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Luau and Happy Hour with NOLA Brewing at the Rugby Pub
Benefiting the Juvenile Justice Rugby League and Gretna Food Bank
What: Fundraiser for the new Juvenile Justice Rugby League
When: Friday, July 10, beginning at 6 p.m.
Where: The Rugby Pub, 2802 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna, 363-0007
Donation: Free NOLA Brewing products and luau food with your $10 donation. Bring nonperishable food items for donation to the Gretna Food Bank.
The Juvenile Justice Rugby League, a new youth sports league in Jefferson Parish, is an innovative response to the challenges faced by at-risk youth in our community.
The Juvenile Justice Rugby League teams up at-risk teens involved with the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Justice System with volunteer mentors, coaches and rugby players from Archbishop Shaw High School to learn and compete in the game of rugby. Rugby is a hard-hitting, contact sport. It requires very little equipment but demands discipline, teamwork and determination, making it a great fit for young people working to turn their lives around through the Juvenile Justice System.
"Rugby gives these young men a healthy outlet for their aggression, while at the same time builds the character and self esteem that can help with their positive development," says Tim Falcon, an attorney, rugby coach and co-founder of the new league.
Juvenile Justice Rugby League teams are coached by volunteer members of the New Orleans Rugby Football Club. Teams compete against each other each week at Gretna City Park and will participate in a Championship Tournament.
On Friday, July 10, the public will have its first chance to support this new initiative and learn more about the league at a special luau-themed happy hour hosted by the New Orleans Rugby Football Club and sponsored by NOLA Brewing at the Rugby Pub in Gretna.
The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes drinks and luau-style food with a donation to the Juvenile Justice Rugby League and the contribution of nonperishable food items for the Gretna Food Bank.
About NOLA Brewing Co.: NOLA Brewing opened a new chapter in New Orleans brewing history when it began operations early in 2009. Today, the brewery's blonde and brown ales are served on draft at restaurants and bars across the region. Learn more at www.nolabrewing.com.
About the Rugby Pub: Owned and managed by New Orleans rugby players and boosters, the Rugby Pub is open to all who seek a range of libations, friendly hospitality and Old World tavern ambiance. The Rugby Pub, 2802 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna, 363-0007; www.therugbypub.com.
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Sevens:
We will start 7s practice officially on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm at ( Marconi and Harrison) Hall Playground Scout Island.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30
We plan to field A&B 7s squads for this summer, and practice will consist of drills and scrimmaging.
update: new location, Scout Island
Sevens Tournament Schedule
As long as we have enough guys interested, we will send at least one team to each of these tournaments.
Touch Rugby:
Lakeview
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 due to tackle 7s on Tues and Thurs.. We will meet at Hall Playground Scout Island from 6-8. Touch is coed and open to all ages.
Uptown
In addition, there will be some touch rugby uptown near the zoo on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30. Also coed and open to all ages. Map Location
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Dear Fellow Rugby Players and Fans: As many of you may know one of our own has been hospitalized with a rare and serious condition. Mat Murphy, a longtime NORFC player and supporter, has become gravely ill with Group A Streptococcal Disease.
While Mat struggles to recover, the family is obviously in need of any help that you might be able to provide. Please see the message below to find out how you can help the Murphys.
Matt Oertling, NORFC treasurer, has started a fund for players and members to contribute to.
Regular updates are posted by the family website at murphyquads.com along with instructions to make a donation through Capital One Bank.
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Unofficial Final 2009 South D2 West Pool Standings
Win - 3pts, Tie - 2pts, Loss - 1pt
rev. 3/29/09
y - 1st place playoff seed
x - 2nd place playoff seed
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