Edmonton Rugby Football Club

RUGBYFEST 2010

So I headed out on Sunday Morning, not expecting what to find for our 10 am game. What I experienced was probably the best Rugbyfest moment I have ever seen.   I arrived to discover players in Pirates Jerseys.  2 actual Pirates and 3 guys they had found and knew, or had heard, a little bit about rugby.  I went into the change room to try and see if there was some stragglers.  I find Johnny in the change room, rushing around trying to find his stuff.  Now this was a BIG game he was late for.  The Pirates were sitting at 0 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties (from the game we played against ourselves).  It was plus four, with rain/snow coming down.  We had managed to convince the LT’s to play Five on Five rugby (full field, good idea).  So this was a Big game, 10th place was on the line.
So Johnny can’t find his boots anywhere…. So he has some decisions to make.
1. Call it a day and watch the game.
2. Tough it out in runners and do what he can.
3. Go to the local Rugby vender and drop $100 on new boots so he can play the last 3 minutes of “Fives”.

Well of course Johnny chose #3…… and managed to get the last 3 minutes in of the Fives game in.  A well fought 45-5 loss.  We were able to secure 11th place.
Johnny defines what being a Pirate is all about!  Truly a great Rugbyfest moment.

Training sessions for mini’s have started at the Pirates clubhouse.

TIME: Fridays from 6 – 7:30 PM

Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch and if any are interested in coaching or becoming a coach, feel free to talk to the club members that are present.