*** IMPORTANT - Nationals ***

[Kris]

All,
We need everybody at practice today, here is why.

The Northeast #3 team (Rutgers University) got into trouble with their school. Therefore, Rutgers will not be allowed to the attend the National Championships. The #4 team from the Northeast (Bowdoin) was asked to replace Rutgers. Bowdin is not sure if they can fill the spot. There is talk that the next team to fill that position could be Mid-Atlantic #4 - which would be us!

If we are invited, we would play this coming weekend early Saturday and Sunday at Princeton.

At this point, I want to assume we are not yet ruled out as a consideration and would like full attendance at practice today. If we are offered a slot into Nationals, I will base the team's response upon the number we have at practice and who can compete this coming weekend. If there is any chance we can still advance to Nationals, we need to be ready.

We will discuss the logistics of everything at practice.

-Kris

P.S. Somebody please re-post on Facebook since I do not have access from work.

[Kris]

All,
I was just told that Bowdoin CANNOT field a team. USA Rugby Competitions Committee is now discussing whether to award the seed to Rugby Northeast or Mid-Atlantic.

Sombody please post to FB for me.

Thanks,
-Kris

[Kris]

At this time, if the team gets invited to Nationals, we will decline the invitation. Thanks to all who attend practice and contributed to the discussions.

-Kris