The Bellingen-Urunga-Dorrigo (BUDs) Golden Oldies rugby side will host their annual tournament on Saturday September 23 at the “Graveyard”, Bellingen Park from 10am.
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First game commences at 11am and the BUDs will be endeavouring to keep their undefeated run intact and return a winning culture to the “Graveyard” after a lean 2016. The day is proudly sponsored by Coopers, the Bellingen Golf Club and the Ocean View Hotel.
Teams from as far away as Brisbane, Moree, Grafton, Port Macquarie and everywhere in between have expressed interest in the challenge, knowing if they want to be the best they must beat the best! A great day’s rugby is assured and the much coveted “Pink Boot Trophy” goes on the line in the local derby between the BUDs and the Coffs Gropers.
All players, past and present are urged to attend. Some are yet to kick a ball in anger this season due to interruptions caused by weather etc, but your presence is needed to make the day a success.
Local legends Trevor “Crazyhorse” Sinclair, Paul “zip zip” Carter and Gary “do you want the Tele or the Herald” Howe will help form a formidable nucleus if all attend. Combined with the Urunga greats, Grant “the Moree Bull’ Squires, Ian “fastest man over 60” Smith, Gary “Prince” Matthews, Graham “OVH” Martin and Jack “the farmer” Gordon, the winning run appears assured. New players are always welcome and registration/insurance can be paid on the day. Helpers are also needed, and can help on the barbecue and refreshments with past stars Declan “Coonamble kid” Horan and Waz “the fox” Yule. The best ref ever to blow a whistle in the zone, Paul Warman will control proceedings.
We need as many players and helpers as possible in attendance, so why not get in some last minute training at the Urunga Rec Ground from 6pm on Wednesday nights. If you can’t attend could you please email Ian Smith iansmith4@hotmail.com with your intentions; ie. you can play, you can help or you can’t - we need to know either way!
So come on all you old boys, go to the medical cupboard, pull out an old tube of Dencorub, have a big sniff and come and have a go! Dust off the boots and come ready to rumble, drink and have fun. If you only play in one tournament this season – this is the one! You know you want to and remember, “You’re a long time dead!!” So cancel the hairdressing and manicure appointments, inform the better half and mark it on the calendar now. Life is too short for ifs and buts – just do it! The older we get the better we were!