ONTARIO BLUES – SENIOR MEN
Program Information
Ontario Senior Men’s Developmental Program
The Rugby Ontario High Performance Program is pleased to announce the new structure and schedule for the Ontario Senior Men’s Developmental Program.
Goal:
- To provide an elite development opportunity for Rugby Ontario Men that bridges the gap between the U19 Blues and the Toronto Arrows/Canadian National Senior Men’s Program.
- To represent Rugby Ontario at the Eastern Canadian Sr. Men’s Rugby Championships (Halifax).
Who is Eligible?
- This is a developmental team that will be focusing on players who have the potential to play rugby at the next level. (Toronto Arrows/Canadian National Senior Men’s Team) All players will be participating in the Rugby Ontario Senior Leagues and be in good standing. The focus will be U-25 (with exceptions).
- Elite Ontario University and College Players would be encouraged to participate.
*2019 Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Phil Murphy
Assistant Coaches: Les Gilson and Ian McLeod
Manager: John Watkins
*Management Team is on a One-year appointment as future structure is determined. These positions will be posted in the future once template has been established.
Cost:
- Player ID Sessions: $50 (3 sessions)
- 24 Man Squad-$400
Price Includes:
- Player Kit (Shorts, Socks and T-Shirt)
- Practice and Exhibition Game in Ontario
- 2 Games vs. EORU and Quebec
- Flight, Transportation, Accommodation and Meals while in Halifax
If you are interested in putting your hand up for a place on the 2019 squad, please complete the attached link before Friday, April 5th.
Sr. Men Tryout Registration
https://membersrugbyontario.sportngin.com/register/form/107636111
2019 Competition Schedule
| Date | Competition |
|---|---|
| Sunday, April 7th | Talent ID Session (Oshawa Civic Field) #5 10am-1pm |
| Sunday, April 21st | Talent ID Session (York University) 10:15am-12:15pm |
| Sunday, April 28th | Talent ID Session (York University) 9am-12pm |
| Tuesday, April 30th | Long List Squad Selected |
| *Sunday, May 5th | Tryout: Oshawa Civic Fieldhouse 8am – 10am |
| *Sunday, May 12th | Training Session: Kiwanis Field Brantford 9am – 12pm |
| Sunday, May 19th | Training Session: Sherwood Forest park (Turf Field), 2pm-4pm |
| Monday, May 20th | Game #1: Blues vs. Eastern Ontario (Kingston) 3pm |
| *Sunday, June 2nd | Training Session: Victoria Fields (Whitby) 12pm – 4pm |
| Sunday, June 9th | Game #2: Blues vs. Quebec (Kingston) 3pm |
| Sunday, June 9th | Game #3 vs. Old Glory DC (Washington) 3pm |
| *Sunday, June 23rd | Training Session: TBC |
| Thursday, June 27th | Depart for Eastern Canadian Super League Championship (Halifax) |
| Friday, June 28th | ECSLC Game #1 |
| Sunday, June 30th | ECSLC Game #2 |
- Squad will have additional training sessions based on potential exhibition games vs. touring sides July – September.
- Confirmed: University Dublin College (Irish Div. 1) Wednesday August 7thToronto Area / Sunday August 11thKingston (As part of the Eastern Canadian U16/U18 Rugby Championships
MacTier Cups
Most CRC Championships among the four representative teams (6):
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018
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