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COVID 19 and USA Rugby Chapter 11

April 3, 2020 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

To the True South GU clubs and their members: As many of you may have now heard, USA Rugby has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy which is a type of bankruptcy for an organization to restructure both itself and its debt. Between that and the COVID-19 pandemic our sport is dealing with an unprecedented situation. The True South board wants you to know that we are engaged with the restructuring efforts and devising a strategy with other unions to bring back competitions. With regard to USAR, our Women’s Director Michele Yarbrough is one of four USAR Congress members that have been asked to work with their Board of Directors and has been actively working to create a path forward with World Rugby and USAR. Mike Millikan has been handling the extensive communications between other GU’s and the task force that has been put together. I’m monitoring the potential competitions format and timing for the Southern Conference which includes Florida, Carolina’s and Georgia. I would not expect to see any competitive 7’s competition this summer and the union is not endorsing any social 7’s tournaments. I can say that our finances are secure and sufficient to get through this. USAR does not owe us any money, nor do we owe them any. CIPP registration and the insurance that goes with it are critical parts of the ongoing discussions. It may be that the union or conference will have to take that on internally, it’s simply not clear at this point. I have had conversations with both referee societies to gauge their concerns. Referee certification is part of what USAR handles meaning World Rugby provides the guidelines and class courses while USAR deals with the logistics. This is a bit of a sticking point as World Rugby will not act with anything less than a national governing body so our union and our conference will not have any say in this. It is important for each of you to know that as long as there is a national stop in place for playing rugby due to COVID 19 – if you play or practice during this time – your CIPP insurance will not cover you. If we reach a point where the stop is lifted and the National Governing Body is still in Chapter 11 we will provide further guidance on the CIPP insurance at that time. I expect to have more clarity with all these issues by the end of April and the board will continue to monitor the situation and provide our membership with hopeful outcomes. In the meantime, let’s look after each other, stay in touch and help our community where we can.

Peter Steyn, President, True South GU
True South Rugby Geographical Union

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From Randall Johnson: MSRRS Chair:

As we are all aware, USA Rugby has filed for Chapter 11 and as such there are many unresolved questions that will hopefully be answered in short order. This letter is to state the MidSouth RRS position on USA Rugby’s circumstances as well as address the COVID situation. MidSouth RRS’s position on the COIVD situation is very simple: We will follow all mandates from the various federal, state and local governments. Once group sporting events resume, MidSouth will provide referees to member rugby organizations within our purview. In regards to the USA Rugby situation; MidSouth RRS had prepared in advance for the possibility of rugby without USA Rugby and with a gracious grant from True South Geographical Union, took steps to insure our full time referees through the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). Understanding the uncertainty surrounding CIPP coverage, the NASO option was the most prudent path to allow uninterrupted referee coverage for our constituents. What this means for your organizations is that referee coverage for all matches will be uninterrupted once rugby is allowed to resume regardless of USA Rugby’s situation. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. — Randall Johnson

MidSouth Rugby Referee Society Chairman

MidWest RRS Territorial Panel Referee

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True South – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 13, 2020 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

True South Member Teams, From Peter Steyn: To the member clubs of the True South GU: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the board has made a decision to suspend any matches that fall under our jurisdiction until further notice. The referee societies … [Continue reading]

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Union finals results

April 19, 2019 By Pete Steyn Leave a Comment

Semifinals D3 Men Memphis 61 Huntsville 26 Pensacola 36 Clarksville 8 Semifinals D2 Women Knoxville 55 Memphis 0 Nashville 35 Louisiana 33 Semifinals D2 Men Nashville 31 Birmingham 22 New Orleans 29 … [Continue reading]

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True South and South Championships

March 20, 2019 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

All the current information for the True South Championships can be found on the Competitions - True South Championships page The South 15's Championships location will be in Savannah, GA. Daffin Park on May 4th and 5th. Please contact Minchul … [Continue reading]

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Upcoming Coaching and Referee Training

October 3, 2018 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

The True South GU will be offering in cooperation with USA and World Rugby a dynamic suite of referee and referee coach training courses in conjunction with the Battleship Rugby Tourney in Mobile Alabama the following courses are being … [Continue reading]

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True South GU – Membership Meeting

August 3, 2018 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

The next True South membership meeting will be on Saturday August 18th in Birmingham AL.  The meeting will be held at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB – 1016 20th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama, 35205 … [Continue reading]

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EXCLUSIVE PRESALE | Single Day Tickets for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018

May 3, 2018 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

View this email online or in your mobile browser. PRESALE DATES & DETAILS Begins: Today, May 3rd at 2 PM PT Ends: Sunday, May 6th at 11:59 PM PT Single day tickets start at only $75 (plus … [Continue reading]

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True South Finals

April 25, 2018 By Pete Steyn Leave a Comment

Semifinals, Men's D3: Montgomery 63  Clarksville 17, Huntsville 36  Chattanooga 23 Semifinals, Women's D2: Knoxville 45  Memphis 17, NOLA 55  Nashville 22 Semifinals, Men's D2: NOLA 34  Chattanooga 32, Birmingham 44  Nashville 24 Men's D3 … [Continue reading]

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2018 Alabama 7’s Tournaments

April 18, 2018 By Jon Glassmeyer Leave a Comment

June 9, 2018 = Alabama State Games in Huntsville. Alabama – age 6 and up June 30, 2018 = Vulcan 7s in Birmingham, Alabama – age 6 and up July 14, 2018 = Luau 7s Tournament in Mobile, Alabama – age 6 and up … [Continue reading]

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