Metropolis Rugby - Minnesota's Only Division 1 Men's Club
 

  • Memorial Service for Patrick Watkins Monday, July 20, 2010

    South Metro Tigers and Minnesota Selects player Patrick Watkins was killed in the car crash in NE Minneapolis on July 13th. For Patrick his rugby team was in many ways his family, and that extended to both South Metro and Metropolis, as all the guys on our club made him and his friends feel included, feel like they were part of something big, with lots of great men who cared about them.

    Here is a video that Michael Aloha has posted on YouTube and for those who might not remember South Metro's 8man...who dreamed of one day playing for Metropolis, here's a fitting reminder of Patrick Watkins playing the game he loved so much, and while displaying his brilliance on the field, the ending shows he was a true leader on and off the pitch and will be sorely missed.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsVJUECsQ-c

    Here are details about the memorial service for Patrick this Saturday, July 24th:

    Location:
    Greater Friendship Church
    2600 E 38th st Minneapolis, MN

    Time:
    10am - Close Friends and Family Viewing
    11am - Funeral Services
    12pm - Open Viewing for Wider Community

    Repast (potluck) to follow at the church

    Several notes:
    1) The 10am viewing and the funeral services will tight quarters. I provided the information so that if you felt you were close enough to Patrick that you'd like to attend, you would have the information. I would expect most people who want to attend to arrive for the 12pm visitation.

    2) Patrick's family asked that rugby gear be worn in lieu of suits to the 12pm visitation.

  • Pub Crawl! Friday, July 09, 2010

    The pub crawl is scheduled on Friday July 30th. Please look at the itinerary below.

    Cost - $20.
    This gets you a pub crawl t-shirt and all the Crispin Deals throughout the night.

    Please write checks out to Metropolis Rugby and either give them to Adam Dilley at training or mail payment to Adam Dilley at 2933 County Road 101 South, Wayzata MN 55391.

    Otherwise, see you all out there, and don't forget to bring all of your friends out, too! This is going to be a great time for all!  Spread the word.

    6-7 Brit's Pub - Crispin drafts
    7:15-8:15 The Local - Crispin Jamesons
    8:30-9:30 O'Donovan's - Honey Crisps
    9:45-10:45 Kieren's. - Sweet Potatoes (Crispin and Finnegans)
    11-12 Glueks - Crispin Liters
    12-close Pizza Luce - Black Currants

  • Davey's Blogging Friday, May 21
    We're surprised to learn he can spell it, let alone maintain one, but Davey has a blog.

     

  • Metropolis 67 Miami 7 Tuesday, May 4

    The Metropolis D1 side advanced to the National Sweet 16 beating Miami on Saturday 67-7. Next stop is Columbia, South Carolina for a weekend of tournament action starting with the Norfolk Blues on Saturday, May 22. 

  • Matt Comstock Memorial Page Sunday, April 18

    A page with photos and memories of Matt Comstock is available here.

  • Metropolis News & Notes - Week of 3/21/2010 Sunday, March 21th, 2010

    Metropolis vs. Bremer County
    The D1s will be traveling to Waverly, Iowa to take on Bremer County Saturday. This represents yet another opportunity to tackle a different colored jersey and hone some skills we have been working on at training the past few weeks.

    Killer B's--Wayne State Tournament, Wayne, Nebraska
    The Killer B's will be traveling to Wayne Friday for a two day tournament. Having played in this tournament before, I have confidence that we'll be bringing back more hardware for the Legend's basement.

    Rugby Night at the Fights--4/1/2010
    A few seats remain, if you want to attend or know someone who might, take a look at the attached flyer and do what you can.

    The Sixth Annual Rugby Night at the Fights is just around the corner. If you are new to the club or have been living in exile and do not know what this is, RNTF is a high-class event held on the top floor of the IDS center in Minneapolis, highlighted by eight Jaw Poppin’, Kidney Bleedin’ boxing matches featuring nationally-ranked Golden Gloves boxers.

    The Metropolis Foundation Needs You!
    The Foundation, the Club and the sport of rugby in our great state all need each andevery one of you – Old Boy, active player or socialite – to do your best to sell this event. This event is critical to the Foundation’s ability to provide equipment, coachingand a place to train, learn and enjoy the great sport of Rugby in a safe and fun environment.

    What we are asking for:
    Pass the attached flier around to everybody you know. Put on your sales hat and sell this event. The target audience includes those in the business and legal world looking to network, boxing enthusiasts, and corporations and privately-held companies wishing to entertain clients at an event that is fun, exciting and wholly unparalleled by anything else. Nowhere else can you enjoy formal dining, top-notch entertainment, a live auction andample networking opportunities.

    The Skinny:
    · Fight Night VI will be held on April 1st: Doors at 6:15 – Dinner at 7 – First Bell at 8
    · The cost is $225 per seat, or $2,000 for an entire table (10 seats)
    · Advertising options
    v Fight Sponsor: Presented in-between rounds, 1 per fight – 3 rounds. ($300)
    v Ring Sponsor: Signs around ring and at entrance. ($500)
    · Payment can be made to The Metropolis Foundation; other/online payment options to be announced soon. Contact Gordon Hilleque hilleque@mac.com or Mike Clements MAC@RugbyLaw.com for tickets, and watch the TMF website for updates.

    Day of Rugby--May 1, 2010
    May will be here faster than we know. As much as we have been preparing for the nationals match over the past few weeks, certain club members have been preparing for this big and important day for Metropolis. Prior communications have detailed four games. However, we have recently added a fifth. There will be a U17, a U19, a collegiate, a D3, and a D1 match. Besides two wins, the goal of the day is to increase the visibility of the club, and the game of rugby, in the area. Right now, it's looking like the D1s will be playing either of the Atlanta squads or Miami, but that is yet to be determined. As I mentioned before, if you can help out at all, please let me know.

    As if five matches isn't enough, Saturday night brings our Spring Fundraiser. Start thinking about selling wristbands, because you know you'll have to. Plus, once you get them sold, you can focus on how much fun you'll have!

    Training Sessions
    Good news! One more Thursday in Woodbury and one more Monday in Burnsville then we switch to Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 PM at our pitch. This means next week Thursday,we will finally be outside.

    All practices are mandatory. If you are not able to make a practice please contact Zach.
    Location 1: Bielenberg Sports Complex
    Start Date: February 4th
    Days: Every Thursday till April 1
    Time: 8:30 to 10:30 PM
    Location: Bielenberg Sports Complex, Dome
    Address: 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129-9794
    This practice location is temporary and will change back to Columbia Pitch on April 6th.
    Location 2: Soccer Blast
    Start Date: February 8th
    Days: Every Monday, till March 29th
    Time: 10:00 to 11:00 PM
    Location: Soccer Blast, Dome
    Address: 3601 W. 145th St. Burnsville, MN 55306
    This practice location is temporary and will change back to Columbia Pitch on April 6th.
    Location 3: Columbia Pitch
    Date: April 1
    Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday till June 3rd
    Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
    Location: Columbia Park, Northeast Minneapolis
    Address: 800 Columbia Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55418

    For all spring matches use this link to view the Metropolis RFC calendar. All updates to the schedule will be communicated ASAP. Link - http://www.metropolisrugby.com/calendar.html. All players are expected to be eligible for all matches/tournaments. If you are unable to play in a match please contact Zach.

    Dues
    All players who plan to practice and play for Metropolis RFC must pay their dues. If you have failed to pay dues/practice fees or make a payment plan with Zach prior to the first tournament/game of the year, you will not be eligible to play till you do so.
    Players Dues - $160
    New Player Dues - $85 (This status is reserved only for players that are in their first season with Metropolis RFC. The Fall 2010 season doesn’t count. If you are a returning player this doesn’t count for you either.)
    U-20 Player Dues - $100 (This cost includes first season dues and team kit – shorts and socks).
    Indoor Practice Fees - $75 buyout or $10 per session. This fee is for all levels of dues paying members.

    Indoor Training Fees - $75 buyout or $10/session.

    Day of Rugby--May 1, 2010
    Big day for Metropolis. Four matches from high school to D1s National Match. This is going to be a huge event for the club this year and in to the future.

    Metropolis Board Meeting--April, TBD
    All dues paying members are welcomed and encouraged to attend every board meeting. Time and location will be determined soon.