DARC Mudfish Tournament XX:
The Next Evolution In Sevens

August 5, 2006
Lake Highlands Park,
Dallas, TX

Mudfish, n. pl. (mud'fish')

1. A genus of fresh-water ganoid fishes, exclusively confined to North America; called bowfin in Lake Champlain, dogfish in Lake Erie, and mudfish in South Carolina, etc.
2. Heavy rugby players who come out from their mud holes to play 7s rugby once a year. Often also old, slow, lazy or combinations thereof.

The Fish Get Heavier: 20 Pounds for 20 Years

We are raising the weight requirement for the Mudfish Division. Too many fast minnows have bulked up like Barry Bonds, but without the slowdown that usually happens to heavy rugby players. Since Mudfish was created, the goal was to create a tournament for those guys that did not normally get to play sevens rugby. That's what makes Mudfish a unique, exciting, and vastly different form of rugby. Are you man enough to play?

This year, to reflect the changing size of rugby players, we are increasing the minimum weight for the Mudfish Division from 200 to 220 lbs. We hope this will bring back some of the fun for which the event was originally organized. Imagine it, two teams of forwards running (or trying to run) up and down the field, smashing into each other again and again. A minimum of 2800 pounds of human flesh - throw in the ref and that is about 1.5 tons per game!

Super Mudfish Returns

We are even going to attempt to bring back the long lost tradition of the Super Mudfish Game. One exhibition game, early in the day, for players 250 pounds and up. If you are interested in signing up for the Super Mudfish Game, please let us know as soon as possible so we can get a head count. You will also be able to sign up at the weigh in, but you will need to get there early to guarantee your spot on the field.
If you don't make the weight limit for Mudfish, don't worry. There's always the Minnows Division. Minnows is open to all players regardless of weight. This is typically the more traditional class of sevens rugby and always worth the price of admission.

Divisions

• Mudfish Division: Players must weigh 220 lbs. or more.
• Super Mudfish: Players must weigh 250 lbs. or more, ONE GAME ONLY!
• Open Division: No weight restrictions.

Entry Fee

Per team of 12, a roster form must be filled out at weigh in. Each team is limited to one entry per division.

• Early Registration: Prior to the tournament, you can pay and register your team of 12 players for $120.
• Day of: Open registration for your team of 12 is $150.
• Whores: Individual players can register to play as "whores" and pay a per person fee of $15. Whores are allowed to play for any team; normal weight limits apply.

Let us know if you intend to come ASAP! Last year had a record number of Mudfish division teams and we want to ensure that all the Mudfish get some games.Please check back often for more updates.

If you want to register early or have any questions, contact Bryan "Bear" Hudson or Greg "I Swore To Retire Two Years Ago" Necastro.