1/9/09

 The Oaks have a mission to introduce and grow the sport of rugby in the San Ramon Tri- Valley area.  With this effort, special attention is given to building youth to young adults with life lessons of teamwork, challenge, and positive reinforcement.

 Provides children with a safe and enjoyable introduction to the skills and tactical principles of the game of Rugby Union.  Allow young players to be introduced to skills at a pace appropriate for their ages and physical development.  The essential feature of Rugby within the program is one of enjoyment. Irrespective of size, body shape or ability, players are given the opportunity to reach their potential in a caring, fun and safe environment.  Games provide the basic skills and understanding of set plays through the modified Scrum, Maul and Lineout situations.  The desirable qualities of rugby -- sportsmanship and fair play -- are positively rewarded, with reduced emphasis on competition.  At all times safety is a paramount consideration. The Laws of each level of the program have been specifically designed to foster a safe environment for both male and female players, while they learn relevant skills.

 The Program consists of 5 playing groups.  The Junior Varsity is made up of Freshmen and Sophomores in high school (18 to date)  U-14 is primarily for 7th and 8th graders (23 to date)  U-12 is primarily for 5th, and 6th graders (20 now)  U-10 is primarily 3 rd and 4 th grade elementary grades (8)  U-8 (touch only) are for elementary school children. (5)  Total players to date 74

 President - Jon Straka  Program head for JV and U14  Secretary – Peter Hawes  Program head for U12-U10-8  Treasurer -Rob Harrison  Administration  Requesting a 5 person committee with parents as liaison to the board, act as disciplinary committee, organization aid  Each team must have a team manager/ volunteer

 Mustang Soccer Complex is home field  Will also use DVMS, Sycamore and Athenian as needed  Have some sponsorship and attracting more for equipment  Uniforms Barbarian Profit Fit  Players have T shirts sweat Shirts etc –the town knows  Member of the Danville Chamber of Commerce

JV – Northern California Rugby Football Union Boys High School League/Bay Conference/Silver Division  Oakland  Danville  Berkeley  Tri-Valley  Alameda  Marin  DLS  Hayward  Piedmont  In Kickoff Tournament Sacramento as Frosh/Soph  Applying for Pacific Coast Invitational Apr 28 th  Schedule posted on Web

 U14 -Northern California Junior High School Rugby Conference –Bay Area Division  Marin Highlanders (Youth Rugby)  Lamorinda  Danville  Diablo  SF Golden Gate  Peninsula Seahawks  In Kick Off tournament Sacramento Feb 08, Dixon Tournament April 19 th  Scheduling meeting Jan 14 th Dixon

 Schedule for 12/10/8 is being draft now (Matt Taylor) and will follow a round robin concept  We are hoping to have 8-10 game days for each age group with 2-3 games per day  U10 as 10s or 7s &U12 will play in the Kickoff tournament Sacramento as 15 /side

 This is all our club  We are hear to teach the game of rugby and life skills  Compete hard on the field eat and laugh with your competitor after the game  The is a Barbarian sport played by Gentlemen  The goal is to make a fun learning environment for all parents and families included  Coaches Need to have fun too.  Open communication is key – please if you have a playing time issue talk to the coaches privately – the goal is to have each player get about a ½ in  We will not intentionally put a player in harms way re- injury  Have Fun