Leslie Figaro, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union congratulates Rudolph Jack, recipient of the TTOC Alexander B. Chapman award last evening. The Alexander B Chapman award is given to an individual or organization who made a significant impact in people lives through sport.This concept is in accord with the fundamental principles of Olympism and the Olympic movement.
Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union(TTRFU) president Leslie Figaro believes that the Alexander B Chapman Award given to Rudolph Jack, founder and president of Rainbow Sport and Cultural Club should be an inspiration to other rugby playing  clubs  to adopt a more community oriented approach.
 
The Marabella based organization participates in both the TTRFU championship and senior division league competitions .On Wednesday night at the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee(TTOC) Annual Awards function held at the National Academy of Performing Arts in Port-of-Spain Jack was named as this year's Alexander B Chapman winner.
 
The Award is for outstanding contribution to Sport and Olympism, particularly in the promotion  of the Olympic  ideals. It recognizes achievements and a long period or a lifetime of service to sport.
 
'"Rudolph and his organization has  made a significant contribution to the Train Line ,Marabella community. His use of sports such as rugby, basketball and football is well documented. It is a 25 year effort aimed at  making a positive impact on the lives of the children and youth living on the Train Line. His integration of  sport and culture as a means of building positive community interaction assume greater significance when one considers the challenges of crime and at risk behaviour. I extend to Rudolph my sincerest congratulations." said Figaro.