MARCH 10, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TOUCH RUGBY TOURNAMENT:
Highlights & Results, New Mixed Divsion Tournament Champions
A blow-out event this year with visiting DC/ VA/ MD team the “Untouchables” winning the Mixed finals after competitive round-robin play whittled down the competition to local hosts Ft Lauderdale & the “Untouchables.” An elite side of ex-pats, US Eagles Ladies 7’s players, and DC-area league players took home the trophy and prize money as they pushed to a 4-0 win in the 2nd half, after a tight 2-0 first period. Ft Lauderdale defended tightly, with aggressive ladies defense a highlight, but were unable to break the opposition line on attack, despite some break away runs flowing the length of the field. Experienced Cayman Islands referees Guy Major & Steve Henshaw kept tight control of proceedings, despite the Untouchables’ exuberant & canny use of the international rules and their big match experience proving the deciding factor on the day.
International representatives, Cayman Island Pirates came in 3rd in the Mixed Division, due to a semi-final loss to the hosts Ft Lauderdale with a 5-2 result. The 2008 US Nationals Mixed division champs were without some of their other experienced team-mates, but their nous & knowledge of the laws meant Ft Lauderdale had to keep pushing until the final whistle, as the Pirates threatened on every occasion with ball in hand.
Fielding teams in both Mixed & Men’s divisions, Ft Lauderdale were able to sneak a win in the Premier Men’s division match against rivals Orlando. The 4-3 final score showed the intensity & competitive conflict nature of every encounter between these 2 teams, with the infamous Mickey Cup on the line for each match.
New South Florida touch rugby club Palm Beach were the only side, other than the hosts Ft Lauderdale, to field teams in both Men’s & Mixed Divisions. Their enthusiasm & growing confidence were apparent with each successive match & they are clearly a force to be reckoned with in future competition. They may even be the dark horse to watch, with this year’s US Nationals being played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, FL September 24-25, 2010. http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/events/eventDetail/detail?name=FloridaTouchRugbyUSANationalsDetailPage
Upcoming competition for the Untouchables includes tournaments in Portland, OR in July, Orlando, FL in September for USA Touch Nationals, and international travel to New Zealand in February.
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The “Untouchables” are also hosting a Co-ed Touch Rugby Tournament on Sunday, June 20th in Arlington, VA. Teams may consist of up to 14 members. During play, 6 players take the field at a time, of which 2 must be female.
To receive a Team Registration Form or for more details, email: Untouchables.TouchRugby@gmail.com