Active Committees

The Wisconsin Rugby Football Union and its Board of Directors have established this committee to manage the Union’s High Performance Activities, including select sides. It is also tasked with operating the High Performance Fund.

The High Performance Committee shall consist of a representative appointed by the Board of Directors from each High Performance Program of the following: Senior Men 15s, Senior Women 15s, U23 Men 15s, U23 Women 15s, Men 7s, Women 7s, and U18. The committee shall also have 2 representatives from the Board of Directors; the default representatives are the Treasurer and the Vice-President of Competitions.

The affairs of the committee shall be managed by its Appointed Committee Chairperson, along with additional appointed members, within the corporation’s bylaws. Suggestions shall be made by a majority vote of committee members, and the Chair may break ties. The Board of Directors approves committee suggestions.

The Grants Committee schedule shall be: Timeline:

1. Initial Meeting to suggest Application changes to Board of Directors: December 1-31

2. Open: Application Form sent to club leadership: January 1st

3. Grant Applications due: January 31st

4. Grant Committee Deliberation and Suggestions submitted to Board: February 1-29

5. Grant Announcements: Mid-year General Meeting (MGM)

The Discipline Committee is a standing committee headed by the Disciplinarian. The Board of Directors appoints the Disciplinarian. The Disciplinarian is a representative of the Midwest Rugby Union’s Disciplinary Committee.