You can find your photo with Ben at Val Mohney’s Smug Mug site. To download the original size image hover over the image and choose “original size” from the window that pops up. The file you download can be printed photo quality. If you are not able to print the image, send us your mailing address and we can send it to you in approximately 3 weeks. Email info@quakerugby.org for this option.
To ensure that all teams are to the pitch in time to warm up and take the field before their matches, the following bus times are assigned to the teams listed. Please be sure to be on your bus, on time. If you miss your bus, and miss your match time, you will forfeit that match.
8:00a
Colorado Rush RFC
San Diego Armada RFC / San Francisco Fog B (FOGMADA)
8:30a
Los Angeles Rebellion RFC
Minneapolis Mayhem RFC
Although many of you will be playing rugby, those of you who are able, tune in to Ben Cohen at noon on Saturday May 28th – D&A: The Sports Gene on Sports Radio 950am KJR will have him on their radio show along with Phoenix Suns President Rick Welts at noon on Saturday. Dial in and take a listen as they talk about promoting Ben’s foundation and the topic of gays in sports. This isn’t your typical “jock talk” radio!
In Seattle: (206) 286-9595
Toll Free: (800) 829-0950
If you are a Magnitude 15 alum, you will remember the long trek to Marymoore Park. This year we will be playing on Seattle’s best dedicated Rugby Pitch at Magnuson Park. It is just past the university district and only 15 to 20 minutes away depending on traffic. Field 5 is a turf field with dedicated rugby lines and uprights. This is the home field to the Quake, Seattle Mens and the Seattle Breakers, and is an awesome new addition to Seattle’s sports fields.
The English rugby star is on a North American tour to discuss his new foundation, The Ben Cohen Stand Up Foundation, which supports organizations that advance equality and combat bullying against LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) youth. Ben, who is married with two daughters, is among the world’s great athletes, ranking second in all-time scoring for England. He is first, however, among straight professional athletes to focus his philanthropic efforts for the benefit of the LGBT community.
Come join us and GLSEN as we present international rugby star and gay-friendly sports icon Ben Cohen!
Reception will be from 7p-9p at the Renaissance Hotel. Tickets are $35/Person in advance, and limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $50/person.
Tickets can be purchased on the Quake Rugby website.
There will be a presentation by Ben Cohen, where he will speak about his Stand Up Tour, dealing with homophobia in sports. This will be followed by a Reception/Photo Line with Ben Cohen. During the event there will be a silent auction of Ben Cohen memorabilia, benefiting GLSEN, a No-Host Bar & Hors D’oeuvres will be provided.
Transportation to/from Seattle for Ben Cohen and Party donated By AirTran Airways
For those of you who have yet to book a room for Magnitude 15.11, you can still do so. Room Block at the Renaissance is full, however through Friday a few additional rooms have been added. Anyone who hasn’t booked a room has until Friday, 13 May 2011.
Block rooms can be booked through the dedicated website @ https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3105878, or by calling Toll Free: 1-800-266-9432 , and requesting rooms under the Magnitude 15.11 block.
