|
Current Info Schedule of Events as of Jan 2011 |
Coaches Corner Game videos available |
|
Highlights ARMED FORCES 2011 |
|
|
Team Events NO NEW EVENTS |
Contact Info
Director: Major Wayne Kinsel
|
Update as of 15 JANUARY 2012
Welcome to the US Air Force Rugby website! USAF Rugby is made up of Active Duty, Air National Guard and Reserve airmen of all ranks and AFSCs from around the globe.
OFFICIAL MESSAGE REGARDING THE 2012 TRIAL VENUE:
Air Force Ruggers,
What: AF Rugby Trial Venue
Where: St. Patty's Rugby Tournament, Savannah GA. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/savannahshamrocks/
When: 6-12 March 2012 "NOT 2010" (Tues - Mon). Travel days are 6 and 12 Mar; mini training camp is 7-9 Mar; tournament is 10-11 Mar.
Why: To identify players to represent the US Air Force at the 2012 Armed Forces Rugby Championship; to represent Air Force Rugby as a class entity; to provide player evaluation and feedback; to build team cohesion and player pool depth; to build staff cohesion and depth; to have fun, and to win the tournament.
How:
1. Email Coach Wayne Kinsel at usaf_rugbycoach@hotmail.com with your intent to participate, experience level, primary position, rank and homestation via e-mail by COB 27 Jan 12!
3. PTDY through an official letter from Air Force Sports will be granted to those who commit to attend with your commander's approval.
Players must provide for their own transportation to and from Savannah, meals and gear. Local transportation, tournament entry fees, game jerseys and billeting will be provided by Air Force Sports. Lodging information will be forthcoming.
Air National Guard and AF Reserve players must get man-days to participate through your local unit. AF Sports no longer has man-days to offer. Both USAFA and AFROTC cadets (must be a Senior) may participate, but must contact me for further guidance.
The biggest advice I can offer is to communicate with the coaching staff. If you can't attend Savannah, let us know. We may be able to scout you at a different venue (e.g. Military Club Nationals in May or club play). However, these other venues do not afford the coaching staff the opportunity to properly assess potential players' abilities as is the case with the trial venue. Those individuals selected to represent the AF in 2012 will be made from a pool of proven past performers, the Savannah trial venue and possibly from other venues (such as Mil Nats, club play or word of mouth).
Again, communication w/ the coaching staff is paramount.
Please forward this email to anyone who would benefit from receiving it.
Email if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you in Savannah and a great tournament.
Congratulations to the US Air Force Rugby team claiming their 8th straight Armed Forces Rugby Championship led by Team Captain SMSgt Jeremy "Dozer" Allen!
Results and members of this years championship to include players, staff and All Tournament Team selections below:
Wednesday 2 November 2011 Game Time Team Score Team Score 1000 - 1130 USMC 0 USAF 34 1130 - 1300 USN 8 USCG 18 1300 - 1430 USA 37 USMC 0 1430 - 1600 USAF 31 USN 5 1600 - 1730 USCG 19 USA 7 Friday 4 November 2011 Game Time Team Score Team Score 1000 - 1130 USCG 25 USMC 7 1130 - 1300 USA 10 USAF 55 1300 - 1430 USMC 13 USN 17 1430 - 1600 USAF 27 USCG 3 1600 - 1730 USN 37 USA 8 OVERALL ROUND ROBIN TEAM STANDINGS Team Wins Loss / Tie Points For Points Against Air Force 4 0 147 18 Coast Guard 3 1 65 49 Navy 2 2 67 70 Army 1 3 62 111 Marine Corps 0 4 20 113 2011 ARMED FORCES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES Saturday 5 November 2011 CONSOLATION MATCH Game Time Team Score Team Score 1000 - 1130 Navy 26 Army 12 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Game Time Team Score Team Score 1200 - 1330 Air Force 55 Coast Guard 7 FINAL: 1st Air Force 2nd Coast Guard 3rd Navy 4th Army 5th Marine Corps
Air Force Rugby Team Staff
Major Wayne C. Kinsel, 51 CES, Osan Air Base, ROK (Head Coach)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Sullivan, 96 MDG, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Team Doc)
Captain Anthony Ewers, 99 AS, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland (Asst Coach)
First Lieutenant Marc R. Ward, AFOTEC Det 4, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado (Asst Coach)
Technical Sergeant Steven E. Bowden, Det 3, 342 TRS, Hurlburt Field, Florida (Team Manager)
Mr. Mark Young, (Civilian) Ft. Benning, Georgia (Team Manager)
Major Robert V. Reinebach, 9 OG/DET5, 489RS, Beale Air Force Base, California (Pack Coach)
Air Force Rugby Team Roster
Major Zachary G. Davidson, 927 OSF, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
Captain James F. Arthur, AFIT, Naval Post Graduate School, California
Captain Brandon C. Conyers, ESC?HGBI, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts
Captain Ryan M. Dombrock, 10 CWS, Hurlburt Field, Florida
Captain John P. Feely, USAFA/DFM, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
Captain Daniel P. Griffin, 819 Red Horse, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana
Captain Brian J. Lemay, USAFA HQ/DFM, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
Captain John R. Lockard, 909 ARS/DORT, Kadena Air Base, Japan
Captain Joseph T. Schwab, 97 OSS, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma
Captain Peter M. Smith, 392 TRS, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Captain Nathan C. Terrazone, ESC/HSIG, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts
First Lieutenant Richie Amisone, 28 CPTS, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
First Lieutenant Austin W. Dowling, AFIT, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
First Lieutenant Eric M. Duechle, SMC/GPGN, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California
Second Lieutenant Carson C. Cleveland, 2 SOPS, Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado
Second Lieutenant Nick J. Goirigolzarri, 4 SOPS, Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado
Second Lieutenant Jesse P. Swanson, Det 3 342 TRS, Hurlburt Field, Florida
Senior Master Sergeant Jeremy M. Allen, 513 AMXS, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma (Team Captain)
Master Sergeant Jammey C. Tipper-Booth, 100 OSS, RAF Mildenhall, England
Technical Sergeant Nicholas M. Conner, 566 EMXS, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
Technical Sergeant Dustin K. Ballingham, 419 FW/RS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Staff Sergeant David H. Davis, DET 2, 1WS, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii
Staff Sergeant Cameron Z. Freeman, 569 USFP, Vogelweh Air Station, Germany
Staff Sergeant Alresch A. Jayawardena, 105 TROKC, Stewart Air National Guard, New York
Staff Sergeant Marvin L. Mays III, 33 TRS, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
Senior Airman Aaron R. Morrill, 25 OWS/WXS, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
Senior Airman Erik M. Hartley, 182 AW, Peoria Air National Guard, Illinois
Senior Airman Marcus E. Satavu, 325 ACS, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida
Airman First Class Joseph c. Senteno, 2 CPTS, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
| 2011 ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM | ||||
| Service | Position # | Postion Name | Rank | Player Name (First, Last) |
| USCG | 1 | Loose Head Prop | MK1 | Sean Lindersmith |
| USN | 2 | Hooker | ENS/01 | Athanasios Varvoutis |
| USAF | 3 | Tight Head Prop | Capt | Brian Lemay |
| USA | 4 | 2nd Row | 1st LT | Jonathan Brown |
| USA | 5 | 2nd Row | Capt | Kip Randall |
| USCG | 6 | Flanker | MST2 | Scott Baumgartner |
| USA | 7 | Flanker | 1st LT | Aaron Olsen |
| USAF | 8 | 8-Man | Lt | Eric Duechle |
| USN | 9 | Scrum Half | AWSAN | Nick Flynn |
| USAF | 10 | Fly Half | Lt | John Feely |
| USN | 11 | Wing | MMFN | Gerald Roettger |
| USAF | 12 | Center | SSgt | Cameron Freeman |
| USCG | 13 | Center | ET2 | John Leo |
| USA | 14 | Wing | SSgt | Eddie Carr |
| USCG | 15 | Fullback | LT | Callan Robbins |
| Honorable Mentions | ||||
| Service | Rank | Player Name (First, Last) | ||
| USAF | SSgt | David Davis | ||
| USAF | Capt | John Lockard | ||
| USAF | SSgt | Marcus Satavu | ||
| USN | LT | Jeffrey Brill | ||
| USN | LT | Kevin White | ||
| USMC | SSgt | George Moleni | ||
| USMC | Capt | Michael Hlad | ||
| USA | SPC | Jayson Weir | ||
2011 Paul-Milne Shield (Australia Tour) Update: The team arrived in Brisbane, Australia the morning of 17 April; the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) had a bus waiting for us at the airport and after a 30 minute ride from the airport we arrived at our final destination--Enoggera Royal Australian Army Base. We used Enoggera as our "base of operations" while in Australia. Later that afternoon, we had a light training session to get the blood flowing and work out the kinks.
We squared off against the RAAF Rugby team on Saturday, 23 April at 1500 on Enoggera Army Base. USAF Rugby struck first in the 3rd minute with a converted penalty kick; USAF Rugby converted 3 more penalty kicks. The RAAF converted their penatly kick making the score 12-3 at the half. In the second half, the RAAF came out strong but USAF rose to the challenge, consistently putting the RAAF under pressure and were able to convert another penatly making the score 15-3. RAAF put together some excellent phases and were able to score a try but unable to convert (15-8). RAAF intercepted a pass and scampered 35 meters for another unconverted try (15-13). Late in the half USAF, with a few tactical substitutions, put together excellent phases of rugby stretching from touch line to touch line culminating with a try and conversion (22-13). The RAAF was down but not out and came roaring back. USAF's stellar defense was able to squash their attack and turn the ball over. USAF drove deep into RAAF territory and were award a scrum inside the RAAF 10 meters. After a quick strike and drive, USAF drove over the try linefor another score, but the conversion sailed wide left. Final score USAF 27 RAAF 13. Dan Griffin and Thomas Heath shared man of the match honors.
We squared off against the RNZAF team on Wednesday, 27 April at 1400 on Enoggera Army Base. The match was very tight in the first half. USAF came out tough and initially drove the RNZAF back inside their 22 meters. However, the Kiwis were able to quickly move the ball and soon USAF was under pressure. USAF committed some mental mistakes and soon the Kiwis capitalized on our inability to get 3rd and 4th phase ball going and were excellent at poaching the ball and even better at transitioning our mistakes into 2 tries. At the half, it was RNZAF 12 USAF 0. The second half saw more of the same from the first half with the Kiwis pulling away and putting an additional 17 points on the board. At the final whistle, it was RNZAF 29 USAF 0. Man of the match honors went to Jammey Tipper-Booth
Australia 2011: The following players were selected to the USAF Rugby team for their upcoming 4-way tournament against the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force rugby teams, 15 April - 2 May.