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The USQRA’s 2009-10 Post-Season is Sponsored in Part by
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2010 USQRA Nationals Tournament information
The Lakeshore foundation has worked very diligently to provide a secured hotel block of rooms at the Birmingham Marriott with a group rate based on our entire delegation as well as a family and friends package. In doing so, airport and gym transportation (for teams) will only be provided to and from the Birmingham Marriott. This will also be the site of the AGM and banquet.
Spirit of Achievement and Athelete of the Year Nomination Ballot
It is that time a year again to nominate people for the Spirit of Achievement an Athlete of the Year. Below is a link to the nomination form. All nominations need to be backed to the President by April 1, 2010. Form
Hall of Fame Nomination
Attention, all team reps the Hall of Fame committee is requesting nominations for the Hall of Fame. All nominations must include a bio to be considered and received by Feburary 28th.
The Hall of Fame committee will then vote and announce inductees by march 7th.
Please submit all nominations and questions to Brad Mikkelsen
Coloplast International XVIII
3rd Annual Brooks Rehabilitation Southern Slam
Twelve teams from as far away as Utah and Maine came together for competition and camaraderie. Join me in congratulating the Brooks Bandits in their 3rd Place win! Additionally, Bandits co-captain Don Bergman was voted to the All –Star Team and Bandit Chris Hull was voted Most Valuable Player. This success follows the Bandits’ first win at an away tournament in December; at that competition, Bandit JB Seiner was voted to the All- Star Team! GO BANDITS!
Fourth Annual Raleigh Rumble
December 12-13, 2009
Northridge Quad Rugby Tournament
by Mike DeYoung
The Northridge Knights and Kings organization held a small tournament at Lake View Terrace, California December 12-13. The rainy weather was unusual for Southern California that weekend which resulted in more than a few soaked rugby chairs on the court Saturday morning. This small tournament had three participants: the Northridge Knights, Northridge Kings, and newly formed PossAbilities Crown Rugby. Royalty seemed to be the theme between the three teams that weekend.
2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
Twelve athletes have been nominated to the 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team. The team was announced following a three-day tryout camp held at Lakeshore Foundation, an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site. With their sights set on the 2010 World Championships in Vancouver, this team will first represent the United States at the Demolition Derby which will be held at Lakeshore Foundation the weekend of January 22, 2010.
Third Annual United Access Crazy 8's Tournament
The third annual United Access Crazy 8’s Tournament was hosted December 5-6 in Belleville Illinois by the St. Louis Rugby Rams. The tournament featured 1 top 10 team and 2 top 20 teams with TNT ranked #6, Texas Stampede ranked #13 and St. Louis ranked #17.
3rd Annual University of Arizona Rugby Rage
Photograph courtesy - Jim Vigileos
December 4 - 6, 2009
Article by: Gabe Nyrkkanen
The University of Arizona Rugby Rage, co-hosted by the Utah Scorpions, returned to the quad rugby schedule this season after a brief hiatus last year. This year's competitors included defending national champion Sharp from San Diego, Denver Harlequins, Phoenix Heat, Utah Scorpions, Arizona Outcasts, Michigan Storm and two squads from the University of Arizona.