NOBS News: Cricket Review

Derek put together a great afternoon of Cricket where the NOBs side were able to out bat the Welsh Choir.  Although there were a few scoring irregularities, there was agreement on the conclusion.  NOBs success came from some great batting by Bob Nye, Chuck, Derek, Ravi and Clarence….the rest of us got to relax and watch the magic. Our bowling, at times was challenging for the Welsh Choir, but good enough to keep the game going.  Chuck did some great bowling along with Yohan, and Kevin was showing off his diving skills as keeper.  Best dressed was Rolf with his finest whites and how he got the creases so crisp on his pants and shirt - who knows! Needless to say the mid–match break of sandwiches and samosas was welcome with a cool beverage.  Thanks to Derek and the Welsh Choir for a fine afternoon.   A few pictures to admire the fine whites.

Our next social event is a pub night on Sept 17th and out next contact game is our 10-a-side on Sept 25.    

Thanks

Phil

NOBs News: Cricket Sunday

All are Welcome to Cricket Sunday

It is Cricket Sunday (in lieu of Touch).  Derek is busy making little sandwiches and polishing his bat and ball in preparation.  A fun and relaxing afternoon event.  Our annual Cricket match against the Burlington Welsh Choir....we will be meeting at the Centaurs clubhouse at 12:30, for a 1:00 PM start.  Players should bring something to eat during the afternoon tea interval...a plate of sandwiches is the usual offering, but anything edible that can be shared is welcome!  So come out and try your hand with bat & ball, all equipment is supplied, and white cricket attire is not obligatory!  Spectators welcome.

See you there!

NOBS - TOUCH on Tuesday Aug 23

I just heard the plan for Tuesday touch is to start at 6:00 and then watch the Ontario Blues game.  So if you are able to make it early, please do!  If not, come see the U19 Ontario Blues play.

 

Phil

 

 

 

FW: Centaurs' Weekend Recap - Trinidad & Tobago vs U19 Ontario Blues - TOMORROW

All:  Looks like there will be some entertainment tomorrow evening at Sherwood.

 

Phil

 

 

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Subject: Centaurs' Weekend Recap - Trinidad & Tobago vs U19 Ontario Blues - TOMORROW

 

Centaurs, Alumni & Rugby Fans!

 

TOMORROW NIGHT – Tuesday, August 23 – KO @ 7:00 pm

The Centaurs host the U19 Ontario Blues vs the Junior National Trinidad & Tobago  at Sherwood Forest Park

 

Our own U18 Centaur – GRAEME FRANCOLINI has been selected to play with the U19 Ontario Blues! Come out and show your support for an up & coming Centaur!

 

 

 

 

This past weekend marked the end of the season for several of the Centaurs teams including the Centaurs II’s, the BERTIES and the women’s teams.

 

After a challenging week for the Burlington Centaurs men with tough loses back to back from Niagara and Hamilton 1^st XV, the club came together to field a team with the BERTIES travelling to Wilmot for a touch game and the Centaurs 2^nd XV travelling back to Hamilton with the Abercarn Shield on the line.

 

The Burlington Centaurs 2^nd XV pulled together to field a team with minimal subs. Thanks to Chris Kelly for putting aside his coaching responsibilities & clipboard to lace up the boots.

 

The Centaurs 2^nd XV put out a physical game in the August heat and put the Hamilton defence on their heels early with a kick from Juan Palacio. The Centaurs were able to consistently disrupt Hamilton’s line out. The scoring came early in the game with veteran Centaur Nick Manz driving back two Hamilton defenders to score over the line.

 

The Centaurs kept the pressure on Hamilton forcing the opposition to make handling errors and passing mistakes. Kyle Wilkins took advantage of a bad pass by intercepting the ball and outpacing the defence to score on an 80 meter run. Kyle offering great support would cross the line again to score and win Man of the Match on the day.

 

Rugby Phenom Zack Shurtleff scored a try with a show & go from the back of a ruck to speed past the poor post defence.

 

The Centaurs backline showed fantastic passing letting the ball do the work and Nelson Stoneham with an amazing supporting run would score a try. For the Centaurs to score 5 tries in the first half and win the game with the bonus point 33-15 over Hamilton Hornets and bring home the Abercarn Shield!

 

The Centaurs 1^st XV host the Guelph Redcoats this Saturday at home with a social fundraising – Centaur RACE NIGHT that evening starting at 8:00 pm.

 

MUST have your horses chosen prior to the races. ONLY $2 entry with all funds going towards OUR club. Lots of Prizes and Giveaways!!

 

 

Cheers

 

Nick Manz

Director of Administration

Burlington Centaurs RFC

“Friends through Rugby

Friends through Life”

www.centaursrfc.com

 

 

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NOBs News: Soccer CANCELLED

All:

I just heard from John that BOTSC contacted him this morning and could not raise a team for tomorrows match.  We had 19 players signed up for the event - outstanding!
So unfortunately the game has been CANCELLED.  This will take away your "I played soccer last night" excuse for playing poorly at the Golf outing on Saturday.

Thanks
Phil

NOBs News: GITS Game and upcoming events

GITS Game Review

The GITS were in fine form yesterday, they scored a bunch, but we scored some nice trys as well!  Complements to the grounds crew who were actually able to produce a green and relatively soft field – unbelievable considering the hot dry weather.  Special thanks to the NOBS that made the trip, our Lockport and Hamilton friends, and the GITS that filled out our ranks.  Our forwards were solid in the scrums, but maybe not as mobile as necessary against the fast moving GITS.  Our backs did well with ball in hand with some good ball movement.  But the GITS were able to capitalize on our mistakes one to many times.  We were able to take advantage of their mistakes as well with a quick line out try and a some Brad crash ball.  Can’t forget to mention Ted’s “sprint triathlon” in the morning before the game, now that is a warm up!   A good effort all round, and something too build on.  We still need to work on our numbers to make make the most of our fixtures.     

Upcoming Events

Aug 19 – Soccer –This Friday is Soccer night.  Be at the Field by 6:30 for a 7:00 KO.  Green Shirts.  Any questions email John johnguilfoyle99@gmail.com

Aug 20 - Golf, Dave Tait has been busy putting together the event.  If you have any questions please contact Dave dstait@me.com  

Aug 21 – Buffalo 50th – Deleware Park 1:00 KOI.  Chris Seiler of Lockport let me know that Buffalo RFC is celebrating their 50th this summer with a weekend of matches, picnics, etc planned for Aug 19-21. They will be hosting an over 50's friendly on Sunday Aug 21st. The Lockport O50 side - LARDASS - will be taking on Buffalo (time TBA, most likely 12-1pm) at Delaware Park. There will be a barbecue and plenty of beverages flowing throughout the day. If any NOBS would like to join in the fun and get a game in we'd love to have you come down.  Please pass my email address on to anyone interested, thanks — Ernie Scales <scales92002@yahoo.com> LARDASS - (Lockport Alumni Rugby, Drinking, and Social Side

Aug 28 – Cricket – Derek is busy making little sandwiches and polishing his bat and ball in preparation.  A fun and relaxing afternoon event.  Our annual Cricket match against the Burlington Welsh Choir....we will be meeting at the Centaurs clubhouse at 12:30, for a 1:00 PM start.  Players should bring something to eat during the afternoon tea interval...a plate of sandwiches is the usual offering, but anything edible that can be shared is welcome!  We need a good turnout to make this afternoon a success so please come out and try your hand with bat & ball, all equipment is supplied, and white cricket attire is not obligatory!

Contact Game – Tim is working on our Fall fixtures.  As soon as we have more information we will share.  I have attached a NOBS schedule of all events as of right now.  Our next contact game is the 10-a-side, but we are looking for a fixture in advance.

Thanks

Phil  

NOBS News: FW: LARDASS match Sunday 8/21

All GTA Old Boys Teams … our Buffalo friends our celebrating their 50th year and there is a game this Sunday the 21st.  The match is at Delaware Park in Buffalo.  Chris and Dave (Lockport), who played with us this weekend and for the Bruce County game, have extended the invitation.  Chris’s email is below if you need more information, or just drop me a note.

Thanks

Phil

NOBs  

  

From: Chris Seiler <ruggers201984@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, August 15, 2016 at 2:01 PM
To: Philip Gray <phil.gray@cogeco.ca>
Subject: Fwd: LARDASS match Sunday 8/21

Phil, here is the information on the buffalo match at Delaware park if you could forward to your members and the gits. Thanks, Chris 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Ernie Scales <scales92002@yahoo.com>
Date: August 10, 2016 at 11:10:33 AM EDT
Subject: LARDASS match Sunday 8/21

Hey boys- 

As we know Buffalo has invited us to their club's 50th anniversary celebration for a over 45/50 match on Sunday 8/21 at 1pm. This will be a family type event with food, refreshments after, etc.

Buffalo's squad will range in age from 60's, 50's, and a couple over 45's. 

Please respond and let me know who is up for it - should be a fun day. Thanks! 

Ernie 

Re: NOBs News: GITS Game Details

For those of you interested in car pooling, we can meet at Sherwood.  We will leave Sherwood by 11:15 sharp.

I will be at Sherwood and be able to offer a ride.  

Just a reminder there are no change facilities at this field.  

Phil

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Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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Subject: NOBs News: GITS Game Details

Sunday’s game info with the GITS….Ray tells me he has been working with the Deodoro field crew prepping the field.  I think he also called in the Rio pool people to get it to look green!  There is still room for a few more players, subs are good to have!

KO @ 1:00, About 1 hour travel time from Burlington (assuming no serious traffic issues).  I checked for closures and did not see any, if you know of one that may affect the drive in from the west let me know and I will share.  

East York Collegiate

650 Cosburn Ave

Toronto ON M4C 2V2

Canada

Food and drinks at the Kilt & Harp (2046 Danforth ave)

Look forward to seeing everyone out – they have promised cooler weather.

Phil

PS – There will still be touch at Sherwood on Sunday.  

NOBs News: Sunday Touch at the Cru

Just heard that Touch is at the Cru this Sunday (followed by Sri Lankan Curry)

Phil

NOBs News: GITS Game Details

Sunday’s game info with the GITS….Ray tells me he has been working with the Deodoro field crew prepping the field.  I think he also called in the Rio pool people to get it to look green!  There is still room for a few more players, subs are good to have!

KO @ 1:00, About 1 hour travel time from Burlington (assuming no serious traffic issues).  I checked for closures and did not see any, if you know of one that may affect the drive in from the west let me know and I will share.  

East York Collegiate

650 Cosburn Ave

Toronto ON M4C 2V2

Canada

Food and drinks at the Kilt & Harp (2046 Danforth ave)

Look forward to seeing everyone out – they have promised cooler weather.

Phil

PS – There will still be touch at Sherwood on Sunday.  

NOBs News: GITS, Soccer, Golf and Cricket

GITS

Still looking to round out our side for Sunday against the GITS.  We have confirmed a couple of Silverbacks and Lockport players for the game, but still need a few more bodies – we are close! 

Respond YES to phil.gray@cogeco.ca (not this email!!) if you are available for Sunday August 14 @1:00 at East York Collegiate.  Thanks  Phil

(There will be regular touch on Sunday)

Soccer:

Now with ONE GAME only for bragging rights, please confirm your participation in the annual Soccer game with John Guilfoyle - Friday August 19@ 7:00 SHARP.  John wants everybody there and ready to go at 6:30 (need to get organized!).  Green Jerseys, $5.00 match fee, and dinner provided at the club – Spectators and fans more than welcome!!!   

CONFIRM DIRECTLY WITH JOHN(johnguilfoyle99@gmail.com) ASAP.  

Golf:

David Tait is in the final stages of organizing the annual golf outing.  It is on August 20 starting at 12:30 with dinner afterwards.    

CONFIRM DIRECTLY WITH DAVID (dstait@me.com) by AUGUST 11

Cricket:

  

   

Sunday 28th August is our annual Cricket match against the Burlington Welsh Choir....we will be meeting at the Centaurs clubhouse at 12:30, for a 1:00 PM start.  

Players should bring something to eat during the afternoon tea interval...a plate of sandwiches is the usual offering, but anything edible that can be shared is welcome! 

We need a good turnout to make this afternoon a success so please come out and try your hand with bat & ball, all equipment is supplied, and white cricket attire is not obligatory!

For those not familiar with the game here is a short rundown of the basics....

 

 

Well, that clears things up...hope to see you on Sunday 28th August!

Derek Wiggins

NOBs News: GITS Game

All:  Next CONTACT Game —> Sunday August 14th, KO 1:00, East York Collegiate 

I need to hear YES from those that are available.  We need a good turnout!

Thanks

Phil 

NOBs News: Mike Moroney

David asked me to pass on the following….

NOB’s,

Yesterday Dermot Fogarty and I visit with Mike Moroney at the Sunrise Assisted Living Home on Erin Mills Parkway just south of the 403 in Mississauga.

Mike is in pretty rough shape with a brain tumour and Parkinsons. However when we arrived there at 11am he was waiting for us in a wheelchair in a guest area. 

 

While Mike has difficulty speaking, and the Parkinsons means that he has little facial expression, it was evident that he was understanding our conversation. We talked about rugby games of the past, golf and people that we know in common. We spent an hour with him, and in the end he thanked us for coming.

Mike does not receive many visitors and a visit from NOB’s friends evidently lifted his day. I would like to encourage any of the NOB’s who played with Mike, or know him, to spare an hour and drop in to visit him. I would advise you to go with another person as an hour with a basically uncommunicative person is hard work on your own. If someone wishes to go and does not have a partner either Dermot of I would accompany you.

Please contact  Mike's wife Elaine at 905-601-8756, or emoroney@bell.net to set up a time. The best times are 11am until noon, or 5 to 6pm.

 

David Tait

dstait@me.com

Nobs News: Soccer Update

I just heard today from John Guilfoyle that the first game on August 5 is OFF, there were some scheduling issues.  So NO soccer on August 5th, BUT August 19th is still a go!

Thanks, Phil