Cardinals
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The Cardinals flew into Aspen this weekend (17,18,19,20 Sept,2009) with four sides securing semi-final honors with the 35s,and finalist honors with the 45s and 50s. The 55s took the the field twice on friday playing hard with a short roster.

Special thanks to John Carr,Bill Gardner,Mike Puopolo,and John Via for all their organizing,guidence,and support that make The Cardinals special.

Post Tourney Awards Oldest Rookie-------------Keith "Perly" Perlingero Best Captain--------------Keith "Highlander" Mclean Best all-around Back------Steve Hough Continues to amaze--------Lex Maccubbin Blurr---------------------Jason Raven Everywhere----------------Jason "Fig" Figley Rocket--------------------Mike "Swole" Harvey Smart and tough-----------Sal Montema Prime Alfa----------------Matt Whalen Best drop goal------------Mike Puopolo Lineout titan-------------Jamie Wiles Best Comeback-------------Tatonka Best father---------------Mr. Puddinhead Babe----------------------Kellie Courage-------------------Cheeko Fortitude-----------------Mike Wright Heart---------------------Bob Bogan Will----------------------Richard Fit-----------------------Cass Strong--------------------George Steady--------------------Terry Whelan Amazing-------------------David "Dixie" Dean Forever young-------------Rory Lewis Likes contact-------------Mike Witter

Keith and Kellie

James Rosato

Gametime

Bill Brownley

Keith and Mike

Penningtons,father and son

Keith,Kellie,PuddinHead,Tammy,Tonk

Cardinal 45s,Sept 2009,Aspen

Cardinal 55s

Content below the quad lines is pre-Aspen info

Welcome to your life,There is no turning back

Make two copies picture ID showing DOB,keep one and give one to your roster manager beit Carr or Kennedy. You must do this,if you are not properly rostered ,you cannot play.

We expect to land in Aspen with 4 sides,35,45,50,55,over 100 Cardinals not counting the best looking entourage in town. If you aspire to land a slot on the 45,50,or 55 side,please contact John Carr and Mike Puopolo at your earliest convenience. If you are looking for playtime with the 35s,contact Bill Gardner and Cary Kennedy.757 532 1356

If you expect to play on the 45 or 50 side, you are encouraged to travel on wednesday Sept 16,arrive in Aspen wed evening for a practice. First round of matches on thursday Sept 17th. 35s travel on thursday,practice thursday evening at Rio Grand Park,5pm,the games begin friday am.

David Dixie DeanCourtesy RJPFM

HOTEL: This year we have an agreement with the Hotel Aspen. Free Breakfast. Right in the downtown district. The rate is $139 per night for rooms with two double beds. Their number is 800-527-7369. Identify yourself as being with Cardinals Rugby or as a VA Cardinal and you should be OK. We have the room block until the end of this month so book now

You must have the redball by your name to confirm your slot on the 35 roster. Get the redball by registering and informing Cary,757 532 1356, once your travel and hotel plans are in place.

1.Larry Sweger ,Dave Hatwell(IN),Tony Brooks
2.Ed Gafney,Bots Hulen
3.Jason Wood(IN)
4.John Via,Greg Robinette,Eric Brand
5. James Cross ,Stax Carrington
6.Jason Figley,Matt Whalen
7.Mika Mcleod,Brandon Brucker,Chuck Moore  
8.Jaime Wiles,Steve Yeager
9.Skip Yeager,Jason Raven
10Sal Montemarano,Tyler Dixon
11.Rory Lewis
12.Malakai Delai,
13.Nick Bell
14.Mike Harvey
15.David Dean
Alternate:Joe Somerville
Team Manager:BILL GARDNER

Hello Fellows,

This email is being sent to ONLY the players that I believe are coming to Aspen. If you are not planning to be in Aspen then please advise me right away.

Below I will address the schedule, kit, social, and things to bring. If you have any questions or concerns, then please send me an email, or give me a call.

PRACTICE schedule - Rio Grande park at 5 pm on WEDNESDAY, Sept 16. We will get organized into sides, meet the new players, get rosters and waivers signed. We will probably be at the pitch until close to dark, at least 6:30. We will also move around enough to break a sweat.

THURSDAY match schedules -

45's - There are expected to be 5 or 6 teams in the 45's. The draw won't be determined for another week or so. We should expect to have two or three matches on Thursday. The roster for the 45's is quite solid. We could use another prop if anyone getting this email has any last minute ideas. Otherwise, Tatonka, Greg Robinette and Tony Brooks will be fine and we can offer some support with the 50's props if we get in a jam. Otherwise, we have excellent depth and I believe that we have a stronger side this year than last year.

50's - There are expected to be 4 or 5 teams in the 50's. We should expect to have two matches on Thursday. We have a stronger side than last year as well, both in the pack and the backline.

55's - There are 3 teams in the 55's bracket. The other two sides are the Florida Old Boys and the Colorado Old Pokes. Because both Florida and Colorado are also planning to play in the 50's, this bracket will only play one game each day. (All of the Florida roster, except for one player, is on both the 50 and 55 rosters). We will play either Florida or Colorado on Thursday in the 55's. Our second 55's match will be played on Friday or Saturday. We have a good 55's roster but can absorb more players if you have any to add. This side too is stronger than the 08' version. There are several of the 54+ players on the 50's who will back out of the 55's if we recruit some strictly 55+ players.

The 35's play on Friday. They have a nice side and are expecting a fair amount of support from some of the fellows on this email list.

KIT - All four of the Cardinal sides will be wearing the same kit. Navy blue shorts and socks and the Adidas jersey. If you haven't ordered a jersey yet, you can probably have it shipped to your hotel. Go to www.CardinalsRugby.com and go to kit.

SOCIAL - On Friday evening, we will have our only organized Aspen social for all of the Cardinals. Please plan to be at Eric's Bar (just off the pitch at Wagner Park) on Friday from 6 pm or so until 8 pm. The bar is closed to all but us and our guests.

PLEASE BRING - A PHOTOCOPY of your driver's license to be turned in with the rosters.

MONEY - The cost for the tournament is $30 per player, whether you play on one side or three. Of the seventy plus on this email, only about thirty have gone to the www.CardinalsRugby.com website and paid the $30 to register for the tournament. Please take a minute and do that. I appreciate that some of you will pay the $30 at the field or will send a check but this eliminates a lot of BS at the pitch. If for some reason, you are not able to do so then please send me an email and let me know. If you wish to send a check, then please mail a check to Cardinals Rugby, PO Box 5744, Charlottesville, VA 22905 and send me an email to let me know that you have done so.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you in Aspen for one of the best weeks of the year. Travel safely.

Mike Puopolo

434 531 5360 cell

Skip, im officially booked, getting into aspen at 630p on Thursday, heading out at 7am on Monday. I hope that coincides with the lodging. Thanks for letting me jump in.

Cary I am in. I will send a follow up email later today. DD

Flights booked, hotels booked, registration is paid and kit is ordered. I'm All in. See you guys there... Bill good luck at Nats this weekend, don't forget about my t-shirt. I wear size Swole. Swole