Unfortunately it's blurry but this is an action shot just prior to Emma scoring a try and then smashing her face into the wall. No worries, she is a true rugger and I am sure the marks will fade before prom!

Abby's mix matched socks and Deidre's enthusiasm help their team to eventually score a try.

Our first 'Pius Pwetty Hands' of the spring goes to Abby who won the crown by faking a pass. We'll see if she can hold onto the crown next week when we have a full practice!

April 5 game

Our first game is this coming Sunday April 5 at 1pm. Unfortunately Doyne park which we were going to use was dug up by the county -only the pitch part. I would have let you play in the mud but they didn't leave it flat. Most likely the game will be at Minooka park in Waukesha. The Heppe's have gratiously agreed to plan the after game party - hopefully it will be warmer next weekend. As is rugby tradition everyone is expected to pitch in when we host. If your not going to be able to make the game you can send drinks, chips etc. Please talk with Sarah Heppe to let her know what you will be sending. As many of you know rugby is played in all weather so pray real hard this week for a sunny 60 degree day!

Mrs. Watters

OOPS

Major problem! I wrote down the wrong date for concessions -- stupid chemo brain. We have it Feb.20th not this week. I am soooo sorry for the mistake, however the good news is you can now go to the 'peace concert' at Pius this Friday. Now I have been informed that Feb 20 is a no school day for Pius. I will contact Pius to make sure that even with no school games go on. So if there really is a game that night we will need people to help out. Unfortunately Dann and I will not be in town that night but the Heppes have GRACIOUSLY agreed to take over. Please watch the blog for updates on this situation. If we do have concessions on the 20th I need to have commitments to fill the slots before I leave town on Feb 14.

Thanks
Mrs. Watters

Ideas

We would like to have a rugby banquet in May before the seniors graduate. Any ideas of where you would like to have one please post so everyone can put their two cents in.

Spring Schedule

Sunday April 5 Pius vs Brookfield (we home it) field not know yet
Monday April 20 Pius vs Kettle Moraine (we home it) field not known yet
(Tenative) Saturday April 25 Pius vs Muskego at Muskego
Friday May 1 High Interest Day at St. Dominics 11:00 - lunch included for those going to help out.
(Tenative) Saturday May 9 Pius vs Cathlic Memorial B TBA field
Sunday May 17 Pius vs Fond du Lac field TBA
Sunday May 31 Pius vs Oak Creek at Oak Creek

We are still working on getting our own home field. A few other teams also have had field problems so until spring we won't know exactly where everyone will play.

We are looking for a game on May 2 or 3 still.

We are still looking into a spring/early summer tournament. For anyone interested in 7's, which is played different than what you have learned, let us know. If we have enough people that are dedicated we will have extra practices just for 7's and play in the Harlequin Lakefront 7's in June.