Morris Rugby Newsletter ~ April 2022

Order your limited-edition Morris Rugby Pride gear by April 18th and get it in time for pride month! This sale is a fundraiser to benefit EDGE NJ and their vital wellness services for our local LGBTQ+ community in Morris County. See attached flyer and go to morrisrugbypride.itemorder.com to shop.

Calling all heathens, hobos, scallywags and sinners! We are gathering for our annual Sinner’s Dinner steak on Good Friday, April 15th, at 6:00 pm at Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains. Please RSVP to Donna ([email protected] or 973-229-4134) by Tuesday night, April 12th. All are welcome!!!!!

Morris Men travel to Yonkers this Saturday, April 16th for the New York Irish Invitational. The schedule includes a full slate of matches with NYPD Rugby, St. Mary’s College, and the hosts, Lansdowne, all at Tibbetts Brook Park starting at 11 am. Attendance is free but donations to Answer the Call are encouraged!  See attached flyer or visit lansdownerfcny.com for more details.

Morris Women’s players Codi Fletcher, Elise Kastner and Deanna Kaufman were chosen to represent the Empire GU Selects in an exhibition match vs NYRC D1. Additionally, Sarah Rutman served as a member of the Selects’ admin/coaching staff. The match took place on March 19th at Rahway River Park. After a thrilling 80 minutes, the Selects secured the 15-14 win! Congratulations Codi, Elisa, Deanna and Rut!

The trustees are pleased to announce that Stef Aliprandi has joined the board as Youth Tackle Trustee. Stef has been involved with Morris Rugby for many years as both a player and coach, and currently serves as one of the High School Girls team coaches. Welcome Stef!

Picatinny Arsenal is holding a job fair tomorrow, April 12th from 2-6 pm at The Club, 121 Buffington Rd, Dover, NJ 07801. They are hiring for paid summer positions, including: summer camp counselors, lifeguards, food service workers, laborers, sales clerks, recreation aides, and more.

Pre-registration is required—register here and see the attached flyer for more information if interested!

• Sinner’s Dinner • Friday, April 15, 2022 – Arthur’s Tavern, Morris Plains
• Men’s Team at New York Irish Invitational • Saturday, April 16, 2022 – Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers, NY
• HS Girls Alumnae Day • Saturday June 4, 2022 – Pocono Field
• Mid-Atlantic Women’s Rugby Showcase (M.A.W.R.S) • June 11-12, 2022 – Clinton, NJ. Learn more.
• Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic • TBD Mid-June
• Longest Day Rugby Golf • TBD Late June
• Denville River Cleanup • Sunday, July 3, 2022 – Pocono Field
• McDevitt Cup • Saturday, September 10, 2022
• Morris Rugby’s Annual Golf Outing • Thursday, September 22, 2022 – Farmstead Golf & Country Club
• Morris Day & Women’s Team 30th Anniversary • TBD Fall
• HS Boys 20th Anniversary • Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Pocono Field
• 45th Anniversary Gala • TBD. If anyone is interested in helping plan the event, please email [email protected].

• USA Rugby’s Northeast Talent ID Session • May 14-15, 2022 – Boston area. Register here.
• USA Rugby’s Mid-Atlantic Talent ID Session • Sunday, May 29, 2022 – DC area. Register here.
• Northeast Academy U23 Women’s All Stars • June 2022 – Fill out the interest form here.
• Army Elite Boys Clinic • July 7-10, 2022 – West Point, NY. Register here.
• Rugby and French/Leinster Youth Skills Camp • August 3-9, 2022 – Golden Goal Sports Park, Fort Ann, NY. Learn more and register here.
• Joey Bella Memorial Dinner • Saturday, September 10, 2022 – Gardner Field, Denville. Tickets will be available soon.

• You can always find event updates on the calendar at the bottom of our home page.
• Don’t forget to follow Morris Rugby on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

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