We'll lads, no sooner had Springfield thrown down the gauntlet to pick up where we left off last season, than they though better of it and yanked the fixture, citing some nonsense about the city not letting them use the pitch. But really, come on boys, it wouldn't be a very good start to their sesaon to get knocked off by a D3 side, would it? I guess we'll have to save that for NERFU.
So, with Springfield chosing discretion over valor, that means we have just three weeks before we start the season with Amoskeag, who will no doubt prove to me more worthy opponents. We have 3 fixtures that day, so if you can bring your mum too, that's going to help.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Monday, March 14, 2005
Training & New Fixture
For those of you that operate on the periphery of the club, you might not be aware that training for the Spring season has been underway for months, and that turnout has been high, with competition expected for many spots. So if you're thinking that you can perform your usual walk-on 20 minute heroics followed by total meltdown, then save it for the B-side. Failing that, there's three training sessions left for you to make your presence felt before our first fixture. Two more Wednesday nights and a Saturday at the beach stand between you and our first fixture. Training at Gorham Sports Center will be at the usual time, and we'll be adding in a session this Saturday at Higgins beach at 1pm. Directions to the beach have be posted on the home page.
Speaking of fixtures, we've added a late (or early, depending on your perspective) match for March 26th, against our old friends, Springfield. For those of you that played in the Fall, I'm sure you're hoping to settle the score. For those of you who didn't, this will be a good chance to sample what we'll be in for at NERFU this Spring.
For an account of the Fall fixture, click here.
Speaking of fixtures, we've added a late (or early, depending on your perspective) match for March 26th, against our old friends, Springfield. For those of you that played in the Fall, I'm sure you're hoping to settle the score. For those of you who didn't, this will be a good chance to sample what we'll be in for at NERFU this Spring.
For an account of the Fall fixture, click here.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Practice 3/9
For those of you who haven't been regulars at practice, we are still getting together at the Gorham Sports Center every Wednesday, starting at 9pm and running in to the wee small hours. There is news afoot of a surprise early fixture with Seacoast at the end of the month, so if you were thinking of leaving it until that time to get fit for the Amoskeag fixture, think again. Get yourself to practice, take a shower when you get home, and then it's time to go straight to work again!
So what's with all these people that e-mail the club and say they're interested in playing and want more info? Well for starters, there isn't much more to know that isn't already posted here, but no matter, I'm willing to play along and send along a chipper little note about what a great bunch we are, and how we welcome everyone. And do you think I'm afforded the decency of a reply? Maybe a, "oh, I'm sorry, I wanted to play, but then my wife found out" or a, "I just like to e-mail strangers for company". But no, just stony silence. Was I not perky and up-beat enough? Did I not spell out the previously published practice times clearly enough? Apart from that guy who claims to be a close friend of J-Wil, very few people ever bother to hit reply and blow me off.
So to all of you that bother to reply, I say "thank you". Yes, even you Tito. To the rest of you, I would just like to point out that practice times are clearly published, along with fixtures, dues etc. etc. That's about all there is to it. No extra info. It's a pretty simple game....you throw the ball, you catch the ball, and sometimes it rains. See you at practice.
Not much of a link today, but it's always a good thing when karma kicks in.
So what's with all these people that e-mail the club and say they're interested in playing and want more info? Well for starters, there isn't much more to know that isn't already posted here, but no matter, I'm willing to play along and send along a chipper little note about what a great bunch we are, and how we welcome everyone. And do you think I'm afforded the decency of a reply? Maybe a, "oh, I'm sorry, I wanted to play, but then my wife found out" or a, "I just like to e-mail strangers for company". But no, just stony silence. Was I not perky and up-beat enough? Did I not spell out the previously published practice times clearly enough? Apart from that guy who claims to be a close friend of J-Wil, very few people ever bother to hit reply and blow me off.
So to all of you that bother to reply, I say "thank you". Yes, even you Tito. To the rest of you, I would just like to point out that practice times are clearly published, along with fixtures, dues etc. etc. That's about all there is to it. No extra info. It's a pretty simple game....you throw the ball, you catch the ball, and sometimes it rains. See you at practice.
Not much of a link today, but it's always a good thing when karma kicks in.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Get Some Balls
What, you thought I was talking to you? Well, yes, I was, but it's not what you think. If you need some extra cahones, that's not my problem, but if you'd like to get yourself a limted edition, commerative PRFC 35th Anniversary rugby ball, then I can help you out.
This ball is a genuine Size 5 Gilbert Match Ball, handsomely accented with Portland colors and bearing a full color PRFC logo. Anyone who ever pulled on a scarlet PRFC jersey and spilled blood for the club needs to get one of these balls. Keep it in your office, place it on your mantle or just kick the crap out of it like you're Johnny Wilkinson in the World Cup Final.
Cost for each ball is $50, which includes a handsome donation to the club. Simply click on the "Buy Now" button below, print out your receipt and bring it along to practice. There you can trade in your receipt with Mike DeSalle for a brand new ball, all of your very own. Couldn't be simpler.
This ball is a genuine Size 5 Gilbert Match Ball, handsomely accented with Portland colors and bearing a full color PRFC logo. Anyone who ever pulled on a scarlet PRFC jersey and spilled blood for the club needs to get one of these balls. Keep it in your office, place it on your mantle or just kick the crap out of it like you're Johnny Wilkinson in the World Cup Final.
Cost for each ball is $50, which includes a handsome donation to the club. Simply click on the "Buy Now" button below, print out your receipt and bring it along to practice. There you can trade in your receipt with Mike DeSalle for a brand new ball, all of your very own. Couldn't be simpler.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Pay Your Dues On-Line
In an effort to make life as simple as possible for you all, we are now pleased to offer you on-line payment options for paying your dues to the club. Not only can you pay direct from your bank account (if you have a PayPal account), you can now also pay via credit card, essentially allowing you to play now and pay for it later.
Paying your dues on-line is safe and secure, just like the way you pay for your porn each month. Charges will appear on your statement as "Gay Sex".....no, just kidding, it'll say "PRTLND RUGBY", so that's one charge on your bill that you won't have to explain to your wife, parents or significant other.
Depending on your eligibilty click the appropriate button below and follow the instructions your are given. Before you think you can pull the wool and sign up for the unemployed, disabled, minority women's rate, the club receives a notification of who pays what, so we'll come looking for you if you still owe us money.
2010 Regular Spring Season Dues - $100
New - Dues Installment Plan. Four easy payments of $26
2010 Spring Season New Boy/Old Boy/Student/Work Challenged Dues - $50
Social Members and Donations
Even if you aren't an active member of the club you are welcome to make a contribution to help make the club better and my jokes funnier. Please, for your own sake, give generously.
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