Philadelphia region to host Men's Rugby Playoffs in April

Media Rugby Football Club will host the Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU) Division I rugby playoffs the weekend of April 26th and 27th.

Bridgeport, PA April 1st, 2008: Media Rugby Football club a premier Division 1 powerhouse rugby club will host the Mid Atlantic Championships April 26th and 27th in Bridgeport PA. The action start Saturday the 26th with games at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM followed by a consolation bracket Sunday the 27th at 11:00 AM and the Marfu Championship game @ 2:00 PM. All four teams will advance to the USA Round of 16 National Playoffs in Austin TX on May 17 - 18.  The Region 4 Playoffs/Championship will crown the best D-1 club from region 4 which spans teams from Virginia to Maine. It will also determine the seating for the upcoming USA National playoffs. All games will be played at Chiccino Athletic Field at 6th and Merion St., Bridgeport, PA.

 

Schedule:

Fri. 4/25 7:00pm Team reception and registration at Kildare's Irish Pub Rt. 202, King of Prussia
Sat 4/26 11:00am Captain's meeting / Team registration
  10:00am Exhibition Game: Media RFC vs.  Reading RFC
  1:00pm Game 1: Maryland Exiles  vs.  Long Island RFC
  3:00pm Game 2: White Plains RFC  vs.  Mystic River RFC
  8:00-12:00pm Host reception at Kildare's Irish Pub (live music and drink specials for players)
Sun.4/27 10:00am Captain's meeting / Team registration
  11:00am Game 3
  1:00pm Game 4
  3:00pm Awards presentation

Hotel Accommodations:

Discounted rates are being offered for this event at the Crowne Plaza hotel in King of Prussia , PA Please mention Media Rugby when making your reservations.

 

Crowne Plaza Valley Forge

260 Mall Boulevard

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Phone: 610-265-7500

Website: www.cpvalleyforge.com


Directions:

From I-95 / I-476 South:

  • TAKE I-95 TO I-476 NORTH.
  • FOLLOW I-476 NORTH TO I-76 WEST - EXIT 16
  • TAKE I-76 WEST TO RTE. 202 NORTH.
  • FOLLOW RTE. 202 NORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES TO WHERE DEKALB PIKE SPLITS OFF OF RTE. 202 NORTH (AFTER YOU CROSS OVER HENDERSON RD., THIS WILL BE THE SECOND LIGHT).
  • TURN RIGHT ON DEKALB PIKE. AT THE FIRST LIGHT GO VEER TO THE LEFT (STILL DEKALB PIKE) FOLLOW FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE TO SIXTH ST.
  • TURN LEFT ONTO SIXTH STREET (URBAN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
  • 2 BLOCKS UP YOU WILL DEAD END INTO THE PARKING LOT.
  • FIELD ENTRANCE IS THROUGH PARKING LOT

From I-476 North:

  • FOLLOW I-476 SOUTH TO I-76 WEST – EXIT 16.
  • TAKE I-76 WEST TO RTE. 202 NORTH.
  • FOLLOW RTE. 202 NORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES TO WHERE DEKALB PIKE SPLITS OFF OF RTE. 202 NORTH (AFTER YOU CROSS OVER HENDERSON RD., THIS WILL BE THE SECOND LIGHT).
  • TURN RIGHT ON DEKALB PIKE. AT THE FIRST LIGHT GO VEER TO THE LEFT (STILL DEKALB PIKE) FOLLOW FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE TO SIXTH ST.
  • TURN LEFT ONTO SIXTH STREET (URBAN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
  • 2 BLOCKS UP YOU WILL DEAD END INTO THE PARKING LOT.
  • FIELD ENTRANCE IS THROUGH PARKING LOT

From RTE. 202 South:

  • FOLLOW 202 NORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES TO WHERE DEKALB PIKE SPLITS OFF OF 202 NORTH (AFTER YOU CROSS OVER HENDERSON RD., THIS WILL BE THE SECOND LIGHT).
  • TURN RIGHT ON DEKALB PIKE. AT THE FIRST LIGHT GO VEER TO THE LEFT (STILL DEKALB PIKE) FOLLOW FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE TO SIXTH ST.
  • TURN LEFT ONTO SIXTH STREET (URBAN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
  • 2 BLOCKS UP YOU WILL DEAD END INTO THE PARKING LOT.
  • FIELD ENTRANCE IS THROUGH PARKING LOT

From RTE. 202 North:

  • FOLLOW 202 SOUTH THROUGH NORRISTOWN. CROSS OVER SCHUYLKILL RIVER
  • TAKE FIRST EXIT OVER BRIDGE. FOLLOW SIGNS FOR RTE. 23 TO DEKALB PIKE (1/2 MILE)
  • TURN RIGHT ON DEKALB PIKE. FOLLOW UP HILL FOR ABOUT 1/4 MILE TO SIXTH ST.
  • TURN RIGHT ONTO SIXTH STREET (URBAN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
  • 2 BLOCKS UP YOU WILL DEAD END INTO THE PARKING LOT.
  • FIELD ENTRANCE IS THROUGH PARKING LOT