Golf and Rugby Join 2016 Olympic Programme

"09 October 2009
Golf and Rugby Join 2016 Olympic Programme
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The sports of golf and rugby sevens have been voted today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session for inclusion in the programme of the 2016 Olympic Games – awarded last Friday to Rio de Janeiro. The two sports had been recommended by the IOC Executive Board (EB) in August following an extensive evaluation by the Olympic Programme Commission of the seven sports seeking to enter the programme.
Global Appeal


“Both golf and rugby are very popular sports with global appeal and a strong ethic,” said IOC President Jacques Rogge. “They will be great additions to the Games.” The two sports, voted on separately in alphabetical order of the sports, golf then rugby, received a simple majority of votes cast by the members of the Session. The result of the first vote was not revealed to the Session until the vote for the second sport had taken place.
Absolutely Delighted

“The International Golf Federation is absolutely delighted by today’s results. We thank the IOC for the thorough process and we are looking forward to playing our part as a member of the Olympic Movement,” said Peter Dawson, Secretary General of the International Golf Federation. “This is great for golf and we hope to be of great benefit to the Olympic Games as well.”
Looking Forward to Rio 2016

Bernard Lapasset, President of the International Rugby Board, said: “I am so delighted and proud. My thanks to the IOC members for their wonderful support. Rugby is honoured to be a part of the Olympic Sports Programme and we are already looking forward to Rio 2016.” "

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Saturday's a Rugby Day - Hopkinsville @Nooga Home Pitch

Nooga Meeting: 11:00 am

Game Time: 1:00PM

Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right


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Note:
Chattanooga RFC - it has been requested by the Rossville Athletic Association that we not park on the field for our matches. Since we should feel priveledged to have use of this field I don't think this is too much to ask of us. While it might be necessary to occasionally drive on the field to set up equipment, please do not leave your vehicle on the grass and move to the parking lot as soon as possible.

Saturday's a Rugby Day - Knoxville Away Game

Time : Meeting at 9:00, Leaving 9:30 from Shoneys



*Knoxville rugby Team

Directions to Possum Park

* From Interstate 40 get off on exit #398 head north on Strawplains Pike
* At first stop sign, turn right on Asheville HWY.
* You will pass the Carter Library on your right.
* Turn left on Carter School Road. The Middle School and High School are on Carter School Road.
* Turn right on College, between the schools. You will see steel gates on the left before you get to the end of the road. This is the Pitch.



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Chattanooga First Game

Chattanooga has our first game on sep,12,2009 against Highcountry @ 1:00pm (HOME)

So if you got work or something your normally do every day. Then you should start making plans to come out to the First Home game.

Will try to get a Schedule up soon as possible.

Chattanooga Pitch a Tent is about to start

So make sure you have all the info you need. That you have Paid, and anything else you need in preparations for the Pitch a Tent Sevens.


For More Info and Update please make sure to visit our Website at www.Chattanoogarugby.com

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Youth Camp Preparation at Thurs practice!

All,

I've been getting a good response from you all regarding help with the youth camp. Still have a few people I haven't heard from and we are still well short of the total number of people we need.
I am going to use the first part of this Thursday's practice as our preparation for the camp so we can go over what is expected of everyone and run drills etc. This does not mean practice is cancelled, quite the opposite. Whether you are able to help with the camp or not, we need everyone there. If you usually come to practice don't use this as an excuse to sit out. We will be practicing. We will be running drills and playing a game. I want to prep the volunteers and get them used to coaching a small group and refereeing games etc.
If you have volunteered, please be at the Rossville game field BY 7pm ready to go. The camp is the following week and time is tight!!!

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE AT PRACTICE THURSDAY BY 7PM!

See you there.

Jared.