to our home training ground at Murray Hill. Training sessions will be at this ground for the rest of the season. The field can be found at the corner of Avenue Westmount and Murray Hill street, Westmount. New comers to the club are welcome to come down for a run!
This is also a reminder to bring along your completed form and payment for this seasons fees. No Pay and it is orange / water boy for the season.
Our Club is founded on strong team spirit and friendship and one of our departing members Red Shannon wrote a fanastic article for the Westmount Examiner. Thanks Red for the great article we will miss your 8ft frame winning the line outs and good luck with future Endeavours.
Thanks to the Westmount Examiner for printing the article. We truely do enjoy the community support as well as participating in the Westmount community. Please check out the article at the Examiner website.
Westmount Rugby in Action
Training will now start at 6.30pm. Due to Forbes field and Murray Hill being unavailable tonights training will be at the Westmount High School at 6.30pm.
The field can be found at 4350 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest. You can enter through Hillside Lane and there is parking behind the school right next to the field. The nearest Metro is Atwater.
Map link. http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Reminder to bring along your completed registration form and payment for this seasons fees. If you are registering for the first time you will need to supply one passport size photo of yourself with your application. If you want to take a great photo speak to Ben Spencer and he can show some pose.
Great Rugby hits: Keep in mind this is rugby league and they can pull out the shoulder charge
Training is back at Westmount High. It should be a good training session in about 27 degrees heat! Coming up this Thursday is the old boys drinks at McKibbon’s Pub, 1426 Bishop St. So keep your night free for a good get together.
Rugby News
Who would of thought that the Qld Reds beat Auckland Blues in Auckland on the weekend!
Late news but last week the British and Irish Lions squad was announced on April 23rd. The 37 man squad is predominately made but up of Welsh and Irish players and the squad only contains two Scotish players!
Training will be at 6pm on Wednesday night at Westmount high school. Thanks to all those that turned up to last night’s training session.
Training is back at Forbes field behind Molson Stadium on McGill campus. Last Wednesday’s session was great for fitness and thanks for a great turn out. See you all there tonight!
Reading today on the BBC there are reports that English World Cup Hero Johnny Wilkinson is turning French. Well, not that French but French enough to want to play for Rugby Union side Toulon. The Toulon club is famous in recent times in signing some of the big sporting names like George Gregan, Sonny Bill Williams, Jerry Collins and Tana Umaga.
Details of the signing are expected shortly. Allez les Bleus!
For those interested in seeing this display please get in contact with Tommy or Hogan. Otherwise, meet at Metro Guy/Concordia on the cormer of Guy and De Maissoneuve at 6:30pm. If you are intersted in going to the BarB-Barn before hand, please let me know so I can make a reservation for 5pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Boxing training is on tomorrow (Saturday). Its starts off around 2:00pm at the HardKnox gym. Training will consist of some fitness and some weights at the end. Bring running shoes, a towel, $10 cash, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them (if not the gym will supply them).
The addess is: 3645, rue Notre-Dame ouest
Just one of those days, we all have them
Come this Saturday for the first social event for the club! Tom and his car will be on display as he will enter in the demolition derby! If the destruction of Tommy’s car is not enough for you there is:
MONSTER TRUCKS WITH THEIR MASSIVELY OVERSIZED TIRES
They are huge 4x4s that destroy everything in their way; 10,000 pounds, 12 feet high, 12 feet wide, with motor getting close to 2,000 horse power. The drivers will compete in the (long) jump competition as well as in freestyle competition with a special track where cars, vans and buses are ready to be destroyed.
12 MONSTER TRUCKS:
The biggest American names will be there, amongst them the world champion BOUNTY HUNTER and the 2008 Monster Spectacular champion BLACK STALLION.
Other monster truck confirmations include: Excaliber, Amsoil Shock Therapy, Spike, Wrecking Crew, Avenger, Brutus, Screaming Demon, Iron Outlaw amongst others!
SNOWMOBILE FREESTYLE:
The best freestyle riders will be at the Big O to compete in a back-flip competition along with other death-defying stunts.
DEVIL DEMOLITION:
The world stunt car champion, Scott Turkiewicz, will offer a thrilling and spectacular presentation!
GLADIATORS DEMO DERBY:
Fans will also be able to enjoy a new brand of demolishing derbies. A no mercy confrontation on a track enclosed with a concrete wall. There will 40 cars racing over 10 laps.
MOTOS SPORTS STUNTS:
Professional Street Bike Riders will perform death defying stunts such as ‘’wheelies’’ and ‘’donuts’’ without using their hands as well as several other stunts!
Jeremy’s PIT PARTY:
Please note that doors will open at 5pm so that fans can meet their favorite drivers next to their Monster Trucks. Vehicles and drivers from all the categories will be present. There will also be a photo and autograph session.
For those interested please contact Hogan!
It’s been a while since Westmount Rugby Club Old Boys had had a few drinks together, along with current players. We’d like to get as many players from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s as we can, please spread the word.
WHAT: Westmount Rugby Old Boys Drinks
WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 6pm – 4am
WHERE: McKibbon’s Pub, 1426 Bishop St
Please spread the word, let me know if you can come. Friends, wives, girlfriends welcome..
Thanks Hugh for Organising this!
Due to Forbes filed and Murray Hill being unavailable tonights training will be at the Westmount High School at 6pm.
The field can be found at 4350 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest. You can enter through Hillside Lane and there is parking behind the school right next to the field. The nearest Metro is Atwater.
Map link. http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
This Wednesday night training is on at 7pm at Forbes field.
Bring: Suitable foot wear for a cross country run and some drills on the fake turf field. Don’t forget the training balls and water.
Afterwards we will head to the Peel Pub for a cheap feed and a couple of quiet powerades for Hogan.
Tonight we kick off the 2009 season training at 6pm at Forbes field. The field is in the McGill campus up behind Molson Stadium. Parking is limited so get there early.
Bring suitable foot wear for a cross country run and some drills on the fake turf field.
Westmount Rugby Club
The Westmount Rugby Club is the oldest active rugby club in North America, founded in 1876. We have an international flare, and play in the 2nd Division.
Le Club de rugby de Westmount est le plus vieux club de rugby en Amérique du nord, fondé en 1876. Nous avons une esprit internationale, et on joue dans la 2e division.
email:
contact AT westmountrugby DOT com
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