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Dear Mudturtle Flag Rugby Family, Brian Walling, a member of the Scotch Plains/Fanwood Flag Rugby family, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 10. Brian was a member of the Owl’s coaching staff in 2024, and his son, Declan, played for the Owls. Brian also played rugby while attending college. Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing, and coaching with, Brian will remember his selflessness, easy-going nature, and hearty laugh! He was one of us, he was all of us. Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Ave., Fanwood on Sunday, November 16th from 2-6PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 17th at 10AM at St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Church in Scotch Plains. Please keep his wife Joyce, their daughter Lyla, and sons Liam and Declan in your thoughts and prayers. Below are links to Brian's obituary and a go fund me for the family. (I was unable to make these direct links, so please copy and paste them.) https://www.fanwoodmemorial.com/obituaries/Brian-Walling?obId=46363532#/obituaryInfo https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-brian-walling-with-support-for-his-children Greg Demeter SPF Flag Rugby Owls Coach Big Turtle President

2025 Mudturtle Holiday Party

December 5, 2025 is the date for this years Mudturtle Holiday party. Location is Costa's in Roselle Park. Use link below to reserve your spot. Early bird price of $80 per guest if you do so before November 21, afterwards price will be $100 per guest. Always a fun event do not miss out!!!!

2025 MUDTURTLE HOLIDAY PARTY

Princeton & Bayonne Availability

Good Afternoon Gents, Due to our division’s limited depth preventing regular B side matches, our club admin has arranged for this bye week to become a game week for our 2nd side. We’ve consistently had 40+ players at training, but with fewer B side fixtures, it’s understandable that attendance has dipped as some players aren’t getting proper field time. To close out the season strong, we’ve scheduled two B side matches: This weekend vs PAC (Home) Next weekend vs Bayonne (Home) We’re calling on all alumni and old boys to help us field opposition and ensure our B side gets the quality run-out they’ve earned. This week, it’s especially important for everyone to make training and give the B side the same strong look they’ve provided us all season. We only have four practices left this year, and with full commitment, a top seed for the EGU playoffs in the spring is still within reach. Please fill out the attached player availability form for: This week’s B match vs PAC Next week’s final A and B side matches vs Bayonne If you’re interested in playing for or against our B side in the Bayonne match please also fill out the form so we can prepare rosters accordingly. Let’s finish the season stronger than we started—see everyone at training this week! Yours Truly, Coach DeLucia

Princeton & Bayonne Availability