January 2010 News
Welcome to 2010 - we trust that everyone had a safe and happy holiday.
During November and December past, the TDRRS (and others) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM). A number of new faces have stepped forward to fill the positions left vacant by those who have stepped down. We thank Bob Webb and Roelie Cronje for their outstanding contribution to the TDRRS over the past few years and wish them well in their new endeavors. We welcome Natascha Kozowski, John Woolley, Jon Butcher and Greg LaVigne to the TDRRS Board of Directors and congratulate Costa Nicolaidis on taking over the reins as President. Bob Webb and Brian Chatland remain as board members at large. Here are the results of the elections at the recent AGM’s.
TDRRS
President (Chair) Costa Nicolaidis
Secretary Allan Graham
Treasurer Greg LaVigne (appointed after the AGM)
Development Jon Butcher
Appointments Stephen Gasparak
TRU Liaison John Woolley
Membership (New) Natascha Kozowski
Social Barry Scannell
ORRS
President (Chair) Gareth Calloway
Secretary Karen Lozada
Treasurer Bob Webb
Development Gareth Jones
Appointments Brian Chapple
TDRRS (Chair) Costa Nicolaidis
NRRS (Chair) Jeff Dahl
EORRS (Chair) Steve Chessum
Rugby Ontario (ORU)
Toronto Rugby (TRU)
At the last board meeting on December 21st, Toronto Rugby President Todd Russell and Senior Men's Director Alan Kasperski resigned. These resignations are effective immediately. Both Todd and Alan stated that they would not be running for the Toronto Rugby board in 2010. The remaining board thanks them and wishes them all the best after serving the Toronto Rugby community for many years. Effective immediately the Toronto Rugby Board has appointed Mark Pinguet as interim President. The AGM will be held on January 17th, 2010, at which time a new president and any other directors will be elected. Clink à http://www.torontorugby.com/.
People News
Congratulations are also due to Jordan Hamilton and his wife Tanya on the birth of their daughter Ali at 12:46am on Friday, December 18th. Ali weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz. Mother, father and baby are doing well.
Membership Secretary
In 2008 we registered 94 referees (including Club Referees) and in 2009 we registered 122 referees. Because of this increasing workload, for 2010 we have implemented a new position of Membership Secretary and we are grateful that Natascha Kozowski has volunteered to take on this role. The Membership Secretary will be responsible for all aspects of the annual registration of referees into our society. This includes maintaining a database of contact information, checking accreditation and registering each referee with Rugby Canada for insurance purposes. As TDRRS Secretary, I will be working closely with Natascha to ensure a smooth transition into her role. Registration will start in the February/March timeframe once we know the Rugby Canada/Rugby Ontario fees for 2010.
IRB 2009 Law Ruling No 9
IRB New Online Strength & Conditioning Resource
It has been announced that the IRB Strength and Conditioning web site is now fully available. While primarily aimed at players and coaches, you will learn about the basics of Health and Safety, Exercise Instruction, Gymnasium Induction & Environment etc. For the IRB Rugby Ready web site, clink à http://www.irbrugbyready.com/irbrr/SnC/join.jsp
So as a new rugby refereeing season beckons (pre-season and high school rugby starts in April), it is time to consider renewing those gym memberships. Note that the TDRRS will be placing more emphasis on fitness standards in 2010 as criteria for appointments and grading.
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