Rugby Game Day, Saturday, 26 July

Dear Eagles Players, Moms, Dads and Supporters:

What an excellent evening for rugby last night. All reports of the U-11s were positive, with lots of play and even some singing afterwards.

The U-13s and U-15s got in a lot of play for our mini-festival, and the hosting was outstanding. Big thanks to the coaching staff for keeping things organized and moving, and even bigger thanks to Kelley Perconti and the parents who helped out with ice, chow, and manning the tables to get everything done. Our opponents know that we treat our guests well, and they're always eager to come back and play us.

From watching the play last night, it is so obvious that our players have got the fundamentals of rugby down. The running was good, and usually straight, there were very few instances of forward passes, and players are running in support. We're even getting the kicking game into play, which is impressive.

And now for tomorrow's festivities

U-11
The U-11s will return to BRYC for another match with them.

Kickoff is 10:30, so showtime for players is 10:00.

The location is the same as last night, Braddock Lake Park, 9450 Lake Braddock Drive, Burke, VA 22015.

All players should play with a mouthguard, but this is not a requirement for touch. No eyeglasses, please.

Jim Woods will again take charge of the U-11s. Pull his email address out of the cc line if you need assistance with directions or a ride.

U-13

The U-13s will travel to Warrenton to play tackle.

Kickoff is at 10:30, so showtime for players is 10:00

This is a tackle match so all players must bring a mouthguard. Players without a mouthguard will not play.

Our hosts have advised us to bring shade.

Directions: Great Meadow field event facility. Take I-66 west to exit 31 (The Plains & Old Tavern). Turn left on Rte 245. Go about 3 miles to Great Meadow on the left. Turn in at Gate 2 and then immediate right to follow the boundary fence all the way to the rugby pitch.
Google maps link: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=great+meadow+event&ie=UTF8&ll=38.833289,-77.795906&spn=0.056296,0.105743&z=13

Coaches Vonada and Strawbridge will be in charge of this match-up. Their addresses also are in the cc line if you need assistance with a ride or directions.

U-15

The U-15s will travel to Fairfax (FPYC) for a tackle match.

Kickoff is at 10:00, so showtime for all players is no later than 9:30.

This is a tackle match so all players must bring a mouthguard. Players without a mouthguard will not play.

The venue is Paul VI High School, 10675 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030; directions are attached to the announcement email message.

I will be with this team, as will Dan Dickert.