Modifications to the Laws of the game for Masters.
Sept 1, 2022 edition
PREAMBLE:
British Columbia Masters Rugby is played according to WORLD RUGBY LAWS of the GAME, variations plus some additional modifications are specific to the CMRU. Canada Rugby has provided a national guideline for Master’s Modifications. BC Rugby has provided the Rules of Competition document which summarizes the structure of the BC Master’s game. This CMRU document, summarises the current variations pertinent to master’s Rugby as it is played in British Columbia. This CMRU document supersedes the Rugby Canada document when issues come into conflict.
Participants must be aged 38 and above and whilst the majority of players are between 38 and 55, there are quite a few in their 60’s and 70’s and some aged 80 and above! As with all aspects of the game, SAFETY is paramount. However, given the wide variation in the ages of players and the equally wide variation in physical prowess it is necessary to introduce some safeguards to ensure the safety of those who either because of previous injury or advancing years would be at risk in the full contact variant of the Game.
It is the responsibility of individual players to determine whether or not they are capable of playing full contact rugby, note however that overly robust play is discouraged at all times in the Masters game.
This document specifically covers the Master’s Modifications and rationale for the current restrictions on tackling players wearing ‘coloured’ shorts and offers refereeing guidelines pertinent to the restrictions on tackling players wearing ‘coloured’ shorts. It also provides the resulting sanctions for any breach of the CMRU modifications. The essential purpose is to ensure consistency, equity and fair play for all.
The Master’s laws created by the “Golden Oldies” and the “World Vintage” organizations are not in play with any Masters game under the jurisdiction of the CMRU.
VISION
To foster an inclusive, welcoming environment so that players of every shape, size, gender, age, ability, and skill level are able to participate in developmentally appropriate, controlled, competitive and enjoyable games. Use the game as the best teacher for teamwork, co-operation and respect between participants, coaches, players, officials, parents, and fans.
MISSION
Use a player-centred and development driven model to continually assess, adapt and improve appropriate law variations for all ages across Canada. We seek to ensure integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect are central tenants for all considerations, decisions and variations made.
WHAT IS MASTERS RUGBY?
Masters rugby is the variation of rugby for players over the age of 35. The game is played with a combination of the World Rugby Laws of the game and additional variations explained throughout the Masters Law Variations Document. The variations are in place to ensure players of all ages and experience level can continue to participate in a safe and inclusive environment. The number one priority of the Masters Law Variations is safety and the variations explained throughout the document have been put in place with the welfare of the player in mind.
Coloured Shorts
Law Variations
- The ground
- The ball
- Team
- Players’ clothing
- Time
- Advantage
- Scoring
- Foul Play
- Offside and onside in open play
- Knock-on or throw forward
- Kickoffs and restarts
- Players on the ground in open play
- Tackle
- Ruck
- Maul
- Mark
- Touch, quick thrown and lineout
- Scrum
- Penalty and free-kick
- In-goal
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| # | Name | 2021 Age | Position | Deposit |
| 1 | Mike Sarosiak | 60 | F | $300 |
| 2 | Bill Spiller | 70 | F | $300 |
| 3 | Paul Eby | 40 | F | $300 |
| 4 | Dave Knox | 70 | B | $300 |
| 5 | Tim Walshaw | 40 | B | $300 |
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| 7 | Andy Quaye | 60 | F | $300 |
| 8 | Sean Renshaw | 45 | B | $300 |
| 9 | Des Lynch | 65 | B | $300 |
| 10 | Mike Finneron | 65 | B | $300 |
| 11 | Nelson Bath | 50 | B | $300 |
| 12 | Steve Neish | 60 | F | $300 |
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| 14 | Glen Okrainetz | T | $300 | |
| 15 | Mike Joss | 50 | F | $300 |
| 16 | Ken Rich | 55 | B | $300 |
| 17 | Pete Gibson | 70 | F | $300 |
| 18 | Jim Armstong | 82 | B | $300 |
| 19 | Eric White | 50 | F | $300 |
| 20 | Rick Kotzian | 60 | F | $300 |
| 21 | Sean Ross | 45 | B | $300 |
| 22 | Jamie Charko | 45 | B | $300 |
| 23 | Conrad Manly | 55 | F | $300 |
| 24 | Brent Eby | 55 | F | $300 |
| 25 | Leighton Burridge (Taffy) | 55 | F | $300 |
| 26 | Chris Poulton | 50 | F | Will pay on return from his cruise mid-October |
| 27 | Vahid Bossi | 50 | F | $300 |
| 28 | Murk Toorenburgh | 70 | F | Will pay when he returns from Europe in mid-October |
| 29 | John Edgington | 60 | B | $300 |
| 30 | Deryl Townsend | 50 | F | $300 |
| 31 | Paul Dancey | 60 | F | $300 |
| 32 | Martin Thornton | 55 | F | $300 |
| 33 | David Millard | 60 | F | $300 |
| 34 | Jeremy Harvey | 45 | F | Cannot commit too early |
| 35 | Brett Hay | 55 | B | $300 |
| 36 | Dave Jack | 45 | B | $300 |
| 37 | ||||
| 38 | Andrew Foster | 45 | F | $300 |
| 39 | Mark Edgington | T | $300 | |
| 40 | Jeremy Partner | T | With Jeremy | |
| 41 | Bev Neish | T | $300 | |
| 42 | Alyssa Collister (Foster) | T | $300 | |
| 43 | Nicole Eby | T | $300 | |
| 44 | Nick (Quaye?) | T | $300 | |
| 45 | Deanna Renshaw | T | $300 | |
| 46 | Ayumi Renshaw | T | $300 | |
| 47 | Nelson Partner | T | $300 | |
| 48 | Anne Marie (Eric) | T | $300 | |
| 49 | Sue Rudiger (Rick Kotzian) | T | $300 | |
| 50 | Brent Partner | T | $300 | |
| Tourist = T | 12 | |||
| Purple 80 | 1 | |||
| Yellow 70 | 5 | 9 | Forwards | |
| Red 60 | 9 | 6 | Backs | |
| Black 50 | 14 | 12 | Forwards | |
| White 40 | 9 | 11 | Backs | |
| Total Travellers | 50 | |||
| Average Age | 55 | |||
| Waitlist | ||||
| 1 | Luke Kratz | 55 | F | |
| 2 | Lisa Kratz | T | ||
| 3 | Alex Ross | T |
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