Congratulations on making it to the middle of the week. Why not celebrate with some touch on the Mall?

5:45pm near the Smithsonian metro stop. There is a festival on between 3rd and 9th streets this weekend, so lots of setup restricting space down at the capital end. We should be okay in the normal area, otherwise we’ll continue toward 15th street until there is a sufficient area.

There is a chance you’ll have to go to turf shoes or barefoot if the rangers are patrolling. Weather should be another warm one, but fingers crossed no afternoon rainstorm.

It’s going to be a hot one this afternoon, reelfeel pushing 96, so bring plenty of water.

Did you read the time right? Because we have plenty of daylight during the summer and people are having trouble arriving by 5:30, we’ll push back by 15 minutes. Thank you to everyone who shows up regularly at 5:30, but now we don’t have to stand around waiting for enough people to show up. This is NOT a recommendation for everyone to push back their routine time by 15 minutes. A majority of people show up around 5:45 as is, so if everyone sticks to their routines, we should be good.

There will be a lot of early morning moisture on the ground and in the air, even potential for on and off drizzles closer to noon. The temp will be pleasant to a little cool.

There’s a lot going on around town today. March for Our Lives starts at noon near the Washington monument. The pride parade starts at 3 near Logan circle. As usual give yourself extra time to navigate extra crowds and traffic. More importantly please be aware of your surroundings and stay safe.

For a change of pace let’s test out the Mall proper again. There is a chance the park rangers are still patrolling. If so, it means turf shoes, or you’ll have to go barefoot. But the flat, soft ground, with full grass cover is a nice change from the hard uneven ground by 17th. The field closest to the metro stop should be open. If not, check fields successively closer to the capital building.

It’s going to be hot and moderately humid this afternoon so bring plenty of water. Conditions are right for an afternoon thunderstorm, although less than 50% chance of rain predicted. An umbrella is still advisable

We’ll play on the fields between Washington monument and WW2 memorial.

Congrats to Old Glory DC for finishing the season with a win. And a special thanks to The Rugby Network announcers for giving a shout out to Touch Rugby as way to participate in the rugby community, having fun and staying fit. It’s great that we have friends from 15s, 7s, pros, amateurs, men, and women all mixing together for our special touch group.

Happy Friday! Summer weather seems to be here to stay. Tomorrow will be another warm one, so make sure to stay hydrated.

The first weekend in June is the perfect time start that new year’s resolution to come work on your rugby passing skills and running fitness. Also spectators who bring adult beverages are always welcome.

It’s going to be a scorcher! Temps around 94F/34C this afternoon, so bring plenty of hydration. Nearby drinking fountains are still under construction just fyi.

DC Fray continues to book the tidal basin during the week, so this is likely the weekday spot during their season. We may switch up to the Mall proper once in a while just to keep the park rangers on their toes.

Since most people have the day off, we’ll do Monday’s session in the morning at the tidal basin.

It’s going to be another hot one, so make sure you bring some hydration

The rain got itself all out today, so tomorrow will be pleasant, partly sunny and moderately humid. Come on out for a great way to kick off the long holiday weekend.

Weather will be cool, overcast, and breezy. Perfect day to run around. Kickball is taking up a lot of the space, so look for our setup closer to 17th st.