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Schedule set for the 2019 Rocky Mountain Challenge

6/11/2019

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The schedule for the 2019 Rocky Mountain Challenge is now final. With 39 teams (33 youth teams, 4 women's 7s teams, and 2 old boy side), this year's tournament ties the 2016 for the largest RCT in USA history. New to this year's tournament are the Girls Middle School competition, featuring 3 teams from across the western United States, and a 4-team Women's Club 7s qualifier. The host committee is delighted to showcase the women's game from middle school through adult levels, and looks forward to the girls youth teams packing the berm for the Women's Club 7s qualifier final at 3:30 pm on Saturday.

Tradition is restored on Sunday, June 16, as the Boys Tier I and Girls Tier I finals will take place simultaneously at 4:00 pm. 

Founded in 2000, and first played in 2001, the Rocky Mountain Challenge is the original youth all-star tournament, and features teams from across the United States. The tournament is one of five tournaments designated as Regional Cup Tournaments by USA Rugby, and is the premier event for selection to the Boys and Girls All-American Teams. 

Recent tournament team counts:
2018: 22 (20 youth; 2 men's mountain teams)
2017: 37 (35 youth; 2 old boys)
2016: 39 (37 youth; 2 old boys)
2015: 24 (22 youth; 2 old boys)
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5 Scenic Places to Visit or Train during your time at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Challenge

4/22/2019

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See also: Visitors Guide

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

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Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Distance from Dove Valley: 26.5 miles
Distance from Radisson: 27.4 miles

See: Exercising at Red Rocks

Garden of the Gods

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Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Distance from Dove Valley: 55.9 miles
Distance from Radisson: 62.2 miles

Pikes Peak

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Pikes Peak
5089 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO 80809
Distance from Dove Valley: 85.8 miles
Distance from Radisson: 73.9 miles

Rocky Mountain National Park

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Rocky Mountain National Park - Beaver Meadows Entrance
Distance from Dove Valley: 84.9 miles
Distance from Radisson: 78.8 miles

Rocky Mountain National Park - Fall River Entrance
Distance from Dove Valley: 86.8 miles
Distance from Radisson: 80.6 miles

Rocky Mountain National Park - Wild Basin Entrance
Distance from Dove Valley: 84.9 miles
Distance from Radisson: 78.7 miles

Rocky Mountain National Park - Grand Lake Entrance
Distance from Dove Valley: 117 miles
Distance from Radisson: 115 miles

Denver City Park

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Denver City Park
1700 North York St, ‎Denver, CO 80206
Distance from Dove Valley: 17.1 miles
Distance from Radisson: 10.1 miles
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The Rugger's Edge to lead a College Seminar at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Challenge

4/1/2019

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Rocky Mountain Rugby Challenge Seminar
June 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Radisson Hotel Denver – Aurora
3155 S. Vaughn Way CO 80014 United States + Google Map

One of the premier Regional Cup Tournaments in the country, The Rocky Mountain Challenge, will feature The Rugger’s Edge Owner & Founder, Karen Fong Donoghue in a special seminar leading up to the tournament.Karen is pleased to work with participating student-athletes. She will give an overview of the college rugby landscape and tips for students about how to communicate and stand out both to college coaches and in a tournament setting. This seminar is highly encouraged for all players, parents and HS coaches attending the Rocky Mountain Challenge.

The event is free, but space is limited.

Families, please register in advance to hold your seat.
College Coaches/Reps attending the tournament are also encouraged to attend to meet with HS teams. Please register in advance to hold your table.

Find out more about the Seminar
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2018 Rocky Mountain Challenge Results

6/11/2018

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Boys High School Tier I Results
1. Texas
2. 5785 White
3. Arizona
4. Wisconsin
5. Colorado
6. Utah
7. 5785 Green

Boys High School Tier II Results
1. Texas
2. Wisconsin
3. Colorado
4. 5785
5. Arizona
6. Salt Lake Valley

Boys Middle School Results
1. 5785
2. Salt Lake Valley
3. Monarch
Girls High School Tier I Results
1. Colorado
2. OKNTX

Girls High School Tier II Results
1. 5785
2. Colorado
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2017 Rocky Mountain Challenge Results

6/19/2017

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Boys Varsity Results
1. West Valley Warriors
2. EIRA Midwest
3. Wisconsin
4. Rugby Texas
5. Rugby Arizona Bobcats - 1st in C1
6. Team 5785 - 2nd in C1
7. EIRA So Cal - 3rd in C1
8. OK Selects - 1st in C2
9. Nebraska - 2nd in C2
10. Missouri Youth All Stars - 3rd in C2
11. Rugby Colorado - 1st in C3
12. Heart of America - 2nd in C3
13. Atavus Academy Utah - 3rd in C3

Boys JV Results
1. EIRA So Cal
2. EIRA Midwest
3. Rugby Texas
4. Rugby Colorado
5. Rugby Arizona Bobcats - 1st in C1
6. Wisconsin - 2nd in C1
7. Nebraska - 3rd in C1
8. Team 5785 - 1st in C2
9. Heart of America - 2nd in C2
10. Missouri Youth All Stars - 3rd in C2

Boys Middle School Results
1. EIRA Midwest (RED)
2. EIRA Midwest (BLUE)
3. Team 5785
Girls Varsity Results
1. Atavus Rugby Utah
2. Wisconsin
3. Indianapolis
4. Rugby Colorado
5. OK Selects

Girls JV Results
1. Wisconsin JV
2. Texoma
3. Rugby Colorado
4. Indianapolis
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