Quarantine Cup Challenge

Social Distance does not mean rugby is over. It means it's a time for all of us to work on our individual discipline to stay sharp when we can return to competition safely. We believe through a series of challenges, prizes, and awards we continue to grow on rugby skill sets from the comfort of our homes. See below for full details.

The #QCup2020 Challenge is a four week challenge beginning on Sunday 3/22 and ending on Saturday April 4/18. Individual Scores must be submitted by midnight of each Saturday, as point totals and winners will be announced each Sunday.

  • Who: Anyone can play, and we encourage you to compete every week.
  • When: Week 1: 3/22-3/28, Week 2: 3/29-4/4, Week 3: 4/5-4/11, Week 4: 4/12-4/18
  • Where: AT HOME - Use FaceTime/Google Hangouts to do any desired tasks together while remaining socially distant
  • How: Submit Scores Weekly Here

Tasks, Points, and Prizes!

Points will be calculated on an individual and team level, so the more points you get helps you win individual prizes, but also improves your team average.

  • Weekly Focus - Fitness
    • Complete exercises weekly to maintain/improve fitness
    • Points Possible: Tons
        • Earn points for each attempted repetition made
        • Earn points for highest score achieve (1 pt/per rep)
        • Earn bonus points week to week for improved scores
  • Specific Week Challenge Theme
    • Week 1: Get Engaged!
      • Focus on tuning in to all things ARU rugby online
    • Week 2: Get Fueled!
      • Focus on healthy nutrition habits
    • Week 3: Recharge!
      • Focus on recovery routines to improve performance
    • Week 4: Study Up!
      • Focus on film study and skill analysis
  • All Challenge Tasks
    • Several tasks available to be completed at any point during the challenge, and bonus points if you complete them all!

We hope to provide ways to stay connected with a little bit of fun, fitness, and break for you to engage in the sport we love. For full details of of all details, points, tasks, and so on please access this tracking sheet.

All questions should be directed to Angela Smarto at sasmarto@gmail.com

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