Touch Rugger San Jose

Portland Hunters welcomed everyone with open arms.  Teams from Arizona, Portland, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Arizona and of course our visitors from New Zealand.  New Zealand bought players from the NZ Touch Academy.

The Academy ran a training camp for future touch rugby players and for adult players wanting to improve their skills and knowledge.

The tournament was a one day experience where there were 10 teams ready to participate and have some fun.  Although the weather began quite cold and chilly the day presented much heat on the field.  Teams were equally matched and competitive. 

Our San Jose representatives were Shaun, Jean, Luke, Jon, Reily and of course Gordon, who was on his way to Vancouver.  We were given 2 more players from Arizona Clint and Mike and then had Pablo join us from Portland.  Our two troopers who travelled all the way from Utah were there to support us too Colin and Charlotte. 

The day presented challenges and surprisingly we made it through to the playoffs.  However, our success was short lived as the Untouchables beat us 7 to 5.  Our best game of the entire tournament.

All in all it really was a great day, a great experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed the sandwiches. 

Good one guys.  Florida is our next big FEAT!!!