First Practice!!

So, our first practice was last Saturday (Nov 3, 2007) and it was incredible. We had exactly 15 players show up, which is upped from the six at last year's first day of practice, and so we played around a little bit. Everybody was curious about a lineout, scrum, and I think we may have crammed too much information into everyone's brains! We had some really promising new kids come out for the team, so shout outs to Eric, John, Mikhail, DJ, Connor, and Zach. Props to John and Connor for playing wing and scoring in the corners. That is how we usually score in games: The big forwards push up slowly but surely, then we spin the ball down the line and beat them into the corner with the wing. Zach, props for the interception that resulted in a try! You have wheels man! Mikhail, I beat you on the game with passing the rugby balls the first few times around, but I noticed you were still in there after all the other newbs were out. DJ, what can I say? After so much strife between the two of us, my respect is restored. You have an awesome spin in your pass (which nobody should try to do unless they can pass it regularly already) and I think you will be a threat for our team if you can end up playing!

Our next practice is in two days (Sat Nov 10) at 11:00 AM. Make sure you all come, because the more you miss the further behind you are in learning the game! It is easier to learn the game if you are the only one who doesn't know how, so you can always join the team. Rugby is so awesome, you are all missing out if you don't show up!!

PRACTICE
SAT NOV 10, 2007
GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL LOWER FOOTBALL FIELD
11:00 AM
19 & UNDER

P.S. anyone looking to purchase a rugby ball, we use size 5 standard. You can probably only purchase one online because of the lack of stores in the greater Tacoma area. They are relatively inexpensive. You can go to WorldRugbyShop.com or rugbyimports.com to order one. See you on the field!