For information about island activities,
events, specials and more - go to eCatalina
Pictures and Video
- 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 2011 rugby festival, including game action and player interviews
Video
- Catalina Rugby Festival
Also - click on Rugby
Action Photo to view and order photos from the tournament from
Rugby Action Photo.
Thank you for your interest in this web site
- there have been over 1.7 million hits on this site since it's inception!
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 Wellness Community/South Bay. For more information about
the Wellness Community select the "Benefiting Organizations"
button at the top of this page.
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, we have 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 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 2012 Catalina Rugby Festival can email this form
to tjohendrix@worldnet.att.net
Send checks to:
Tom 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 2012 Rugby Festival
In 2012 the event will maintain the traditional format - rugby on
Saturday May 5.
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 Wellness Community
South Bay Cities.
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 email tjohendrix@worldnet.att.net.
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.
