Back in the day, I played one Spring season of Rugby on the B side at Catholic University. Aftrer five matches, one try, and one blocked punt (against Georgetown), I hung up my cleats forever.
As fate would have it, one of my co-workers here at the office, Elizabeth King, is a member of the Northern Virginia Women's Rugby Football Club, also known as the Piranhas.
This year the team has advanced to the Elite 8, and plays next in Blaine, Minnesota on the weekend of June 4th. But as Liz says below, flying 30 female ruggers to Minnesota isn't cheap, and they'd like some help:
As some of you know, my rugby team chalked up another WIN in the first round of nationals two weeks ago up in New York, which means we have qualified to compete in the Elite 8 Competition in Blaine, Minnesota on June 4th! This is great news for the team, but not so great news for our wallets. A long season and a number of away games have taken their toll on our funds, and it's not cheap to fly 30 women to Minnesota! To raise money for the team we are holding the following fundraisers...feel free to spread the word to other colleagues, friends, and family that might be interested!
SWEET SUCCESS RAFFLE Grand Prize: Fully catered four-course meal for 10 arranged at your home!Many other prizes donated by players and sponsors
We are asking for a donation of $10 per ticket
ALL proceeds benefit the NOVA Women's Rugby club trip to the USA Rugby Division I National Championships in Blaine, Minnesota
Drawing will be held at the Black Rooster Pub 1919 L Street NW on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005. Winners will be notified by mail, phone, and e-mail.Also on the schedule for this weekend.....
NOVA WOMEN'S RUGBY YARD SALE
May 28th, 2005 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
1207 Ellison Street
Falls Church, VA
Athletic Gear! Clothing! Furniture! Books! CDs!
From 66, Take exit 66 for Route 7 East
Turn Right on West Street
Turn Right on Ellison Street
Obviously the catered meal is only available to my readers in the Washington area, but I'm more than happy to pass along any donations you'd like to make. So, for the next week, any donations I get via Amazon.com or PayPal will go to the team.
Please help if you can. Thanks.
