For information about island activities,
events, specials and more - go to Catalina
Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau
Pictures and Video from 2010 Games
have been posted -
select the "Pictures" rugby ball icon at the top of this
page to see video and photos.
Click the following link for a video
from the 2010 rugby festival, including game action and player interviews
Video
- May 1 2010 Rugby Festival
Also - click on Rugby
Action Photo to view and order photos from the tournament from
Rugby Action Photo.
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- there have been over 1.7 million hits on this site since it's inception!
RugbyFanz Highlights
Clink this link for a great rugby commercial - from RugbyFanz.com
Women
do it best – no hands
As well as a chance to meet old friends, play a little rugby and
spend some time in the sun in beautiful Avalon, the tournament raises
funds for the Sophie Tarbuck Foundation and the Wellness Community/South
Bay. For more information about the Wellness Community select the
"Benefiting Organizations" button at the top of this page.
VERY IMPORTANT
We have been instructed by USARFU that we need to make
some changes to be approved as USA sanctioned. As a part of the Los
Angeles Rugby Club we are able to acquire a waiver that covers insurance
for the event. We have been told that they will not approve the Catalina
Rugby Festival unless we require all American players to have CIPP
cards. It’s all about liability. Without coverage the City of
Avalon will not provide our field. Please register online with the
national office. A separate policy would be very expensive. So I repeat
all American players please provide a CIPP card.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone next year,
old and new!
We have a sponsorship package through Catalina
Vacation Rentals, 1-800-631-5280. They have agreed to a 10% discount
for all rentals including Hamilton Cove, condos and houses. They are
multiple bedrooms and baths, with kitchens, ideal for 4 to 10 people.
They are a great value especially for those with children. The discount
is good for the rugby weekend only. Mention Rugby for your discount.
Competition Update.
We have been notified that we have been lax and haphazard in reporting
our scores to the major news outlets. Rugby Rugby, CNN, ESPN 1 and
2, Fox Sports, Rugby Magazine and Trinity Broadcasting 700 Club would
like the results in a timely manner for prime time reporting. Therefore
the COMMITTEE has decided that only 3 points will be scored for each
team during the entire Rugby Festival. We would appreciate you giving
us the names of your designated leading scorer. That way we can report
the scores and results at least one week in advance. If you have someone
with a large ego, we suggest you give him, or her, credit for the
points. Anyone or any team attempting to score more than 3 points,
officially or unofficially, will be asked to leave the field and possibly
be banned for the following year. Sincerely - The Competition Committee.
In an effort to promote sportsmanship and inflate egos we are offering
a pre-festival special this year. Last year we sold all our "Most
Valuable Player" awards. We will expand the opportunity to pre-purchase
your award. Anyone interested can let us know by email of your interest.
They will be $5 and are suitable not only for your trophy case, but
hold 10 oz of liquid refreshments. Think goblets!
Another tradition we have established is our 3rd place finish/trophy/rugby
ball. We purchase our new, virgin white, unused balls from Matt Godek
Rugby Supply and have our festival logo, with "3rd Place Finish"
spray-painted on each ball. We will give each team their ball early
in the morning so there is no question how you will finish. For those
eager enough, we can give you your 3rd place finish on Friday night.
If you would like your own 3rd place finish trophy pre-orders will
be honored by email. Just let us know. They will be $50 each. Let
us know if you have quantitiy ordeers and we'll arrange team discounts.
Anything purchased at the Catalina Rugby Festival - MVP awards, 3rd
Place Finish Trophies, Hawaiian shirts or T-shirts - are sold with
a lifetime guarantee to all masters players and fans!
Catalina Rugby Festival Entry Form
In an effort to keep track of teams that have agreed to attend the
Catalina Island Rugby Festival, I have devised an Entry Form. We need
information that will help plan and organize this event. It will help
us make an intelligent decision on how much and what kind of merchandise
we need. It will also help our friends at the VFW and the Sophie Tarbuck
Foundation get a closer estimate on food preparation, and most importantly,
how many kegs of beer to order for the Beer Garden.
NAME OF TEAM:_________________________________________________________
LOCATION OF TEAM:____________________________________________
APPROXIMATE SIZE OF GROUP: PLAYERS_________________________
MEN__________________________
WOMEN______________________
CHILDREN___________________
CONTACT _______________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER________________________________
E-MAIL_________________________________________
The Entry Fee for the Catalina Island Rugby Festival is $500.00 US.
A non refundable deposit is due by February 15. This is a first come,
first serve event. Proceeds from this event benefit the Wellness Community,
South Bay Cities. The Wellness Community offers counseling and support
to cancer patients, family and friends at no cost.
Teams entering the 2009 Catalina Rugby Festival can email this form
to tjohendrix@worldnet.att.net
Send checks to:
Joe Hendrix
629 26th St
Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266 USA
310.545.7698
Make checks payable to the Catalina Rugby
Festival
Check out the pictures by clicking the "Pictures" button
at the top of the page.
Activities
Kristen Farrell, Physical Therapist and Trainer from West Coast Sports,
will tend to aches and pains
Cris Adams will again have her magic fingers available for massage
therapy!
Notes for 2011 Rugby Festival
In 2011 the event will maintain the traditional format - rugby on
Saturday April 30.
Players will be guaranteed 3 games with no worse (or better)
than a 3rd place finish. There will be a sign-up board at
The Landing on Friday night for individuals looking for a team to
play with. There is a $500 (U.S.) entry fee for each team
- portions are donated to charity, including the Sophie Tarbuck Foundation
and the Wellness Community South Bay Cities.
We had several complaints in the past that will be addressed. First
- this is an over 40's event and ID's will be checked if there are
any questions of age. Bring a current driver's license or passport
and be prepared to show it. Second - in an effort to promote the spirit
of the Old Boys game we will be cracking down on excessive or unnecessary
violence. Please remember - your team can do no better or worse than
3rd place. If there is any question about it Joe will give you your
trophy first thing each morning.
Note: Due to the extreme crackdown of security for arriving visitors
to the United States we urge all foreign visitors to start early on
all paperwork for visas and travel. We in Southern California have
had examples of teams not being issued travel visas and entry permits
because of security concerns. Please start early and be thorough.
We in Rugby think of all teams and countries as being equal - unfortunately
the U.S. government does not and some teams and some countries are
more equal than others. All teams from outside the U.S. coming to
the Catalina Rugby Festival should be aware of this.
For help or information on travel to Catalina Island, select the
"Transportation and Hotel Information" button at the top
of this page or contact Nancy Purdin of MVP Travel at (520) 377-6527
or (800) 448-4050 or email mvptvl@qwest.net.
For further information about the tournament call or fax Joe Hendrix
at (310) 545-7698 or email tjohendrix@worldnet.att.net.
Honors
We have been honored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce for the 8th
consecutive year for "World Peas Day". In addition the City
of Avalon has awarded this the "Best Old Boy Rugby" event
on the Island for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The "Committee" would also like to thank Marmalade P. Vestibule
of the Avalon Chamber of Commerce for their kind consideration in
the promotion and recognition of both Old Boys Rugby and Whirled Peas
- possibly a first time rugby oxymoron!
Rugby Festival Sponsors - Welcome to The
Landing Bar and Grill as the official headquarters of the 2011 Catalina
Rugby Festival .
Thanks to Michael
A. Ince of the Sonshine Print Shop. Michael can help with
your print needs at
1926 S.
Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 106, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 310/316-1780.
