At the request of our members the TRU Board will be releasing their monthly board call minutes and notes. View all of the TRU archived minutes or read on for the most recent notes:
- Attendee’s
- David McPhail
- Ryan Little
- Ross Davies
- Zach Hiller
- April Armstrong
- Chris Hanson
- Regrets:
- Louis Guitan
- Joe Wood
- TRU Administrative Items:
- Emails? Everyone have new / personalized email
- dmcphail@texasrugbyunion.com
- All others appear to be working.
- Calendar Invites – Joe ? Louis?
- 2026 Meeting – Proposed time change to 730pm?
- Attendance – discussion
- Emails? Everyone have new / personalized email
- Compliance
- Registration totals:
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-qmFbDkeXYwo5dPQkOTI-UhVvpgfKYv3ybpm6SPXECw/edit?gid=0#gid=0
- As of Dec-15th = 1,985 vs 1,888 at month end Dec-2024
- Player = 1,684
- Coaches = 87
- Admin = 94
- As of Nov-17th = 1,736
- Full month Nov-2024 registration total was 1,675
- Player = 1,488 vs prior month 1,047
- Coaches = 87 vs prior month 73
- Admin = 93 vs prior month 80
- As of Dec-15th = 1,985 vs 1,888 at month end Dec-2024
- Club Compliance:
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-qmFbDkeXYwo5dPQkOTI-UhVvpgfKYv3ybpm6SPXECw/edit?gid=749415384#gid=749415384
- Alamo City – 19 / Struggling with numbers
- Denton – 32 / Concerns over player registration
- Laredo – 18 / Appear to be punching above numbers
- McAllen – 20 / Another forfeit
- Old Skool – 20 / Deployment Issues
- OKC Boomers -17
- SA Riveters – 19
- Woodlands – 33 but playing D2 / D4
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-qmFbDkeXYwo5dPQkOTI-UhVvpgfKYv3ybpm6SPXECw/edit?gid=749415384#gid=749415384
- 15’s
- Hosting Bids: REMINDER
- RRRC reviewed and discussed with the following recommendations to the Board:
- Choctaw / Durant OK – Approved
- Gulf Coast
- Austin Huns – Approved
- RRRC and/or TOLA 7’s (3x)
- Deal with in Jan or Feb 2026 meeting.
- RRRC reviewed and discussed with the following recommendations to the Board:
- Playoffs: REMINDER
- RRRC 2026:
- April 11, 2026 – One day event (weather permitting)
- Competing Divisions:
- MD1, MD2, MD3, MD4
- WD1, WD2, WD3
- Discussion to add one or both (MD4 / WD3) to the 2026 GCSR.
- Concerns about added matches and full attendance?
- GC Members discussing minimum requirements for teams participating in WD3
- Gulf Coast Playoff Schedule: BEING DRAFTED
- April 24-26, 2026 (TX host)
- Competing Divisions:
- MD1 (to be confirmed), MD2, MD3, MD4
- WD1, WD2, WD3
- Discussion to add one or both (MD4 / WD3) to the 2026 GCSR.
- Concerns about added matches and full attendance?
- GC Members discussing minimum requirements for teams participating in WD3.
- RRRC 2026:
- Hosting Bids: REMINDER
- Tournaments & Touring Sides – Policy Position from USAR: REMINDER
- SCC SANCTIONING 06-18-25.pptx
- This is a serious discussion point for and one that is high priority for clearances moving forward.
- Mary Graham All Stars:
- November Meeting: David will submit Mary Graham Grant Request to the SCC / EXCO for approval. Update: EXCO approved $5K.
- Results & Summary: https://texasrugbyunion.com/2025-mary-graham-all-stars/
- TRU demoted to Tier Two for 2026.
- April noted it was a great weekend and showcased TRU players and invaluable for the players to have competitive matches and access to high level coaches.
- Concern regarding assignments from USAR and lack of TRRA engagement and opportunity.
- 2024-2025 Financial Review
- Discussion – No comments / changes noted.
- 2025-2026 Budget Review
- Discussion – No comments / changes noted. Post commentary discussion and add of Board INS.
- New Business:
- David to work with Heather on analysis of Summit / HOF events and upcoming RRRC / GCSR.
- Remember that if a Club has two sides competing at two locations, BOTH need to have a USAR certified Coach. Player safety is paramount.
- Life’s social media post was not received well.
- Problem of movement of Life players. There doesn’t appear to be any restrictions. Recommend that we look at the NCS multi-side policy as it applies.
- Discussion about concerns with WD1 comp and negative implications.
- David to reach out to Life Univ about the above discussions and work with April to find mutual agreements / options to resolve.
- Board of Director INS discussion.
- Club Compliance Reminder: Hansel explain new columns and connection to RRRC policy.
- Adjourn: ZH / AA 9:04pm