The 7th International Fat Boy 10s

on Aug 05 in News, Rugby in Asia tagged by

Okay – for those of you yet to experience the delights of rugby in Asia and the Middle East, can I please extend this invitation from the World Infamous Pot Bellied Pigs RFC of Hong Kong. Those who have taken part already – of course, – will need no encouragement. I give you, – Mr. Anson Bailey …

On behalf of the Pot Bellied Pigs RFC…….we invite you to attend The Seventh Inaugural, International, Invitational Fat Boys 10’s VII on Saturday September 4, 2010 at Challenger Field Stadium, Clark Airbase, Angeles City, Philippines.

 The tournament has been growing steadily….in weight of tourists since it was first played back in 2004, the rugby isn’t bad either. Landmarks have been created, literally when Akeboneo ran last year and was reputedly the biggest man to play the game. He had such enjoyment last year that he is looking to return with a couple of ‘sumo mates’…make of that what you will.

Matt Cullen is like a kid on Christmas day at the thought of everyone coming back to the Philippines to enjoy themselves and our good friend, Ross Bendix at Overgaard has been working day and night to ensure everything on the ground in Angeles is ready.

The 7th Fat Boy 10s

The 7th Fat Boy 10s

Last year, we raised over HKD350,000 (USD45,000) for the charities at the tournament and this year……we are aiming for over HKD390,000 (USD50,000) but we really need your help!!!

 The success stories are starting to show after a number of years of raising money for the Bahay Bata Orphanage and the PRFU Development Fund are paying off……last year we gave out HKD350,000!! One of the orphans, Hosilito was recently selected for the Philippines U20 squad, which is an amazing achievement and with the continued support we look forward to hearing more success stories.

The Bahay Bata Centre for Street Children and Duya Ni Maria Orphanage need the continued support that the tournament donates, this year covering operational costs is the main goal of both orphanages……your continued support is really much appreciated!

If you wish to be involved in the 2010 tournament don’t hesitate to get your team together, the cost per team will be US$600. This will be entry to the tournament, emergency medical cover, tents, water.

For teams wishing to pre-book 15 dinner tickets along with tournament entry, we have put together a package price of US$900…….so please confirm your attendance ASAP…..you know it makes sense! The entry fee is payable to “The Pot Bellied Pigs RFC”. Our bank account details are as follows:

Bank: The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Branch: Hong Kong Office
Address: 1 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong SAR
Account name: The Pot Bellied Pigs Rugby Football Club
Account number: 004 502 046345 001

We do hope that we can attract a good number at this year’s tournament including the Pot Bellied Pigs, Aberdeen Angels, SCC Titans, Royal Selangor Club Dogs, Seoul Barbarians, Cebu Dragons, Manila Nomads, Manila Carabaos, Alabang Eagles, Low Flying Dragons, Causeway Bay Pirates, MAAP, Slongers 69ers, Phuket Viagrabonds, Baretto Blues, Kowloon Beavers and Macau.

We would also appreciate if you could consider adding a donation or help with some auction items or even stuff for the kids which will be passed on directly to the charity fund. We do not make this compulsory but would like to think that all teams attending will help to contribute to the success of the event.

The Fat Boys Tens Golf tournament is being arranged again for Friday September 3 at Mimosa Golf Club again (Chris Simpson aka PB Nicole Ritchie will once again be the Golf Tournament Director and helping to co-ordinate this key event) so please try to make every effort to arrive on Thursday evening and join the fun on Friday…..please let us know if you are interested to play and drop an email to Chris at chris@rcp.com.hk

It is going to be another truly awesome weekend so make sure you are there and press those reply buttons now……you know it makes sense!!!  Once again, a very big thank you to our two great main sponsors yet again for 2010….Tanner De Witt and Overgaard…..and all of the other sponsors…..thanks guys….you are terrific!

More information can be provided by our organising committee including Matt Stockdale – matthewstockdale@hotmail.co.uk and Ben Harris – Benjamin.harris@kpmg.com.hk

Pleasels support the Fat Boy Tens in its seventh year and all the kids that benefit……THANK YOU!

Best regards,

Anson 
aka PB Paris Hilton
 President – The Pot Bellied Pigs RFC