OMBAC/Beachcomber Lacrosse Team Support

OMBAC Rugby wants to help support our fellow OMBAC Sports team, the OMBAC/Beachcomber Lacrosse team as they need this final win of the regular season to get into the playoffs (they need to win by 10+ goals)

Game information:
Opponent: Adrenaline LC
Day/Time: Sunday, June 2nd at 11am
Location: Bishops HS in La Jolla

Good Luck OMBAC/Beachcomber Lacrosse

www.facebook.com/ombacbeachcomberlacrosseclub

15′s Season Banquet

Dear OMBAC Rugby Family,

Our end of the 15’s season banquet will be this Thursday, 30 May beginning at 6pm at the Beachcomber in Mission Beach. We will have a Street Taco cart and a few kegs. Admission is $20 per person.

This is an open event to all OMBAC Rugby supporters, wives, girlfriends, roommates, fans, parents etc… so please invite anyone and anyone that has helped support our family over the past 2013 season. This is going to be an informal gathering to thanking everyone for all the support, look back at the past season accomplishments, and to look forward to next year and the upcoming 7’s season.

Reply back to ethanleewillis@gmail.com if you are attending (please not reply all) and how many will be in your party so Ethan can get an approximate head count for food, it would be much appreciated.

This is an informal night that will be a great opportunity for us all to look back on a great season.

Date: Thursday, 30 May beginning at 6pm

Location: Beachcomber

Cost: $20.00

RSVP: ethanleewillis@gmail.com

Dress: Informal

Thanks for your support over our 2013 Season, we look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, and we hope everyone is doing well.

OMBAC Rugby

Thank You

OMBAC Rugby wants to thank everyone for a successful 2013 regular season. It has been a great year and without your support we would not be heading to Sacramento on Saturday to start our playoff run.
We also want to thank all those that came out last Saturday to watch some Rugby, but more importantly, to be with friends and family in celebrating a great man and OMBAC Rugby Legend, Graham “Basher” Downes.  He will never be forgotten, but he will always be missed.
And for those in the OMBAC Family that are going through some challenging times themselves, know that we are a FAMILY and we are here for you.  We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers over these next few weeks.
Thanks again for all the support…Go Beach!

CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF GRAHAM “BASHER” DOWNES

PLEASE COME TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF A GREAT MAN, BROTHER, RUGBY PLAYER

AND FRIEND AND TO WATCH

OMBAC RUGBY’S LAST HOME GAME OF THE 2013 SEASON

SATURDAY, 27 APRIL 2013.

OMBAC Lacrosse:                  10:00am

OMBAC Rugby (A-Side):        1:00pm

OMBAC Rugby (B-Side)         3:00pm

Celebration of Life:                 All Day

Post Matches:                        At the pitch

San Diego, CA – The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) Rugby Team is looking to continue its winning ways in their Southern California Division One league finale on Saturday. Winners of six of their last seven matches, OMBAC is looking to improve to 8-4 with a victory over a 1-10 Back Bay squad at the Little Q on Saturday, April 27. Kickoff for the A side match will be at 1:00 p.m. with a B side match to follow at 3:00 p.m.

In addition to hosting the rugby matches on Saturday, the Little Q will also play host to the Celebration of Life for past OMBAC and U.S. National Team rugby player Graham “Basher” Downes. Downes helped lay the foundation for OMBAC Rugby’s great success in the 80s and 90s and has been a constant supporter of the program to the present. Basher influenced many aspects of San Diego and created friendships across industry and sport, anyone that knew Graham is invited to come celebrate. Images of Downes will be on display at the field. There will be a short ceremony and an open mic between the A and B side matches for those wishing to say a few words in Graham’s memory. A big crowd is expected as many of his USA, OMBAC and KwaZulu Old Crocs teammates, business colleagues, family and friends will be in attendance.

The Little Q is the old Chargers practice field at the South West corner of the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot located at 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, 92108.

In lieu of the usual $5 admission charge, OMBAC Rugby will be asking for a $5 donation or whatever you want to contribute that will go to start the “Graham Downes Scholarship Fund.”

Win, lose or draw, OMBAC will finish the season in third place in Southern California but another win would boost their confidence even further for when they travel to Sacramento on May 4 to take on the Sacramento Lions in the Round of 32 National Playoffs.

Come on out and support OMBAC Rugby and share memories of one of the greatest players to have ever pulled on an OMBAC Rugby jersey.

Also, the Circus will be at Qualcomm on Saturday and charging for parking, please state you are with rugby so as to not be charged for parking.

If anybody would like to donate and cannot attend, please mail a check to:
Jon Hinkin
c/o Graham Downes
5047 67th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
Thanks, OMBAC Rugby
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OMBAC’s 2013 campaign begins…

2013 Season begins January 2nd at 8:00 pm at the Little Q. First game January 5th vs LA Rugby Club. Training is every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:00 pm at Qualcomm Stadium (go to Schedule/Directions for location).

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OMBAC Rugby coach Gene Mountjoy looks to build on the success of 2012

Eugene “Gene” Mountjoy will be leading the team again in 2013. A native of South Africa, Gene’s stong leadership skills and vast knowledge of the game are a tremendous asset for the club. All players and staff are thrilled to have him back. Welcome Coach!!

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OMBAC Rugby welcomes new players

All ages and skill levels are welcome to join the club. Many starting first side players have joined OMBAC rugby without a minute of previous rugby experience; however, the club’s stong coaching and veteran player experience propelled each of these players to the highest levels of competition. If you have a strong competitive nature and are anxious to try the game, welcome.

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All positives are seen in OMBAC’s 2012 playoff run

Congratulations to the OMBAC rugby players, staff and administration on the clubss impressive 2012 playoff run. OMBAC’s commitment to fitness and a solid pattern of play led the OMBAC side to success in the Division I SCRFU rugby competition and the USA Rugby National Championships.

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Division I 2013 game schedule is posted!!

Click on Schedule to see upcoming game competitions.