Practices and Social with the Denver Harlequin October 3rd

Thursday's Practice with the Denver Harlequins is from 6-8.30 at Garland park (north and west of Cook park at Monaco and Cherry Creek in the softball field).

Saturday October 3rd is a a match against Colorado Springs at Cook Park. Game start time is 12 pm, there will be both an A side and B side game. Warm up is from 11 to 12.

More: coach is planning a skills clinic from 10 to 11 on Saturday before the warm up, this is a great opportunity for basic skills review, again be there booted and ready at 10 am if you want to participate.

Quins match schedule is here: http://www.harlequins.org/schedule.

Additionally, the 5th Annual Denver Harlequins Rugby Social.
Oct 3, 5-9 p.m.
Irish Rover - 54 S. Broadway


Interested in playing rugby, but not sure? Click HERE for more information on playing rugby, and what you will need for your first practice.

Next Practice Every Saturday at 12:30pm

If you are interested in Rugby, come check out our next practice! Our next practice will be held on Saturday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, meeting on the NORTH end of Cheesman Park. [MAP] Practices will continue on Saturdays through the end of the summer.

Weather should be perfect, so come out to play, or just to watch! Sunscreen recommended.



Hope to see you at the practice!!

Interested in playing rugby, but not sure? Click HERE for more information on playing rugby, and what you will need for your first practice.

June is Officially Colorado Rugby Month!

"Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien officially announced Monday
that June is Colorado Rugby Month."

http://www.glendalerugby.com/rugby-news/press-release/448-lt-gov-obrien-celebrates-colorado-rugby-month

OUT! at the Match

Join us as we go to watch and learn at these upcoming rugby events;

Men's National Championships -- Sunday May 31, Infinity Park, Glendale Come watch the finals in the Men's National Championships. FINALS: Division III- 11:00 / Division II- 1:30 / Division I- 4:30 Tickets are only $10 These are the finals, so it's possible the game may sell out, so get your tix in advance. Get your tickets here: http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/ses/mens-club-championships.php

Churchill Cup preliminary -- Saturday June 6, Infinity Park, Glendale The Churchill Cup is an annual rugby union tournament contested by representative men's teams from Canada, England, and the United States, and other invited teams from Scotland, Ireland and Argentina. Match 1: England Saxons vs Argentina A at 2:15pm, Match 2: Canada vs Georgia at 4:30pm. General Admission tickets are $25; http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/ses/churchill-cup.php [preliminary games at Infinity Park, finals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park]

Churchill Cup preliminary -- Wednesday June 6, Infinity Park, Glendale Match 1: Canada vs Ireland A at 4:30pm, Match 2: USA vs Argentina A at 7pm General Admission tickets are $25; http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/ses/churchill-cup.php [preliminary games at Infinity Park, finals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park]

Men's All Star Collegiate Championships Semi-Finals -- Thursday June 11, Infinity Park, Glendale Come watch the semis in the Men's All Star Collegiate Championships. This two day event brings the best collegiate talent from all over the country. [Hot college rugby boys!] ;^) These are the semi-finals, with the finals being played the following Saturday June 13. Thursday; Semi-Final 2pm & 4pm. Tickets are just $10 (or $18 for both days), so get your tix in advance. http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/ses/national-all-star-championships.php

Men's All Star Collegiate Championships Finals -- Saturday June 13, Infinity Park, Glendale Come watch the finals in the Men's All Star Collegiate Championships. This two day event brings the best collegiate talent from all over the country. [Hot college rugby boys!] ;^) These are the finals, with the semi-finals being played the previous Thursday June 11. Saturday; Tier Two Final 4pm, Tier One Final 6:30pm Tickets are just $10 (or $18 for both days), so get your tix in advance. http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/ses/national-all-star-championships.php

Churchill Cup preliminary -- Sunday June 14, Infinity Park, Glendale Match 1: USA vs England Saxons at 1pm, Match 2: Georgia vs Ireland A at 3:30pm General Admission tickets are $25; http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/ses/churchill-cup.php [preliminary games at Infinity Park, finals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park]

Churchill Cup FINALS -- Sunday June 21, Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City The Churchill Cup is an annual rugby union tournament contested by representative men's teams from Canada, England, and the United States, and other invited teams from Scotland, Ireland and Argentina. Games at 12:05pm, 2:30pm and 4:45 pm. Tickets are NOT general admission, so we would want to coordinate in advance. Tickets; http://www.tickethorse.com/event.aspx?id=44 [preliminary games at Infinity Park, finals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park]

Your First Rugby Practice

So, curious about Denver’s new gay rugby team? We hope you can come out to one of our practices. Here’s some questions you might have;

Do I need to know how to play Rugby?
Nope. We are accepting player of all skill levels and experience. Most of the current players are new to the sport. If you know nothing about the sport, don’t feel uncomfortable. [If you want more information about rugby basics, here’s a link HERE]

I don’t think I’m built like a rugby player?
There really is no standard “rugby player build”. Rugby is one of the few sports that benefits from players of varying builds and sizes. Whether you’re big and beefy, or small and wiry, you can still play. Rugby is a sport for all shapes and sizes.

Isn’t rugby dangerous?
Rugby is actually a relatively safe game, especially compared to American football. We’ll teach you how to safely tackle and handle contact situations with the strong parts of your body. Plus the rules of the game emphasize safe play. Because we don’t play with all those pads, guys are much less likely to go all out when they hit each other.

What if I’m not good at sports?
Neither were we. You don’t know if you’re good at rugby until you try.

Do I have to be gay to play on the team?
Nope. While we are a team aimed at getting gay folks in to playing rugby, we’re accepting of anyone regardless of their orientation, ethnic background or race. Inclusiveness is the whole point of our team.

What do I need to bring to my first practice?
Athletic shoes – Bring comfortable athletic shoes. You’re going to be doing a lot of running in the grass. Eventually, you will want to invest in Rugby cleats (which are different than football cleats!), but standard athletic shoes will do fine for your first couple of practices.
Comfortable clothes – Again, you’re going to be doing a lot of running, so dress appropriately.
Sunscreen!
Water – Bring lots of water; you don’t want to dehydrate.
Eventually, if you play contact, you will want to purchase a mouth-guard. We can answer more of your questions about equipment at practices.

Where and when are practices?
Practices are always on Saturdays at Cheesman Park. Check the newest post for more information.

What’s the “Drink Up”, or “Third Half”?
Part of the rugby tradition are “socials”; getting together after a game or practice to have a drink. We meet afterwards at the British Bulldog Pub, 2052 Stout St, Denver, CO 80205.

Can I just come and watch?
Absolutely! Come out to a practice and see if rugby is something you might be interested in. And bring a friend.

Have more questions? Feel free to email us at wildfirerugby@gmail.com