NOBs News: Sunday Touch

This Sunday, given the Canada Versus Italy game, there will be NO TOUCH. 

 

Just a reminder, there is a full suite of game at the club on Saturday, so drop in and catch a Centaurs game.

 

Thanks Phil

NOBs News: A message from Chuck

Chuck asked me to pass on the following email.

 

I just wanted to send everyone in our community a  quick note of thanks for all your kind thoughts and messages over the last few days which have made a big difference for me and my family. As I think you all know by now I had the surgery about 48 hours ago and was released for home recovery yesterday afternoon feeling better than anyone expected. I have been too tired to respond to each of you individually thus far, but be sure that they made a big difference. My kids read most of them to me while in hospital. They were truly astonished at the number of beers I owed to that many people in that many places! I will try and be in touch with everyone personally over the coming days.

 

In the meantime I plan to be down at the club Thursday after touch and look forward to chatting with everyone then. 

 

Again thank you for all your support and kindness. It made A BIG difference for Teresa and the rest of the family too.

 

See you all soon

 

Cheers

 

Chuck

 

NOBs News: Alumni Game Postponed

As the communication guy, you think I would know!  Sorry, but I was mistaken about the Alumni game this weekend.  Given the full set of games on Saturday, the Alumni game got bumped.  So I guess our summer starts early!   As a reminder the Centaur’s have a full Saturday with all home games (men’s and women) with some of the NOBs playing with the Berties.  Head down if you are looking for a festive day.  Alternatively, the GITS are playing Bruce County, in Bruce County on Saturday @3:00, so anyone looking for a day trip can get a game. 

 

Also this weekend on Sunday is the Canada vs Italy match at BMO 12:00 KO, which I know a number of folks will be attending.  Given Sunday’s event I am not sure if there will be Touch on Sunday (I will confirm)?

 

Stay tuned for summer events. Keep up your training!

Phil

 

NOBS News: The Game goes on..but on a SATURDAY

Calling all NOBs, and Friends:

This weekend our schedule shows an Centaurs Alumni Game.  This is where the old Centaur club players come out of the woodwork and relive their glory days!  It is our job to bring them back down to earth.  This is always a good social game and an opportunity to chat up the lost Centaurs to the point they want to come out and play with the NOBs.   This day is also a great Centaur club day with a suite of games to enjoy.

 

I have not confirmed a KO time, but I suspect it will be 10:30 ish on Saturday, June 25 given the other fixtures.  This will be a sanctioned event for those who are not registered.

 

This will be our last contact fixture before the summer break.  There is only one NOB I can think of who has a legitimate reason not to be at the game!   Over the summer period there are some more social activities (soccer, golf, cricket) to keep us occupied along with Touch.      

 

Once I get game details I will send them along.

Please respond “YES” you are available so we can get a head count.

 

Thanks, Phil

 

NOBS News: Chuck Schandl

All:

I want to share with you an update regarding Chuck’s condition.  Recently he went away on vacation to England and Italy.  He returned early from his trip for medical reasons.  In the end, he was admitted to hospital on Friday diagnosed with a head tumour and operated on very early this morning.  Chuck is awake and may be out of the hospital as early as tomorrow – good news indeed.  Our sincere thoughts to Chuck and family for a speedy and complete recovery.      

 

Thanks

Phil

 

 

NOBs News: Who Scores Last Wins! Rule 1 of Old Boys Rugby

What a spectacular day for Rugby on Sunday.  Thanks to all that made the game allowing us to play a good full 15 aside game.  Bruce County was the victor with some strong running plays and some loose ball on our side.  But, in the spirit of Old Boys, last score wins! So a moral victory in the end for the NOB’s side.  The NOBS ranks were filled out with the addition of some GITS, our friends from Lockport/Buffalo, Hammer Town, along with a few Centaurs to round it out.   Our scrumming  and rucking were strong, which gave us good possession.  We scored a couple of nice trys in the game moving the ball well between the forwards and backs (some of which were forwards).  Bruce County took full advantage of our miscues making all the difference.  After the match Craig, Yohan and Andy provided a fine pasta and salad meal enjoyed by all. 

 

There were some new and familiar faces out with the NOBS on Sunday, we want to see you out again (John, Rob,  Alex to name a few)!  In the fall, we will be looking for a date to go to Bruce County and enjoy another game against a good side.  In the meantime, there is no planned game this coming weekend for the NOBs (June 18-19).  At Grimsby they are hosting an old boys game on June 18^th as part of their club’s 40^th celebration (all welcome, festival coverage). 

 

Our next fixture is on Saturday, June 24^th – Centaur’s Alumni game.  When I get the details I will pass them on…otherwise there is regular touch Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday to keep you fit. 

 

Cheers.

Phil

 

 

 

 

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NOBs News: Good to Go on Sunday.

All: 

Thanks to all that have responded for this Sunday.  We are 13 confirmed, with some help from our friends (the GITS).  We are still looking for 3-4 more to provide some relief to our high performing athletes!  Rolf and Craig will be providing a fine spread of food after the match, for those that have earn it….

See you Sunday – 1:00 KO, try and be there by 12:30 ish so we can get sorted.

 

Thanks

Phil