Memphis will play 3 matches over the weekend. We will play Pittsburg State University at 12:15 on the main pitch, Oklahoma State University at 2:45 on pitch 3 and Sunday we will play The Bombers Academy U-20 (select side).
The tournament is at the Ozark Rugby Club home pitch which is private property.
Address to the pitch: 14301 Dineen Little Rock, AR
We will stay at the Holiday Inn Express Airport Little Rock, AR
Hotel Address: 3121 Bankhead Dr Little Rock, AR 72206 – The hotel blocked a few extra rooms for parents. Parents need to mention the University of Memphis to get the $82.00 per night rate. Call 501-490-4000 for reservations. Hotel has an indoor pool, so bring your trunks to work out the soreness.
Room Assignments: Coach Mimms is getting car and room appointments together now. We’ll get the details worked out at practice on Thursday.
When we leave: We will gather at the Central parking lot at 7:00 am on Saturday to leave for Little Rock. Construction on I-40 at Brinkley can have traffic backed up for as much as an hour, so we need to leave early.
Team Dinner: Team dinner is planned at Golden Corral, probably around 6:00 pm. (5001 Warden Rd N Little Rock, AR 72116) it is not real close, but it is a lot of food for $10.00.
Team meeting Sunday am in a meeting room at the hotel. The exact time will set at dinner Saturday night.