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2003 All Army Rugby Information:

This is from LTC Stephenson:

Just received confirmation from the HQDA Sports office in DC that the Army will fund a rugby trial camp at Ft Lewis, Wa, 11-19 October 2003 and will sponsor a team for the Armed Forces Championships which will be held at Everett NAS, WA from 20-26 Oct 2003.

Active Duty and RC soldiers are eligible. Applications complete a DA 4762-R, this is on most form flow programs or may be picked up from the local MWR Sports office. These must be completed, signed by the applicant's Commander and turned into their local MWR Sports office. The MWR office will forward to HQDA. Application should reach HQDA Sports office in DC NLT 15 July 2003. RC players have additional requirements which may be found on the Army MWR webpage listed below. It is important for players to list on their application their current or most recent club and coach, any select side participation, and all position which they have experience, plus note their primary position. ROTC & USMA Cadets are unfortunately not eligible for the camp or tournament.

A trial camp selection message will be sent the first part of September. The trial camp is only a week long and it is imperative soldiers show up in match fitness with solid game skills. The final team is selected at the end of camp and is limited to 30 players. Army won the tournament from 1994 through 2001, but finished third last year. Army will take pride in recapturing the Championship in October 2003.

The Army Sports office purchases plane tickets and pays for lodging during the camp and tournament. Match and practice kit is provided. Players must bring their own boots. Players will eat in a Mess Hall and will receive a $5/day per diem for miscellaneous expenses. Additional information may be found at the Army MWR site or at the link above.

Applications can be downloaded from that All Army Sports page:
http://www.armymwr.com/portal/recreation/sportsandfitness/application/

Applying for All Army Sports:

Active duty, U.S. Army Reserves (USAR), Army National Guardsmen (ARNG) and Active Guard Reserves (AGR) are eligible to apply for the All Army Rugby team

Active duty soldiers must apply through their installation sports office. Applicants must have graduated basic training and advanced individual training (AIT). Active duty officers must have graduated their basic course and be assessed. DA Form 4762-R (Athlete's Application), must be filled out completely to include the soldier's and Commander's signature. DA Form 4763-R (Certificate of Amateurism) is only required for the sport of boxing. All applications must be taken to the installation sports office for proper submission to the Department of the Army Sports Office. If a soldier is not at an installation, applications may be faxed to (703) 681-7245 or DSN 761-7245 along with a cover sheet explaining they are not stationed at an installation and therefore are not required to submit their application through a sports office.

USAR and ARNG soldiers must submit the following forms:

- Letter from the State releasing them from active duty

- DA Form 4762-R

- DD Form 93 (Emergency Record Data)

- SGLV 8286 (Service Members' Group Life Insurance)

- Direct Deposit Sign-up Form

- DA Form 3685 (Jumps - JSS Pay Elections)

- DA Form 5960 (Authorization to Start Basic Allowance)

- DD Form 2058 (State of Legal Residence Certificate)

- Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate)

- HIV test RESULTS completed within 6 months of trial camp and/or championship where trial camp is not offered.

AGR soldiers must submit DA Form 4762-R and a copy of their active duty orders/contract showing they will be on active duty through the training camp and/or championship.

USAR, ARNG and AGR soldiers, if selected to participate, will be assisted by the closest installation sports office for all information reference trial camps, championships and travel arrangements.

Requirements by Sport

(Place on DA Form 4762-r in block 15)

Rugby (Men): USA Rugby Football Union CIPP membership number & expiration date, height & weight, primary and alternate positions, complete history of rugby participation with emphasis on select side teams and individual honors (team captain, tournament MVP, etc) e-mail address, DSN and home phone numbers. Name and contact info for current coach.