Congratulations to the following clubs who will represent the Mid-Atlantic Conference in Charlotte NC for National playoffs:
Men’s D1 – Potomac Exiles
Men’s D2 – Rocky Gorge
Men’s D3 – Old Gaelic
Women’s D1 – Pittsburgh Angels
Women’s D2 – Severn River
Congratulations also goes to the MAC Champions for our M-D4 and W-D3 divisions:
Men’s D4 – Whitehorse Rugby
Women’s D3 – Phoenixville Whitehorse
The MAC Competitions Committee is beginning to plan the schedules for the 2015-2016 season.
The men’s clubs are listed here. This reflects the promotion/relegation for 2015 results, announcement of new clubs or teams, and restructuring for D2 and D3 divisions. Please review this list. If you have questions, direct them to your league coordinator.
The women’s clubs are listed here. Coordinators will be reaching out based on the new structure. The committee met and agreed that this is the strongest competition we can put forward. Questions can be directed to your league coordinator.
Our MAC schedule of dates has us planned to release 2015-2016 schedules by the end of June. We are currently waiting for USA Rugby to finalize National Championship dates for 2016 and that may hold us up in the planning process. We would like to avoid the large gap between MAC Championship and the National playoffs that we experienced in 2015.
The D3 Men’s and Women’s Championship matches were rescheduled. Thanks to these clubs for their patience with our weather situation, and thanks to the new hosting clubs.
The Men’s D3 Championship was held at the Lancaster Roses Pitch at 1pm
Old Gaelic 36, South Jersey 28
MAC Representative: Bryan Dewease
The Women’s D3 Championship will be held at the White Horse pitch on 5/16 at 10am.
Phoenixville White Horse v Northeast Philadelphia Irish
MAC Representative: Jean Solecki
Due to inclement weather, the MAC Championship Finals were moved to Seven Pines, 514 Whiteside Drive, Sandston, VA.
Men’s D2 – 12:30pm
Rocky Gorge 34, Wilmington 22
Men’s D1 – 2:00pm
Potomac Exiles 26, Norfolk Blues 18
Women’s D2 – 4:00pm
Severn River 26, Raleigh Venom 15
Men’s and Women’s D3 will be rescheduled.
The 2015 MAC Playoffs will take place on April 25-26 and will be hosted by James River Rugby.
Men’s Playoff Info
Women’s Playoff Info
Saturday |
Field 1 |
Field 2 |
Field 3 |
11:00am to 12:30pm |
Men’s D3Game 5 |
Men’s D3Game 6 |
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1:00pm to 2:30pm |
Men’s D2Game 6 |
Men’s D2Game 5 |
Women’s D2N1 v S2 |
3:00pm to 4:30pm |
Men’s D1Game B |
Men’s D1Game A |
Women’s D2S1 v N2 |
Sunday |
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10:30am to 12:00pm |
Men’s D3Championship |
Women’s D3Championship |
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12:30pm to 2:00pm |
Men’s D2Championship |
Women’s D2Championship |
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2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Men’s D1Championship |
Pitch Information: Pole Green Park – Map to Pitch
Traffic Alert: Exits to avoid this weekend for the NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway are: 1) Coming from I-64 for the Laburnum exits and 2) on I-295, the Meadowbridge exit; The exit for Pole Green is in the same exit number, but is the opposite direction. If you see traffic backed up on either Saturday or Sunday for the race (which exits on 38B), Pole Green Park requires exit 38A.
Hotel Information:
Make reservations now in the Richmond area. NASCAR is also the same weekend, FYI.Best Western Plus Richmond Airport
$131/room (includes taxes and breakfast)
5300 Airport Sq. Lane, Sandston, VA
Call (804) 222 – 8200 before midnight on April 20thMention “MAC Championship” to get the rate and a room from the reserved block.
This might be obvious, but: Teams may be staying one night or two – make sure you understand the cancellation policy when making your reservations.
Rosters:
1) All match ROSTERS and match reports need to be completed in CMS not later than 5pm Tuesday (4/21), particularly for the April 18-19 matches. A score report is not enough. You must have the rosters submitted.
2) You must have your Saturday April 25th match roster loaded by Friday (4/24) by 5pm. The first match of the weekend has been loaded in CMS.
3) This is an event weekend. Prepare your PAPER COPY ROSTER of 28 for ID check-in. We will be at the pitch at 9am Saturday morning for ID check in. Make sure that all of your players bring their IDs. No ID, No Rugby. No Exceptions.
http://usarugby.org/documentation/membership/usa-rugby-roster-form.pdf
List your 28 players in the same order they appear in your CIPP roster.
4) We will be completing Saturday match reports and setting up the Sunday Championship matches on site as we know the results. You must have your Sunday April 26th match roster loaded by 9pm on Saturday night.
The qualifiers this summer are as follows:
June 20th – Richmond (Monk Vaughan – Dorey Park)
June 27th – Wilmington (Blue Ball – Alapocas Run State Park)
July 11th – NOVA (Battlefield/Ruggerrama – Morven Park)
July 18th – Wilmington (Championships – Alapocas Run State Park)
MAC sideline management policy. Effective immediately:
USA Rugby 2015 FOCUS AREAS (on Vimeo) for ALL REFS
http://vimeo.com/118140542
Game Management Guidelines – 2015
http://usarugby.org/news/item/game-management-guidelines-released-for-2015
The Laws of the Game
http://laws.worldrugby.org/index.php?&language=EN
Protective Equipment and Clothing Guidelines – 2015 (USA Rugby)
http://usarugby.org/documentation/refereeing/protective-equipment-clothing-guidelines.pdf