Galveston Rugby Football Club
	Division III, Texas Rugby Union
	in association with the University of Texas Medical Branch

If you are interested in being our Dicken's opponent for 2003, e-mail us.

2002 Battle for DICKEN'S STICK
Long time Rivals Galveston RFC and the McAllen Knights will battle this year on December 7th for Dicken's Stick. The stick is back in Galveston's hands after a great victory (24-5.)  Thanks to McAllen for a tremendous effort!

2001 Battle for DICKEN'S STICK
The 3rd Annual Battle for Dicken's Stick was cancelled due to an the Eagles Vs. South Africa match in Houston.

2000 Battle for DICKEN'S STICK
The 2nd Annual Battle for Dicken's Stick was a little cooler than last years game, but perfect rugby weather.   Galveston won this years match in a hard fought battle with Baton Rouge RFC.  Galveston kept Baton Rouge from scoring a try and possibly tying the game with tough defense in the final minutes to hold on for a 27-20 victory.
 

1999 BATTLE for DICKEN'S STICK
The 1999 1st Annual Battle for Dicken's Stick turned out to be a beautiful day for rugby with temperatures in the low 80's, and sunny skies.  However, the weather that followed was not so kind.  Heavy rains cancelled Dickens Saturday evening events, but the being the resilient rugby players that we are, we refused to let it interfere with our good time.  Congratulations are in order for Victoria Kronks RFC, which won the 1st Annual Battle for Dicken's Stick in a hard fought battle between long time rivals.
 

HISTORY OF  THE BATTLE FOR DICKEN'S STICK
         For the past several years it has been a tradition to have Victoria come to town for a friendly match and to enjoy the festivities of Dickens Festival on the Strand here in Galveston. Dickens is celebrated on the first weekend of December every year.   This festival is set to be in the times of  Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol".  There are parades, magic shows, bagpipes, and lots of people dressed up in outfits depicting this era.  Admission is free to the Strand for those dressed in costume, and $10 for all others.
    On December 6th, 1998 we invited not only Victoria, but Bay Area,  Woodlands 2nd side, and their Old Boys side to host a five team friendly Invitational Tournament, asking only that each team pay $50 each to assist with food and beer expenses following match play.  All teams played two games each, with a select team taking on Woodlands for the Championship and play was concluded by 4:00PM.  We ate, we drank, we sang, and then the fun began when we got into costume as the London Bobbies and the English Beefeater Guards.
      This year we have decided to return to our traditional match vs. Victoria.  However, this once friendly match will now be a Cup Match, in which we will now be competing for the treasured "Dicken's Stick".  Come out and join the fun, and watch some great rugby.

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	James Stapleton (409)682-0704 jstapleton@freshdelmonte.com