We are shocked and disappointed to learn that all of the proposed new models for sport at UofT have rugby demoted to an intramural sport. As part of these plans, the multi-sport fields currently used for rugby and many other sports are to be converted to a single-use, field hockey facility for the Pan Am Games. How ironic that a world-class sporting event is leading to a reduction in sport at Canada’s largest university.
Rugby is the only sport in Canada where women play at the CIS level and men do not. It is also the fastest growing sport among young women in this country. At UofT, there is currently only an intramural rugby league for men; the elimination of intercollegiate rugby means an end to women’s rugby on campus. Cutting Varsity Blues Rugby is therefore an equity and diversity issue that we take very seriously.
As alumnae and donors, we want the administration to go back to the drawing board and create a sports model that includes a commitment to rugby at UofT. We are joining current players to fight to save rugby at UofT and if you have seen how tough this sport is, you will know that we will not give up easily.
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December 8, 2012
The momentum generated by this campaign has reached a level that commands attention from the university administration. Your commitment to preserving this program proves that the legacy of Varsity Blues rugby extends far beyond the pitch.
Reached 100 supporters
December 8, 2012
6 Comments
Rugby is a varsity sport and needs to stay that way. Dont take this away from the girls.
This is total BS. How can they justify destroying a legacy program just to make room for field hockey?
keep rugby varsity. u of t needs to stop prioritizing facilities over the actual athletes.
Unbelievable. The university should be backing these athletes not pushing them out.
So many memories on that field. Downgrading the team is a huge slap in the face to all the alumnae who put money into the program for years.
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We are shocked and disappointed to learn that all of the proposed new models for sport at UofT have rugby demoted to an intramural sport. As part of these plans, the multi-sport fields currently used for rugby and many other sports are to be converted to a single-use, field hockey facility for the Pan Am Games. How ironic that a world-class sporting event is leading to a reduction in sport at Canada’s largest university.
Rugby is the only sport in Canada where women play at the CIS level and men do not. It is also the fastest growing sport among young women in this country. At UofT, there is currently only an intramural rugby league for men; the elimination of intercollegiate rugby means an end to women’s rugby on campus. Cutting Varsity Blues Rugby is therefore an equity and diversity issue that we take very seriously.
As alumnae and donors, we want the administration to go back to the drawing board and create a sports model that includes a commitment to rugby at UofT. We are joining current players to fight to save rugby at UofT and if you have seen how tough this sport is, you will know that we will not give up easily.
Updates
December 8, 2012
The momentum generated by this campaign has reached a level that commands attention from the university administration. Your commitment to preserving this program proves that the legacy of Varsity Blues rugby extends far beyond the pitch.
Reached 100 supporters
December 8, 2012
6 Comments
Ridiculous to cut a varsity program for a temporary games facility. Rugby builds so much character for these women.
Rugby is a varsity sport and needs to stay that way. Dont take this away from the girls.
This is total BS. How can they justify destroying a legacy program just to make room for field hockey?
keep rugby varsity. u of t needs to stop prioritizing facilities over the actual athletes.
Unbelievable. The university should be backing these athletes not pushing them out.
So many memories on that field. Downgrading the team is a huge slap in the face to all the alumnae who put money into the program for years.
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Ridiculous to cut a varsity program for a temporary games facility. Rugby builds so much character for these women.