9:30am. It looks like it’s going to be a little cold, and maybe even a heavy mist.
Good luck to all our friends with Galaxy playing USA touch nationals in Austin this weekend. It streams live on youtube if you find the schedule or want to casually watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL1IZKSRY74
*update: Rock and Roll half marathon is on in the morning. Give yourself extra time for road closures etc.
It’s that time of year when the leaves are falling and we get a preview of winter to come. We’ll play Saturday at 9:30. I highly recommend a thermal base layer as it will be pretty cold, especially early on.
Second item of business, it’s time for me to solicit donations again. We had a tremendous response to the first round this summer. Thanks to everyone pitching in so we can cover permits and create a buffer fund for the touch group. If you come regularly the recommended donation is $10 per quarter. Some people just give $40 and then play guilt free all year. If you don’t come regularly, can’t afford to contribute, or for any reason don’t donate, don’t worry. Everyone is still welcome and there is no judgment. However if you donate over $10K we’ll try to get your name on a plaque as member of the chairman’s club. Cash is always welcome. Even easier is via venmo @Josh-Kube.
Third and arguably most important item of business. The pizza poll! There are a couple front runners starting to emerge. Still looking to get a larger sample of responses. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnXYy6YAZsN4gW5B7IpZPDRbB1i8E4mKSQD_nkIByvM7E3Uw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Sorry for the late notice. Because of the cold and lack of light, I wanted to get at least 12 people confirmed to play before I send this into space.
If you’re reading this, throw on an underlayer and come down to the tidal basin to get a short run in.
Colder weather and insufficient sunlight. Stay tuned for possible Wednesday this week or next week
This rain should clear up, although it will stay a little chilly in the morning and the ground won’t have a chance to dry out much.
Costumes encouraged tomorrow, but not required.
In more fun stuff, take this one question questionnaire https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnXYy6YAZsN4gW5B7IpZPDRbB1i8E4mKSQD_nkIByvM7E3Uw/viewform?usp=sf_link One place per response, but there is no limit to the number of times you can respond
Definitely no rain today, although still a little on the chilly side. This is going to be the last touch under sunlight since the time changes next week. With the short daylight I hope everyone can be ready to run at 5:30 sharp. Let’s make it a fun last run around until we get lights.
Chance of rain dropped dramatically. It will be reasonably warm, and if the rain does show at this point it will only be light rain. We still have very limited daylight so please try to be as early as possible so we can start right away. I think we’re confirmed for at least 5 on 5, but we definitely want more. So if you’re reading, come on out and have some fun this afternoon.
There is very limited daylight today, and moderate rain expected to start around 6. Because of these conditions it might be difficult to get at least 12 people committed to play. I’m asking around to sample interest. I’ll post an update here later confirming whether we are on or off for today. If we are on it will be at the tidal basin at 5:30.
It was confirmed here is something set up on the tidal basin field so we are relocating to the mall this morning. One of the fields near Smithsonian metro, roughly in the area below or in the link https://www.google.com/maps/@38.889359,-77.0299885,17.5z
I know everyone can’t wait to support our USA Eagles tomorrow afternoon. It’s a real treat to have the All Blacks come to our corner of the world. But before we get carried away, come play touch tomorrow.
The recreation.gov permitting site has today and tomorrow marked as “closed” for the tidal basin. It’s not clear what that means. We’ll plan on tidal basin tomorrow, and I’ll provide an update if there is field repair or anything else preventing us from playing. And don’t forget a jacket as it’s going to be on the chilly side.
Anyone stumbling on this page for the first time. Welcome to DC Touch Rugby. We’re a pickup group of all experience and skill levels. Feel free to come by and play. Below is the map of where we play on Saturdays.
Also I’ll hype this again. If you have any questions or concerns, I’ll be around on Saturday. The plan is to meet and start at Lincoln memorial at 11:30. If you are running late or plan to meet up along the route, feel free to send me a message. Everyone is welcome
