1st
Annual Keystone Classic
High School Girls’ Rugby Tournament
Memorial Day Weekend
May 29 & 30, 2004
Keystone Rugby Club (KRC) cordially invites your team to participate in KRC’s first annual Girls’ High School Rugby Tournament. Keystone’s goal is to foster the development of women’s rugby by supporting young players. In the absence of an USA Rugby sponsored national championship, most girls’ high school teams are limited to local competition. Keystone is excited to offer the opportunity for travel and exposure to a variety of clubs. Keystone will host a competitive 16-team tournament on Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-30th). Clubs from the Midwest, MARFU, and NRU are invited to attend. Keystone Classic application forms are due by March 15, 2004.
Tournament Location
Norristown Middle School
330 Roland Drive
Norristown, PA 19403
http://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/schools
· Less than five miles from the tournament hotel!
· Official rugby supplier on site! Get all the gear you ever dreamed about!
· Free parking!
Entry
Application form and fee due by March 15, 2004
· Entry fee of $300.00 for teams traveling less than 500 miles and $250.00 for teams traveling 500 miles or more. The tournament fee is non-refundable if accepted for the Keystone Classic Tournament.
· Each team is guaranteed three games on Saturday and at least one game on Sunday.
· Participants will receive notification of acceptance into the tournament by April 9, 2004.
Eligibility
· High school girls’ rugby teams in good standing with local and territorial unions.
· Must be high school age student-athletes who are currently enrolled in high school (9th-12th grades).
· All players and club must be CIPP compliant through USA Rugby membership process. (www.usarugby.org)
· All players must possess medical insurance in excess of $100,000, in compliance
with CIPP USA Rugby membership requirements.
Tournament Format
This tournament is an opportunity to compete against new teams from outside of your local area union. Each team is guaranteed four games. The teams will be divided into four competitive brackets. The games include 25-minute halves and no overtime. A posting of the tournament schedule will be mailed to teams attending the event and be available at www.keystonerugby.org.
Accommodations
Sleep Inn – King of Prussia $84.00/night/room
440 American Avenue Quad Occupancy
King of Prussia, PA 19406-1471 Two Doubles in Each Room
Phone: (484) 690-2000
Fax: (484) 690-2001
** When reserving rooms, please call under one contact name and give on team name. Ask for reservations under “Keystone Classic Rugby Tournament”. Reservations can be held under one credit card, and various forms of payment (cash or credit card) are accepted at the time of arrival. Room blocks under “Keystone Classic Rugby Tournament” will end after May 7, 2004. Please make all reservations before this date.
This newly constructed hotel is on the outskirts of beautiful Valley Forge National Park and features 87 guestrooms. There is a spacious work area featuring a computer with high-speed Internet access and telephone with data port available to guests. Rooms are equipped with a remote controlled color TV, iron/ironing board, and an oversized walk-in shower. There is a complimentary continental breakfast with seating area reserved for the tournament guests.
All guests may enjoy the use of the indoor pool, fitness center, business center with photocopier and fax, and a guest laundry area. There are two washers and dryers in the laundry area.
The King of Prussia Mall (the second largest mall in the country) is located just one mile from the hotel, and historic Valley Forge National Park is just 2 miles from the hotel.
Bonus Events
A tournament banquet is scheduled for all teams on Saturday evening. This is an occasion for teams to interact and learn more about high school rugby in different parts of the country. This is also an opportunity for young players to network with current and former national team competitors, and learn what it takes to compete at top levels. Additionally, some college recruiters may be present before and during the banquet ceremony.
Brief KRC History
Keystone Rugby Club was founded on the concept of creating a positive rugby experience while playing competitively at the national level. Keystone recruits both experienced rugby players as well as those new to the sport. Amongst Keystone’s active roster of over thirty members are players who participated on various select sides that include, but are not limited to, the USA Women’s National Team, USA U23 Women’s National Team, Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union, and Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Football Union. Additionally, Keystone’s coach, Peter Steinberg, is the former Program Director of the Women’s National Team, former Head Coach of the USA U23 Women’s National Team, and Penn State Women’s Rugby Head Coach. Youth attending the Keystone Classic will have the opportunity to interact with a number of these individuals. Keystone continues to promote women’s rugby on and off the field.
Tournament Contacts
Stephanie Muh Allison Moore
Tournament Director Tournament Manager
Keystone Rugby Club Keystone Rugby Club tournament@keystonerugby.org allison_moore@earthlink.net
(c) 267-257-0807 (h) 215-978-6279
