The 2009 West Potomac Banquet is being held in the President's Club at Nationals Park. The event will start promptly at 7:00 and feature a premium open bar until 9:00. Please continue after the jump or follow this link for transportation and venue details.
Nationals Park is Metro accessible via the Navy Yard station. Free parking will also be available in the "C Lot" parking deck at the corner of First Street and N Street, SE (garage entrance on First Street).
All guests will enter through the Center Field gate on N and Half Streets, SE. Once in the stadium, enjoy views of the field as you walk around the left field concourse to the President's Club elevators behind home plate where you will be greeted by event staff.
Taxi service after the event is available but limited. Please plan ahead to join us for a night cap at Hamilton's after the event.
View Larger Map
Updated - Silent Auction Lots!
“Smokeless” No More
(Donated by Dave Gedeon & Terrapin Studios - Starting Bid $25)
It’s the sensation that’s sweeping the nation, or at least the tight five! Genuine Swedish snus beats that North Carolina junk any day. And what do you do with those leftover Camel tins? Make a classy giftset of votive candles of course (perfect gifts for wedding showers, bar mitzvahs, or arsonists)!
Chillin’ and Grillin’
(Donated by Rocklands BBQ - Starting Bid $30)
Get ready for grill season with a hawt assortment of BBQ sauces and a West Pot grill apron. Don’t have a grill? No worries, the package also includes some generous gift cards for Rocklands BBQ for you apartment dwellers!
Joe Biden’s New Flying Train
(Donated by Andrew Panek - Starting Bid $40)
Now that Fightin’ Joe Biden has upgraded from Amtrak to an Air Force jet, he gets his own exclusive glassware. This set of four comes directly from Air Force Two along with a couple bottles of Johnny Walker.
“Nationals” Pastime
(Donated by Washington Nationals & Terrapin Studios - Starting Bid $40)
Get some of the best seats in the house with these passes to the Diamond Club for the 2009 Nats season. The tickets come with a parking pass and can be used for any game(s) except against the hated Red Sox. While at the game, show off your support for DC’s other pastime — West Pot rugby — with a limited edition tote bag and t-shirts!
WPRFC “Spirit Pack”
(Donated by John Kimmer, PBR, & Terrapin Studios - Starting Bid $75)
The muthaload of team gear, this package has it all! Highlights include a team hat signed by Russell Crowe, a framed first edition of a new West Pot poster, and an exclusive harlot jersey along with other one of a kind West Pot and PBR swag.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
2009 Banquet Details
Thursday, March 5, 2009
2009 Spring Thaw Tournament
The 2009 Spring Thaw will be held at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD on Saturday, March 7. We will once again be selling pink/blue pairs of rugby socks to players with all proceeds going to Men Against Breast Cancer. Check after the jump for additional location, schedule, and post-match information.
Match Schedule:
The round robin tournament will feature West Potomac, Quantico, Washington, and Winchester.
09:00 - Washington v. Quantico
10:30 - West Potomac v. Winchester
12:00 - Quantico v. Winchester
13:30 - Quantico v. West Potomac
15:00 - Washington v. West Potomac
16:30 - Washington v. Winchester
Match Location:
View Larger Map
Social Location:
The post-match social for teams will be held at Hamilton's Bar & Grill directly following the match.
View Larger Map
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Men Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Please join West Potomac RFC this Saturday after our annual Spring Thaw Tournament as we kick off the 2009 season and raise money for Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC).
Where: Hamilton's Bar & Grill - 233 2nd Street NW, Washington, DC
When: Saturday, March 7 from 7:00 – close
What: $5 donation to MABC gets you $1 PBR cans, give-aways, and other specials throughout the evening
Who: West Potomac and our guests from Quantico RFC, Winchester RFC, and Washington RFC
Why: Just about every rugger we know has a mom, sister, daughter, girlfriend, or wife that has supported his exploits on the pitch (or forgiven his antics at the drink-up). Helping MABC is just a small way to say "thank you" to the women in our lives.
About MABC
Steve Peck and Marc Heyison co-founded Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC), the first national non-profit organization to provide targeted support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one; as well as, target and mobilize men to be active participants in the fight against breast cancer.
MABC recognizes breast cancer is a family issue that devastates the entire family. Its philosophy is to leverage the support of the whole family to help the patient, with special emphasis on the important role of the husband/partner in caring for the woman he loves. At the same time, MABC recognizes and supports that the ultimate decisions regarding treatment and care are those of the patient.
Thank you to our sponsors for this event:
Pabst Brewing Company
Hamilton's Bar & Grill
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2009 West Potomac Banquet: March 21st
After a little scheduling two-step, we have confirmed this year's banquet will be held on Saturday, March 21st at The Presidents Club at Nationals Park (please note the date change). Needless to say this is an exclusive venue and should make for a very special event.
More info after the jump...
The event will run from 7pm - 10pm and include a couple hours of open bar and a full course buffet dinner. As in years past, this event is black tie-optional and the program will include a silent auction, award presentations for the 2008 season(s), and several other surprises.
The payment details will be confirmed shortly, but plan on similar pricing to the past several years ($75/each) as well as VIP packages for couples looking to take full advantage of the venue.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the event or if you can help put us in touch with sponsors willing to donate goods or services to be offered as part of the silent auction. Otherwise, spread the word and help us make this a great event!
