Building on the work of last year’s Rugby Development Consultant Network, we have zeroed in on two areas of focus for 2026: Project Management, and Club Governance and Strategic Planning. Our two returning RDCs, Mark Perrin and Elizabeth McCaw, are available year-round to clubs across the province.
Between January and April of 2026, our RDCs held office hours, assisted with provincial resource creation, and managed a Rugby Development Community of Practice (CoP). During the busy summer rugby season, RDC office hours and the CoP are on pause; however, RDCs remain available for individual club questions and consults. Use the form below to ask us anything!
Bonus Summer Office Hour Session: Project Planning with Mark Perrin
- July 15th, 6-7pm
- Register now!
Mark Perrin
Email: mperrin@rugbyontario.com
Focus: Project Management
Description: Reach out to Mark if you have a lot of ideas but struggle getting them fully executed; you were successful with a grant or bid but now are overwhelmed trying to accomplish what you promised; you are looking for ways to make your workflows more efficient and reduce redundancy; things seem to fall through the cracks, end up behind schedule or over budget, or otherwise get derailed along the way; or your volunteers are doing great work but are disconnected from each other.
Office Hours: regular office hours will return in October, 2026
Office Hour Dates:
*Special Summer Hours – July 15th, 6-7 pm
Club Consulting: Contact Mark
Bio: A project manager by trade, with extensive rugby experience, Mark brings expertise in project planning, execution, and tracking. With an organized approach, Mark looks to identify and attack all angles of a project, from brainstorming and idea sessions, to setting realistic and attainable goals. Mark strives to run projects with clarity, adaptability and systematic thinking in order to achieve the intended outcomes. Mark attributes much of his personal growth to the game of Rugby, learning the importance of team, camaraderie, and working towards a common goal. In his role as an RDC his sole focus is giving back to the Rugby community that gave so much to him as a teen and young adult.
Elizabeth McCaw
Email: emccaw@rugbyontario.com
Focus: Club Governance and Strategic Planning
Description: Reach out to Liz if you are struggling with running effective board meetings; you have a great group of volunteers however can’t seem to stay organized; you always feel like you are putting out fires instead of strategic planning; you want to run a new program but don’t know where to start, or the realities of running a club have become overwhelming.
Office Hours: regular office hours will return in October, 2026
Webinars: Fall Webinars TBA
Club Consulting: Contact Liz.
Bio: With over 20 years of experience in community sports operations, Elizabeth is a seasoned leader specializing in strategic planning, programming and operational structures. She has contributed her expertise to major organizations including Ontario Basketball, Canada Soccer and FSA Sport, and currently serves at the Director of Business Operations for the Pickering Football Club, a thriving community soccer organization with over 5000 members in the Durham Region. In addition, Elizabeth is a Rugby Development Consultant with Rugby Ontario, where she provides valuable insights and support to the rugby community, drawing on her extensive experience in soccer and past consulting roles. She is passionate about building sustainable sport systems that strengthen communities and enhance participation at all levels.