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SUPERLEAGUE SEASON OPENS SATURDAY
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SUPERLEAGUE SEASON OPENS SATURDAY
NON-PLAYER MEMBERSHIP FORM
PAC INTRA-SCRIMMAGE
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THIS WEEKEND
PAC will be opening the SuperLeague season this Saturday at Kenilworth Park vs Boston (2:00pm). B-side match to follow. C-side will be playing William and Mary, time TBD - check the web site for details and directions.
PAC WARM-UPS BEING ORDERED
There is currently an order of PAC jackets and warm-up pants being placed. If you are interested in obtaining some PAC gear for your wardrobe contact Stefan Hankin (stefan_hankin@yahoo.com) for details.
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2003 PAC NON-PLAYER MEMBERSHIP FORM
The membership form for non-player members is now available. This membership is for Associate (voting) and Social members (non-voting) for 2003. Why be a dues paying member of PAC? First and foremost, it is a chance to make yourself an official part of the Potomac Athletic Club and support one of the best rugby organizations in the United States.
But there are other benefits for your membership....
Discounts on PAC events and PAC team apparel, Subscription to the PAC email news, free participation in PAC post game events and more!!
This year we are again requesting some basic demographic information from our members. This information is not required and is completely optional, it is meant to help PAC provide an accurate picture of the club to sponsors and potential sponsors.
The form is available as a PDF, it requires Adobe Acrobat reader to open. If you require an alternative format, please let me know. Please fill out the form, attach a check for dues as required, and mail back to the club. We are also accepting monies through PayPal. Or simply bring it down the matches on Saturday!
We appreciate the continued support of our alumni and friends and value your participation in the club. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this membership, please contact me.
With thanks,
Tom Lyons
President,
Potomac Athletic Club
NO OPPONENT? SCRIMMAGE!
Washington DC - PAC hit the pitch this past weekend with what should be its last game before the Super League opener vs Boston. But, don't hold your breath for results. There has been nothing easy, normal, or predictable about this Spring 2003 preseason. And this past Saturday was no exception. The scheduled opponent cancelled on Wednesday. And to make matters worse, the pitches in the DC area were closed due to weather. Most of the other teams in the mid-Atlantic/northeast faced the same scheduling difficulties. However, all will be ready to play SuperLeague rugby this Saturday.
Faced with the possibility of the players not getting the necessary match time needed to be ready for Boston next week, the coaches revived a once strong tradition at PAC. The Blue verses Red game. That's right, the dreaded intra-squad game. The coaches divided the club into two evenly matched teams. With the purpose of placing competing players against each other in a one on one test of ability, fitness, and positional play.
Though late in the season for such a match, it was good work for the entire squad. Both teams were generally working on the same developmental issues of defense, ball possession, and support. The action was furious and fast. The two teams demonstrated vastly improved ball possession skills, while at the same time they demonstrated unyielding support for their mates. This created multiple phase rugby for both sides and a chance for the players to establish the attack style of play that PAC must have this year to be successful. Despite the sharp decrease in forced errors and the development of a more continuous pattern of play, the defense pattern also looked improved from the previous week. Two standouts appeared on the day, each earning Bottom Line Man of the Match recognition - winger (and Eagle trialist) Danzel VanZyl for the blue squad, and Tomas Lionet for the red squad. Join them Tuesday night at the Bottom to help them celebrate the outstanding performance.
SPRING 2003 SCHEDULE
The highlights of the schedule are below. The SuperLeague Schedule opens at home this weekend with Boston and is followed one week later with a special Sunday match vs OMBAC at the St. Patty's Tournament. Directions, times, changes can always be found at www.PACRugby.com. Look more future details on other PAC games and events, including family day at a PAC match and other great happenings.
REGULAR SEASON STARTS
Sat, 15/Mar Boston* (H) BOSTON B (H) William & Mary (H)
Sat, 22/Mar Washington Irish Tournament (NoVa)
Sun, 23/Mar OMBAC* (H @ Irish), Washington Irish Tournament (NoVa)
Sat, 29/Mar @ Olympic Club*, @ Porter Cup Tournament (Richmond, VA)
Sat, 05/Apr NYAC* (H) NYAC B (H) Blacksburg (H)
BAND NIGHT @ BOTTOM LINE
Sat, 12/Apr @ Aspen* @ Lochaven Tourney
Thu, 17/Apr PAC THIRSTY THURSDAY @ BOTTOM LINE
Sat, 19/Apr @ Washington (2 matches) - Easter
Sat, 26/Apr @ Kansas City Blues* @ MARFU Playoffs (Va)
Sat, 03/May Dallas* (H) Dallas B (H) United of Richmond (H)
BAND NIGHT @ BOTTOM LINE
Sat, 10/May OPEN Div 3 Playoffs TBD
Sat, 17/May SuperLeague Quarterfinals
Sat, 24/May BYE (Memorial. Weekend)
Sat, 31/May SuperLeague Semifinals Div 3 Nat'l Championship
Sat, 07/Jun SuperLeague Championship
Sat, 28/Jun PAC SEVENS TOURNAMENT
* RSL Regular Season match
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