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CPC Mission Statement

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Mission Statement

The Northern Colorado Rugby Club and Realities for Children are local non-profit organizations combining efforts to assist children in need in the community. The two organizations are dedicated to serving the needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County.
Dedicated members of Northern Colorado Rugby and members of the (CPC) Corporate Players Club are harnessing their team spirit to volunteer their efforts to promote awareness and raise funds for children at risk along the Front Range.
Fundraisers sponsored by the Northern Colorado Rugby Club will assist Realities for Children in providing ongoing support for their children at risk programs.  An alliance between both organizations will bring awareness to a crucial issue in Larimer County.
Realities For Children Charities (RFCC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to serving the unmet needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County. The organization’s alliance with 150 local business members who underwrite the program administration and services, the charity is uniquely able to ensure that 100% of every dollar donated is able to directly benefit abused and neglected youth locally. Partnered in service with 18 local ‘Affiliate’ Youth Agencies RFCC is able to create an effective safety net of services for the most vulnerable members of our community, providing: Community Education, Youth Agency Sponsorship Support, Special Youth Opportunities and Emergency Funding making ensuring that no child is forgotten.
Rugby is one of the world’s most popular amateur games, played by millions of club members, college, and high school players. In then United States, Rugby players number in the thousands with over 1,400 rugby clubs nationally, and are the most popular participant club sport on college campuses.  The Northern Colorado Rugby Club was founded in 1978 and currently has approximately 45 participating members who train twice a week and during the season compete on Saturdays with other regional and national teams.  The organization provides an opportunity for youth and adults to become a part of a team sport that emphasizes discipline in physical training and altruism through community service.

2009 Awards

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thumb_nocorugbylogo2 2009 Awards Banquet

1. MVP – Forward – Nick O’Connell

2. MVP – Back – Mike Staab

3. Most Improved Player – Steve Robinson

4. Most Inspirational Player (Team Player) – White Sam

5. Rookie of the year – David Luedtke

6. "Did you see me" (person that always talked about how they played and about their big plays) – Mike Staab

7. Grab Ass Award (why) – Chris J (aka Eye Candy)

8. Tall Tale Award (embellishes their stories give example) – Mike Staab

9. Lucky Player or Play (on or off the field give story) – Drew Grisby

10. TOOL AWARD (give story) – Nick O’Connell & Eric Phillips (Blinker)

I would like to thank you all for the effort that was put into this last season.  We didn’t end the season with the record that we wanted but what it did give us was the opportunity to come up with some great ideas for what it will take as a rugby team in Northern Colorado to grow.  This last year gave our teams leaders the opportunity to take notes and ideas for what worked and what didn’t work so that this next year we have an attack plan.  A lot of effort has been given to expand our marketing efforts, player retention and training as we look at the upcoming season.  Now as Northern Colorado Rugby we get to make a new name for this team, a new chance to be more then "look out for Fort Collins Rugby, they’re getting better" to "What…..just hit me"!  See all of you on the pitch!

Awards Banquet – 2009 Awards Nominations

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2009 Awards Banquets Nominations

Download 2009_Awards.doc and return it to Terje Whitmore.

It’s time for us to recognize some of our top Ruggers for 2009. Awards will be given out at the annual Rugby Formal this Saturday at StoneHouse, 7pm. These awards will recognize those players efforts this last year as they honored the sport of Rugby with passion and strength….then we have those few other guys! Yes, those other guys that strive long and hard to be in all ways “That Guy” in all means of the term!

I ask you all as players and fans to take a minute and print out the following 2009 Awards Banquet Nominees and fill in your votes. Keep in mind, every vote counts so if you don’t know a players name – LEARN IT! To all those that are in fear of being in the running for the infamous Tool Award, well worry because at least one of us remembers the story and is willing to share it. (Bring the nominees sheet to the banquet)

I would like to thank you all for the effort that was put into this last season. We didn’t end the season with the record that we wanted but what it did give us was the opportunity to come up with some great ideas for what it will take as a rugby team in Northern Colorado to grow. This last year gave our teams leaders the opportunity to take notes and ideas for what worked and what didn’t work so that this next year we have an attack plan. A lot of effort has been given to expand our marketing efforts, player retention and training as we look at the upcoming season. Now as Northern Colorado Rugby we get to make a new name for this team, a new chance to be more then “look out for Fort Collins Rugby, they’re getting better” to “What…..just hit me”!

See all of you on the pitch!

Terje S Whitmore
“SilverBack”
President

Download 2009_Awards.doc and return it to Terje Whitmore.