Greetings everyone,
It is my hope that this note finds you in good spirits, fortunes and fates heading towards spring, with smiles on faces and a rekindled interest in your favorite rugby club! I have to confess that, having been to two indoor training sessions, I'm looking forward to strong competition within the teams as each group, including our new men's third team, has 20+ players at these gym sessions. So, it is with exemplary interest in the club, that I present these points for this week:
2026 Social Membership Drive March 15 - May 1:
Our target is 125 Social Members this year. This target is realistic given the inclusion of those socialites who last year provided financial assistance to over 17 club members dealing with financial constraints in meeting registration. As you may recall, your $100 membership helps to cover the costs of field rental and providing coaches with a base stipend for their time and investment. Moreover, your membership allows you to keep updated via this phenomenal Town Crier, you also have the benefit of renting our renovated Clubhouse at a preferred rate, you are welcome to pay membership prices for refreshments and have speaking and voting rights at our A.G.M. FYI, here is a breakdown of playing registration costs for this year are:
Senior registration is: $588.31 // Student registration is: $464.22
($285 // $170 are club fees which help pay for fields, physio, coaching and kit replacement, )
The club has initiated an early-bird discount and a monthly plan to further assist players in registering. New this year, $10 of each social membership will go to help players in need meet their dues commitments. 50% of any amount over the $100 fee structure will go towards this initiative. Given our healthy student-player population, it is essential for us to help any player with financial difficulties to ensure they can play rugby. With the help of VP's Juliette Lachapelle and J-C Vinette, an application process is in place and those who qualify will agree to meet the stipulated conditions in receiving their portion of any club subsidy through the Social Membership Support Fund.
Le club a mis en place une réduction pour inscription anticipée ainsi qu'un abonnement en quatre paiements afin d'aider davantage les joueurs à s'inscrire. Nouveauté cette année : 10 $ de chaque cotisation sociale seront versés pour aider les joueurs dans le besoin à s'acquitter de leurs cotisations. 50 % de tout montant dépassant le barème de 100 $ seront affectés à cette initiative. Compte tenu de notre importante population d'étudiants-joueurs, il est essentiel pour nous d'aider tout joueur en difficulté financière afin de lui permettre de continuer à jouer avec notre club. Avec l'aide des vice-présidents Juliette Lachapelle et J-C Vinette, une procédure de demande a été mise en place et les personnes éligibles s'engagent à respecter les conditions stipulées pour recevoir leur part de la subvention du club par le biais du Fonds de soutien des anciens.
Here are your 2026 Social Membership payment options:
First (and preferred method) via e-transfer: tmrrfc@tmrrugby.com (message to recipient: 2026 Social Dues)
Second, via cheque in the name of: TMR Rugby Club (c/o P. Drolet 48 Bayview, Pointe-Claire QC, H9S-5C3)
Third, the PayPal option is not available at this time...
Join those who have already qualified through generous donations last season:
Paul Dery-Goldberg, Steven Spedding, Ron Chaisson, Bernie Loftus, Richard Dodwell, Doug Laurie, Bernie McMullen, Steve Kimpton, MIke Badke, Nick Prud'homme, Donna-Lynn Ahee, Susy Binstock, Cathy Nichols, Karen Runnels, Cathy Mann, Jim Gaita, Derek Kopke, Caroline Wollrich, Chris Lyle, Tom Ingerman, Lori Perkins, Christine Regimbal, Lisa Colleti, Charles-André Martineau, Jean-Philippe Martineau, Guillaume Bouthillier, John Hooper, Alcides Deschesne, Dee Paré, Mike Ankcorn, Pierre Drolet, Micheal Bourdeau...
Des nouvelles depuis nos entraînements :
Après deux entraînements aux gymnases Brébeuf, les joueurs/joueuses ont bien pris le rythme des sessions. Bien sûr que tout le monde à hâte de renouer avec les pelouses, ce qui rendrait les exercices de contacts plus agréables que de les faire sur des tapis au sol ! Voir nos pages Facebook (TMRRugby) et Instagram (TMRRUGBY) afin de visualiser les vidéos de la semaine, mais voici quelques photos :
Clubhouse Update:
Once this coming week is done, the new white oak flooring should be in place and we will be working on the divisions of the newly configured bar, kitchen and washroom. Masterful German Mike Bourdeau and his crew are set to attack the flooring once it is delivered. After that Clubhouse Manager Patrick Chikhani and his minions will be completing the remaining 1001 details in getting Scobie's fresh face ready for public consumption! When a call for help with work goes out, don't be shy and respond ''With you!''
Be well, stay smart, play wisely...
El Frenchman
