Chicago
Riot Rugby Newsletter
December 6, 2009
Last night we had our 3rd annual Awards Banquet, hosted by The Pony Inn,
which turned into our largest Awards Banquet ever. Thanks to everyone that
contributed to the success of the night, including Mike Weiler, Alex Draper and
Anthony Marinello, specifically.
Thanks to Dan "Danny Boy" Matuz for coaching this season,
where the team made create strides and just narrowly missed the playoffs this
Fall, and also for his contribution in developing our new award unbeknownst to
me. The 2009 video created by
Bertrand Valero was absolutely amazing, and unfortunately for those of you that
didn't attend, you most likely won't see the unedited version. However, the commercial version is the
best yet, so thanks to Fries for taking the time to create the video, and Mike
Weiler for attending our games and providing the footage. Here is the commercial version
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwQSLMb8fCw
Here were the Award winners.
Most Valuable
Player - Backs
Chris Johnson
Most Valuable
Player - Forwards
Josh Erickson
Rookie of the
Year - Backs
Craig Kerins
Rookie of the Year
- Forwards
Kitt Jarzabkowski
Best New Riot
Player
Tyler Crookston
Most Improved
Player
Alex Draper
Golden Fist
Award
Kevin Collins
Riot Award
Anthony Marinello
Coach's Award
Charles Klehm
Supporter of
the Year
John and Michelle Tisdall
1st Annual
Shawn Bastic Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence
Shawn Bastic
December 4, 2009
Congratulations to Ignacio and
October 19, 2009
CARFU DIII Final Standings
|
EASTERN CONFERENCE LEAGUE STANDINGS Leagues: Central North | Eastern | Northern | Southern |
|||||||||||
|
Place |
Club |
W |
D |
L |
L7 |
4T |
PF |
PA |
Diff |
BP |
Points |
|
Central North League: |
|||||||||||
|
1st |
Fox Valley Maoris |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
259 |
46 |
213 |
4 |
20 |
|
2nd |
Lake County Gladiators |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
109 |
81 |
28 |
1 |
13 |
|
3rd |
Chicago Riot |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
172 |
56 |
116 |
2 |
10 |
|
4th |
Rockford Ravens |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
85 |
77 |
8 |
1 |
5 |
|
5th |
Chicago Dragons |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
359 |
-345 |
0 |
0 |
October 18, 2009
Here are the final scoring stats from the Fall season:
|
Chicago Riot Rugby - Fall 2009 Scoring Leaders |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
Position |
TRIES |
CONS |
PEN |
DG |
TOTAL |
|
1 |
Kevin "Kats" Collins |
Back |
3 |
20 |
2 |
|
61 |
|
2 |
Tyler Crookston |
Forward |
11 |
|
|
|
55 |
|
3 |
Anthony Marinello |
Forward |
6 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
4 |
Bob "Bob Walsh" Walsh III |
Back |
5 |
1 |
|
|
27 |
|
4 |
Chris Johnson |
Back |
5 |
1 |
|
|
27 |
|
6 |
Bertrand "Fries" Valero |
Back |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
6 |
Charles Baldwin |
Back |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
6 |
Giovanni Rumbolo |
Forward |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
9 |
Nick DiCianni |
Back |
1 |
3 |
1 |
|
14 |
|
10 |
Charlie Klehm |
Forward |
1 |
4 |
|
|
13 |
|
11 |
Alex Draper |
Back |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
11 |
Sebastian Sierotnik |
Back |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
13 |
Andre Cross |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Chris Ames |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Darryl Kahn |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
David "Saze" Oyegun |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Jhonathon Roldan |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Josh Meyer |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Mike Ruff |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Pat Carey |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Pedro Alonso |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
22 |
Derek Bly |
Back |
|
2 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PF |
341 |
September 9,
2009
We have just finalized the sponsor for our new black set of jerseys:
Silver Fern Events - Wedding Planning
Michelle Tisdall - Owner / Wedding & Event Coordinator
312-613-3376
michelle@silverfernchicago.com
I know several of our players are currently engaged or have plans to be
over the next couple months, so if you are looking for a wedding coordinator,
you should meet personally with Michelle.
I know from arranging my wedding that it is one of the most difficult
experiences I've ever encountered, and the amount of time and knowledge needed
to get everything arranged is something that is best left in the hands of
someone experienced in this area.
I've known Michelle personally for several years now, and along with
Coach Danny, stood up in her wedding.
Her wedding far exceeded my expectations for how well a wedding could
have been planned, and just recently she decided to start this business. From speaking with her and reading her
material, she offers a variety of packages for planning the wedding, from
helping during the week and day of the wedding, to full planning for the
event. Her personality will put
clients and guest at ease, as she will organize the largest and smallest of
details of your big day. With her
research and connections in the industry, Michelle can put you in contact with
many specialized vendors (DJ's, Halls, Florists, Bakeries, etc) and help you
find vendors that fit your need and wedding/event budget.
From her website:
For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about planning and
organizing events. The wedding bug hit after working on my own wedding. Since
then, I have helped plan a multitude of friend’s weddings and
events. Starting Silver Fern Events
seemed like the natural progression for me. Attention to detail and creativity have
always come naturally to me and I believe that your wedding day should be
perfect and stress-free. Nothing
gives me more satisfaction than pulling off a successful, unique event that
your friends and family will be talking about for years.
"You hire a wedding planner not only for what they do, but also for
what they know.
Most brides only plan one wedding their entire lives while a wedding
planner has the knowledge, experience and understanding that can only come from
coordinating numerous events.
Relying on a professional wedding planner to manage the details of the
biggest day of your life is not only practical; it's an intelligent way of
minimizing any unforeseen situations that may arise."
August 5, 2009
Thanks to everyone that came out to the 2nd Annual Riot Pub Crawl which
took place this year on Lincoln Avenue.
In total, we sold 190 t-shirts for the event, exceeding the 175 we sold
last year. We were able to collect
an ample amount of sports equipment for the Chicago Park District which we
donated to Smith Park.
Special thanks to everyone that organized the event, which included Jon
Wagenschutz, Chris Oliver and Danny Boy.
The top seller of t-shirts this year was David “Saze” Oyegun
with 21.
June 20, 2009
Here are the final scoring stats from the Spring season:
|
Chicago Riot Rugby - Spring 2009 Scoring Leaders |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
Position |
TRIES |
CONS |
PEN |
DG |
TOTAL |
|
1 |
Pat Coonan |
Back |
9 |
1 |
|
|
47 |
|
2 |
Kevin "Kats" Collins |
Back |
1 |
12 |
|
|
29 |
|
3 |
Derek Bly |
Back |
4 |
3 |
|
|
26 |
|
4 |
Bertrand "Fries" Valero |
Back |
4 |
1 |
|
|
22 |
|
5 |
Giovanni "Gio" Rumbolo |
Forward |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
5 |
Charlie Klehm |
Forward |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
5 |
Alex "Wimpy" Draper |
Back |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
5 |
Doug Anderson |
Forward |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
9 |
David "Saze" Oyegun |
Forward |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
9 |
Victor Ramirez |
Back |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
11 |
Jason "JC" Jordan |
Back |
1 |
2 |
|
|
9 |
|
12 |
Chris Johnson |
Back |
1 |
1 |
|
|
7 |
|
13 |
Nick "Ghost" Dicianni |
Back |
|
3 |
|
|
6 |
|
14 |
Sebastian Sierotnik |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Kitt Jarzabkowski |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
James Cook |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Jorge Vasquez |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Chris Ames |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Neil Weijer |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Anthony Marinello |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Dean Franck |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Jon "Hands" Wagenschutz |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
14 |
Michael Archbold |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PF |
276 |
May 20, 2009
Congratulations to Jonathan Weintraub and wife Marissa Gonzalez on the
birth of their son, Owen Louis Weintraub, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz and 22.5 inches
long on May 27, 2009.
January 24, 2009
Thanks to everyone that attended our 2nd Annual Awards Banquet
on Saturday, January 24th, 2009.
Coaches Awards
-
Dan Matuz & Alex Eves
MVP - Backs - Bertrand
Valero
MVP - Forwards - Doug Anderson
Rookie of the
Year - Victor Ramirez & Sebastian Sierotnik
Best New Riot
Player - Josh Erickson
Most Improved
Player - Jon "Hands" Wagenschutz
Golden Fist
(Off the Pitch Award) - Chris "Diamonds" Oliver
Riot Award
(Social Award) - Paul Armenia
Supporter of
the Year - Natasha Sierotnik
Inaugural Riot
Hall of Fame Class - Michael Archbold
All Time
Leading Scorer Trophies:
Backs - Patrick Coonan
Forwards - Giovanni Rumbolo
Here is the link to the video Fries produced, which are highlights from
the 2008 season. Special thanks to
Michael Weiler for coming out during 2008 and taking fantastic photos of our
team:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOhT-uswSwM
November 22,
2008
Thanks for everyone that came out for the Riot's 1st Pub Crawl, which
took place on Saturday. In the end,
we sold 163 t-shirts for the event, and had approximately 125 attend the Pub
Crawl. Along with making some money
for the club and getting everyone together for the night, this was great
publicity for the team with the amount of individuals that participated. Most importantly, we were able to
collect enough clothes and canned to benefit the Hephzibah Children’s
Association, taking several trips to drop off all the donations. I hope everyone had a great time, and
thanks to everyone for giving the club a good reputation.
Special thanks to Jon "Hands" Wagenschutz and Chris
"Diamonds" Oliver for arranging the event and spending the time negotiating
with bars for specials. An event
like this for the amount of people that participated takes a lot of
planning. Also thanks to Mike
"Hawk" Hawkins for creating the Facebook link and Danny Boy for
t-shirt design and fliers. Lastly,
thanks to everyone that brought a group of friends that lead to the sales of
t-shirts...noteworthy individuals from the team include: Hands, Diamonds, Pete
"Ulysses S. Grant" Bolema, Auggie, Hawk, and Poppins.
October 18, 2008
CARFU DIII Final Standings
|
EASTERN CONFERENCE LEAGUE STANDINGS Leagues: Central North | Eastern | Northern | Southern |
|||||||||||
|
Place |
Club |
W |
D |
L |
L7 |
4T |
PF |
PA |
Diff |
BP |
Points |
|
Central North League: |
|||||||||||
|
1st |
Fox Valley Maoris |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
221 |
40 |
181 |
3 |
20 |
|
2nd |
Rockford Ravens |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
183 |
34 |
149 |
3 |
15 |
|
3rd |
Chicago Riot |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
133 |
59 |
74 |
2 |
10 |
|
4th |
Chicago Condors |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
122 |
116 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
|
5th |
Chicago Dragons |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
100+ |
-100+ |
0 |
0 |
October 18, 2008
Chicago Riot All Time Leading Scorers through Fall 2008
Backs –
Patrick Coonan
Forwards -
Giovanni Rumbolo
October 18, 2008
|
Chicago Riot Rugby - Fall 2008 Scoring Leaders |
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
Position |
TRIES |
CONS |
PEN |
DG |
TOTAL |
|
1 |
Patrick Coonan |
Back |
2 |
4 |
|
|
18 |
|
2 |
Alex Eves |
Back |
|
8 |
|
|
16 |
|
3 |
Giovanni Rumbolo |
Forward |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
3 |
Sebastian Siertonik |
Back |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
5 |
Bertrand "Fries" Valero |
Back |
2 |
2 |
|
|
14 |
|
6 |
James Cook |
Back |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
6 |
Patrick Carey |
Forward |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
8 |
Alex "Poppins" Draper |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Andrew "Auggie" Brasile |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Charles Klehm |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Chris Ames |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Doug Anderson |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Ignacio "Iggy" Quiaro |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Jared Jacobs |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Jon Weintraub |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Josh Erickson |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
8 |
Steve Rosko |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
18 |
Derek Bly |
Back |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PF |
150 |
June 26, 2008
Chicago Riot All Time Leading Scorers through Spring 2008
Backs -
Michael Archbold / Flavian Prince
Forwards -
Giovanni Rumbolo
June 20, 2008
|
Chicago Riot Rugby - Spring 2008 Scoring Leaders |
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
Position |
TRIES |
CONS |
PEN |
DG |
TOTAL |
|
1 |
Spencer Graham |
Back |
4 |
4 |
1 |
|
31 |
|
2 |
Flavian Prince |
Back |
5 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
3 |
Chris "Chip" McMahon |
Back |
1 |
8 |
1 |
|
24 |
|
4 |
Patrick Coonan |
Back |
4 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
5 |
Derek Bly |
Back |
2 |
3 |
|
|
16 |
|
6 |
Doug "Gadget Doug" Anderson |
Forward |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
6 |
Jorge Vasquez |
Back |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
8 |
Charles Klehm |
Forward |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
8 |
Jacob Willis |
Forward |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
8 |
Jason "Doc" Heldt |
Back |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
8 |
Justin Kaderabek |
Forward |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
12 |
Bertrand "Fries" Valero |
Forward |
1 |
1 |
|
|
7 |
|
13 |
Aaron "Tweety" Arnsmeier |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Alex Draper |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Brandon Gardner |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Chris "Kazam" Karam |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Dan Herr |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
David "Elgin" Mulcahy |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Giovanni Rumbolo |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Jonathan "Super Jew" Weintraub |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Michael Archbold |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Mike Duczak |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Pat "Minnow" Murfeld |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Patrick Carey |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Sebastian Sierotnik |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Shawn Babairz |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
13 |
Thomas Seida |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
28 |
Chris Johnson |
Back |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PF |
270 |
January 26, 2007
Chicago Riot All Time Leading Scorers through Fall 2007
Backs -
Michael Archbold
Forwards -
Giovanni Rumbolo
Thanks to everyone that attended our 1st Annual Awards Banquet on
Saturday, January 26, 2007.
Here were the results:
MVP - Backs - Michael Archbold
MVP - Forwards - Jacob Willis
Rookie of the Year - Backs - Jorge Vasquez
Rookie of the Year - Forwards - Paul Armenia
Most Improved Player - Chris "Diamonds" Oliver
Golden Fist (Off the Pitch Award) - Dan "Danny Boy" Matuz
Riot Award (Social Award) - Patrick Coonan
Supporter of the Year - Michael Weiler
January 26, 2007
The Chicago Riot was officially accepted into DIII of C.A.R.F.U. (Chicago
Area Rugby Football Union) for the Fall 2008 season.
|
Chicago Riot Rugby - Fall 2007 Scoring Leaders |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
Position |
TRIES |
CONS |
PEN |
DG |
TOTAL |
|
1 |
Michael Archbold |
Back |
9 |
|
|
|
45 |
|
2 |
Flavian Prince |
Back |
8 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
3 |
Derek Bly |
Back |
1 |
13 |
|
|
31 |
|
4 |
Patrick Coonan |
Back |
6 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
5 |
Chris "Chip" McMahon |
Back |
3 |
5 |
|
|
25 |
|
5 |
Giovanni "Gio" Rumbolo |
Forward |
5 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
7 |
Derek Mages |
Back |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
8 |
Dan "Danny Boy" Matuz |
Forward |
2 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
9 |
Patrick Carey |
Forward |
1 |
1 |
|
|
7 |
|
10 |
Doug Anderson |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Vern Brokke |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Michael Haran |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Jonathan "Super Jew" Weintraub |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Jason "Doc" Heldt |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Darryl "U of I" Kahn |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Bertrand "Fries" Valero |
Forward |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
10 |
Jorge Vasquez |
Back |
1 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
19 |
Dan "Lips" Wiseheart |
Back |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PF |
270 |
September 27, 2007
Hey gents,
Well here is an update,
I just had my son at 2:15pm on the 24th and he was 7lbs and 2 oz, and 18.5
inches long. We came home from the hospital today and we are moving into the
house in two weeks, I am going over the final closing formalities. I have a
good job working full time and also a part time job for now until my old lady
can start work again. I have not linked up with any rugby teams yet due to time
issues, but soon boys very soon. I attached a picture of my son Andrew Michael
Heldt...aka..."Tiny Doc."
Have a good one gents and drink one for me!
Jason "Doc" Heldt
Chicago Rugby
Chicago Riot Rugby