West Potomac travelled up to New York to take the social division championship in the annual four leaf 15's rugby tournament put on by the Villiage Lions. 12 men's clubs entered the social division and West Pot went through the bracket's undefeated to secure the championship.
The Annual Spring Thaw went off this past Saturday to quite a bit of fanfare. More than 20 people showed up!
With the Marine's going AWOL, the participants were limited to Montgomery College and Winchester RFC. West Pot took advantage of its size versus Montgomery putting down a myriad of forward tries. At one point, after an incredibly accurate penalty kick out into touch at the 5 meter line by Bible, the backline was able to take a break as the lineout was won, maul formed, and ball touched down.
The second match was against actual adults which proved a bit more challenging. Winchester started quick with two tries and penalty in the opening 10 minutes of the match. They were able to hold on for the 17-0 win of the fighting Beavers.
West Pot did go on to win the party afterwards at 18th Amendment as all teams failed to show. Very weak sauce Winchster, very weak.
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the departure of Chad "Sleeves" Weikel. Sleeves was an interesting man who, beneath is rugged exterior of tattoos, alcohol, and large trucks, was a bit of an ass. But I think it is very accurate to say that we as a club will miss his laughter, smile, and large truck.
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Match versus Happy Valley was postponed due to impassable roads. The new match date is 10/1/11 at Happy Valley. Plan on making a trip out of it so change your schedule accordingly.
West Potomac's fall campaign began with a discreet, stealthiness on Saturday at Gravelly. We attempt such things again this coming Saturday on 8/27/2011 from 10 am to 12 pm. Schedule for the fall is posted below:
10-Sep: @ Happy Valley
17-Sep: HOME Pax River
24-Sep: @ Renegades
1-Oct: BYE
8-Oct: HOME Winchester
15-Oct: @ Quantico
22-Oct: @ North Bay
29-Oct: HOME Rappahannock
5-Nov: @ Chambersburg
12-Nov: @Warrenton
19-Nov: BYE
West Potomac entered the "social" division of Washington 7's tourney. After a tough loss to Georgetown Law in the first match, the team responded with a victory of Washington's 2nd side. Some friends joined up for a contest versus Washington's 1st side in the Semifinals but the squad ran out of time in the come back after giving up a few easy tries early.
The 3rd place match featured a rematch versus Georgetown Law to the delight of West Pot. The team wanted to post a shutout and put down 7 tries. Only one of those happened, but winning 49 to 5 to take 3rd was a great finish to the day.
Good work fellas.
Roster:
Brent
Mike
Steve
Sean
Scott
Beard (fandom only)
Bible
Fred
Henry
Anwar
Josh
Trevelle
Chris
Try For Others (TFO) (TryForOthers):
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West Potomac has a full schedule this Spring. Dates and various points about some dates are below.
March 5 - Spring Thaw - Our 26th annual Spring Thaw tournament. Given Global Warming, expect this weekend to be freezing
March 12 - At Chambersburg
March 19 - Warrenton
March 26 - 4 Leaf's 15s @ NYC - Hostels, gang violence, needles, and the risk of contracting the Clap from the Hudson
April 2 - South Pittsburgh
April 9 - At Rocky Gorge
April 16 - At Virginia RFC
April 23 - Bye Week - Relax, praise Jesus.
April 30 - TBD - Likely to be the PBR cup.
May 7 - Winchester Beer Tournament - Rugby and Beer
May 14 - Old Boy vs. Young Boy Weekend An annual tradition where Old Boys bitch and Young Boys win.
West Potomac RFC held elections for 2011 once again proving West Pot is better than Egypt
President: Dave "Bible" Gedeon
Match Secretary: Marc Tucher
Treasurer: Paul "Old Man" Gessner
Recruiting Chair: David "Beard" Rogge
Social Chair: Jason Hewgley
Governor: MIke "the Man" Graul
Thanks to all who voted.
West Potomac RFC is hosting a Six Nations viewing Party at the Biergarten Haus on H St starting this Saturday at Noon. Join us for $.50 wings and $5 dollar drafts of select beers, click on the flyer below for more details.
