One big step

Tino Tovo ‘07, club president emeritus, just got engaged.  Congratulations to Ashley and Tino!

W&L Rugby Jackets and Kit Bags – Taking Orders NOW

If interested, contact Zach Huey at hueyz13@mail.wlu.edu.   Orders need to finalized by Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

Jackets are by Boathouse and are water resistant, mesh lined with a full front zip.  Color is navy blue with with ribbed cuffs and color.  The back reads “Washington & Lee Rugby” and the Front left breast has the trident with “Minks Rugby”.   Jackets are $100 plus s/h

Kit bag is the traditional canvas rugby roll bag with “Screaming Minks” along one side and your name along the other.   Ends have the screamiong mink logo.  Main color is navy blue with gray stripe running lengthwise on both sides.  See the home page for a glimpse at the bag.  Kit bags are $95 plus s/h.

Only those affiliated with the club in some manner are eligable to place orders.

Rugby Meeting Monday Jan 25, 2010

A team meeting has been set for Monday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Huntley Hall room 221.  This is for all current and new players.  The Spring schedule will be reviewed, dues collected and expectations outlined. 

No experience needed to join the club, just a desire to learn the sport and a commitment to be part of the team.

PRACTICE BEGINS……Tuesday, January 26 on Fuge Field at 4:30pm.  Be early if you can so we can get in some extra daylight.

New Leadership

Last week the club had their annual elections.  Congratulations to the following new officers and leadership.  Terms commence at the beginning of winter term.

President: Nico Choksi ‘11 – Washington DC
Captain: Tyler Thompson ‘11 – Abingdon VA
Treasurer: Charlie Martin ‘12 – St Louis MO
Match Secretarty: Stockton Bullitt ‘12 – Darien CT
Vice Match Sec: John Hale ‘13 – Middlesex England
Recruting: Jack Gallagher ’13 – Kennesaw GA
Publicity: Alex Schuyler ‘13 – Grovetown GA
Choral Mistressess: Tyler Thompson, Dave Kori and Matt Coburn

W&L Rugby Ties Arrive

W&L Rugby Ties  Fashionable as ever!
W&L Rugby ties from Vineyard Vines are now available.  One-of-a-kind Vineyard Vines design artfully blends two beloved University logos, The W&L Trident & The Screaming Mink.  Ties come in two vibrant colors, Royal Blue and Green.  Ties are handmade in the USA of 100% imported silk, & double-lined throughout.

Ties are $60 each and come in their own gift box.  Shipping is $5 extra per shipping address.

Contact Tom Lovell tdlovell@wlu.edu to place your order.  These custom ties ARE NOT available in the University Bookstore.

MARFU Bound

This past weekend W&L split a pair in the state tournament (losing to Longwood and beating Hampden Sydeny).  It was enough for the Minks to advance into the Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU) tournament.  The tournament will host eight teams from the three Local Area Unions (LAUs).  First round will be Mardh 21-22, 2010.  Location and opponent TBD.

Rugby T-Shirts are HOT!

Prepared to sell this year’s team t-shirts all week, it took less than two days to completely sell out.

Parents Weekend

Thanks to all the parents for making the reception this past weekend.  A great way to meet everyone off the pitch.

State Tournament Announced

The schedule for the state tournament (Ed Lee Tournamnt) has been released. Games will be played on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 in Salem, VA.  Complete tournament schedule and directions can be found at www.roanokerugby.com

Saturday, November 7, 2009
10 am – 11:30 am
Division 3 – #2 vs. #3 (Longwood vs. W & L)

1 pm – 2:30 pm
Division 3 – #1 vs. #4 (CNU vs. HS)

Sunday, November 8, 2009
10 am – 11:30 pm
Division 3 Consolation

11:30 am – 1 pm
Division 3 Championship

Who goes on to MARFU?
Division 3 – Top three teams move on to MARFU Playoffs

Thanks Alumni!

A great weekend was had last weekend for W&L Rugby during Young Alumni Weekend.  The Minks had a great alumni turnout for the match against Blackwater Men’s Club.  Alll alumni who wanted to play, and some that didn’t, got playing time.   This was definitely a pre-cursor to what could be a true W&L Rugby Reunion.

Anyone interested in a a Rugby Alumni Weekend?