User:Coin Rugby Championship
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| Coin Rugby Championship | |
| Full name | Coin Rugby Championship |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Coin Rugby, CRC |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Ground | International Coin Rugby Stadium (ICRS) (Capacity 30) |
| Chairman |  Josh Hedger |
| Manager |  Cam Unsworth |
Coin Rugby Championship, also known as Penny rugby, Table Top Rugby and Coin rugby, is a championship dating back to 2005 where it was founded in a local school, Epping Boys High School, and since the first success of the Coin Rugby Championship, it has steadly grown to its third championship.
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[edit] History
History and origin of Coin Rugby see Penny rugby. Championships of this event have been held since 2005 where the first winner Aaron Fazzolari was crowned, the following year in 2006 Alex Righton was crowned champion of Coin Rugby and as another year passed the 2007 championship is underway and competitors play for the championship. To see archive history, and results go to Championship results.
[edit] 2007 Championship
2007 Championship was decided in a two match out of three winning where Aaron Fazzolari won beating Alex Righton, 142 - 86 in game 1 and 140 - 114 in game 2, game three did not need to be played as a clean sweep occured. Standing for the 2007 Coin Rugby Championship were:
- 3.
Geoff Unsworth (Disqualification) - 2.
Alex Righton - 1.
Aaron Fazzolari
[edit] Aaron Fazzolari - 2007 Champion
[edit] Coin Cup
The coin cup, otherwise a $1 AUD coin, is extremely prestigiace to coin rugby players and it is what they recieve for winning the Coin Rugby Championship.
[edit] Championship Victories
- 2 Victory Aaron Fazzolari
- 1 Victory Alex Righton
- 0 Victory Geoff Unsworth
[edit] Sponsors
Sponsors over the past history have donated genorately towards this championship, a list of these sponsorers are listed below and to be credited as a key factor in the success of a great competition. These sponsors also attract crowds to each game as an account of there involvement of the championship and this will continue to help the already thriving game of coin rugby.
| Period | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Mint Coin |
| 2006 | Coin Logestics |
| 2007 | Penny for a Dollar |
[edit] Location
The Coin Rugby Championship is located at the International Coin Rugby Stadium (ICRS) which holds 30 spectators 2 players coaches, officals, judicators, and a teacher. This stadium is situated at the campus of Epping Boys High School (EBHS).
[edit] Modified Rules
- Each game played with a different coin (bigger than a 20c piece)
- Played on approved table
- Two Players
- Use fingers to flick coin
- Make hand goal posts
- Try is 4 points
- Conversion is 2 points
- More rules see Penny Rugby.
[edit] Competitors
- Aaron Fazzolari
- Alex Righton
- Geoff Unsworth
[edit] Rivalry
In previous championships there has always been close rivalry between Aaron Fazzolari and Alex Righton, this is shown throughout the matches in which they play one another.
[edit] Championship Results
[edit] 2007 Championship
- Match 1 - Alex Righton vs. Geoff Unsworth (Geoff Unsworth Disqualified)
- Match 2 - Aaron Fazzolari vs. Alex Righton
- Game 1 - (86 - 142)
- Game 2 - (140 - 114)
- Match 3 - Geoff Unsworth vs. Aaron Fazzolari (Geoff Unsworth Disqualified)
- 3rd Place - Geoff Unsworth (Disqualification)
- Final - Aaron Fazzolari (Winner, Won 2/3)
[edit] 2006 Championship
- Match 1 - Alex Righton vs. Geoff Unsworth (Geoff Unsworth Disqualified)
- Match 2 - Aaron Fazzolari vs. Alex Righton
- Game 1 - (24 - 28)
- Game 2 - (16 - 30)
- Match 3 - Geoff Unsworth vs. Aaron Fazzolari (Geoff Unsworth Disqualified)
- 3rd Place - Geoff Unsworth (Disqualification)
- Final - Game 3 (12 - 14) Alex Righton (Winner)
[edit] 2005 Championship
- Match 1 - Alex Righton vs. Geoff Unsworth (Geoff Unsworth Disqualified)
- Match 2 - Aaron Fazzolari vs. Alex Righton
- Game 1 - (48 - 34)
- Game 2 - (28 - 32)
- Match 3 - Geoff Unsworth vs. Aaron Fazzolari (Geoff Unsworth Disqualified)
- 3rd Place - Geoff Unsworth (Disqualification)
- Final - Game 3 (56 - 54) Aaron Fazzolari (Winner)
[edit] Founders
Founders of the Coin Rugby Championship are Alex Righton and Aaron Fazzolari, both current players, the history of there actual records has been lost through ages.
