A match against the Charlotte Socialites has been added to the Schedule on Saturday March 17th at 1:00 in Belmont at Davis Park.

The address is 202 Park Dr, Belmont, NC 28012

Post game social will be held right next door at the American Legion.

Just in case you missed it elsewhere - We are holding practices at North Belmont Park on Wednesday's at 6:00 PM until Wednesday May 3rd, 2012.

We start promptly and keep a steady pace of drills going until a little after 7:00 and then finish off with some conditioning exercises so that we're done by 7:30.

If you're a regular player, but haven't been out to practice in a while, your game day performance will suffer.  If you're a newbie, don't be shy - just step out onto the field and introduce yourself.

Remember the old adage:  "There's no substitute for practice".

The game is at Carrier Park
500 Amboy Rd
Asheville, NC 28806

Take 40 west to Exit 53B and merge onto 240.  Take exit 5a which merges onto Elm Street and quickly turn onto Merrimon.  Take first left onto Marcellus street and you will see the park.

Our first game of the season is at Asheville this Saturday.


Also this Wednesday at practice, we will be working on our new "Secret Play", as well as Mauls.

In addition to our regular rugby drills, practice this Wednesday @ North Belmont Park will include NFL style field goal kicking.


We'll start at 32 yards, and see who's got what it takes.

For reference, see yesterday's result of the AFC Championship Game:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/opinion/2012/01/biggest-mistakes-in-nfl-playoff-history.html

Wednesday night Practice sessions resume this Wednesday night @ 6:00 PM @ North Belmont park.  Bring cleats, a gum guard and water.  You might also bring dry clothes for going out for a pint afterwards or even bring a friend!

MarcdhHello Everyone,

Here's what's happening this Spring in Rugby:

Men's Rugby

• We will be playing with Table Rock Rugby of Morganton, NC
  
• Sunday Practices in Morganton begin January 15th at 3:00 at Bethel Park
• Wednesday Night practices in Gastonia will begin Wednesday January 18th at 6:00 PM at North Belmont Park
• The Wednesday Night practice location is subject to change based upon field availability and player input
  
• Our first game of the season is February 4th @ Asheville
• See our website www.GastoniaRFC.com for the full schedule, and latest updates
• Our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/groups/119598960677/ is updated on a regular basis as well
  

Youth Rugby

• We are working with the Belmont, Mt. Holly and Gastonia Parks and Recreation departments to field U15 and U13 Boys teams
• Head coaches have been identified, but we need assistant coaches - contact us if interested in helping out
  
• The youth teams will be playing against U15 and U13 teams from Matthews, South Charlotte and Ballantyne Youth Rugby Clubs
• Games are planned to be on Friday night in Gaston County when there is a Men's game that weekend and Saturday's in Charlotte when we don't
• Practice times and locations are still being determined
  

Other Local Rugby Stuff

• January 7th, 2012 - USA Rugby is conducting a coaching clinic @ East Meck HS
  
• March 10th, 2012 - Notre Dame Rugby v. Life University at Providence High School
• May 5th, 2012 - Snot Otter Tournament in Morganton
  

All games played on Saturday @ 1:00 unless otherwise noted.  Directions to pitch will be posted the week prior to the match.

Feb. 4th @ Asheville
Feb. 18th @ Charlotte Barbarians
Feb. 25th @ Charlotte Royals
March 10th St. Andrews @ Morganton
March 24th St. Andrews @ Spartanburg
March 31st Charlotte Barbarians @ Morganton
April 14th Charlotte Royals @ Morganton
May 5th Snototter Tournament @ Morganton

There has been another tournament added for Saturday December 3rd @ West Mecklenburg, so we're changing the schedule to the following:

Wednesday November 30th @ 6:00 PM - Practice at North Belmont Park

Saturday December 3rd between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM - Tourney @ West Mecklenburg HS - Exact time TBD.

Wednesday December 7th @ 6:00 PM - Practice at North Belmont Park

Saturday December 10th between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM - Tourney @ East Mecklenburg HS - Exact time TBD.