Good morning one and all, where ever you are in the Nobs World. There is a big game this Sunday in Brampton in which one of the greats of Canadian rugby will be honored; Millar Young. Ontario Rugby Hall of Fame member, the Reverend Freddie Miller will also be on hand for a special guest appearance. This is to be a big day for old boys rugby so come on out and take part. Da Thug
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From: XL Rugby
To: XL Rugby
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 9:37 AM
Subject: XLRFC - This Sunday - BIG EVENT !!
OK ... you see these messages all season, and usually don't pay much mind. We know how life goes; get there when you can. It is now time, however, to make the effort...
XLs ARE HOSTING !!
This Sunday (July 10th), the XLs are hosting an "All-Comers" game at Brampton RFC. This day will include two special features...
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TRIBUTE TO MILLAR YOUNG
As you all know, Millar Young was a monumental figure in Ontario Rugby. After 16 years playing in the CFL, Millar turned his talents to rugby, most notably with the Toronto Scottish. Later, along with his administration and development work for Rugby Canada, Millar was an active supporter of Junior Rugby. He also found time to introduce and establish rugby in St. Lucia, founding the St. Lucia Rugby Football Club. Millar was inducted into the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame in 2002, and his passing in January of this year was mourned across the country.
Millar was one of the "Founding Fathers" for the Toronto XLs. Not being content to let age take him away from playing, he was instrumental in forming our club and was a stalwart player for many years. As a spin-off of the XLs, the Niagara Old Boys of Burlington (NOBs) also recognize Millar as a direct founder. In fact, all "Old-Boys" players in Ontario today can thank Millar for helping keep them in the game.
This Sunday, Millar's wife Virginia (Gini) will be joining us for a small tribute to Millar. We hope you will all be there to help us toast his contributions and memory.
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A VISIT FROM REV. FREDDIE MILLER
This Sunday we will also be happy to welcome Rev. Freddie Miller for a visit. Also an inductee of the Ontario Rugby Hall of Fame, Freddie was a driving force in Ontario Rugby as a founder and/or administrator for many clubs, including the Nomads, Wanderers, Canucks, etc. ... and of course the XLs. Currently residing in Australia, and occasionally still lacing up the boots, Freddie is in Canada visiting family and friends. We are excited to see Freddie again, and hope you will all join us in saying hello.
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Date: Sunday, July 10th
Time: 1:00 PM Kick-Off
Place: Brampton RFC
Directions...
- 401 - Exit 401 at 410 north. Take 410 north to the Derry Road exit. Turn left (west) on Derry Road. The first road is Kennedy; take Kennedy north to the Brampton fields. The fields are on the right (east) side of Kennedy, just north of the PowerAde hockey arena. NOTE: The entrance is kinda screwy ... you have to enter on the south side of the arena and follow the road around.
- 403/QEW from West - East to 403 cut-off (at Oakville/Mississauga), stay on 403. Highway 403 ends at 401, turns into 410. Take 410 north, then proceed as above.
- 401 - Exit 401 at 410 north, then proceed as above.
- 407 - Exit 407 at Hurontario (Highway 10). South on Hurontario to Derry Road. East on Derry Road to Kennedy Road. Kennedy Road north, and proceed as above.
There is a map on the Brampton website ... http://www.rugbybrampton.com/AboutUs.html
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To all of our members and friends from other clubs, please pass this along and ... HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
The XLs
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