TYRA, the Texas Youth Rugby Association is putting together a Fall 7s series. This will be similar to the summer series in which we did so well. The Grand Prairie Mavericks are gauging interest and we want your opinion. If you are interested and want to play 7s this fall please fill out the poll on the right hand side of the web site. You may leave comments on this posting as well.
The United States Rugby Football Foundation has provided rugby balls to over 500 teams and schools in the past six years. Now we are looking to help the individual player by providing a rugby ball to each of the 30,000 youth and high school players that are playing the game in the US. And we are going to try to accomplish that without asking for any money from anyone. All we are asking from you is your daily VOTE in September. If we are fortunate enough to win the $250,000, every cent of that award will be used towards the purchase of 30,000 rugby balls. You can also Text* 102647 to Pepsi (73774). *Standard text messaging rates apply.
Literally. The Mavericks enjoyed the Airhogs baseball-side pool party in center field. The weather was perfect and the food was plentiful. All last year's high school players in attendance received a free Maverick Rugby t-shirt. The big splashes came during the belly flop contest when Mr. Kurylas and "The Coog" rocked water out of the pool and into the outfield, tsunami style. Mr. Flowers was "styling" in his fabulous birthday attire. A fun time was had by all.
Airhogs Update for Saturday: Tickets will be at the Will Call window under Maverick Rugby. Give the club name and $25 per ticket and you are good to go. Gates open at 6:00PM. Buffet is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Pool area can hold up to 100 and we still have plenty of room. Questions call Mr. Kurylas - 972-824-8818
Mr. Twaddell took some great pictures of both the men and high school players at the Mudfish Tournament. See yourself in action!
Just a reminder about the poolside baseball party this weekend! Check the site for details - it's still $25 a head for all you can eat. You MUST RSVP! That means you must let us know that you are coming so that we may hold your tickets at the gate. Let all the Allen & Plano guys know that their presence is requested. If you have numbers, call and text them. It's a family affair so bring siblings (brothers & sisters) as well as friends that may be interested in playing. Let us know as soon as possible by calling/texting/emailing Mr. Kurylas.
Oh yeah! We have t-shirts on order, so all youth players get a free t-shirt, no matter on which team they played.
Four of the Maverick Youth Ruggers assisted the men's team in the absolutely hottest tournament of the year. James Kelly, Chris Kelly, Mike "Ginger" Hanawacker and Lorenzo Marconi stepped up in 103 degree oppressively humid weather and played against mens' teams. Ginger scored in our only victory over DARC. We lost a close one to MSU and then, after a hard fought battle, to the Reds. Everyone played well in the blazing sun but could tell that fitness had fallen after a month's break.
The Reds went on to play the Tongan Nation, a.k.a. the Euless Islanders, in the final. Euless went on to win both the Mudfish and Minnow division. They had at least 60 players suited up and looked very impressive, especially with some of our former Mavericks leading the team.
Next on the agenda is the AirHogs baseball pool party 8/28. Check the web site for details. This party is open to the our Allen teammates as well as any friends from other teams you wish to invite (and have $25).
After a year hiatus we have once again reserved the Helipad Pool for the Airhogs game against the Shreveport Captains on Saturday, August 28th at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie. This a great event that is open to all family and friends. Enter the 2nd Inning Cannonball Contest that is shown on the Jumbotron, take the youngsters over to the Kids Zone to burn off some energy or just lounge around in the pool and heckle the centerfielder. There will be Fireworks following the game. Cost is $25 for per person. Included in the price is a game ticket and an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for 2 hours with hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, and beverages. Gates/Pool opens at 6:00PM. Buffet starts at 6:30PM and first pitch is at 7:05PM. Let Mr. Kurylas know if you plan on attending so we can reserve your tickets. Click here for a link to the Ballpark.
The Mavericks will join the men's team for entry into the minnows division of the MudFish tournament this weekend, Saturday 8/7. The weight limit is under 220 lbs or something like that. The majority of the Maverick Youth team weighs more than most of the Maverick men that are participating in the minnow division.
The Super MudFish games kicks off at 9:00 AM. Come watch the likes or Mr. Kurylas, Shay, Nate, Jo Jo and other heavy weights compete in the "biggest game" of the year. Minimum weight for this game is a whopping 250 lbs.
Show up at 9:00 AM at the Las Colinas Polo Grounds and so that you may be added to the roster. Showing up late provides a good view from the sidelines. This tournament could cost as much as $20 a head to play. Be prepared. Bring $$.
As you can see below our first game is at 8:50. Show up the field at 8:00AM. Our next games are at 10 and 11:30. The play offs start at 2:00PM and the final is scheduled for 3:45PM.
We will need everybody available to come. You can play as much as you want and there will be an hour rest between games.
Remember to bring $5.00 for the tournament entry fee.
