CONTACT US
Rugby Ontario
55 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N0J2
P: (647) 560-4790
E: info@rugbyontario.com
MEET OUR TEAM
Michael Brown
P: (647) 560-4790 x1001
E: mbrown@rugbyontario.com
Mike oversees all aspects of the Rugby Ontario organization and aims to continue the growth of rugby on a provincial and national level.
David Patterson
P: (647) 560-4790 x1003
E: dpatterson@rugbyontario.com
David manages office administration, member services, Governance, discipline, risk management, Ministry relations, Hall of Fame and human resources for the organization.
Nicole Kovacs
P: (647) 560-4790 x1008
E: nkovacs@rugbyontario.com
Nicole oversees Rugby Ontario’s operations and finances and implements new initiatives to grow the game and the organization.
Paul Connelly
P: (647) 560-4790 x1002
E: pconnelly@rugbyontario.com
Paul manages Rugby Ontario’s high performance program, including the Ontario Blues’ Senior, Development, Junior and Academy programs
Joe Schissler
P: (647) 560-4790 x1005
E: jschissler@rugbyontario.com
Joe oversees all Rugby Ontario competitions and events including senior and junior provincial leagues, Provincial Championships and capstone events. Joe also leads Rugby Ontario’s event and competition marketing.
Sean Medeiros
P: (647) 560-4790 x1004
E: smedeiros@rugbyontario.com
Sean works with and supports all representative and high performance teams through planning and development.
Ryan Jones
P: (647) 560-4790 x1010
E: rjones@rugbyontario.com
Ryan manages various aspects of rugby development including leading the Rookie Rugby program in Ontario and working with clubs on minor and junior rugby development.
David Bushell
P: (647) 560-4790 x1009
E: dbushell@rugbyontario.com
David coordinates the administration of match official development and clinics.
Dalton Finkbeiner
P: (647) 560-4790 x1006
E: dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com
Dalton is the coordinator for all media relations on behalf of the organization. Duties include content on Rugby Ontario’s various platforms (website, social media) public relations, video production and photography.
Mark Kellington
P: (647) 560-4790 x1007
E: mkellington@rugbyontario.com
Mark is in charge all junior leagues in all regions of Ontario, including the development and maintenance of all league schedules. He also assists in the planning and execution of major competitions such as the Ontario Women’s League Final and the McCormick Cup Championship.
Elisa DiGiulio
P: (647) 560-4790 x1011
E:edigiulio@rugbyontario.com
Elisa manages membership management, registrations, insurance coverage, event sanctioning, player transfer requests, playing up/down requests and grant opportunities for Rugby Ontario clubs and associate members.
Jamie Holmes
P: (647) 560-4790 x1013
E:jholmes@rugbyontario.com
Jamie coordinates the administration of our coach development and clinics.
John Stewart
Intern Desk Phone: (647) 560-4790 ext. #
Rugby Ontario is pleased to offer internships to students enrolled at post-secondary institutions.
John Stewart, High-Performance Intern. Email: jstewart@rugbyontario.com
Leanne Kirkby
Intern Desk Phone: (647) 560-4790 ext. #
Rugby Ontario is pleased to offer internships to students enrolled at post-secondary institutions.
Leanne Kirkby, Competitions and Events Intern. Email: lkirkby@rugbyontario.com
Devon Randall
Intern Desk Phone: (647) 560-4790 ext. #
Rugby Ontario is pleased to offer internships to students enrolled at post-secondary institutions.
Devon Randall, Community Rugby Intern. Email: drandall@rugbyontario.com
Interns
Intern Desk Phone: (647) 560-4790 ext. #
Rugby Ontario is pleased to offer internships to students enrolled at post-secondary institutions. The organization currently has three interns:
Leanne Kirkby, Competitions and Events Intern. Email: lkirkby@rugbyontario.com
Devon Randall, Community Rugby Intern. Email: drandall@rugbyontario.com
John Stewart, High-Performance Intern. Email: jstewart@rugbyontario.com
STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
| Responsibility | Staff Responsible | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|
| Age Grade Variations | Ryan Jones | rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Annual Awards | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Annual General Meeting | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Board of Directors | Michael Brown | mbrown@rugbyontario.com |
| Branch Leagues | Respective Branch Union | |
| Branch Relations | Michael Brown | mbrown@rugbyontario.com |
| By-Laws | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Canada Summer Jobs Program | David Patterson & Ryan Jones | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Child Protection | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Clothing / Apparel | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Club Development | Ryan Jones | rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Club Membership (existing) | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Club Membership (new clubs) | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Club Resources | David Patterson & Ryan Jones | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Coaching Clinics / Courses | Jamie Holmes | jholmes@rugbyontario.com |
| Coaching Recruitment & Retention | Jamie Holmes | jholmes@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - Fall 7's | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - High School Rugby | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - Junior Cup Day | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - McCormick Cup | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - Senior Men (Marshall) | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - Senior Women (OWL) | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Competitions - Under 13s (U13) | Joe Schissler | jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Concussion & Injury Management | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Discipline and Appeals | David Patterson & Elida DiGiulio | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Event Sanctioning | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Finance - Audit, Budgets, Payables, Receivables | Nicole Kovacs | nkovacs@rugbyontario.com |
| Fletcher's Fields | Michael Brown | mbrown@rugbyontario.com |
| Governance | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Grant Opportunities | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Hall of Fame | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| High Performance Academy | Paul Connelly & Sean Medeiros | pconnelly@rugbyontario.com smedeiros@rugbyontario.com |
| Historical / Archives | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Human Resources | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Indigenous Rugby | Ryan Jones | rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Insurance Coverage & Certificates | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Internships | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Marketing | Dalton Finkbeiner & Joe Schissler | dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Media Relations | Dalton Finkbeiner | dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com |
| Member Communications | Dalton Finkbeiner | dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com |
| Member Services | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Merchandise | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Minor Rugby & Minor Rugby Festivals (U7, U9, U11) | David Patterson & Ryan Jones | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| National Sport Trust Fund | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Non-Contact Rugby (includes Flag Forever) | David Patterson & Ryan Jones | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Ontario Ministry | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Photography/ Videography | Dalton Finkbeiner | dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com |
| Player Transfer Requests | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Playing Up/Down Requests | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Policies & Procedures (includes Operations Manual) | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Provincial Team Development | Paul Connelly & Sean Medeiros | pconnelly@rugbyontario.com smedeiros@rugbyontario.com |
| Provincial Team Finances | Sean Medeiros | smedeiros@rugbyontario.com |
| Provincial Team Programs | Paul Connelly & Sean Medeiros | pconnelly@rugbyontario.com smedeiros@rugbyontario.com |
| Quest for Gold | Paul Connelly & Sean Medeiros | pconnelly@rugbyontario.com smedeiros@rugbyontario.com |
| Referee Clinics / Courses | David Bushell | dbushell@rugbyontario.com |
| Referee Development, Recruitment & Retention | David Bushell | dbushell@rugbyontario.com |
| Registration (Sport Lomo) | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Rookie Rugby | Ryan Jones | rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Rugby Development | Ryan Jones | rjones@rugbyontario.com |
| Rugby Ready | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Safety & Welfare | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube | Dalton Finkbeiner | dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com |
| Sponsorship/ Fundraising | Michael Brown & Joe Schissler | mbrown@rugbyontario.com jschissler@rugbyontario.com |
| Sport 4 Ontario | David Patterson | dpatterson@rugbyontario.com |
| Strategic Plan | Michael Brown | mbrown@rugbyontario.com |
| Tour Sanctioning | Elisa DiGiulio | edigiulio@rugbyontario.com |
| Website | Dalton Finkbeiner | dfinkbeiner@rugbyontario.com |
