2020 High School Spring Rugby Tournament Directory Updated February 24 2020

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Rugby has been played continuously in Ontario high schools for more than 60 years. The following information is provided by Rugby Ontario as a free service to Ontario high schools to promote the growth and development of the sport of rugby. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Rugby Ontario assumes no responsibilities for the organizational arrangements for any tournament Organizers of tournaments not yet listed are encouraged to provide details to Glenn Tarver [email protected] so that coaches can select from as many options as possible. .

APRIL

9th Annual Northern Red Knights Boys Tournaments Series ( sponsored by ) Thursday April 2 2020 - Senior Boys Tier 1 ( for OFSAA bound teams ) at Seneca College Stadium Friday April 3 2020 - Senior Boys Tier 2 and grade 11 teams at Seneca College Stadium Wednesday April 8 2020 - Varsity Girls at Central Dom ( downtown Toronto ) Thursday April 9 2020 - Junior Boys at Central Dome ( downtown Toronto ) Friday April 17 2020 - Bantam / Novice / Grade 9's at Northern Secondary School Outdoor artificial turf surfaces ( no metal cleats ) These tournaments will go regardless of weather Entry fee $375 except Bantams $250 3 games guaranteed Player of the match awards Athletic therapist on site Contact Dan Gana [email protected]

Streetsville Secondary School Indoor Tournament ( at Hershey Sport Zone, ) Monday April 6 2020 - Junior and Senior Boys 2 SPOTS STILL OPEN BOTH DIVISIONS Entry fee $400 Turf field, no metal cleats Climate controlled 3 games guaranteed Contact Mike Curran [email protected] Sheridan College Invitational Tournament ( Oakville ) Thursday April 9 2020 - Senior Boys Entry fee $350 Three 30 minute games guaranteed Artificial turf field, no metal cleats Athletic therapist on site, teams must supply own tape Plaque to winning team, player medals top three teams, t shirts for all players BBQ and beverages for purchase on site Post-tournament game film available to coaches Contact Doug Iwasa [email protected] 905 691 6543

5th Annual Waterloo Early Bird Tournaments ( RIM Park Fields, Manulife Sportsplex, Waterloo ) Wednesday April 8 2020 - Varsity Girls and JV Girls Thursday April 9 2020 - Senior, Junior and Bantam Boys Entry fee $325 except Bantam Boys $200. Cheques payable to KCI Rugby Changing rooms and food concessions available 2 fields Contacts Cody Roberts [email protected] ( boys ) Jenn Armatage [email protected] ( girls )

20th Annual Saltfleet Spring Rugbyfest ( at McMaster University, Hamilton ) This highly competitive event has annually had 8 to 10 OFSAA-bound entries Wednesday April 8 2020 - Senior and Junior Boys ( new in 2020, both divisions same day ) Entry fee $350 Cheques payable to Saltfleet HS All teams guaranteed three 30 minute games Field turf, no metal cleats, plastic studs or running shoes only, players must remove footwear when crossing synthetic track surface Athletic therapist on site Contact Paul Pendakis [email protected] or Stephen Cadogan [email protected]

3rd Annual Innisdale Invaders Early Bird Warm-up Tournament ( indoors Bradford Sports Dome ) Thurssday April 9 2020 - Senior / Varsity Girls ( 8 teams max ) Friday April 17 2020 - Junior Girls / Tier 2 Varsity Girls Entry fee $375 3 games guaranteed Athletic therapist on site Changing rooms on site Food available 1 km from dome Contact Jay Malandrino [email protected] 705 726 2552 x41654

7th Annual Redhawk Tournament ( located between Smiths Falls and Carleton Place ) Thursday April 9 2020 - Varsity Girls This tournament is for teams looking to gain experience heading into the spring season Bracket style schedule to ensure even competition Turf Surface Indoor facilities at Beckwith Recreation Centre open 8 teams maximum Entry fee $275 3 games / 80 minutes of rugby guaranteed Athletic therapist on site Trophy to tournament winning team Contact Jacob Swarbrick [email protected]

12th Annual Excalibur Tournaments ( , Peterborough ) Tuesday April 14 2020 - Junior Boys ( 6 teams ) Wednesday April 15 2020 - Senior Boys ( 6 teams ) Artificial turf surface, short cleats only Entry fee $250 All teams guaranteed three 30 minute games Qualified first aid / CPR staff on site Food available for purchase on site Post-game man of match awards Contact Fergal O’Hagan [email protected]

7th Annual Gee-Gees Tournaments ( Matt Anthony Field, Ottawa ) Wednesday April 15 2020 - Junior Boys Thursday April 17 2020 - Senior Boys Friday April 18 2020 - Girls Teams guaranteed 3 games Athletic therapists on site. Bring own supplies. No taping while games are in progress Access to locker rooms Food available for purchase on site ( cash only, ATM on site ) MVP awards $300 / team per day. $50 discount for additional teams Contact Gee-Gee’s head coach Jen Boyd [email protected]

15th Annual A N Myer Tournaments ( Niagara Falls ) Thursday April 16 2020 - Varsity Girls Entry fee $300 Early season format. Referees may stop play to clarify rules. Emphasis on development Artificial turf. No metal cleats On-site athletic therapists Contact Jamie French [email protected] 905 358 5753 x60029

5th Annual Gryphons Early Bird Tournament ( University of ) Thursday April 16 2020 - Junior and Senior Boys Dialogue with current Gryphons coaches and players 2 fields, juniors and seniors on separate fields Entry fee $350. $650 for two teams Cheques payable to Three 30 minute games Artificial turf field, no metal cleats Athletic therapist on site. Bring your own tape Contact Cory Hector [email protected]

9th Annual McMaster University Tournaments ( Hamilton ) Friday April 17 2020 Senior Boys ( 8 teams ) - three 30 minute games guaranteed, Junior Boys ( 12 teams ) - skills training with McMaster coaches and players( 2 hrs ) and two 30 minute games 2 artificial turf fields Entry fee: $325 for one event, $600 for both events. Deposit required to confirm registration Athletic therapists on site Contact Dan Pletch [email protected]

2nd Annual Boys Golden Boot Boys Tournament ( at North Park CI Brantford ) Tuesday April 21 2020 - Junior and Bantam Boys Teams guaranteed 3 games Entry fee $375 Medical staff on site Contact Danielle Curtis [email protected]

13th Annual Golden Boot Girls Invitational Tournaments Wednesday April 22 2020 - Junior and Senior/ Varsity Girls ( at Pauline Johnson CI, Brantford ) Teams guaranteed 3 games Entry fee $275 Medical staff on site North Park CI has a turf field, no metal cleats Food available for purchase on site and also at nearby fast food outlets T shirts available for purchase pre-tournament and on site Contact Danielle Curtis [email protected]

8th Annual Ravens Tournaments ( at Ottawa ) Wednesday April 22 2020 - Senior and Junior Boys Thursday April 23 2020 - Varsity Girls Entry fee $300 Teams guaranteed three 25 minute games All games on artificial turf fields Certified athletic therapist on site Access to changing rooms Contact Patrick Thompson [email protected]

3rd Annual Trent Excalibur Invitational Girls Tournament ( Peterborough ) Invitational elite girls tournament hosted by Trent University at Justin Chiu Stadium Friday April 24 2020 - Senior Girls ( 6 teams ) PLEASE NOTE - THIS TOURNAMENT IS NOW FULL Entries: Trenton, Uxbridge, Bayside, Innisdale, Streetsville, Holy Cross Entry fee $300 Three 30 minute games guaranteed Turf field, no metal cleats Changing facilities in Trent Athletic Centre BBQ food available by Trent University women’s team Contact Peter Hercus [email protected]

12th Annual Saint Michael Catholic School Tournaments ( Niagara Falls ) Thursday April 23 2020 - Novice / New to rugby Boys teams grades 10-12 Friday April 24 2020 - Varsity Girls ( 8 teams ) Entry fee $300 Three 30 minute games guaranteed Played on artificial turf field, short cleats only Contact Brian Carter [email protected]

6th Annual Mustang Showdown Tournament ( at St Maximilian Kolbe CHS Aurora ) Friday April 25 2020 - Senior Boys ( at Kolbe ), Junior Boys ( at Sheppard’s Bush ) Entry fee $300 3 games guaranteed All games played on artificial turf fields. No metal cleats Athletic therapists on site Food available nearby Contact Frank Ienna [email protected]

21st Annual Lakeshore Catholic Girls Tournament ( Port Colbourne ) Thursday April 30 2020 Pool A - 8 senior experienced teams Pool B - 8 tier two / inexperienced teams Entry fee $300 Teams guaranteed 3 games, 14 minute halves Unlimited substitutions On site food concession Contact Jason Benoit [email protected]

MAY

Raider Cup Tournament ( Delhi ) Friday May 1 2020 - Varsity |Girls Tier 2 / Development Entry fee $$250 Three 30 minute games guaranteed Athletic therapist on site Food concessions on site and local vendors Team MVP awards Tournament shirts ( must be pre-ordered ) Contact Shawn Spence [email protected] 519 429 2134

12th Annual Eastdale Classic ( Oshawa ) Friday May 1 2020 - Varsity Girls Tier 2 Entry fee $350 3 games guaranteed, 4th game for playoffs 2 fields Early season format, coaches permitted on field Athletic therapist on site Food concessions MVP and coaches awards Contact Chris Conway [email protected]

1st Annual Smiths Falls Junior Girls Development Tournament ( at the school ) Friday May 1 2020 $250 entry fee 3 games guaranteed Athletic therapist on site Contact Jacob Swarbrick [email protected] 613 283 0288

4th Annual Waterloo Warriors Women's Tournament ( at Columbia Icefields / Warrior Field ) Friday May 1 2020 - Senior Girls ( 8 teams maximum ) Entry fee $350 U of W varsity women players on site with information on program 3 games guaranteed, 12 minute halves Indoor turf fields, no metal studs Tournament goes regardless of weather New indoor field house with changing rooms and washrooms Athletic therapist on site. Tape available for purchase of bring your own Shirts for MVPs for all games, tournament all-stars as selected by U of W players get medals Trophy for tournament winning team Contact Ben Skinner [email protected] 289 208 7985

33nd Annual Miller Cup Tournament ( at Stratford Northwestern HS )

Tuesday May 5 2020 - Senior Boys ( 16 teams ),Varsity Girls ( 16 teams ), Junior Boys ( 8 teams ) Two divisions ( competitive and tier two ) for both Senior Boys and Varsity Girls Entry fee $275 ( 1 team), $500 ( 2 teams ), $700 ( 3 teams ) 4 fields in close proximity Teams guaranteed three 25 minutes games MVP shirt for one player each team Athletic therapist on all 4 fields BBQ and vendors on site Contact Tony Roes [email protected]

10th Annual Belleville Centennial Charger Classic ( at MA Sills Park ) Tuesday May 5 2020 - Junior Boys ( 6 teams ) and Senior Boys ( 6 teams ) Entry fee $300 team or $500 for two teams All teams guaranteed three 30 minute games Athletic therapists on site. All pre-game taping team responsibility Contact Joe Dicresce [email protected],ca

16th Annual Centennial Cup Tournament ( at Guelph Centennial High School ) Thursday May 7 2020 - Senior and Junior Girls Friday May 8 2020 - Senior, Junior and Bantam Boys Entry fee $250 All teams guaranteed three games Athletic therapists on site Contact Kristoffer Treiguts [email protected]

6th Annual Devils Showdown Tournament ( MA Sills Park Belleville ) Thursday May 7 2020 - Junior Girls and Senior Girls Entry fee $300, $500 for two teams Athletic therapist on site Contact Scott Dewar [email protected]

28th Annual London Classic Tournaments ( St George’s Rugby Club, London ) Tuesday May 12 2020 - Senior and Novice Girls Wednesday May 13 2020 - Junior and Senior Boys Both days 9:00 to 4:00 Entry fee $250 All teams guaranteed three 20 minute games. Half the teams will get 4 games 4 fields Changing rooms Inexpensive food concessions Plaques for champion and finalist teams, MVP plaques for each team Athletic therapists on site Contact Murray Young [email protected] 519 471 5258 ( H ) 519 870 5505 ( C )

JUNE

58th Annual Barbarian Cup Junior Provincial Championships Tournaments 2020 INFORMATION PENDING This is an unofficial / non-OFSAA Provincial Championships Tournament Organized in 2019 by Fergus Highland Rugby Club at Victoria Park Fergus Sponsored by Barbarian Rugby Wear Scheduled for the weekend after the OFSAA Senior Championships Tournaments The Junior Boys tournament is invitational for association winning teams across Ontario. Some association finalist teams could also be invited as wild card entries at the discretion of the organizing committee The divisions for Junior Girls and Midget / Bantam Boys are open to any schools Sunday June 9 2019 - pool games Junior Boys Invitational ( 16 teams ) Junior Girls Open ( 16 teams ) Midget / Bantam Boys Open ( 16 teams ) Monday June 12 2019 - medal games Entry fee $350. Or $300 per team if there are multiple teams from any school All teams guaranteed 3 games on Sunday No additional costs for parking or spectator admissions Character player awards for all teams Please go to barbariancup.ca for information Tournament contacts and registration information is indicated on the web site Contact Joe Bowley [email protected]

AT PRESENT, NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING TOURNAMENTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

2019

26th Annual Red Hot Rugby Tournament ( at St Joan of Arc CHS, Maple, York Region ) Monday April 24 2019 - Senior Boys Wednesday April 26 2019 - Junior Boys Entry fee $350 All teams guaranteed 90 minutes game time, if possible 3 games [email protected]

7th Annual Spring Blast Girls Tournament ( at St Mary’s High School, Kitchener ) Friday May 3 2019 - Varsity Girls ( 16 teams ) Two tiered competition: premier and developmental Entry fee $250 3 games guaranteed Two fields, 2 x 15 minute halves Food and beverages available for purchase on site Plaques for winning teams, t shirts for team MVP’s, gift package for coaches Contact Tom Mandich [email protected]

Mary Ward CHS Wolverines 10’s Tournament ( Scarborough / Toronto ) Player and coaching development for tier 2 / start-up programs Friday May 10 2019 - Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls ( 4 teams each ) Entry fee $100 3 x 20 minute games guaranteed Artificial turf field, short cleats only Athletic therapist on site Contact Ryan Kennedy [email protected]

4th Annual Trenton High School Tournament Friday May 10 2019 - Senior Girls Entry fee $150 3 games guaranteed Contact Brian Meindl [email protected]

Ist Annual Quins Cup tournament ( Brantford Rugby Club ) Thursday May 30 2019 - Varsity Girls Entry fee $250 3 games guaranteed, grass fields Athletic therapist on site Food available for purchase Changing rooms in the clubhouse Team MVP awards Contact person Dave McLean [email protected]

2018

Innisdale Dust-Up Tournament ( J C Massie Field, , Barrie ) Thursday April 18 2018 - Senior Boys 10:00 to 2:00 4 teams, three 30 minute games Athletic therapist on site Team award for winner of round robin Contact Rob Ashwood [email protected]

12th Annual Highlander Bantam Rugbyfest ( at Warrior Field, ) Friday April 20 2018 - Bantam ( grade 9 ) Boys Entry fee $300 All teams guaranteed 4 games. In the event of rain, the tournament will be moved to Woodside Park Kitchener Contact James Montgomery [email protected] 519 880 9979 ( w )

Eagles Girls Invitational Tournament ( St Anne's CHS, Clinton ) Friday April 20 2018 - Senior Girls ( 6 to 8 teams ) Entry fee $275 Teams guaranteed 3 games 12 minute halves Unlimited subs Changing rooms in school No cleats Contact Ryan Clancy [email protected]

12th Annual Doogie Cup Tournament ( Sacred Heart and Walkerton HS’s ) Thursday April 26 2018 - Junior and Senior Girls Divisions This tournament is organized in memory of Allison Dugas a former Sacred Heart player Entry fee $20 per player Games start at 9:00 and last kickoff at 2:30 Teams traveling further will get a later start 3 fields, approximately 80 minutes of rugby No scores kept, no converts All players will receive a free crested long sleeved dry-fit shirt Contact Bill King [email protected] 519 881 8431 ( cell )

12th Annual Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup Tournament ( at FE Madill SS, Wingham ) Thursday April 26 2018 - Junior Boys ( 6 to 8 teams ) Entry fee $275 3 games guaranteed, 10 minute halves Team championship and MVP plaques Athletic therapist on site Contact Lee Ann McDonald [email protected]

2017

3rd Annual Hayden Rugby Classic ( Dr Frank Hayden SS, Burlngton ) Thursday April 20 2017 - Junior and Senior Boys Entry fee $300 / team, $550 for two teams Teams guaranteed three 30 minute games Artifical turf fields. Only plastic or moulded cleats allowed Walking distance to amenities Contact Dan Pletch [email protected]

23rd Annual Earl of March Lions SS Spring Tune-Up Tournament ( Ottawa ) To promote rugby development and provide opportunities for all players to participate Friday April 21 2017 - Varsity Girls Friday April 28 2017 - Junior Boys Entry fee $275 No tournament winners, no trophies, no awards, no converts after scores Coaches encouraged to be on the field to teach but not interfere with flow of play All teams guaranteed 3 games. 30 minute games with a 10 minute break at half time Certified athletic therapists from Ottawa High Performance Centre on site Teams are expected to bring their own first aid kits and water bottles Web site https://sites.google.com/ocdsb.ca/eomrugbytuneup/home Contact Adam LeCuyer [email protected]

St Peter Restart Tournament ( St Peter HS Ottawa ) Monday April 24 2017 - Junior Boys Development tournament for teams to practice scrums, lineouts, restarts and 22’s with opposition No winners or losers, just a full day of learning, practice and improvements Entry fee $275 Contact LeeAnn Napiorkowski [email protected]

Sheridan College Junior Girls Tournament ( Oakville ) Thursday April 27 2017 - Junior Girls ( 8 teams ) Entry fee $300 All teams guaranteed 3 games Turf field - no metal cleats Each team will receive t shirts for all participants ( up to 30 per team ) Athletic therapist on site Contacts Wayne Fish [email protected] 905 845 9430 x5261 or Tamara Dixon ( Sheridan womens rugby coach ) tamara.dixon@sheridancollege .ca

7th Annual Humber Hawks Classic ( at ) Friday May 5 2017 - Senior Girls Entry fee $325 All teams guaranteed 3 games BBQ lunch provided for all players Player of the Game awards Tournament photographer and web site with live updates Injuries treated by certified on site AT Contact Eric Savage [email protected]

23rd Annual Chinguacousy Cup Tournament (at Chinguacousy SS, ) Friday May 12 2017 - Senior Boys ( 8 tier 2 or new program teams ) and

2nd Annual Warrior Cup Tournament ( at Chinguacousey SS, Brampton ) )

Thursday May 18 2017 - Senior or Varsity Girls ( 8 tier 2 or new program teams ) Entry fee $300

All teams guaranteed 3 games

Physios on site

Trophies for winning teams Contact Mike Gauley [email protected] 647 638 7723 ( text preferred )

4th Annual U of T Varsity Blues Spring ClassicTournament ( at Scarborough Campus ) Presented by the Women’s Rugby Program Friday May 19 2017 - Senior Girls ( 8 teams ) Entry fee $300 2 fields 3 games guaranteed Welcome package for each player Plaques for winning teams, MVP’s for top 2 teams Contact Jenessa Doherty [email protected]

2016

8th Annual University of Waterloo Early Bird Tournament ( at University of Waterloo ) Wednesday April 6 2016 - Development Bantam ( gr 9 ) Boys and Senior Boys Thursday April 7 2016 - Development Junior Boys and Senior Boys Friday April 8 2016 - Competitive Senior Boys 12 teams per day, 6 teams per age group Entry fee $320 + HST All teams guaranteed 3 games, one hour skills clinic at end of day with Waterloo Warriors players Development games refereed by new officials, competitive games by experience officials Artificial turf fields Registration link https://nike.uwaterloo.ca/Course/Search.aspx?categoryId=31777fd9-478c- 4cbf-b83f-75b1d1dc6f78

5th Annual Lions Den Tournament ( at Toronto ) Presented by York University women’s rugby team Friday April 22 2016 - Senior Girls Entry fee $300 ( or $500 for 2 teams same school ) Contact Armanda Iuliano [email protected]

1st Annual Stinger Festival ( at St Thomas Aquinas CHS Tottenham ) Monday May 2 2016 - Junior and Senior Boys ( 5 teams in each division ) Entry fee $275 This is development tournament 4 short games and a 5th game for finalists in each division Trophy and plaque for winning teams Individual player t shirts awards Contact Tyler Coad [email protected]