July 25-28, 2024
50 YEARS! Hard to believe how fast time flies! Come join your fellow Nomads for this epic anniversary event! It’s not every year we get to do this, and some of you already have things planned on our 100th!…Naddies are coming from all over the globe.
Members of the TNRFC family will be coming from England and Japan. The boys from Venezuela won’t even be the furthest traveled! Call Barney Rapp at +1 253-381-0654 if you need convincing or details. It will be a hoot in traditional Nomad style. Sign up now so we can plan for you!
Can’t make it, but want to support the club! Donate here!
50th Anniversary kicks off with a no-host Meet And Greet at The Spar Tavern
WHERE: The Spar, 2121 North 30th Street, Tacoma, Wa
WHERE: July 25th – Starts at 7pm
Enjoy an afternoon of golf at Highlands Golf in Tacoma and then the Anniversary Reunion Banquet in the evening!
Golf Outing
This ain’t no ordinary golf tournament! It’s Fun Golfing! (Even for us who can’t!) Come join Ken Van Buren for 9 holes of Par 3 Ball Chasing. Stroll the course with a wet one and then celebrate with everyone at McDuff’s Watering Hole afterwards. Prizes too! (Best Attire?) If you don’t have clubs, not a problem, we’ve rented some for you, or you can share with your foursome. Please sign up in advance for planning purposes. (We want to have enough cold beer!)
WHERE: Highlands Golf Course 1400 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma WA
WHEN: July 26th – First Tee time is 1:00pm
COST: $10…Limited to 64 Golfers
Contact Ken VanBuren or Theresa at 253-278-8083 with questions
50 Anniversary Reunion Banquet
Don’t miss the Main Event! Nomads traveling in from all over the world will join for a fantastic meal, merriment, a couple speeches from Famous Nomads; All in all, an elegant evening. Silent auction too!
WHERE: Tacoma Yacht Club 5401 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407
WHEN: July 26th – 6pm cocktails. 7pm dinner
ATTIRE: Jacket and Tie Requested
COST: $50 for well-off / experienced gentlemen (aka: Old Boys). $20 for current players, their dates, and any other peasants. (assistance available upon request)
Contact Junior Haro (JuniorHaro@Hotmail.com) with dress code and other quandaries.
NOTE: Registration for this event will close on July 5, 2024
Saturday’s a RUGBY day!
AROMA 7s TOURNAMENT
Old boys will be gathering at the Nomad Beer Garden below the pitch for Fun, Singing, even an Old T-Shirt Contest. Bring yours! Rumor has it Mike Tyson will be there! Connect with friends from other clubs. This will be as close to the good old clubhouse days as you can get! Valley has challenged us to a Paddle Drinking Contest! (If you wish to be lacing up the boots, you’d better talk to Amy Drackert. She’s got all the OB connections … 425-829-9579)
WHERE: Portland Avenue Field, Tacoma, Wa
WHEN: July 27th – Tournament Hours are 9am-5pm with first kickoff at 10:00am BEER GARDEN OPENS AT 1:00PM
COST: $000.00 Even the Beer is Free!
NADDY AFTER PARTY PARTY
Our friends at Parky’s will be opening their doors to us Naddies as we continue to kick up our heels! Great place to grab a pizza or sandwich so your beers aren’t so lonely! Beautiful Fire Pit and Good Times!
WHERE: Parky’s Tavern 3551 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, Wa
No sign-up needed! See you there!
Aww, it’s been a great weekend, don’t stop now. Join us out at Fox Island!
PARTY AT FOX ISLAND
From Beers to Bocci, Partying at Fox Island can’t be beat! Kid Friendly no matter how old you are, being on the water with dear old friends is the best! Ryan promises to bake a great big pot of Dave’s Beans as his contribution to this Tacoma Rugby Family Event!
WHERE: McHugh’s Place on Fox Island
WHEN: July 28th – Starts at 1pm
WHAT TO BRING: Pot luck provided by Local Nomad people and single men from out of town with bags of Potato Chips. We will have a keg of beer, and will provide BBQ’d Something.
COST: Free of charge of course!
