A Primer On Everyone's Fave Plyo: Sir Burpee

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/the-burpee-or-squat-thrust-what-this-exercise-is-and-how-to-do-it/2011/08/11/gIQAY995IJ_story.html

Want to know where burpees were born and how best to perform them? Click the link. Read the story. Watch the video. See you at practice!

'You'll Never Learn ...'

For all you ruggers working hard with FWRFC this season:

"You'll never be brave if you don't get hurt. You'll never learn if you don't make mistakes. You'll never be successful if you don't encounter failure."

Let's do sumpin' crazy! WORK it!

And if you need inspiration, watch some vid from the 7s last weekend (link below). It's a slightly different game, but you can still watch and see how being "on your toes" WORKS.

http://www.scrumhalfconnection.com/2012/02/07/usa-sevens-womens-international-invitational-sevens-tournament-webcast-details/

And if you need further proof of rugby isn't just a game -- it changes lives -- check out this vid:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJbqW3L-yEQ.

Drink the Kool-Aid!! ;)

Weekly Practice Survey: DO IT!

Hey if everyone could complete this by Friday 2/17/12, that would be great!! It's really beneficial to practice planning!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/35YP3Z2

Thanks everyone!

 Lacy

 

 

PS: EVERYONE DID A KICK ASS JOB LAST NIGHT AT PRACTICE LETS KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!

Here's a little video for motivation: It's rugby league, not union, so it's a bit different from our game. But the tenacity and quick thinking are universal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5CvLDAG_4E&sns=fb
On Your Toes!

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Practice Next Week & Motivation!

Thank you to everyone who came out this week to Chalk Talks @ Nikki's House!

It was informative and set a great tone for our Spring Season!

 

HOPE EVERYONE IS EXCITED FOR OUR FIRST PRACTICE OF THE SEASON TUESDAY 2/14/12!

 

 

NOW REMEMBER ON YOUR TOES!

 

LETS MAKE THIS SEASON A FREDERICK RUGBY SEASON!

Here are some videos to keep the vibe going:

**Why play rugby? Here are a few answers. American Sin Bin's video is epic!  Morris (N.J.) and Yale weigh in. Morris also has a fun women's rugby recruitment video.

**Who plays rugby? I'm glad you asked: "I play rugby."

**Motivation, y'all: "One Team" ... Ireland rugby (Never stop!) ... Athletic excellence ...

**More than a sport: What does rugby mean to kids in the Bronx? Or to an entire nation (Invictus)?

**Work out much?: Todd Clever, USA Eagles captain, and all-around beast. And if you think you work out hard, check out his routine. And if you can't quite get up the gumption to work out today, this guy might convince you to quit making excuses.

And if you want a peek at the type of line-out excellence we can achieve, start watching the videos at LineOutCoach.com.

Chalk Talk/Study Hall Tonight! (Plus: Pay Dues! Pay For Savannah!)

CHALK TALK WITH the COACHES TONIGHT @ Nikki's House!

7:30pm-9:30pm. CARPOOL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!

 

NADIA IS LEADING A RUN TONIGHT AT 6:30pm RIGHT BY NIKKI'S HOUSE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED!

Bring money for dues (or set up a payment plan with Kelly by March 3) and your Savannah T-shirt!

Can we score tries like this? YES WE CAN. Be inspired.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7xURNzA1cM&feature=channel_video_title

Attendance Survey (Week Of 2/13)

Hey team! Please take this survey NO LATER THAN FRIDAY: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRVJ337

Important Dates For Spring Season!

SPRING 2012 SCHEDULE

March 3rd- Scrum/Skills Clinic Hosted by Furies @ DC (group Metro ride!)

March 10-11- St. Patrick's Day Rugby Tournament @ Savannah, GA

March 17- Team Scrimmage @ Home

March 24- Highlanders (Pittsburgh) @ Home

March 31- College Invitational @ Warner Farm

April 7 - BYE (Easter)

April 14 - Triebel Cup @ Home

April 21 - @ Lancaster

April 28-29 - Ruggerfest @ Washington, DC

May 5 - @ James River

PRACTICE SCHEDULE UNTIL MARCH (All Tuesday/Thursdays)

Feb. 7 and 9: 7:30pm-9:30pm, Chalk Talk at Nikki's House, 8517 Indian Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702. Please carpool as much as possible PLEASE.

Feb. 14 and 16: 7:30-9:30pm, Indoor Practice at Joanna's School Gym, 17641 College Rd, Saint James, MD 21740. (Take the second entrance into the school, which there will be a parking lot on the left to the side of the gym)

Feb. 21 and 23: 7:30-9:30pm Feb. 21 and 8-9:30pm Feb. 23, Indoor Practice Joanna's School Gym

Feb. 28 and March 1**: 7:30-9:30pm, Indoor Practice at Joanna's School Gym (if city opens fields, March 1 will be outside, location TBA)

DEADLINES

 

Feb. 13: For anyone going to Savannah, your money must be paid in full by this date. $100 for dues-paying members; nonplaying/non-dues-paying travelers are expected to also pay their $25 social membership to the team.

 

March 3: Dues must be paid in full (or a payment plan set in place) by this date.