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CUWRFC Banquet and End of Season, Fall 2011

tclarke — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:02:41 +0000

As our last update of 2011, check out our photos from our last game and win versus Yale, as well as our end-of-season banquet. Don’t these ladies clean up nice?

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Coaches Announcement: Spring 2012

tclarke — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:32:35 +0000

CUWRFC Coaches: Koma Gandy, Jodie van Ogtrop, Becca Gobeille, Heather Martin

CUWRFC is proud to announce our 2012 coaches: Jodie van Ogtrop, Heather Martin, Koma Gandy, and Becca Gobeille. Jodie will be taking over as Head Coach, and will continue the work she has been doing for the past year with the backline. Heather, Koma, and Becca together will take on the Columbia pack, and we look forward to creating a more united and capable front with the aid of their skill and know-how. Jodie, Heather, and Koma are past or present members of the inspiring New York women team, and we are honored to have their expertise for the coming season.

The Columbia Women would also like to thank Becca Gobeille, who will be stepping down from the Head Coach position this coming spring. We appreciate the remarkable work that Becca has put into CUWRFC, and we know we are a better team for her dedication, time, and skill. Thank you so much, Becca. We cannot express the weight of our gratitude.

CUWRFC Runs for Brain Cancer!

tclarke — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:25:18 +0000

Twelve of CUWRFC’s very own took on the Join the Voices Against Brain Cancer! 5 Mile Race on December 4th, crossing the finish line with style! It was so inspirational crossing the finish line with everyone cheering each other on, and CUWRFC is proud to say they took on the challenge together, helping to raise awareness for brain cancer as well. Check out our photos from the end of the race!

The Columbia women owe thanks to our resident race runner, Bianca Rahill-Marier (SEAS ’12) for organizing their participation in the race.

Stay tuned for more off-season updates, and look for the CUWRFC Fall 2011 newsletter to be posted soon, including all updates and announcements from our first-ever Ivy League season!

CUWRFC Executive Board 2012

tclarke — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:55:54 +0000

Congratulations to our 2012 E-Board! Last Monday, CUWRFC voted to elect the following to run CUWRFC next year:

President: Gigi Viglione (SEAS ’13)
Vice President: Taylor Clarke (CC ’14)
Match Secretary: Savannah Woods (CC ’14)
Treasurer: Sophie Lieberman (BC ’14)
Recruitment Chair: Triny Reyes (CC ’15)
Fundraising Chair: Sam Peltz (CC ’14)
Alumnae Chair: Izzy Cerullo (CC ’13)
Webmaster: Maria Moresco (SEAS ’14)
Community Service Chair: Naomi Sharp (CC ’15)
Equipment Manager: Lauren Malhotra-Gaudet (BC ’15)
Social Chairs: Alie Jimenez (CC ’13) & Mel Peterson (CC ’13)

The Columbia women added two new positions to the Executive Board for 2012: Community Service Chair and Alumnae Chair. Naomi will be working to get community service involvement organized for the team, and Izzy will be working with our alumna Alumnae Chair, Kim Shepard (BC ’11), to expand our outreach and increase our alumnae involvement. Changes to the E-Board will take place functionally in January.

Congratulations to all, and CUWRFC is excited for yet another wonderful year of growth and rugby.

Game Update: Second Place at Cianci 7′s!

tclarke — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:51:34 +0000

The Columbia women competed in the Cianci 7′s Tournament in Rhode Island, submitting two sides, one of which took second place. CUWRFC’s A-side won 3 of their four games, defeating Brown, Yale, and UMASS Amherst. In the semifinal, the A-side beat Roger Williams to proceed to the Tournament Championship game, where CUWRFC fell to Harvard. Columbia’s A-side finished 2nd out of 10 collegiate teams present at the tournament, taking home a trophy for CUWRFC.

CUWRFC’s B-side performed remarkably well, Six players had never competed in a 7′s tournament before, and yet the team was able to play with great skill, completing 7′s skills like the swivel line, looping, and following the pass with aplomb. The B-side defeated both Rhode Island College and Roger Williams B-side with stunning play.

The Columbia women played with skill and aggression, and play improved significantly through the tournament. CUWRFC could not have asked for a better end to the fall season.

Columbia A-side:

Game 1 vs. Brown, WIN 17-14
Tries: Izzy Cerullo (2), Mel Peterson (1)
Conversions: Izzy Cerullo (1)

Game 2 vs. Yale, Win 32-17
Tries: Izzy Cerullo (3), Juliette Conte (2)
Conversions: Izzy Cerullo (3)

Game 3 vs. UMass, Win 45-5
Tries: Izzy Cerullo (2), Juliette Conte (5)
Conversions: Izzy Cerullo (5)

Game 4 vs. Harvard, Loss 0-40

Semi-final vs. Roger Williams 1, Win 24-17
Tries: Izzy Cerullo (2), Juliette Conte (1), Mel Peterson (1)
Conversions: Izzy Cerullo (2)

Final vs. Harvard, Loss 0-48, Tournament 2nd Place

Columbia B-side:

Game 1 vs. Rhode Island College, Win 22-5
Tries: Amanda Leng Smith (3), Korinne Deccessario (1)
Conversions: Amanda Leng Smith (1)

Game 2 vs. Hartford, Loss 5-38
Tries: Amanda Leng Smith (1)

Game 3 vs. Roger Williams 2, Win 20-5
Tries: Amanda Leng Smith (2), Korinne Decessario (1),

Game 4 vs. Roger Williams 1, Loss 0-40

Game Update: CUWRFC Kills It at NYRC Round Robin 7′s!

tclarke — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:57:45 +0000

The Columbia women performed magnificently, winning all three games they played. The experience gained during the regular season was apparent in their play, showing that CUWRFC is more than prepared for continued improvement in the spring season.

CUWRFC v. NYRC Blue U19s
Score: 32-0. Tries: Izzy Cerullo, Juliette Conte
CUWRFC v. Met NY U19 Select Side
Score: 29-12. Tries: Jodie van Ogtrop, Savannah Woods, Izzy Cerullo, Juliette Conte
CUWRFC v. NYRC Orange U19s
Score: 43-0 Tries: Mel Peterson, Izzy Cerullo, Juliette Conte

Columbia successfully implemented the swivel line, following the pass, looping in support, and creating holes in the defense. The scrums were strong, winning the ball regardless of previous possession. Communication and support were present in all three games. CUWRFC got to show off their improvement from the season in a quite impressive display.

Stay tuned for an update of Columbia’s last tournament of the season, Cianci 7′s.

Bake Sale Wednesday!

tclarke — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:32:18 +0000

Come support your favorite lady ruggers and eat yummy treats at the same time! Come find us this Wednesday on the Lerner ramps from 10am-4pm. We’ll have brownies, cookies, and cupcakes galore, as well as tickets for our raffle and t-shirts. Come say hi!

We look forward to seeing you!

Save the Date: Alumnae Weekend!

tclarke — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:03:23 +0000

It’s coming! Book your calendars for April 28th and 29th for a fun-filled weekeend of rugby and CUWRFC! More details to come, so check back here soon for more information.

CUWRFC can’t wait to see you all!

Game Update: Columbia Triumphs Over Yale, 28-22

tclarke — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:33:13 +0000

Final Score: Columbia: 28, Yale: 22.

CU Tries: Bianca Rahill-Marier (1), Izzy Cerullo (3)
CU Conversions: Izzy Cerullo (4)

Forward of the Match: Sam Peltz #4
Back of the Match: Bianca Rahill-Marier #13
Player of the Match: Trinidad Reyes #3

In the last official match of the season, CUWRFC prevailed against Yale in a closely-matched game, winning 28-22. The Columbia women played their best game of the season, with unbelievable defense in rucks, numerous mauls, and very strong and stable scrums. Tackles by all members of the team have vastly improved. CU held up the ball during attempted Yale tries numerous times. Overall, Columbia was a force to be reckoned with defensively, shutting Yale down for much of the game – especially in the second half.

On offense, CUWRFC’s play was unparalleled by any previous performance this season. Cerullo and Rahill-Marier scored on brilliant break-away runs, and all four tries were the cumulative effort of all fifteen players on the field. Forward punches were successful numerous times, crucial to the movement of the ball towards the Yale try-line. Backline performance was superb. CUWRFC’s game was the combination of all the effort the Columbia women have put in all season, resulting in a brilliant conclusion to the official season.

The victory was truly a team effort – fought hard for by all fifteen players on the field, their teammates on the sidelines, and the coaches. CUWRFC is quite proud of its first Ivy League win, and hopes the victory will propel the team through the off-season and beyond.

CUWRFC looks forward to next year’s play in the Ivy League. This season, CUWRFC has gained critical experience, and upped the team’s playing level to new heights. The Columbia women are excited for a winter of fitness and skill improvement, as well as a spring of friendly matches and tournaments.

Check out an extended write-up of the game here, and stay tuned for more information regarding 7′s tournaments later this fall!