Gustavian Sports Updates
SOCCER
The Gustavian is once again proud to support the Cebu XP Soccer team at the Manila Nomads International 6-A-Side Tournament this coming weekend (Nov 7 & 8). Last year the XP won the Plate trophy and will be looking to go even better this year against the 32 participating teams from all around the world. The XP are riding on a high under the new management of Tony Jarman, with 3 trophies from their last 3 outings. Good luck lads, and we look forward to seeing players and supporters at The Gustavian Marquee over the two days of the tournament!
CRICKET
After a prolonged off season, the cricketers take to the Cebu International School Ground once again this month in preparation for the 2nd Manila Nomads tour to Cebu this coming November 21 & 22. Last year’s tour was a great event and it should certainly be a great weekend again. The Saturday will see a 6’s Tournament with the defending champions, Cebu Indian Cricket Club, joining to give Manila Nomads and the Cebu Vikings a real test. The Sunday will see a Cebu Select XI take on the Manila Nomads. Spectators are welcome on both days and The Gustavian will be catering the day, so refreshments will be available. Come along and support the Cebu Vikings Cricket Club!
RUGBY
The Dragons have been very active over the last few months. A huge congratulations to the Low Flying Dragons, who finished runners-up in the Plate at the Fat Boy 10s last September. This is the best finish for the Dragons to date and came against some very strong competition – including the 6’8” 550lbs 11 time Sumo Wrestling Grand Champion, Akebono!
Congratulations also go to Dragons Club Captain, Noel Flowers, on once again being selected for the Philippine National Team. Noel was a standout player in Octobers 7s tournaments in Brunei and Borneo, where the Philippines caused major upsets and further climbed the rankings in Asian Rugby.
Not to be outdone, and proving that rugby is also a sport for ladies, the Pink Dragons performed outstandingly at the Subic 7s in September! In an historic encounter, the Philippines first competitive ladies full contact rugby match, the Cebu Pink Dragons proved that they are the best team in the Philippines with a decisive 7 tries to 1 victory over a combined Manila Ladies team. There will certainly be a strong Cebu contingent representing the Philippines at next year’s Asian Women’s Rugby Championship! Well done ladies!!!
Now that Rugby 7s is an Olympic Sport, you might want to try it out and have the opportunity of representing your country on the highest possible sporting stage! Drop by the Tap Room any weekend this month and join the Dragons watching the international matches on tv and you will get a real taste for the game!
SHORT MAT BOWLS
The Short Mat Bowlers continue to be probably one of the most social sporting groups in Cebu! There is some competition thrown in as well, and Geoff & Annilou Thomas showed their competitive spirit by retaining their Club Pairs Championship title. The final was an all couples affair, with Bob and Kristine Ward taking the runners-up spot, in a final that produced what has probably been the best game of bowls played in Cebu to date.
The 2009 Club Triples and Fours Championships remain to be played, so come along to social bowls and get involved!
