War at the Shore 2010

[yakstorm]

I know the tournament is still two weeks away, but I was curious to find out if the fixtures for the event have been confirmed yet?

I'm just curious to see what 'additional' sides might be taking part this year. As most of us know, the Canadian's are planning to enter a side, but I was surprised to read a Chicago team was also looking to enter (Source: http://www.midwestrugbyleague.com/)

Are they the only two 'extras'? Any chance the Bucks County Sharks could make an appearance?

 

[deluded pom?]

I've seen it mentioned that the Canadians will be playing a New England X111 rather than a club side.

 

[photomarv]

Yakstorm.. The Bucks County Sharks have disbanded. Most of their players have signed on with Philly and/or other clubs.

I know the tournament is still two weeks away, but I was curious to find out if the fixtures for the event have been confirmed yet?

I'm just curious to see what 'additional' sides might be taking part this year. As most of us know, the Canadian's are planning to enter a side, but I was surprised to read a Chicago team was also looking to enter.

Are they the only two 'extras'? Any chance the Bucks County Sharks could make an appearance?

 

[joshreading]

After visiting the chicago - mid west site they are certainly going. Flights booked.

Creating new leagues across the country in time is so crucial. I have to admit my surprise at no one else putting their hand up in the Florida area (atleast to play friendlies or move towards a southern conference) With the growing profile of the Axemen surely some Union club has considered it.

 

[Footyhead2]

After visiting the chicago - mid west site they are certainly going. Flights booked.

Creating new leagues across the country in time is so crucial. I have to admit my surprise at no one else putting their hand up in the Florida area (atleast to play friendlies or move towards a southern conference) With the growing profile of the Axemen surely some Union club has considered it.

The biggest challenge to recruiting teams in FL, and elswhere in the country, is games are played in mid-summer with very high humidity.

 

[Chicago Saints]

After visiting the chicago - mid west site they are certainly going. Flights booked.

We will be there, the new Chicago team's name will be released later this week also. Very exciting times for Midwest Rugby League. Watch this space.....

 

[Rampart66]

Will a logo and colors be unveiled also? It'll be great to have another large market in the league. I'll imagine that there will be a home & home against Pittsburgh next season.

 

[Chicago Saints]

Logo and colours will follow later. As for next season, it is too early to speculate. We are just concentrating on WAS XIII for the meantime.

 

[adamkungl]

Is there any news on the pro comp expected soon?

 

[East Coast Tiger]

A New England Immortals combination will be the last team added to WAS. http://ow.ly/i/2QLr

That makes 10 teams and five games. This NE "rep" side will play Canada while Chicago will play Northern Raiders. Hopefully this will mean some competitive games.

 

[cardiac]

It's going to be tournament style.

Each game is 30mins.

Game One - NY Knights v Philadelphia Fight
Game Two - Aston Bulls v Boston 13s
Game Three - CT Wildcats v Washington
Game Four - Canadian Mounties v New England Immortals
Also featuring - Chicago Stockyarders v Norther Raiders (7s)

Winners go on to later rounds, while losers get a 2nd chance.

 

[cardiac]

Also, Bucks County Sharks played a game against New York Knights last Friday night, since Raiders forfeited. Knights won, but Sharks are still alive and kicking!

 

[yakstorm]

Full tournament fixtures are on the Canada Rugby League website:

http://www.canadarugbyleague.com/news/article.php?id=10045

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Why is the Canada/Raiders game only 7s? Has Canada only been able to find a few players?

 

[deluded pom?]

Why is the Canada/Raiders game only 7s? Has Canada only been able to find a few players?

The Canadians are playing a New England team not the Raiders. It's the Chicago team playing the Raiders at 7s.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

So same question, is it because Chicago haven't got a full side?

 

[deluded pom?]

With their history of forfeits it might be the Raiders who can't raise a full team.

 

[deluded pom?]

So same question, is it because Chicago haven't got a full side?

Just checked out Niu's twitter page and the Midwest RL only have an eight man squad.

http://twitter.com/davidniu7

 

[Chicago Saints]

Taking an 8 man squad is more related to cost. It is cheaper to take a squad of 8 than 17. That's the bottom line with this decision - we just don't have the funds to take more players. We could have raised a larger squad and have had plenty of interest locally - but then guys have to pay their own way and when you don't have anything more permanent or solid than a one off tournament this year it is difficult to persuade guys to commit to that. It is a situation that we are reviewing for future years.

 

[yakstorm]

Still an amazing effort Chicago Saint to get a team (of any size) to commit to a tournament like War at the Shore.

Hopefully for your players, one of the AMNRL or even Canadian sides can head across to Chicago and play a full 13 on 13 game later this year or next year to help build momentum.