Jo-Jo Moore Rugby Tournament
The 22nd Annual WPRFC Jo-Jo Moore Rugby Tournament!
The White Plains RFC Jo Jo Moore Rugby Tournament
Saturday, June 14, 2014 Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY from 9 AM to 7 PM (directions).
The twenty second annual White Plains Jo Jo Moore Rugby Tournament will take place June 14, 2014 at New York Military Academy, Cornwall on Hudson, New York. The Tournament is sponsored by White Plains Rugby Football Club and is held each year to benefit one of its founding members, Matthew 'Jo Jo' Moore, who has been a quadriplegic since suffering a severe spinal injury nineteen years ago while playing rugby. The all-day event honors JoJo, his wife Peggy, and their family, and celebrates rugby, friendship and cheer among all who come to play and watch.
Jo Jo was born and raised in White Plains, and for 34 years until his retirement in 2003 worked as a physical education and health teacher, wrestling coach, and swimming coach in the Peekskill School System. In addition, Jo Jo served as a New York State softball umpire and volleyball official, volunteer fireman, church deacon and is the father of four daughters, and now has three grandchildren.
Jo Jo went back to teaching 2 years after his accident, and earned a second Master’s Degree. He continues to coach wrestling and is a volunteer health teacher at a small private school. Jo Jo Moore is an inspiration to all of us; his kindness, grace, spirit, and courage are truly remarkable.
Tournament format is round robin competition with the first kickoff planned for 9:00 AM. Rugby matches continue throughout the day with Finals games scheduled for 4:00 PM, followed by the awards ceremony, entertainment, and dancing. Nine teams are expected in Divisions Club and Social. Teams from New York / Connecticut / New Jersey / as far away as Albany and Brockport are registered. Last year’s attendance was estimated at over 1,000 including players, families and spectators.
The day is a wonderful opportunity to watch rugby football, meet Jo Jo Moore, enjoy music, and perhaps buy a t-shirt, hamburger, and raffle tickets in support of a worthy cause.
Admission is FREE. Sponsorship and donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact the undersigned.
Questions: [email protected]
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