This Weekend & Naples
I apologize for getting this out so late, work’s been busy this week.
This weekend
Moe, the U-19 All-Star coach, has asked that anyone interested in playing this weekend head down to the Treasure Chest Tournament. He has two reasons for this, first to make sure he has plenty of depth in the All-Star team, and second he wants to start an All-Star Developmental team. The Developmental team Moe’s trying to put together would be younger, less experienced players, who would practice with the All-Star team and feed the All-Star team next year as players become ineligible. This is a great opportunity, both to excel your rugby knowledge and skills, and to meet and play with other players from throughout the state. As a further incentive, Moe will be setting up a 7’s team(s) for anyone who doesn’t play in the All-Star game against Harton. This way everyone who goes to the tournament this weekend should get some playing time, either on the All-Star team or on a 7’s team. It will also give you some face time with Moe and the other All-Star coaches, putting you in a good position to play on the All-Star team in the future.
Moe has asked that all players be CIPP registered. I will bring a printout of our registered team roster, players need to bring a photo ID if possible.
I will be meeting again at the McDonalds at the corner of 436 and University. I’ll be leaving at 6:00am and will only have room for 2 players, first come-first serve. Anyone driving separate, the 7’s tournament starts at 9:30am, I would plan on being there at 8:30-9:00am.
Driving Directions: (NOTE – this is NOT the same field as the tryouts)
Easiest way to the pitch: from I-95, Exit 101, Stuart. Head East on State Road 76/Kanner Highway for about ¼ mile. Take a right at the first light, SW Lost River Road. Follow the road back to the park.
From the Turnpike: exit 133, Stuart, Palm City. Go through the
toll booth and take a right on SR714. Go to the first Light, (High Meadows
Ave), and take a right. Follow this down to I-95 and go south one exit.
Follow the directions above.
Naples
We had a decent turnout Tuesday; I’m expecting a similar turnout tonight. I know the Naples team will be there, from talking to the coach, I think Harton School will be there as well, I don’t know if any other high school teams will be going. To be on the safe side, I’m going to invite the Tampa guys to join us if they aren’t already going. I need to know a definite count on who’s going by tomorrow night. This will be an overnight trip, make sure your parent’s are aware of this and make appropriate arrangements with your work schedules to take most of Sunday off as well.
I’ll have costs, directions and times for you next week.
Coach Riley
This weekend
Moe, the U-19 All-Star coach, has asked that anyone interested in playing this weekend head down to the Treasure Chest Tournament. He has two reasons for this, first to make sure he has plenty of depth in the All-Star team, and second he wants to start an All-Star Developmental team. The Developmental team Moe’s trying to put together would be younger, less experienced players, who would practice with the All-Star team and feed the All-Star team next year as players become ineligible. This is a great opportunity, both to excel your rugby knowledge and skills, and to meet and play with other players from throughout the state. As a further incentive, Moe will be setting up a 7’s team(s) for anyone who doesn’t play in the All-Star game against Harton. This way everyone who goes to the tournament this weekend should get some playing time, either on the All-Star team or on a 7’s team. It will also give you some face time with Moe and the other All-Star coaches, putting you in a good position to play on the All-Star team in the future.
Moe has asked that all players be CIPP registered. I will bring a printout of our registered team roster, players need to bring a photo ID if possible.
I will be meeting again at the McDonalds at the corner of 436 and University. I’ll be leaving at 6:00am and will only have room for 2 players, first come-first serve. Anyone driving separate, the 7’s tournament starts at 9:30am, I would plan on being there at 8:30-9:00am.
Driving Directions: (NOTE – this is NOT the same field as the tryouts)
Easiest way to the pitch: from I-95, Exit 101, Stuart. Head East on State Road 76/Kanner Highway for about ¼ mile. Take a right at the first light, SW Lost River Road. Follow the road back to the park.
From the Turnpike: exit 133, Stuart, Palm City. Go through the
toll booth and take a right on SR714. Go to the first Light, (High Meadows
Ave), and take a right. Follow this down to I-95 and go south one exit.
Follow the directions above.
Naples
We had a decent turnout Tuesday; I’m expecting a similar turnout tonight. I know the Naples team will be there, from talking to the coach, I think Harton School will be there as well, I don’t know if any other high school teams will be going. To be on the safe side, I’m going to invite the Tampa guys to join us if they aren’t already going. I need to know a definite count on who’s going by tomorrow night. This will be an overnight trip, make sure your parent’s are aware of this and make appropriate arrangements with your work schedules to take most of Sunday off as well.
I’ll have costs, directions and times for you next week.
Coach Riley
