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**UPDATE** 2013 Spring Opener

STLOUISBOMBERSFirst off, the Saturday game against Franklin Country has been POSTPONED due to field conditions and will be made up March 12th at 7:00pm in Washington MO under the lights.

Second, this Sunday the Bombers will face off against Sunday Morning in a friendly match at Marquette Park. There will be a full 80 minute Black side game followed by two 30 minute half for the White side. All players should arrive to Marquette Park by 11:30AM and everyone will get playing time. Kick off is at 1:00PM and we’re expecting a big crowd so get their early. Weather looks to be a bit chilly so dress warm, but will be a great day for rugby.

With the postponement of the Saturday game we have the opportunity to have a lot of guys play and get ready for the league matches. All players should show up at 11:30AM to the field and be prepared to play.

So bring your friends, wives, kids, dogs, family, and some drinks and enjoy some good ole’ rugby!

2013 Schedule

2013 Soulard Open

caddyshackWith only one weekend left before the start of the spring season, we will be having the 2013 Soulard Open 9 hole pub golf in Soulard this Saturday. Team registration is at 4:30pm at the International Tap House with a prompt Tee off at 5:30pm. Golf attire is required and there are some rules that go along with the game.

Rules

  • Each Pub is a hole and as such has a par and a specified drink. Your score is the number of
    mouthfuls for the drink. The par and the drink will be specified for each hole
  • A mouthful (stroke) is defined as taking the glass to the mouth and drinking. When the glass
    leaves your mouth, or you stop drinking, your stroke has finished.
  • No player shall utter a single sound while the Fines Masters speak (a drinking fine will be
    issued)
  • The Fine’s Masters’ decisions are always final
  • All teams will pair up, keeping drinks in sight of one another and keeping track of strokes
  • Golfers may rotate players from one hole to the next but no golfer is allowed to play more than
    two holes in a row
  • Golfers not wearing golfing attire will add points to their score
  • Straws are not allowed to be used at any point on the course
  • In the unlikely event of a tie both teams involved will partake in one playoff hole, racing against
    one another
  • Players are encouraged to attempt as many hole in ones as possible
  • Any drinks spilled will incur a penalty.
  • Drink substitution may be allowed at the Fine Masters’ discretion but will incur a penalty.
    Substitution must be same type of drink. May be played only twice per team
  • Teams may elect someone for a one time use as a joker on any one particular hole. Score for
    that hole shall be doubled.
  • If a hole has been designated a water hazard you are not allowed to use the restroom. Penalty
    for violation is playing the hole again. Total shots for both attempts will be tallied for score
  • Any drinks played outside the competition will not influence the score
  • These rules are subject to change without notice

If anyone has any questions, contact Alex Ochoa or Mike McMillion

GOOD LUCK!!

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Saturday Practice 2/9

We will be having practice this Saturday at Steger starting at 9:00am. Practice should only last an hour & a half so you have plenty of time to hit up Mardi Gras in Soulard afterwards. We have a lot of team structures that we need to go over in order to get ready for our first match in a couple of weeks.

Steger Sixth Grade Center

701 N Rock Hill Rd, St Louis, MO 63119

http://m.google.com/u/m/_PPZAD

U18 – U20

The St. Louis Bomber Rugby Football Club is more than just an adult sport club, but more of a chance to teach younger kids the game of Rugby.

About 2 years ago the Bombers introduced the idea of an Academy team with kids from surrounding high schools and colleges that would play in their own division. The benefit is that more young players have the ability to play in games rather than waiting for a position to open up on the club level. This doesn’t mean a young player can’t play in a club level game. If a player is talented enough they could in fact play and start on the club level side.

The Bombers have been fortunate to have great talent come through the club, but have also been great at recognizing potential talent and molding a good player into a great player. With great coaching and structure, the Bombers have sent many young kids into great College Rugby Programs to continue their rugby careers.

Recently the selection for both the U-18 and the U-20 teams were held and I’m happy to say that three young Bombers have made the teams. For the U-20 side both Dylan Latham and Kevin Dear have made the team starting as locks. Dylan and Kevin played for the Bombers while they were in high school and currently both play for Ron Laszewski at Lindenwood. You can read more about the U-20 selection here: http://www.rugbymag.com/age-grade-men/6908-u20-men-wrap-east-coast-camp.html

Mike Kellett rushing against a Kolhfeld player
Mike Kellett rushing against a Kolhfeld player

The U-18 side will have the pleasure of having Mike Kellett (Manchild) on their team. Mike has been selected as the Blind side Flanker and was ranked #1 for the position in try-outs. Kellett is currently a senior at DeSmet High School in St. Louis and has been playing with the Bombers for the last 2 years. Mike has great talent and works hard, but he has more passion for the game and to win than anyone else. Kellett size, speed, and knowledge of the game has been a great asset to the club as he has started in multiple club level games including the DIII and DII side. You can find plenty of photos of Mike in the game photos and a few videos.

The Bombers wish the best of luck to Kevin, Dylan, and Mike in their Rugby careers and look forward to them coming back and playing with the club.