Cheer on New Mexico’s youth rugby players at this Saturday’s tournament at Sullivan Field. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Bombshells U-19 team will play the first game of the day at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sullivan Field. Courtesy photo
Watch the Los Alamos Nukes U-19 Boys rugby team at their home tournament Saturday at Sullivan Field. Courtesy photo
LOS ALAMOS YOUTH RUGBY NEWS
The much-anticipated Los Alamos Youth Rugby Tournament will take center stage this weekend at Sullivan Field in Los Alamos, offering an exciting showcase of the community’s talented young athletes. Local rugby clubs, schools, and community members are invited to attend this action-packed event this Saturday, April 22 at 9:00 a.m. The tournament will feature New Mexico’s youth rugby teams, with participants ranging in age from 6 to 18. Competing teams have been training hard for months, honing their skills and preparing for their chance at glory. The Los Alamos Youth Rugby Tournament is expected to draw a large crowd of spectators and supporters, including family members, friends, and rugby enthusiasts.
This will be a 7’s and 10’s tournament, so games last about a half an hour and all teams have a chance to play each other. Visiting teams are from Albuquerque and El Paso.
Touch Rugby games will be held on UNM LA field. If you have any interest in playing, or you are just a rugger at heart, we would love to have you here!
The host of the tournament, Los Alamos Youth Rugby Club, is calling on the community to come out in force and show their support for these young athletes. This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for our youth to demonstrate their skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We invite everyone to come and enjoy the excitement of the matches.
Admission to the Los Alamos Youth Rugby Tournament is free, ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to partake in the festivities. The event will take place at Sullivan Field on Saturday, April 22, with matches scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. with the Bombshells (girls U19) first game, followed by the Nukes (boys U19) at 9:20 a.m., and continue throughout the day. Parking will be available at Sullivan Field and other nearby venues.
For more information about the tournament, including match schedules and team profiles, please visit the official website at LosAlamosYouthRugby.org or follow the event on Facebook, or Twitter. Please call Daniel Sheppard (Bombshells Coach) at (505) 310-7877 if you have any questions. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to support our local youth and enjoy a thrilling afternoon of rugby action!