Rules and regulations On behalf of the Kansas Rugby Foundation, Inc., I want to greet all members and friends of the Club as another fall season gets underway. The purpose of our organization is to support the Club's operations and promote the sport of rugby. To the players, our most visible and meaningful activity is the development, management and maintenance of Westwick, the home of the Kansas Jayhawks RFC. Westwick opened in 1997 and has already received rave reviews as one of the finest rugby facilities in the United States. We are dedicated to a process of continuous improvement and want to make Westwick even more user-friendly. The lighted practice area is a recent example. Since our new players will be making their Westwick debut in a few short weeks, this is a good time to review the rules and regulations that we have regarding use of the facility. 1. Traffic and Parking Do not park on the roadway. Parking is permitted in designated areas only. Cars should be parked in the gravel parking lot in neat rows. On game days, we often have large crowds and parking spaces are at a premium. Overflow parking is located north of the pond. Drive VERY SLOWLY, speed limit is 5 mph. 2. Changing Rooms/Rest Rooms Players wishing to change clothes for games or practices should do so in the second level of the barn. Don't drop your pants or walk around half naked on the touchlines -- we are dedicated to promoting a family atmosphere, not the rowdy environment you may have experienced at other rugby games or tournaments. What might be acceptable elsewhere is simply not allowed here. We have portable rest rooms -- use them! Don't drain your lizard in public. 3. Conduct @ Matches During games, only players and officials are permitted within the playing enclosure. All coaches, reserve players and spectators must remain well back from the touchlines. Don't wander around or warm up in the in-goal areas while a match is in progress. Practice good sportsmanship -- appreciate the efforts of all players and spectators. Help convey the message that rugby is a game for ladies and gentlemen. Foul language, violence and any other form of anti-social behavior are not tolerated at Westwick. 4. Consumption of Beer/Alcohol Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the complex. Beer may be served only under the supervision of the Social Secretary at designated times and may be consumed only in the barn area, not on or near the playing fields. On these occasions, you are not allowed to drink unless you are 21 or older. On other occasions such as high school events and WRFU collegiate championship events, there will be absolutely no beer or other alcohol allowed. Rugby has a wonderful tradition of post-match hospitality and, on these occasions, the consumption of alcohol in moderation is a matter of personal choice. But please use good judgment and be pro active in the event you see any alcohol abuse or impairment. 5. Dogs Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
6. Neighbors Please be respectful of neighboring property owners. Be sensitive to the fact that we are playing rugby right next to their homes and their children. 7. Trash Do not leave trash, food, bottles, cans, clothing or other refuse lying around. Take pride in Westwick and help keep it looking clean and neat. Last season our teams did a wonderful job taking turns cleaning up after home matches. 8. Friends, Family & Guests You are responsible for seeing that any visitors you bring to Westwick observe these rules and regulations. Please take a moment to remember that Westwick was made possible by the generosity and hard work of many people. Our alumni have been very supportive and made many sacrifices so that today's players can have the best possible environment in which to lean, play and enjoy rugby. This commitment by one generation to benefit those that follow is one of the distinctive features of the KJRFC and is something that is rarely found elsewhere. I hope your experiences as a member of this Club will motivate you to support the KRF and insure that KU remains at the top of US rugby at all levels. The Kansas Rugby Foundation is a charitable organization qualified under §501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible and may be sent to P.O. Box 1074, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044. Questions regarding any of the above matters should be directed to Jim Bartle or Rick Renfro
KJRFC, C/O Topeka Motorsports, 5149 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66609
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