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Nomads' Junior Rugby Clinic is on Sunday, May 25th

Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Time: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Where: Eglinton Flats (Eglinton Ave. West & Jane Street)
Cost: $20.00/player, includes t-shirt and water
Contact for registration:

Bill Brown: brownis@rogers.com; 416.766.9573

The clinic will be run by the Nomads' senior men's head coach Drew MacPherson, with assistance from our juniors coaching staff, senior players, the Nomads' national and provincial representative players and other volunteers.

2008 Nomads Juniors Clinic Poster
Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version here

Drew is a two-time winner of the Rugby Ontario Coach-of-the-Year award and works full time as Rugby Ontario's Community Development Manager, Drew has introduced rugby and flag rugby into numerous schools and community programs around the province.

May 6th, 2008

Men's 2007 1st XV Jerseys and Golf Shirts for sale

Men's 2007 season 1st XV jerseys and golf shirts are on sale now. if interested, contact the following people at training or via e-mail:

Orders for the jerseys are being taken by contacting Adam Mernick via e-mail at mernick@torontonomads.com. Jerseys $60.00. Only 22 of them available; first come first served.

For Nomads golf shirts, the price is $40.00. Order the golf shirts by contacting Roko Kapaiwai at kapaiwai@rogers.com.

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May 5th, 2008

Super 14 Fantasy Pool Standings - Round Twelve

To register to play go to: http://s14fantasy.foxsports.com.au

The code to enter the league is: 7193-932

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April 24th, 2008

Nomads Acting Group presents Victorian Style Music Hall

Tickets are now on sale for the Nomads Acting Group's (NAGs) upcoming Victorian Style Music Hall.

Performances will be held on May 2nd, 3rd, 8th & 9th. Click on the image to see the full-page flyer.

Visit the NAGs website tickets page for details and to reserve your tickets.

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April 21st, 2008

Senior Training at Oakwood Tuesdays and Thursdays

Senior training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting at 6:00pm. The venue is Oakwood Collegiate .

Oakwood Collegiate is located at 991 St Clair Ave W., four blocks east of Dufferin St.

To get there by TTC, take the subway to St. Clair West Station and take the #512 streetcar west to just past Oakwood Ave.

Or travel to Ossington Staion, and take the #63 or #161 bus north, or the #29 bus north from Dufferin Station.

If driving, the Oakwood parking lot can be accessed off Rosemount Avenue..

Click here or below for a map.

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April 3rd, 2008

Toronto Scottish lose long-time member

It is with great sadness that I report Norman Donaldson passed away on Sunday morning at St. Mike's Hospital.

Norman was a main fixture for the Toronto Scottish in the early years of the club's history during the 1950s and 1960s. He and his brother Ronald formed one the more intimidating front rows of the era.

Norman's hard nosed approach to the game was an inspiration to many who followed, but it was his endearing personality off the pitch that made him such a beloved character.

All our thoughts and prayers are with the Donaldson family.

A memorial service to celebrate Norman's life will be held Saturday, April 5th, 10:00am, at Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ½ km north of Bloor.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in the name of Norman Donaldson to

St. Michael's Hospital Foundation,
Oncology Unit,
30 Bond Street,
Toronto, ON M5B 1W8.

Mark Greenbank
president@torontoscottish.com

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March 26th, 2008

Juniors Registration

The Nomads 2008 juniors registration day will be held on Sunday, April 13th.

Between 2:00 and 4:00pm, players and their parents (or guardians) are invited to drop by Scallywags Restaurant (click for map) at 11 St. Clair Avenue West, just a few doors along from Yonge Street. The St. Clair subway station is the nearest by TTC.

The 2008 Nomads junior subscriptions rates are:

Minis (boys & girls Under-12) : $125
Boys Under-14s, Under-16s & Under-18s : $175
Girls Under-15s, Under-17s & Under-19s : $175

A stylish nomads T-shirt included is included with the subs.

For more information, contact the Nomads Director of Junior Rugby, Bill Brown at brownis@rogers.com.

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March 25th, 2008

Senior Men's Indoor Sevens Training

In preparation for the Marshall Premier League Indoor Sevens, there will be an additional training session Wednesday night (March 26th) at BMO Field. Training is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Let Drew know you will be attending at flagrugby@osrc.com. or call him at 416.526.4774.

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March 20th, 2008

Indoor Training at St. Mike's - UPDATE

The Nomads continue to train on Saturdays in March, 2008, but the dome is now down. Dress accordingly for the weather.

Training will take place on the football field at St. Michael's College School, every Saturday from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Cost per person is $5.00 to help cover the cost of the facility.

Click for a larger map

To get to the field, drive to the St. Mike's arena at 1515 Bathurst Street, just north of St. Clair Avenue West. The arena entrance is just to the north of the car wash.

If coming by TTC, get to St. Clair West station, and exit at the north end of the subway platform on Tichester Road. Walk across the road to the rear entrance to the arena.

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February 27th, 2008

Directions to the Kraal

.- North on Hwy 400 to Barrie

- Take the Hwy 26/Hwy 27 – Exit #98 towards Stayner/Wasaga Beach

- At the stop light, turn left onto Bayfield St. N/Provincial Route 27/26

-Travel North on Bayfield Street (Hwy #26/27) past all the fast food restaurants and shopping malls

- Turn left at Hwy #26 West Stayner/Collingwood sign (GP Masonry & Landscaping Supplies is on the right)

- Follow Hwy #26 West to Stayner, turn right at the lights (Esso gas centre) and continue along Hwy #26 West.

- You will still be on Hwy #26 West. Go through the set of stop lights at the Mosley Street intersection, Wasaga Beach and continue along Hwy #26 to Collingwood. Proceed straight through the lights at Pilkington Factory (this will be on your left)

- At the next set of lights at Collingwood (Car dealership on right and Home Furniture on left), follow the ramp to the right – you will still be on Hwy #26 West

-Proceed along Hwy #26 West until you see the stop lights at the First Street/Hurontario Street intersection (Loblaws will be on your left and bulk barn on your right) go straight through those lights and the next two sets of lights until you reach the third set of lights with Holiday Inn Express on the right and Mac’s Milk on your left.

- Proceed straight through these lights, you will now be on Blue Mountain Road Ext. and will be driving straight towards the mountain.

- You will approach a set of lights where you will see Mountainside Sports to your left. Proceed straight through those lights (the road now becomes Grey Road #19) and continue to Entrance One

- Make your first left which is scenic cave road

- Follow the road until you get to a stop sign (keep in mind the road has bends in it, but just stay on the main road

- Once you get to stop sign on top of mountain (about 8 min drive) make a right

- It will be the 3rd house on your left with the shed in the front

The Kraal looks like this when it snows.

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February 19th, 2008

Nomads Membership Subscriptions

To play, train, or have membership in the Toronto Nomads RFC, you must pay your subscriptions in full by March 22nd.

By the end of March, the Nomads must submit their teams lists for the 2008 season to the Ontario Rugby Union (Rugby Ontario). That means a minimum of 45 senior men and 30 senior women need to registered.

All subs paid in full include club shorts and socks, which are to be worn during games.

The student rate is for students playing senior rugby (university, college, trade schools etc.).

The juniors rate is for members playing in the age-grade divisions (under-19 girls, under-18 boys etc.).

The VP membership is for social members and old boys/girls. This membership includes a Nomads VP golf shirt.

Subs are to be paid to the Membership Secretary Vanessa Branzanti. Vanessa will be at training and other Nomad events.

To contact Vanessa, e-mail veebs@msn.com or call 647-403-2821.

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February 12th, 2008

Super 14 Fantasy Pool

A Toronto Super 14 Fantasy Player Pool has been set up through the Fox Sports fantasy site: http://s14fantasy.foxsports.com.au

The code to enter the league is: 7193-932

It would be great to get a big group going.

Unfortunately there are only two days left to pick your team, so get cracking!

You get 110 points to select and entire squad, who then earn points each round, depending how well they play.

This pool system is very thorough and popular - the Rugby World Cup and English Premiership have used it. The results will also be posted each week on the Nomads website.

So don't waste any time - sign up! It's free!

Get your friends and anyone else you can think of to join.

To register to play go to: http://s14fantasy.foxsports.com.au

Once again, the code to enter the league is: 7193-932

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February 6th, 2008

2008 Winter Kraal in March

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 29th, to Sunday, March 2nd
TIME: After 6:00pm on Friday, leave around noon or so on Sunday.
WHERE: Collingwood
COST: $65 per person or $120 per couple (includes accommodations, two breakfasts and Saturday night dinner)
REMEMBER: No bringing your own booze, that's what your Kraal card is for ($20 for 9 drinks)

RSVP to April at socialnomads@hotmail.com.

How to Kraal:

If you snowboard or ski, take advantage of being only minutes away from the slopes.

Or, if snow sports isn't your thing, hang out at the house, relax, go to the spa or shopping. It's a weekend away from the city to do what you want and have fun in the off-season.

The Kraal

For those of you who do not know, the Kraal is a house on top of Blue Mountain that is partly owned by some older Nomads, along with older members of other rugby clubs.

Each winter we go up for a weekend of skiing, boarding and of course drinking.

The house sleeps approximately thirty people, so the more of you that come up a better time is had by all.

You can come up anytime after 4:00pm on the Friday. That night we will have a few drinks and laughs - please either bring your dinner or eat on the way up. A meal will not be provided on Friday night.

Saturday, we wake up early or sleep in until noon, whichever you prefer. But breakfast will be provided on Saturday.

During the day we will have fun on the hill (there will be snow). If skiing, or boarding is not your thing then you can go snowshoeing, tubing, or relax and read a book in the house.

Dinner will be provided to you for Saturday night. Then again once again we have a few drinks and more laughs.

Sunday the fun has come to an end as it is time to go home. Breakfast will be provided before you go.

As for the drinks that we will be consuming, please do not bring your own alcohol as it will be there.

How that works is that once you are there you will purchase a Kraal card, most likely more than once. One card is $20; this card will get you 9 beers or 6 strong mixed drinks.

The cost for this weekend will be $65 per person. This gives you 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner and accommodations.

You will need to bring your own towel, pillow, sleeping bag and/or blankets.

Please book your spot with April at socialnomads@hotmail.com as soon as possible as it fills up quickly. This is open to all Nomads: new, old, retired.

Also, if anyone has a friend or two they want to bring up that is fine as well.

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February 5th, 2008

See the NAGS Pantomime this Month

The Nomads Acting Group (NAGs) presents 'The Three Little Pigs' by Sue Plyte, Dolores Maher & Dave B. Harris. It is a traditional English pantomime, with the usual Nags twists.

The Three Little Pigs (click here fore the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) playbill)

The Bacon family arrives in town, ready to invest in property. They hook up with the local contractor to build their condo, but their efforts are constantly thwarted by the Big Bad Wolf, along with his evil friend on the local building commission and his two dopey henchmen.

Throw in a handsome wandering handyman, a mayoress and her henpecked husband, and a dame who has a sheep as a confidante, and you've got all the ingredients for mayhem. And we wouldn't have it any other way!!

Performances are at the TRANZAC, 292 Brunswick Ave., just south of Bloor, from Feb. 7th-9th, & Feb. 14th-16th, 2008.

Thursday / Friday / Saturday evening performances start at 8:00pm; Saturday matinees are at 1:30pm.

See some of your favourite Nomads acting as well as Pete Towill. Watch the YouTube video to see who:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Z_ILguTAY

All proceeds from the two children's matinees will be donated to the Kids Help Phone, a nonprofit organization that provides Canadian families with the Kids Help Phone and Parent Help Line services.

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January 21st, 2008

Nomad Women Seeking Head Coach

The Toronto Nomads are currently seeking a head coach to run their women’s rugby program.

The successful candidate must be dedicated to coaching a large team with players at different skill levels; beginner to national team level.

Season runs May to end of August. Pre-season training begins at the end of February.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Head Coach is responsible for the women’s rugby program; encompasses two squads at the senior level and one junior team
• Prepare and run two-hour practices twice weekly
• Participate in team selection and overall coordination of training and game schedules with the Nomads women’s executive
• Be available for three games per week (one junior game Wednesday; two senior games Saturdays) including warm-up and post-game feedback session Salary: based on coaching experience

All interested applicants apply with resume (CV) and cover letter to:

Toronto Nomads RFC
Director of Women’s Rugby
Ms Sikin Samji
sikin.s@rogers.com

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December 1st, 2007

U16s & U18s Awards Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 16th

The Nomads under-16 and under-18 boys' awards banquet will be held on Sunday, December 16th, at the Mandarin.

The address is 2200 Yonge Street (south of Eglinton).

The dinner starts at 1:30pm. For more information contact Bill Brown at brownis@rogers.com.

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December 1st, 2007

Toronto Nomads AGM moved to January 13th

The Nomads Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been moved to Sunday, January 13th, 2008, from 1:00-3:00pm. The location is the second floor of Scallwyags.

Year-end reports / Elections of new executive are some of the items on the agenda.

Attendance is for everyone who is interested in the direction of the club. But only members in good standing can vote (i.e. unpaid subs will preclude one from being able to vote).

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