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Oldies Updates 2008
Tarnished Turtles return from Melrose and what a time it was. Three matches played against Palmer USA, The Borders and Glasgow Hawks a daunting task for any bunch of Oldies! Still it was all taken in the best possible spirit and after bolstering the team with some great players from Hawick and of course big Gav out we went into the field of Battle to realise that the jugernaut was a rolling and we were a in the way, Oldies my foot these were highly trained just out of the first division players intent on giving us a true Scottish welcome. So...... we hiked up our kilts and met them full head on...... hence the reason we only played three yep we went out but man what a fun time it was. The actual Sevens was brilliant, the horse races were a big winner and kept the kitty flowing. In all could have been the best tour ever, well I thought so!
Harvard Business School Golden Oldies Boston
Friday 28th Match V ReMax Knackers
If anyone remembers the score let me know anbd I will post it. I beleive it was four tries to two but as I say I am not to sure. Anyway the Harvard boys led the way with an collective team age of about 700 years and then some while the Cayman lads watched in awe at the agressive nature of so many veteran players. At the water break the Harvard lads slipped off a few lads and slipped on some hefty young fellas which somewhat surprised the Cayman team somewhat as the pace and agression of the game tripled with immediate effect. At the final whistle all had enjoyed the encounter and whatever the result that is what it is all about.
ReMax Tarnished Turtles now look forward to the arrival of Double D and the return of Harvard this time as an oldies team. Harvard arrive here on March 27th and will play a one off game on March 28th. In honor of double D a beach barbeque will be held to honor our guests!
Archives
Ottawa Irish come and gone!
They came and they left with the win! I beleive that the last count was 68 - 21 in their favor but what a day of fun and entertainment it was all around with the roast Pig, the game and the social afterwards. It was great to welcome our first touring team of the year and I think that we can safely look forward to the Ottawa Irish visiting again in the not too distant future. The game itself got away from Cayman when they discovered that it would indeed be full push scrummages and kicking would be allowed, two things normally not done here. To be honest the kicking probably would not have made too much difference but the scrummages meant that we basically could not win any ball there. Add to that the fact that the Ottawa back line had, pace, flair and skill and you can see whay the result went the way it did. Oh well it is oldies and the xscore is secondary or so I heard! Next up Harvard Business school Oldies at the end of March!
The Oldies had a run out against the Tarnished Turtles on Jan 30th which ended in a seven try a piece extravaganza of champagne Rugby. The teams varied bwteen 10 and 13 a side depending upon injury and fatigue rests! Tries were plentiful and generally speaking came as the result of a series of phases and inter play which delighted those spectators present.
Warm Up game 2 V theOldies went well with the girls showing yet again a huge improvement over the game two weeks ago. The rucking has moved forward again and this time the defence was very solid at set piece and break down showing off the huge amount of hard work that the girls have put in over the past two weeks at training. Line out and scrum were solid and the girls even nicked one off the head! Tackling was far improved from the start and once again as the game continued the hits grew bigger. The next run out is Monday at 5:15.
ConfirmedOldies match V HBS touring team Friday March 28th 5pm KO
Oldies warm up match January 30th 5:15pm Kick off RE/MAX Knackers V Tarnished Turtles contact Shane to put your name down
Ottawa Irish descend on Cayman February 14th to 18th with anOldies game on Feb 16th
NationalTarnished Turtles Team tour to Melrose 7's
April 8th - 15th.
This is an invitational ten a side tournament which is played on April 10th and 11th at Melrose (Scotland) with the main sevens being played on the 12th. We are staying at Whitmuir House by the race track and the horses are running on Sunday! Cost will be approximately CI$1400 (depending upon final numbers) and will include flights, tournament fees, special Scottish attire, accommodation, airport transfers, ground transportation, ticket to the sevens and breakfast each day. Deposit of CI$300 by Jan 15th to Grizz to hold your place. Email Grizz techdir@candw.ky to sign up
Flight details
08 April BA 252G Departs GCM 6:05pm
15 April BA 253 Arrives GCM 3:50pm
Oldies Fitness
Baker Steve is running Sunday morning sessions at the SSG for anyone over 35 to get some fitness work in playing a bit of soccer etc. Users must be members and remember we have a tour to Melrose lines up so get on down there and be able to run more than 10 feet! Oldies Rugby
FINAL Jamaica Old Crocs 7, Cayman Tarnished Turtles 24
2007 ReMax Knackerfest Champions Cayman Tarnished Turtles
Strictly for the over 35’s the ReMax Knackerfest gives an opportunity for many of the ‘retired players’ to have a run out against old friends and aquantences from around the world and region. The Jamaican team is always very popular and well received as many of these relationships go back decades.
We have been lucky enough to have excellent representation from the USA and Canadian teams and players and they are always a pleasure to host. Of course the Rugby is not the main event as with all Oldies tournaments it is the social side of the calendar that makes the tournament. The Knackerfest is no exception.
Held during the first weekend of ‘Pirates Week’ there are fireworks, street dances, bands and music all weekend long, mix in a little Rugby, social time and food and you have the perfect Oldies tournament!
For 2008 team invite & information contact Grizz Adamstechdir@candw.ky
