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I’ll spread the good word on a few things that came out of the Firehouse meeting.

Doug is heading up a summer 7s crew. Practice will be 7pm tues/thurs at the Panzer Pitch. There are a lot of good local 7s tournaments this time of year. It’s a great way to stay fresh in the offseason, not to mention how fun open field tackles are. Backs especially are encouraged to attend. Practices will not just touch 7s. No heavy conditioning, especially since everyone is already doing that in their spare time….

There’s a new website up for Loudoun Youth Rugby. Needless to say there’s some top talent rising in the ranks. I may have my work cut out for me as an Old Boy.

Dues for the fall season will have to be paid in full no later than the 2nd game of the season. Consider this advanced notice for those who need to save. I like the way Bushy put it in the meeting. “If you’re at the bar, skip the burger and pay your dues”. Nothing really more to be said.

Last but not least, Boo Daddy 7s is back and in glorious form. Mark your calendars for August 4th. If you’re interested in helping with the event, contact Kelly Watkins. There will be a number of upcoming meetings to help solidify some of the important details. The tournament is legendary for its random selection methods and competitive play. With the right turnout this will be a badass time for all.

Time to dust off the ol’ boots and great ready to rock again boys. I noticed many of us huffing and puffing on Saturday, including me. The wins
aren’t going to come for free, so everyone needs to start waking up early again and make it out to Panzer Pitch.

Our practice field situation is up in the air, so stay tuned on the message board weekly for updates. If you paid CIPPs in the fall you’re good for this season, but club dues are still in effect. Talk to James if this is an issue. Maybe he’ll wave the fee is you tell a funny joke or show a cool drinking trick.

Boo Daddy tournament is scheduled for August 4th at Leesburg. Mark it on your calendar now. This is what Suburbs is known for and we want a good turnout this year.

For all interested please RSVP to Bushy in the message board thread.

We have booked the annual banquet for 6 pm Saturday Feb 18, 2012 at PJ Skidoos. Same scenario as in the past. Expect $50ish per person.

Menu choices are below:
eggplant parmesan with pasta & green beans.
grilled lemon chicken breast with rice and veg medley.
prime rib au jus with baked potato & green beans.
broiled salmon with lemon butter, red potatoes & veg medley.

All dinners inc salad, bread & butter and chocolate mousse for dessert. We will also inc appetizer platter and keg beer.

There will also be a cash bar.

Smaller meetup then the previous, but just as intense.

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“From Rugby Buzz….

If you’re in town between the holidays and looking for something to do – make it Reston Town 12/30

It’s official: It’s a party. We’re meeting (again!) at Uncle Julio’s at Reston Town Center on Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. for an informal pub crawl. Nothing like Kelly’s annual hilarity, so you can wear long pants. The feedback I received last week was very positive and if just the ones who pinged me show up, it’ll be nothing short of classic comedy. Among other guests of honor, Shred Gafney’s in town from New Zealand where he’s a coach. Drop me a note at RugbyBuzz@gmail.com.”

From Kelly Watkins. I can attest to the awesomeness of this event. Last year the Santa patrol was a very poised and
orderly bunch. An excellent example of sophistication and class.

Just kidding. We brought the ruckus. The holiday season is about cherishing the years good memories, but if there’s one night worth having no memories of, it should be the pub crawl.

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The annual WSRFC Christmas pub crawl is on.

Lame excuses about office parties, going out of town, or going out to dinner with the wife, or the best one, “I have to go to the ballet,” will not be accepted. We always have a strong turnout, and this is the year for everyone to attend.

The date: Saturday Dec. 10th.

The time: 8PM

The place: Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café 1827 Library St. Dr. Reston Town Center.

The plan: Starting at Uncle Julio’s we will move down the street in a controlled and orderly fashion visiting as many bars as the night will allow or we are allowed into.

The rules: I know I say this every year but it bears repeating No wives, No girlfriends, No women you work with, and No chicks that hang around at rugby games.

Where to stay: Hyatt Regency Hotel 1800 Presidents Dr 703.709.1234

And, as always, at Elvis’s direction, the uniform of the evening will be Santa Hats (the more bizarre, the better), Hawaiian shirt and rugby shorts or short pants.

This is open to all WSRFC members, past, present, young and old.

Questions? Contact me through the message board.

Practice cancelled again from rain. Same story different week. It gets old.
Try to meet up at Fat’s tonight. I should be there right now in fact.

Home game this weekend against Rocky Gorge. Try to come out and support the club. This is expected to be our toughest match yet, and
we’ll need the support both on and off the field.

For those of you looking for more timely score updates. I’m going to start posting some game notes under http://rugbyfootball.com/rss.html. I’ll verify the scores
I post with the referees after the match. Any funny events that happen post-match will be recorded, no matter how pathetic or incriminating.

Details below:

We are playing two games against Rocky Gorge this Saturday. Please be there and booted up by 11:30 AM. (if you are late you will not start.)

KICKOFF: 1:00 PM

PITCH: Lake Fairfax Park

Athletic Field # 6
1400 Lake Fairfax Drive
Reston, VA 20190
703-471-5415

DRINK UP: O’sullivan’s
754 Elden Street, Suite 102
Herndon, VA 20170
Pub: 703-464-05

Once again, Fairfax County has closed Poplar Tree #1, so there will be no practice tonight. Make an effort to get in some fitness on your own.

This weekend we play Severn River.

The game kick off is at 1 PM. Be at the field with your boots on by 11:30 AM. A carpool will be leaving Kilroy’s in Springfield (5250 Port Royal Road # A
Springfield, VA 22151-2117) at 9:45 AM.

GAME PITCH: 832 Manhattan Beach Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
Please tell your team that no dogs or alcohol is allowed at the field. When you get there, parking is also limited to the right (gravel) side of the parking lot, as well as the street if it fills up.

DRINK UP: Shooters
leave the field, make a right back onto Route 2 North
make the first possible u-turn. Shooter’s will be on the right.

Please post your availability for the weekend on the message board so selectors can plan ahead.

If you haven’t paid your dues, please do so immediately. For some of you it will affect A-side selection.

Straight from the match secretary:

We are playing the Washington Irish this week. Please find pitch and drink up info below.

Please be booted up and ready to roll at 11:00 AM. Stax wants everyone a half hour early since we missed
Thursdays practice.

Kick-off at 1:00 PM w/ a full B match to immediately follow.

The pitch is at Hains Point in East Potomac Park Washington Irish Schedule. Use 927 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC 20024 in a GPS, then drive all the way to the end of the park, keeping the golf course on your right and the water on your left. We have two full sides.
Map.

The drink-up will be at James Hoban’s at 1 Dupont Circle, NW in DC after the B match.
Directions from pitch.

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All Fairfax County grass fields are CLOSED tonight so practice is CANCELLED. Stay tuned for details for Saturday’s match.

Thanks to Richmond for heading up our way this past weekend.

A-side: 29 – 18 (Richmod)
B-side: 10-5 (Richmond)

Suburbs started off with the lead. An early try with extra point 7-0. Around 10min into the game Richmond kicked
an excellent dropkick to get on the board 7-3. Another Richmond try before the half made the score 8-7 (Richmond).
Unfortunately, some consistent (but avoidable) mistakes forced a lost at the hands of a very driven and focused Richmond unit.

Just enough Richmond guys came up to play our A-side. They had maybe 2 subs. Thanks to all the suburbs
guys who filled in on the Richmond B-side to make the game possible. It was good weather with a really good
suburbs turnout fanbase and player turnout.

Edit: We’ll be playing Washington Irish next weekend. Not Severn Park as posted early.