Empire GU Launches New Website
Empire GU today launched a upgraded website (empiregurugby.com) and platform that gives users an optimized experience like no other rugby union in the United States. The refresh of Empire GU's web home improves the user experience with
a dynamic presence, enhanced graphics, easy to navigate tables and a mobile responsive design.
"We are excited to launch the new Empire GU website in line with the kickoff of the 2016-17 season," said Ken Pape, Empire GU President.
"This will give our users an improved experience and the move to a mobile responsive site was important as over 70 percent of our visitors interact with us through a mobile platform."
SportLomo serves as the developer and host for empiregurugby.com. Based in Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland, the company provides
sports software, online registration tools and league and tournament management.
"Sportlomo is delighted to provide Empire GU with its new upgraded, mobile responsive website," said John Lee, Business Development for SportLomo. "Our relationship
with Empire GU began in 2013 as our first U.S. customer. Since then, thanks to Empire, we have expanded across North America through the U.S. and Canada.
We hope the new website provides a platform for Empire GU to keep its clubs, athletes and supporters informed and up to date."
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EGU Kicks Off 2016-17 Season
Empire GU officially kicks off its 2016-17 season on Saturday, Sept. 10. Opening Day will see 44 teams in action across 22 matches in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
"The level of play continues to rise each year within Empire GU and we expect to 2016-17 to be our best year yet," said Ken Pape, EGU President.
"We wish all of our clubs good luck in 2016-17 and look forward to the competition, spirit and camaraderie unique to the sport of rugby."
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Club Contact REQUIRED - Score Reporting via Text
EGU utilizes Score Reporting via Text for all regular season matches.
If your clubs has not previously done so, you are
required
to provide a Score Reporting contact
IMMEDIATELY
. Clubs should identify one (1) person who will be responsible to report scores and tries for all Home matches.
Provide Name, Email and Cell Number to administrator@empiregurugby.com.
All EGU Game Scores (including Tries) must be entered by the HOME team only, immediately after the game, but no later than 6 P.M. on SUNDAY (for Saturday matches, otherwise by 6PM the day following the match). The scores and tries are to be reported via Text Message to the EGU website (EmpireGURugby.com). Results and standings will be immediately updated on the EGU website upon receipt of the Text Message score report.
The Instructions / Overview Page describes the process step-by-step. Please follow the instructions listed and refer to Most Common Errors section to assist with challenges. While this should be a straightforward and simple process, we do expect some clubs to have bumps along the way. Should there be an issue with a report, please forward the score and tries to your administrator@empiregurugby.com.
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USA Rugby CMS / Eligibility Policies
Clubs are expected to familiarize themselves with all pertinent information, including:
* CIPP Registration (Club and Invidividual)
* Competition Management System (CMS) requirements
The General Eligibility Regulations apply to all matches. Event-Specific Regulations apply to all League/CR/Qualifying Matches. All following general and event-specific regulations must be strictly enforced by the Approved Governing Body for all matches. USA Rugby is responsible for establishing the structure of USA Rugby Championship Events and minimum competition and eligibility standards. The appropriate administrative body (GU/LAU/CR and WPL) is responsible for determining the clubs that participate according to the structure established by USA Rugby (and which may be reviewed from time to time to ensure compliance).
Any clubs not in compliance with these policies face potential sanctions from Empire GU and/or USA Rugby.
Login / Password will be sent
directly to each club contact when provided by USA Rugby.
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EGU Accepting Nominations for NCR3 Men's D3 Rep
Empire GU is accepting nominations for the recently vacated NCR3 Men's D3 representative seat, previously held by Pat Moroney.
The nomination period closes today (Friday, Sept. 9). A
vote will be held this Sunday, Sept. 11, at 9pm via web conference (details below). Only Men's D3 clubs are eligible to vote on the nominees.
Meeting Information
or
Dial-In: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 599-107-757
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Old Boys Team Assembling for Aspen Ruggerfest
Are you over 35 and want to play in the Aspen Ruggerfest, September 14-18? Former Empire coach Bob Karetsky is assembling a squad and would welcome you to his team. Text Bob at 646-591-4491 for full details.
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Northeast Academy Continues to Expand Reach
The Northeast Academy's continuing effort to expand its mission and reach in 2016 has gotten off to great success this summer. The High Performance academy's newest training hub in Buffalo wrapped its first ten week camp along with the New York City and Boston hubs a few short weeks ago. Also training alongside the players' camps in all three locations were the Academy's first mentorship graduates in its program designed to enhance the acumen of regional coaches, managers and referees.
Said Northeast Academy Executive Director, Sean Horan, "The first few years of our program have obviously been focused on young athletes. We are now also developing focus for coaches and managers at many levels. The first rollout of this program was a tremendous success, and included participation from Division III National Championship coach, David Lyme of the Fairfield Yankees."
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Rugby Jobs In and Around EGU
Listing of available positions in and around Empire GU. To have your position listed, please forward a short description and applicable links to
info@empiregurugby.com
.
Current Positions
* Brooklyn Women's Rugby Club - Head Coach
* Manhattanville College Women's Rugby - Head Coach
* Bard College Men's Rugby - Head Coach
* William Patterson University - Head Coach
* SUNY New Paltz Men's Rugby - Head Coach
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Clubs Seeking Games - Fall 2016
If your club would like a posting listed, forward to
Empire GU
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