Up Coming Events for Nooga

Well we've finished the spring season and are now looking forward to a few weeks off before we start the summer season.

First, we're going to have our spring banquet and golf outing on Saturday, May 2. For the golfing event, we'll be playing 18 holes at Eagle Bend. Tee off will be at 9:30 am and the cost is $35.00. If you are planning on playing, please let me know so we can get an accurate head count. Later, at :6:30, we will have our banquet at the Waterford apartment's clubhouse. We're planning on doing it as a covered dish BYOB again, this worked well for our Christmas party that we decided to do it again.

Second, the Chattanooga RFC is going to host a youth clinic June 2 - 6. This camp will be open to ages 6 - 12 and we are working in conjunction with Chattanooga Parks and Recreation to introduce the game of rugby to as many kids as possible. This is a real opportunity for us to promote both ourselves and the sport itself. if you have time to contribute, we would appreciate your time as we will need as many people as we can get to help with this event. We are hoping to use this to get the game in to the schools and then approach the high schools later this year to start their program for next spring. If you think you can help, please let me know.

Third, our annual 7's tournament is coming up July 24 - 26 at Cherokee farms in Lafayette. If you have never been to this, you are missing out on one of the best tournaments in the east. We have sold out the last 3 years and expect 20 men's and 16 women's team for the event. Clubs from as far as Michigan, Philadelphia, Florida, Chicago, Louisiana, and other great places have entered in previous years to make this tournament the best social on the east coast. Put it on your calendars and make plans to attend.

Thanks to everyone for their support of Chattanooga rugby and look forward to seeing you soon.

Jack

Last game of the Season Huntville !!!!

Note From Jared:
Team,

Practice tonight and Thursday starting at 6:30pm in Rossville. I need to see everyone there, even if you are late so I can start putting together a list of those going to Huntsville. I need to know who's available.

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Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at ?:?? am
Kick Off ; ?:?? PM

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Huntsville

(Will update Thursday about what Times)


1. Head west on E 4th St toward Walnut St 0.3 mi
2. Take the ramp onto TN-29 S/US-27 S 1.4 mi
3. Take the exit onto I-24 W
4. Take exit 152 for US-64/US-72 toward US-41/Kimball/S Pittsburg 344 ft
5. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Main St/TN-27/US-64/US-72 and merge onto Main St/TN-27/US-64/US-72
Continue to follow US-72
Entering Alabama 72.8 mi
6. Take exit 19B to merge onto S Memorial Pkwy/US-231 S/US-431 S
Continue to follow S Memorial Pkwy/US-231 S 3.0 mi
7. Take the exit toward Drake Ave 0.1 mi
8. Merge onto Memorial Pkwy SW 0.2 mi
9. Turn right at Drake Ave SW 1.4 mi
10. Turn left at Triana Blvd
Destination will be on the left 2.0 mi



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Practice moved to Home game Field

Guys Practices has now changed fields, we are now back at our Home game field. Also Please Read the note at the bottom.

Practice at:
6:30pm

Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right


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Note:
Chattanooga RFC - it has been requested by the Rossville Athletic Association that we not park on the field for our matches. Since we should feel priveledged to have use of this field I don't think this is too much to ask of us. While it might be necessary to occasionally drive on the field to set up equipment, please do not leave your vehicle on the grass and move to the parking lot as soon as possible.

Saturdays Game Day - Knoxville

Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at 11:00 am
Kick Off ; 1:00 PM

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Knoxville


Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right


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To Cindy

Hi Cindy,
I tried to contact you back but i couldn't get your e-mail (blogger won't let me). Anyways I have put the Schedule up here on the Blog, but I don't always have time to update things. So if you have any other question about something our website www.chattanoogarugby.com will always be up-to-date with all the info. It would be great to have your Grand son out for our home games.

Thank you for your comment.
Ian J Cooper

Saturdays Game Day - Huntville

Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at 11:00 am
Kick Off ; 1:00 PM

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Huntville


Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right


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Check out Rugby Sunday on ABC

Original Link Here

ABC will broadcast the USA Sevens rugby tournament presented by Bridgestone as a one-hour special, on February 22 at 5 p.m. EST.



The USA Sevens event was held February 14-15 at San Diego’s PETCO Park and is the fourth of eight annual global tournaments in the annual International Rugby Board Sevens World Series circuit.  Sixteen elite international teams competed in 44 matches over the two days.



The one hour program is hosted by longtime rugby announcer Dave Sitton and international analyst Jonnie Cox, as well as a noted team of commentators for the match calls featuring Nigel Starmer-Smith, Wyn Gruffydd, Gareth Rees and Ray Viers.



The program will also feature an interview with IRB Chairman, Bernard Lapasset, regarding the IRB efforts to have Rugby Sevens added to the Olympic Games in 2016.



“Having a chance to showcase the premier event of one of the country’s fastest-growing sports is an enormous opportunity,” said Ray Peterson, managing director of the USA Sevens LLC.  “Rugby fans across America will now be able to watch their favorite teams compete and many new viewers will also be introduced to the dynamic game of rugby sevens.”




USA Sevens and USA Rugby are encouraging all current and former players and fans across America to support the growth of rugby in this country by tuning in to watch this broadcast - be sure to check your local listings for time.