Lady Rats Welcome Old Boy as Coach for Fall 2007 Season

The Charles River Lady Rats are very happy to announce that Mike Roy (Charles River Old Boy) has volunteered to coach the team this fall! Mike has an extensive resume including both playing and coaching rugby. We are very excited about the direction and expertise he will provide our team and look forward to an excellent fall season under his guidance!!

Two Rats Reunite in Seattle

by Mike Fair

Seattle, Washington- Yours truly was in Seattle over the weekend and met up with former Charles River Rugby Captain, Jake Powell. Jake is alive and doing well.

So, I had tickets to the Mariners versus Red Sox game at Safeco Field on Friday night. I contacted Jako via text message to try and coordinate a rendezvous.


After a few text exchanges it was determined that, amazingly, Jake was sitting in the same exact section that I was but fours rows behind me.

The shear coincidence was frightening.

Contrary to popular belief, Jake is pretty smart. He's kicking some a$$ in his masters degree program and he will be heading to Taipei, Taiwan on an assignment (Also, many of you know that Taiwan has been my stomping grounds for numerous business trips as well).

Jake, good to see you ol' buddy. Good luck in Asia. Give my love to the Taiwanese folks and "Ni-hoa-ma".

Women's Team Brings Home Some Hardware:

Lady Rats Take 2nd Place at Mt. Washington Valley Bullmoose Tournament, Men's Team Places 4th

June 9-10, NORTH CONWAY- It was another fantastic weekend up in North Conway for the fifth installment of the Bullmoose tournament, where the hay fields become rugby pitches and the ticks and misquitos are aplenty.

ConRATulations to the Women's team for putting on a spectacular display of 7's rugby and taking Second Place in the tournament. The ladies played a hard fought match versus a tough Seacoast squad in the Championship match.

The Men's team lost to Portland 10-0 in the first round of play and defeated Seacoast 20-15 in the second round. On Sunday, the men lost to Mystic River and ended up walking away with 4th Place.

The Bullmoose tournament director said, "Charles River is one of the Great Eastern clubs and its always great to have you at our tournament....thanks again for your support."

A big "Thank You" to Mike Polcaro for once again hosting us at the infamous Polcaro Chalet.

For the fith year, Mike has opened his doors up to the Club and graciously allowed us to stay in his vacation home. This is the weekend that continues to produce some unforgettable (never to be remembered) memories and is one of the highlights of the year.

Please Sign Up for our Race For The Cure Team Today!

Ruggers, friends, family, and coworkers are all invited to join our Race for the Cure Team in support of this great cause!!!

For the last two years, the Charles River Rugby Club has participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In September 2005, the club had 31 racers and a total of over $3,800 raised for the foundation. In September 2006, we far exceeded our team membership and fundraising goals, with 51 racers and $8,825 raised. Our 2007 goal is to set a new club record by demolishing last years fundraising dollars and increasing our team membership partcipation.

Charles River Rugby is proud to support such an important cause, and it is our hope that our participation helps increase awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

Boston "United" Rugby vs. Haverfordwest Rugby Football Club
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Kick Off Time: 1:00 pm
Pitch Location: Moakley Park, South Boston

This weekend's match hosted by Charles River will unite five Boston metro area rugby teams to combine forces to play Haverfordwest touring the US from Wales. This is a unique oppurtunity for our clubs and should be a great time.

Charles River is conducting a series of youth rugby clinics every Wednesday until the end of May.
Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm


Location: Kent Community Center
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Dates: April 25th through May 30 (six weeks)

Clinics Held at Other Sites Across Boston
East Boston:

Orient Heights Community Center
Mondays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by: Boston Women and Beantown

Roxbury:

Vine Street Community Center
Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by: Boston Men

South Boston:
Tynan Community Center
Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by: Boston Men & Women, Beantown

 

Paintball Fundraiser

When: Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 2:00 (get there early to get your equipment)

Location: P & L Paintball Field
1221 Bedford Street, Bridgewater, MA
www.pnlpaintball.com

Phone: (508) 697-5808

How much: $45 will get you all you need (includes gun, all equipment, unlimited air fills, and 500 paintballs, bring extra money if you want extra rounds).

GOT ANY BALLS? Hope you are ready to have some fun and shoot your buddies at the same time. Saturday May 12th, Charles River will be taking over the P & L Paintball Fields in an all out mayhem of gun fire and fun. Starting off at 2:00. We'll deck you out in gear and load you up with ammo. We’ll first take it to the ghost town to sharpen your skills and then out to the woods for a final game of capture the flag. Come out and support your favorite rugby team. On lookers are encourage to come as well, but mind you the paint will be flying from all directions. We ask that you please RSVP if you plan on going. michael_fair01@yahoo.com.

What to wear: Something you wouldn’t mind throwing out. Makes sure to dress in layers and cover your skin.

Charles River Hosts Boston II Select Side at NERFU Trials

Tournament Starts at 10:00 am

Location: Pine Banks, Mystic River's Pitch

All River Weekend: A Pair of Shut Outs
Saturday, April 14, 2007

SCORE BOARD

Charles River Men: 45
Newport: 0

Charles River Women: 22
Connecticut Yankees: 0

Rats Win Big at the Texas Hold Em Tournament
By Mike Fair

March 22, 2007- As I went to sleep last night, the clatter of chips being exchanged on the soft felt, the crisp sound of a freshly shuffled deck, and the incessant bellowing of, “Blinds Up!” echoed in my head.

If you weren’t at the tournament then you missed out on a spectacular display of card playing by two of our very own Rats who played in the final table. Josh and Luke got big payouts at 3rd and 4th place, respectively. The top prize of $1500 went to a coworker of yours truly.

Our new treasurer, Neil Foley, did a great job helping me with the adding, subtracting, and multiplying of the copious amounts of cash while Derek “The Muscle” Morin and the Everett cop on detail stood by as the cash was handled. Overall we were quite happy with the fundraising results.

Thanks to all the Rats who anteed-up and played in the tournament. Special thanks to Bugsy for his continued support in the operation of this tournament and to the Lady Rats (Dana, Smo, Annie, Alina, Alicia, C, Colleen, and Erin) who did a great job selling 50/50 raffle tickets

Texas Hold Em Tournament Fundraiser
Thursday, March 22 at 6:00.
Silver Fox 2, 530 Second Street Everett, MA