Nationals

This is your one stop for all of the important player/parent information involving Hamilton RFC’s trip to the national tournament.

GAMES STREAMING: As part of a sponsorship agreement among USA Youth & High School Rugby, Major League Rugby, and the Girls Single School National Tournament, parts of the event will be streamed on The Rugby Network on Sunday.  Parents and players may wish to download their app.   The tournament is also working on streaming Saturday matches through NDC’s local platform.  We are expecting at this time for these broadcasts to be offered cost free.

Saturday Streaming We will keep our social media updated with streaming options. Follow our Nationals Blog for those links. They will be posted when we get them. Our first match on Saturday will likely not be streamed. Our second match may be streamed if we win our first game. This would be a Facebook Live stream from Madison United Rugby & Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex facebook page.

WEEKEND PASS: All tickets will be sold at the door. Cash & card accepted. No dogs or carry-in alcohol.

• Daily Pass – $7
• Weekend Pass – $10
• Children 12 & Under – FREE

2023 TRAVEL BLOG: If you cannot be with us, follow all the events happening this weekend by checking in on our Nationals Trip Blog (click here).

NATIONALS TOURNAMENT RULES: Click here for some specific rules about the tournament.

NATIONALS APPAREL INFORMATION: Nationals apparel will be available at the event, but you can check it out here.

What to Bring

• Cleats, shorts, and socks (jerseys will be provided)
• Swimsuit
• School ID (w/ photo)…YOU CANNOT PLAY WITHOUT THIS!
• Any important medications
• All meals will be covered by the team

General Schedule

More detailed game schedule coming soon (around 5/15/22)

• Thursday, May 18th
  • 4:00pm-5:30pm: Bowling at Sussex Bowl 

• Friday, May 19th
  • 11:30am: Meet to load vans/cars 
  • 12:00pm: Team Departure from HHS 
  • 1:00pm: Team check in at Cottage Grove (School IDs required)
  • 1:30pm: Team practice/Walk through at Cottage Grove  
  • 2:45pm: Depart to team hotel for check in AmericInn by Wyndham: 101 W Broadway, Monona, WI 53716
  • 3:00pm: Team Check in (organize rooms and team room)
  • 3:30pm-5:30pm: Free Time
  •  5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner and jersey ceremony (Olive Garden) 
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm: 2nd Annual Team Talent Show 
  • 7:00pm: Coaches meeting at Cottage Grove  
  • 8:30pm-10:30pm: Free Time 
  • 10:30pm: Curfew and bed checks 

• Saturday, May 20th: more accurate times will be added when we get game schedule
  • Breakfast
  • 8:30am: Depart for Cottage Grove
  • 10:15am: Match 1 (West Field)
  • Lunch will be provided (Jimmy Johns)
  • 2:30pm: Match 2 (TBD)
  • 4:00pm: Return to hotel/Ice baths 
  • Free time 
  • 5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner  (Qdoba)
  • 7:00pm-10:30pm: Free time 
  • 10:30pm: Curfew and bed checks 

• Sunday, May 21st:
  • Breakfast
  •  Clean out rooms/pack vans/cars
  • Depart for game 
  • Depart back to HHS after match  

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SATURDAY

Quarterfinals & Semifinals

East Pitch
8:30am Grandville (MI) vs. City Honors (NY) –Play-In Match-
9:10am Divine Savior Holy Angels (WI) vs. Winner of Play-In [Game 1]
10:15am Rocky Mountain (ID) vs. Orchard Park (NY) [Game 3]
BREAK
1:00pm Winner 1 v Winner 2
2:30pm Winner 3 v Winner 4

West Pitch
9:10am Eagle (ID) vs. Catholic Memorial (WI) [Game 2]
10:15am Hamilton (WI) vs. Columbia Central (TN) [Game 4]
11:15am Muskego vs. Loser of Play-In
BREAK
1:00pm Loser 1 v Loser 2
2:30pm Loser 3 v Loser 4
3:30pm City Honors JV vs. DSHA JV

SUNDAY

Championship Matches

East Pitch
8:30am 7th Place Match
9:45am 5th Place Match
11:00am 3rd Place Match
12:30pm Championship Match
2:00pm Awards Ceremony

West Pitch
8:30am Wisconsin JV vs. City Honors JV
9:45am DSHA JV vs. Loser of Play-In