TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY
2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
(printable version)

Location:  MTSU Rugby Facility, Murfreesboro, TN

Host: MTSU Rugby

Welcome to all teams who have made it to THSR 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.   Below are the pre-set brackets with game times.   With (8) eight games on Saturday it will be important that each game begins on time and once the games are complete that teams clear the field and sidelines to make room for the next game. 

Each Team should have received a roster form that must be completed for each game.  All players must have a waiver form signed by their parents.  We are planning to have a Public Announcer and we will be selecting MVP’s for each division so we need (2) two copies of the rosters that are accurate with the jersey number.   We do plan to have 3-part NCR forms on site. 

As State Commissioner, I plan to be in attendance and I would like to have a conference representative available from each conference so we have a committee in place.  If directors are not planning on attending, please nominate a proxy.  If the proxy is directly associated with one of the teams then please nominate a back-up in case that team is directly involved.

Dave Haines will be the tournament referee organizer and all issues regarding officiating will be through the Mid South Referees Society and the referees involved in specific matches.  Referee decisions are final and no appeal process can overturn these decisions.

I want to stress the need for all teams to be on your best behavior and show respect for the event and the game overall.  This includes players, coaches, parents and supporters.  Let’s promote a positive environment, so please make sure everyone displays good sportsmanship.  By working together we can make this a great event.  All times are Central time zone.  Teams listed first or on top are the higher seed.  If there is a jersey conflict then the lower seeded team will be expected to change. 

Next years seeding will be based on this year’s results.  Best of luck to all the teams involved.

Mark Williams, 
THSR State Commissioner

THSR 2008 Competition Brackets and Schedule
     
BOYS CUP:
Saturday May 17
     MTRC#1 vs SMAC#1 – 4:30 PM
     WTRC#1 vs MTRC#2 – 5:45 PM

Sunday May 18 – Finals 1:00 PM
 
GIRLS CUP:
Saturday May 17
       MTRC#1 vs WTRC#1 – 2:00 PM
       SMAC #1 vs MTRC#2 – 3:15 PM

Sunday May 18 – Finals 11:40 AM

BOYS BOWL:
Saturday May 17
       MTRC#3 vs WTRC#2 – 11:30 AM
       SMAC#2 vs MTRC#4 – 12:45 PM

Sunday May 18 – Finals 10:20 AM

BOYS PLATE:
Saturday May 17
        SMAC#5 vs WTRC#5 – 9:00 AM
        MTRC#5 vs SMAC#6 – 10:15 AM

Sunday May 18 – Finals 9:00 AM

All times are Central time zone.
Games shall be (2) 30 minute halves with up to a 10 minute intermission.

Tie Breaker:
1. Two (2) Five (5) minute halves- sudden death.
2. Tries Scored
3. Converted Tries Scored
4. Kick Off- Single kicks 20 meters from the posts (centered) retreating 5 meters after successful kicks by both teams. Teams can change kickers at any time but are not required to change. Both teams kick on the same set of posts. Teams alternate taking the first kick.