Archive for October, 2007

Orlando Mens B at Bay Area Pelicans on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007

Orlando B at Bay Area Pelicans on Saturday 10/27
Game Time: 2.00 pm

Field Address:
3595 Locust St SE,
St Petersburg, FL 33704

Directions:
Take I-4 West to I-275 South
Take I-275 South over the Bay into St. Pete
Take Exit 22 Tropican Field onto I-175
Take the 4th St South exit.
Go South to 39th Ave S
Turn Left on Elkcam Blvd SE
Turn Left on Neptune Drive SE
Turn Left on Wahoo Dr SE
Continue on Locust Street SE to 3595

If you need help - Mark Bongo 727-224-3198

Estimated driving time about 2 hours (give yourselves 2 1/2)

Social Events This Weekend

This is a big weekend for Orlando Rugby with the following events happening.

Bowling Tournament Night
Friday, October 26th
9:00 pm
Winter Park Bowl on 17-92 and Fairbanks
Map

$10 per person for two games and shoes. Start off the weekend in style and join us for some bowling fun. Family and friends welcome!

Game on Saturday
Saturday, October 27th
2:00pm
Orlando Men’s B plays its last regular Florida Cup match at St. Pete. More details to follow….

Peter’s Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27th
8:30 pm until…
2627 Harrison Avenue,
Orlando, FL 32804
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Jell-O shots, finger foods and an eerie atmosphere will be provided. (Please bring the beverage of your choice to drink – water, sodas and ice will be provided) So dust off that old costume or begin using your grey matter as the Gatekeeper will only allow those in costume to enter his domain. Kids welcome!

Ron’s Party
Saturday, October 26th
6:30pm until….
6113 Little Lake Sawyer Drive
Windermere, FL 34786
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Bring your bathing suit. Open bar and food provided. Kids welcome 6.30 until late!

Three Orlando Women selected for the Florida Under-23 All Star Team

Congrats to the following Orlando Women for making the Florida Under-23 All Star Team:

Jaime Vance
Katie Jenkins
Katie Finn

We wish them the best of luck in the LAU’s in Columbus, GA on November 3rd.

Key West Tour Info

Depart: Friday, 12/14
Return: Sunday, 12/16

Games: Against Key West RFC (awaiting confirmation)

We will try and organize a second B/Social/Old Boys Men’s Game and even a Women’s Game (Naples Coconut Grove?) if there is enough interest

Accommodation:
Holiday Inn Key West Beach – it is immediately on the right as you come onto the island.

Has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool with spa tub and Tiki bar. Scooter or moped rentals are available on site. Room amenities - free high speed internet, pay per view movies, in room video games, and individually controlled air conditioning.

Room Rates: 2 x Double Beds -
* $157.00/night x 4 sharing x 2 nights = $ 314.00 or $ 79/each.
* $137.00/night x 2 sharing x 2 nights = $ 274.00 or $ 137/each
(Reservations: www.ichotelsgroup.com)

Those that want to stay through Monday are welcome to do so.

Transport:
* Air:
$ 342.00 (American through Miami – www.aa.com)
$ 370.00 (Delta direct flights – www.delta.com)

* Car Pooling (a cheaper alternative to renting Vans):
Share of Gas and Tolls
It takes about 8 hours driving to get to KW from Orlando.
For those driving, we will make a day of it and stopping at specific locations for a meal or a beer (e.g. Lore Lei’s on Islamorada and Looe Key Tiki Bar just before Big Pine Key) en route down.

The cheapest cost per player (4 x share and car pool) will be about $100/$120.

We don’t need money now, but we do need to get an idea of how many of you are interested in participating.

Please RSVP to your team managers and/or captains ASAP (this weekend after your games or at the social) – Women too!!.

Name lists to be sent to match secretary by 10/24 (Wednesday)

Games at Home Oct. 20th for Orlando Mens A & B

GAMES:
3.00 pm - Orlando A vs. Miami
4.30 pm – Orlando B vs. Fort Lauderdale (still to confirm)

Central Florida Fairgrounds Sports Fields (Field #4).
4400 W Colonial Drive,
Orlando, FL 32808-8116

Players – be at the fields by 1.30 pm

SOCIAL:
The Pine Street Bar & Grill
68 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801-2616
Phone: (407) 872-1947
Cnr - Pine and Magnolia, Downtown Orlando

6.30 pm – Rugby World Cup Final

· Large Rugby only area with big screen TV
· ORFC will provide 2 kegs of beer and a Buffet – chicken wings, chicken tenders, French fries and Veggie Platter (let the visiting teams eat first)
· Children & minors welcome until 10.00 pm (bring family & friends)
· Good Food Menu
· Pool table(s), electronic darts & video games
· Hospitality Prices (50c off) all cocktails, shots and bottled beer.

They are very keen to work with us on developing a long term relationship, let’s start in style!

P.S. There’s a bowling night being planned for next Friday night at the lanes on Fairbanks (near practice). It will start about 9.00 pm – Details to follow soon!