The Northern California Rugby Football Union, (NCRFU), is a geographic association that includes adult rugby union teams from northern California and northern Nevada. This association is part USA Rugby. It has a long history of playing competitive rugby. If you are interested in playing rugby in California, the NCRFU is a great place to start.
Berkeley beat Cal Maritime
Cal Maritime beat Berkeley 24-3 in the opening match of a three game Norcal rugby series. Cal Maritime had lost to the Bears at one-half, but the Bears won the match with four second-half tries. The match had been scoreless until the 37th minute, when Cal Maritime scored a penalty kick to go up 3-0. Robert Kelley scored Cal's initial try in the second quarter. Mark Richter converted Mark Richter’s two-point conversion. As the Bears developed phases and sequences, they began to dominate the game.
Modesto whippets scored four 60 meter plus tries
In a second-half thrilling battle against the San Francisco Sabres, Modesto whippets managed to score four tries under posts. While there were some cards and penalties in the match, it was a close contest. Both teams showed great sportsmanship.
St Mary's matched Cal in scrummages
In the first half, Saint Mary's dominated Cal, building a 28-0 lead. The Saint Mary's men scored four tries, two of which were converted. Cal scored one try late in the second half, but Saint Mary's led at the break. The atmosphere in the home grew more intense at this point.
Newport was a good player in scrummages
A close match was possible thanks to strong scrummage. Scunthorpe defended well and created several scoring opportunities for themselves. The visitors were able to score a try in the 30th minute through Hendry Vaka.
In lineouts, San Jose Caps defeated St Mary's
The Caps won their second consecutive game against the Bruins. Saint Mary’s fierce riposte included a series onloads and runs that pushed into Cal territory. Cal missed a kick at halftime and St Mary's won with a 22-10 advantage.
Newport did well in lineouts
While the Newport Warriors were not able to win, they did enjoy possession. The backs made the most of their opportunities in lineout and scrums. Jonny Morris, Ben Roach and others showed promise. They also fed Luke Crane. After 28 minutes, the first try at feeding Luke Crane was a scrum.
UCSC played well in lineouts
In 2014, the UCSC Women's Rugby Football Club enjoyed a very successful season. The team finished second in Pacific Western Conference. Santa Clara University was defeated in the first round. The team worked hard and had fun competing for a competitive season.
Nevada played well in lineouts
Although Nevada's performance against Sac State was impressive, it wasn’t enough to win. The Wolf Pack struggled offensively and the defense was also not as good as it could have been. Nevada will work to improve its defensive and offensive line in order to be back in the playoffs, despite the loss.
Parker's support rugby
Ben Parker was a longtime supporter of Northern California rugby, and he was a prominent figure in the sport. The New Zealander was a passionate advocate for serious governance of the sport, and he was a dedicated coach of the Sacramento Blackhawks. He was a great influence on players and the club's management.
FAQ
Do extreme sports require expensive equipment?
Yes. Equipment for extreme sports can cost thousands of Dollars. But people who participate in these activities don't need much money.
How is parasailing different from parachuting?
Para-gliding is a form of flying above ground using a harness and a small sail. The harness allows for you to fly. It helps you stay safe as you fall through air.
To fly, you don't require any special equipment. Simply attach your body to the sail. Then, you can take off. As you gain altitude, the wind pushes against the sail. This forces the sail to lift you.
As you glide along, your momentum keeps you moving forward. Your momentum will propel you forward until the cable ends. You then release your grip to fall back to the ground.
You can reattach the sail when you are ready to begin again.
Parasailing is rapidly growing. 2013 saw more than 1,000,000 people partake in parasailing. This is nearly double the amount who did it in 2008.
What skills is required to participate in extreme sports
You must practice each day to become proficient in extreme sports.
Learn new moves and tricks by practicing. This will allow you to improve your performance.
You should also be familiarized with safety rules before you attempt anything new.
Helmets are a good example of protective gear that you should wear. You must keep in the sight of others.
A spotter is essential for any stunt. During your stunt, a spotter should be watching over you.
Who is the one who participates in the extreme?
Extreme sport is open to everyone, regardless of age or ability. Extreme sports interest children just as much,
Younger children can play games such as tag, dodgeball, and capture of the flag. Older children can form teams to compete against each other.
Adults are able to participate in both individual and team sports. There are many options to choose a team.
It's likely that you'll need to ask someone who has done it before to help you get started.
What are some extreme sports?
Here are some extreme sporting events.
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BASE jumping -- This is one of the most dangerous extreme sports. The BASE stands for building, antennae, span, and earth. It involves leaping off a cliff to glide down using a parachutist. BASE jumpers have to pass strict tests before they are allowed to try this stunt.
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Climbing -- Climbing is another type of extreme sport. This involves climbing rocks, trees, cliffs, or other structures. To protect themselves against falls, climbers wear protective gear.
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Freestyle skiing -- Freestyle skiing is considered by many to be the ultimate extreme sport. Freestyle skiing mixes snowboarding and ice-skating. This requires speed, agility, balance, and speed.
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Paragliding -- Paragliding looks similar to parachuting but paragliders glide through the air rather than falling to the earth. Paragliders are usually launched from mountainsides. They then steer the plane using ropes tied to the wings. To land, the pilot pulls the rope attached at his harness. The parachute opens automatically.
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Surfing -- Surfers ride waves on the ocean floor. Surfers generally stand upright while surfing. Surfers hold onto their boards using both hands. The board allows the surfer propel himself forward. When the wave recedes he paddles back to deeper water.
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Snowboarding -- A form of extreme sports, snowboarding is also available. Snowboarders use specially designed boards to glide down hills. They also use special bindings to secure their feet to the boards. Snowboards typically come with wheels so riders can glide down slopes easier.
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Skateboarding -- This is a combination skateboarding and rollerblading. Skaters use special skateboards to navigate city streets, including rails and ramps. In place of rollerblades, skateboards are utilized.
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Skiing -- Skiing is one the oldest forms and most popular winter sports. The word ski originally meant "snowshoe." Skiing remains a favorite sport because it is a great way for people to get fit.
But, today there are different types of ski than when the sport began.
There is alpine, cross-country, and freestyle skiing.
Alpine skiing is the most difficult. Cross-country skiing is more accessible. Downhill skiing is the easiest. Freestyle skiing can combine all three.
How long does it take you to learn how ski or snowboarding?
You might not be ready to learn how snowboarding is done right away.
The average person begins learning around five years of age. However, some kids start practicing when they're only two years old.
Statistics
- Based on the degree of difficulty, the routine is scored on form and technique (50 percent), takeoff and height (20 percent), and landing (30 percent). (britannica.com)
- Overall participation has grown by more than 60% since 1998 - from 5.9 million in 1998 to 9.6 million in 2004 Artificial Wall Climbing. (momsteam.com)
- Nearly 98% of all "frequent" roller hockey participants (those who play 25+ days/year) are male. (momsteam.com)
- Nearly 30% of all boardsailors live in the South, and more than 55% of all boardsailors live in cities with a population of more than two million people (momsteam.com)
- According to the United States Parachuting Association, about 21 people die yearly from skydiving. (livehealthy.chron.com)
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How To
How can I start Base Jumping?
Base jumping (also called free-fall Parachuting) allows participants to jump from fixed objects (usually cliffs), including bridges, towers and buildings, with no equipment attached. To land safely, the participant must jump off the object. This is similar to skydiving except that you don't need to use a parachute and you don't have to wait for it to open.
A wingsuit-type base jumper, is the most commonly used. A wingsuit is two pieces of fabric joined together. The chest, arms and legs are covered by one piece and the legs by the other. Special boots are worn by the jumper that allow him/her stand upright in flight. Jumpers tend to pull their feet up tight during descent. This causes the material that covers the legs to gather and form a large volume of air under the jumper. Once the air pocket has grown large enough, the jumper will open his/her parachut and land safely.
Base jumpers often use powered suits to get through the air quicker. The two main components to powered suits are a backpack filled with batteries and a undercloth that houses a jetpack. These packs contain small rockets that shoot jets of hot gas at high speeds. This creates thrust and propels the jumper ahead. However, these suits can be heavy and loud.
BASE jumping can seem intimidating to some people. Learn how to BASE Jump. Be aware of the risks. You can fall off a height, get hit head-on or upside-down, or collide and injure another jumper. BASE jumping, while not always dangerous is dangerous. However, it can be very dangerous if done improperly. Be sure to follow the safety tips below before you attempt to BASE Jump.
You can start by learning BASE jumping skills on a smaller hill. Before jumping from a bigger hill, you should take a few moments to become familiar with the terrain. Second, watch out for weather conditions. You should not jump when the wind blows in your face. Foggy skies are another danger. If you can see more then 10ft ahead of you, you may need to wait for the clouds to clear. Third, make sure you have the right gear. You should have a helmet, goggles and gloves as well as a complete suit including a harness. Fourth, be sure to have a plan. Ask someone to join you if things go wrong before you leave the ground. Finally, never jump alone. Always have someone to watch over you.