by Mark Smiley | Jan 30, 2017 | Glendale City News
by John Arthur
Writer for and on behalf of the City of Glendale
Since the club’s founding more than a decade ago, the Glendale Raptors have been a pillar of community involvement, most notably through their extensive involvement with Glendale youth. Raptors team members and coaches spend time volunteering at Children’s Hospital every year, offer free and low-cost youth rugby clinics and programs, as well as a Rugby Academy where local youth can build rugby skills from kindergarten all the way to the professional level. The Raptors’ commitment to involvement with Glendale is an especially important aspect of the club’s overall mission, and not simply because it engages young people with positive mentors and promotes fun and fitness. Youth rugby programs have the added benefit of increasing awareness for the fastest growing sport in the United States, creating a new generation of players, coaches, and fans.
One of the most successful youth programs in 2016 was Rugby in the Schools, an offering spearheaded by Raptors Youth Programs Coordinator Jenna Anderson. Rugby in the Schools introduces the game through Rookie Rugby, a non-contact, educational format, specifically designed for presentations and instruction in school PE classes. Playing games and running drills, Anderson, alongside Raptors players and staff, introduces local schools to rugby’s inclusive nature, ensuring every child participates for the entire program period. Because rugby is often unfamiliar to local youth, everyone starts on an even playing field; as Anderson puts it: “We go in and it’s a clean slate. Everyone participates. Everyone is interested and every single child plays. Learning something new, as a group, is really important and really special.” Students experience the fun and excitement of rugby, as well as the importance of inclusion and good sportsmanship.
Anderson has led youth programming for the nine years since being brought into the Raptors club in 2008, but notes that 2016 was an especially busy year. The Raptors worked with 16 different local schools, and also held eight separate sessions elsewhere, including clinics at Glendale’s Infinity Park and for local nonprofits, as well as field days at local summer camps. According to Anderson, “2016 has really taken off. Teachers have shown a lot of interest in having rugby as part of their curriculum.” In addition to the host of benefits Rookie Rugby offers participating schools and students, the programming is and always has been entirely free of charge.
Rugby in the Schools is focused on communities surrounding Glendale, although dem
and exists all along the Front Range. In 2016, Anderson and the Raptors were a presence across metropolitan Denver, in both public and private institutions, though she admits the popularity of Rugby in the Schools has forced her to turn down requests from institutions located outside of the metro area. Working in physical education classrooms from kindergarten through 8th grade, she and players from the Raptors Men’s, Women’s, and Under-20 teams interacted with as many as 500 students per school. Engaging every interested student at each school, Anderson and her assistant volunteers spent between one and four days per location completing programming.
It’s difficult to point to any one reason why Raptors youth rugby programs blossomed in 2016. Clearly there are significant benefits for both the young participants and the schools they attend, but there is also something more. Rugby’s meteoric rise in popularity stateside in the last several years has been incredible, with Glendale at the epicenter of the sport in the United States. The reemergence of rugby in the 2016 Olympic games, combined with the Raptors’ successes on and off the pitch, have played a role as well. What is clear is that rugby is, in Glendale and the rest of the country, a sport that’s here to stay — and one that players and fans of all ages take great pride in.
Asked about her favorite part of Rugby in the Schools, Anderson says, “I love going and seeing kids who already play for the Raptors. They know we’re coming and they wear their Raptors shirts and it’s obvious that they’re really proud to be rugby players. It’s wonderful to see kids passionate about the sport.” The growth of rugby’s popularity in the United States shows no signs of slowing, and the work that Anderson and the Raptors are doing in community classrooms demonstrates that the next generation of players and fans is here to stay as well.
by Mark Smiley | Nov 21, 2016 | Glendale City News
by Kurt Woock
Writer for and on behalf of the City of Glendale
GLENDALE, CO – SEPTEMBER 15: Fall After School Rugby at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado on September 15, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell)
Infinity Park is Colorado’s home for rugby. On the weekends, you can find the best players from around the country on the pitch. Throughout the week, you’ll find it’s just as busy with its burgeoning youth rugby program, the Glendale Raptors Rugby Academy.
The youth Raptors Academy at Infinity Park is unique among youth athletic programs. The Academy works in conjunction with the Glendale Raptors men’s and women’s teams, drawing from among their ranks the people who become coaches for the youth program. Children as young as 5 and as old as 18 have the rare opportunity to go to an international rugby tournament and, a few days later, be coached by the same players they were cheering for. Jenna Anderson, the program coordinator for Raptors Academy, said she takes pride in the level of investment that the program makes in the coaches, and that the player-coaches make to become better at coaching. Each coach in the youth rugby program is certified through national programs in order to be equipped to teach the sport effectively and safely. This fall, Anderson sent a few coaches to a higher-level, full-day course through USA Rugby that gave them the tools needed to teach advanced tackling techniques.
That long-term view toward coaching is a microcosm of the entire Academy. The individual camps and teams aren’t designed to be one-offs. As a young athlete grows up, his or her rugby experience is designed to build on and expand upon years of experience in the program — it’s not simply more of the same, year after year, only with taller kids each time. Anderson said this year she saw, for the first time, an age group graduate out of the program having started at its earliest level, age 5. Developing well-rounded athletes takes a concerted effort over time, and the Raptors Academy has a blueprint to do just that.
The program had a successful fall season and has plans to keep that momentum moving forward, through the winter and into the spring. A few highlights:
Fall After School
Fall After School Rugby had about 85 boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade participate. Children between 5 and 7 played flag footba
GLENDALE, CO – NOVEMBER 21: Youth Rugby Camp at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado on November 21, 2015. (Photo by Seth McConnell)
ll while older children were divided into two-year groups and learned to tackle.
Practices were held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and, for the first time, offered Saturday scrimmages for anyone in the program. Thanks to a new partnership with Rugby Colorado, youth participants from many programs were able to apply what they learned in practice in a fun, new environment.
Anderson said many outgoing eighth graders have plans to continue playing rugby in high school with the skills they’ve developed at Infinity Park over the years.
Winter Indoor
This will be the third year for winter indoor. The program, which meets on four weekends in November and December, is all non-tackle and held in the gymnasium at the onsite Glendale Sports Center. Anderson said the winter indoor program helps athletes develop specific skills and improve conditioning during a time when the weather usually doesn’t permit outdoor play. The program can be a boon to young athletes looking for the boost they need to meet goals, like moving from a B team to an A team, or moving into the starting lineup. “Kids are already thinking about playing at next level, in college, in high school, and this program will help them.
Anderson said the program is also a good opportunity for a player new to the sport to pick up a few rugby basics before joining a league in the spring. “We work on a lot of movement skills,” she said. “Many kids can’t run and catch at the same time. Kids love making plays. Being able to catch and run will make the game infinitely more fun.”
School Visits
In order to bring the sport to as many people as possible, Anderson tries to make at least two “field trips” every month to neighborhood schools. While there, she runs mini clinics that give students an opportunity to try out some of the skills and learn the basic rules of the sport. She said that since the Summer Olympics, where rugby sevens made its Olympic debut, more and more students are already somewhat familiar with the sport and are certainly intrigued. “Seeing how fun it is, how fast-paced, how fit everyone is: It’s really capturing the imagination of families and kids.”
by Mark Smiley | Oct 21, 2016 | Glendale City News
by John Arthur
Writer for and on behalf of the City of Glendale
Over the final weekend of August, while central Colorado basked in late summer sun, the Serevi RugbyTown 7s Tournament roared in Glendale. In its fifth year of competition, the three-day tournament featured 20 teams (including teams from all five U.S. Military Branches) playing for a $10,000 winner-take-all purse. Rugby 7s, a quicker variation of traditional 15-a-side Rugby Union play, features two seven-minute halves and puts the importance of a team’s speed, strength, and stamina at the fore. From August 26-28, the RugbyTown 7s Tournament saw 62 matches, with the underdog Glendale Raptors clawing their way to an impressive second place finish overall.
The excitement for rugby was palpable in Glendale, with thousands of fans in attendance, but the success and growth that the Serevi RugbyTown 7s Tournament enjoyed was no accident. The organization, planning, and execution of the event are the product of the acumen of a highly skilled and dedicated staff, with Director of Facilities and Stadium Operations Kieran Nelson at the helm. Working alongside her colleague, Stadium Operations Manager Michael Hoff, Nelson has produced hundreds of local community and private events, as well as national and international rugby games and tournaments at Infinity Park.
A Colorado native, Nelson spent her college years in the Pacific Northwest, working in politics, human resources, and fundraising before transitioning into event planning at Infinity Park. Asked about what goes into planning an event like the RugbyTown 7s Tournament, Nelson shrugged, “What doesn’t? We begin planning a year in advance, and everyone in the City of Glendale is involved with the production of an event like this. It’s amazing the amount of effort and teamwork required. It takes a village.” Responsible for virtually every logistical aspect of the tournament, Nelson’s role is paramount. “This is probably the premier 7s tournament in the country. Every year we outdo ourselves and take it to a new level — we’re creating new rugby fans.”
This year, the RugbyTown 7s Tournament was accompanied by Glendale’s Bruises and Brews Beerfest, which featured 20 breweries and attracted nearly 1,500 attendees. Beer and rugby: two Colorado staples that certainly go better together.
For an event at Infinity Park, Nelson coordinates the staffing of guest services, security, and in-stadium food and beverage vendors, determines layouts, tent locations, and all necessary event rentals, while also working closely with the marketing team for promotion. Infinity Park Event Center staff coordinate the logistics for the VIP reception and post-tournament banquet, working closely with the stadium staff to ensure everything runs smoothly from beginning to end. Glendale Public Works maintains the fields, including the award-winning stadium pitch, practice fields, city parks and the Festival Plaza.
Deputy City Manager Linda Cassaday oversees the entire tournament, from initial invitations to tackling the arduous task of coordinating travel and lodging for teams, referees and staff who fly in for the tournament. City employees all dig in to assist with everything from managing incoming deliveries to set-up and filtering through all the invoices and payments that need to be made pre- and post-tournament.
As Nelson says, “This is truly a team effort.” With just herself and Hoff as full-time stadium employees, an event like the Serevi RugbyTown 7s Tournament sees the number of contracted staff balloon to as many as 250. While a typical Raptors game might require 40 guest relations and security staff, with an additional 20 personnel working on webcast and audio/video production, daily staffing for the RugbyTown 7s tournament saw double those numbers — the scale and scope of Nelson’s involvement is truly impressive. “It’s exhausting to plan an event like this,” she said, “but I thrive on it. The minute the first teams start to arrive, the first tents go up — that energy creates a buzz felt throughout the city.”
Though she admits to enjoying every aspect of her work, the Director of Facilities does have a life away from Infinity Park. Much of Nelson’s time outside the office is currently spent coordinating another im-portant event — her daughter’s transition to college.
She and her husband also enjoy Colorado’s ever-growing craft beer scene and 
spending time with their pets. Asked about her career at Infinity Park, Nelson is reflective. She left a position she enjoyed with National Jewish Health to explore a contract event planning role at Infinity Park in 2009: “It was a huge risk for my family, but it fascinated me and we decided to take the leap. It was amazing from day one.” Never intending to become involved in this type of work, she loves her job and is, clearly, quite good at it. Nelson also recognizes the importance of Infinity Park, “It’s the keystone of all of the things that are happening in Glendale, and I’m proud to have been on the ground since the beginning. The growth has been incredible and it will only continue.”
With the continuing expansion of 7s tournament play, and rugby’s popularity in the U.S. climbing quickly, Nelson’s gamble on Infinity Park has clearly paid off. That pay-off extends to fans and guests as well, as any attendee of the thoughtfully and expertly planned events at Glendale’s crown jewel can attest.
by Mark Smiley | Oct 3, 2016 | Glendale City News
by Kurt Woock
Writer for and on behalf of the City of Glendale
Advertising in sports has a long tradition. For more than 100 years, Goodyear’s iconic blimp has been floating over sporting events. Wheaties has been stamping the image of top athletes on its famous orange boxes since the 1930s (Lou Gehrig was the first). Ohio University unveiled a first-of-its kind degree in sports marketing in 1966, and plenty of other schools have followed.
Bits of trivia like those are fun, but the reality of advertising and sports is serious business. Connecting businesses to customers and potential customers through sports is a juggernaut industry, worth tens of billions of dollars annually. People partner with sports teams and stadiums to become part of the fabric of the sporting experience. Sports fans are loyal, and they respect loyalty. The in-game experience is a community event filled with excitement and memories in the making. These are exactly the types of situations businesses want to be part of. Glendale Raptors and Infinity Park have been working with companies large and small since 2007. The perspectives of some of these sponsors illustrate the various ways sports can serve a key role in a marketing strategy.
Establishing and maintaining visibility is a crucial, ongoing task. Terri Fisher is president of 5 Star Talent and Entertainment, Inc., which produces and organizes entertainment, from musical acts to ice sculptors to magicians to comedians and more. Fisher works to ensure that 5 Star’s advertising does more than plug the company name. She said it’s important to make people curious about what your business offers and then demonstrate to customers that they have shared interests with your business. Advertising with the Raptors “Is a form of advertising 5 Star without making a hard sell,” Fisher said. In a way, sports teams serve the role of a party host introducing guests to other guests; the team is something everyone knows and trusts. Instead of starting with skepticism or awkward conversation, guests begin with a mutual connection.
But not just any mutual connection will do. It’s key that the particular traits of that “mutual friend” jibe with the traits you’re looking to identify with. Jill Farschman, publisher of Denver Metro Media, said “rugby is a fast-growing sport, and Infinity Park is a world-class facility. Being associated with rugby and what’s happening with the sport means you’re innovative, leading edge.” She added that the Raptors consist of both a men’s and women’s team, a plus when trying to reach a broad demographic. Broad reach is important to Farschman, who publishes Washington Park Profile, Life on Capitol Hill, and Neighborhood Life.
Farschman is not alone in her assessment. Kirsten Kreiling manages marketing and communications for the Raptors. The diversity of rugby fans is a major selling point for many businesses. “Some people are surprised to find out that our fans are almost an even split between men and women.” The age range really varies widely: The family-friendly atmosphere and affordable tickets means that the rows of Infinity Park fill up with everyone from kids to grandparents.
Sports teams are adept at drawing a broad audience because they serve as a community touchstone — something everyone can rally around, talk about, and root for. Laura Nord, district manager for Potbelly Sandwich Shops, said that it was this role that stuck out to her when choosing to sponsor the Raptors. “Partnering with a neighborhood organization is most ideal for us, and the Glendale Raptors team is located closely to two of our sandwich shops and is a prominent attraction in the area. I hope our sponsorship reflects our passion behind connecting with the neighborhoods in which we are located.” Tiphane Gumpper, assistant community manager at Solana Cherry Creek, has similar aims as she builds the name recognition of Solana’s apartment complex. “We are trying to build awareness and increase exposure to our new community in the area, and this was a great opportunity with the amount of people who attend events at Infinity Park.”
The various aims and goals sponsors have range from debuting a business for the first time to thanking longtime patrons of a cherished community institution. Partnering with a young, quickly growing team provides a level of personability and flexibility. Kreiling said she has several “pre-packaged” sponsorship levels as beginning points, however she added that “they are really just a starting point and a rough guideline for us to follow.” She said she strives to customize sponsorship packages in a way that will best position sponsors to achieve their goals. For example, “some sponsors, may not have much of a social media following, so offering them social media tagging really isn’t helpful to them. In cases like that, we look at some other types of fulfillment we can offer that will benefit the sponsor most.” For those companies for whom web presence is important, the Raptors can deliver that crucial element. Kreiling said the team’s various social channels have reached more than 3 million people. All the matches played in the stadium are live webcast; in addition to local fans not at Infinity Park, fans throughout the country and around the world are watching.
Reaching customers is not always easy. Despite a historic number of mediums through which to reach people it’s easy to get crowded out. It takes creativity to break through. Finding forums of memorable experiences, like sports stadiums, is a start. Match that with an organization who will work with you to get your message across, and you have a winning formula.
by Mark Smiley | Aug 29, 2016 | Glendale City News
Politics Anyone? Please Say No!!
by Danny Foster, Esq.
Ah how delightful that another presidential election year is in full swing. Another chance for our deeply held political and personal beliefs to be on wide display via our bumper stickers, yard signs, baseball caps and especially on our social media pages. It warms my heart to see the respectful and mature interactions amongst the opposing candidates and their supporters. I’m sure that when you notice a political posting that you disagree with on Facebook you simply scroll past that post or register a polite comment. Surely no one would risk social alienation just to let their Facebook friend know that their presidential pick was a complete lunatic, criminal, or lunatic-criminal. After all we live in the United States of America where we are known for our civility, especially when it comes to presidential politics. Being nasty toward our friends and relatives who hold different political beliefs would be asinine and something none of us would engage in, right? Right? Hello? Hello?
Wouldn’t that be refreshing if we could maturely and professionally debate our political positions and rationally discuss things without it being the cause of stress, frustration and at times violence? Who knows, maybe that will happen at some time in the future; it certainly isn’t happening in this election cycle. So as much as I had wanted to explain my political opinion I was reminded, politely by my law partners, that it would be “frowned on” and maybe expressing my political thoughts might just likely alienate half the potential readers of this fine publication. My partners urged restraint. “No one wants to hear your political position Danny” one of them said. “Who do you think you are, Bill Maher?” Another griped. “Leave the good citizens of the Cherry Creek region alone, they have suffered enough with your thought-provoking pieces over the years. Can’t you just tell them about our law firm?” That comment came from my brother and partner David Foster who has had to listen to me for my entire life. Thanks David!
So I have heeded their advice and decided to scratch the political endorsements and move straight to the top five things people ask me as a lawyer and what advice I generally provide. It’s not as fun as politics, but probably a lot more helpful.
1) If I am pulled over by the police and they think I have been drinking, what do I do?
Assuming you decided to drink and drive instead of hailing an Uber then you have opted to be penny-wise and pound foolish. It’s so cheap to hail a Lyft, Uber or cab that it makes no financial sense to risk a DUI. But if you are pulled over remember: do NOT admit to drinking (you have a right to remain silent), do NOT take the voluntary roadside tests (you have a right to decline these tests), and if you choose to take a chemical test, insist on the BLOOD test. There are obviously many arguments about whether or not to refuse the chemical test, but for a first offense the best decision is to take the blood test. It should be noted that a refusal to take a test can lead to a one-year revocation of your license. If you refuse and lose your license you may be eligible for a license with an interlock after two-months of not driving. The sanctions for a blood alcohol test above .08 comes with a license suspension, but you may be eligible for license with interlock after one-month. This analysis becomes more complicated with multiple offenses and any criminal conviction. So the choice is yours!
Also, it’s always a smart idea to be polite to the police. They are only doing their job, and trust me, you will never, ever win an argument with a police officer on the side of the road. You are NOT entitled to an attorney during their DUI investigation. So be smart, be polite, keep your mouth shut, and if you choose to take a chemical test, remember: Blood Test. The second you are released from custody call your lawyer!
2) Should I discuss my personal injury case with a lawyer, even if it’s a small injury?
Yes you should. Call your attorney first before you give any statements to the insurance company. And be sure to get yourself checked out by medical personnel as soon as possible. It is also critical to remember that when you are selecting what type of auto insurance to buy, always select medical payment coverage, and always maximize your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Trust me in case of a catastrophic accident you will be glad you did.
3) While we are discussing a personal injury case, why isn’t my face on billboards and on TV advertising for personal injury?
Well that is a loaded question. First of all the point of advertising is to obtain clients. Using my face could have the opposite effect; I couldn’t possibly compete with the chiseled jaws and manly-men already advertising on the TV, bus benches and urinals. The second point is that I have deliberately chosen to not go down that road. While all attorneys are allowed to advertise, I think that type of advertising demeans the profession and makes personal injury attorneys look clownish. We are in the business of helping people who are going through some of the worst situations they may ever face, and I don’t want to disrespect our very important job by looking like a stereotypical ambulance chaser. I hope one day all personal injury attorneys trust their work product and referrals for business instead of bombarding us with ads 24 hours a day. But the data shows the advertising will only increase. Sorry folks!
4) I don’t have a will or medical power of attorney, is this a big deal?
Um yes! Especially if you have children. Get that Will completed and signed as soon as possible. Don’t wait for a catastrophic event to start considering your estate planning. Even if you have few assets you need to get this done. It’s easy, relatively inexpensive based on your needs, and can literally save your life or the life of your children. No more excuses! Get that Will done. And while you’re at it, get scheduled for that colonoscopy already!
5) What’s the best way to get out of jury service?
I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been asked this question. My answer is always the same “why would you want to get out of jury service?” Jury service is a remarkable accomplishment of our American justice system that is truly unique to our country. While other countries also have a jury system, even the most democratic among these countries don’t have the power of our jury system. If you are trying to wiggle out of jury service by intentionally misrepresenting your belief system then you’re not only subjecting yourself to contempt, but you are missing out on an amazing opportunity to participate in the greatest justice system on earth.
So speaking of the greatest political system on earth I’d like to formally endorse the next president of the United States . . . (I apparently surpassed my word count, I’ll let you know in December).
Danny is a managing partner of Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher (FGMC). His practice focuses on personal injury. The law firm of FGMC, located in Cherry Creek, is a full service law firm focusing on: criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, litigation, liquor licensing, construction law, tax/estate planning, bankruptcy and zoning. This article does not create an attorney-client relationship and is for informational use only (what do you expect from an attorney!)
by Mark Smiley | Jul 22, 2016 | Glendale City News
by Brent New
Writer for and on behalf of the City of Glendale
Infinity Park at Glendale, Colorado
Glendale is throwing a beer festival alongside a prestigious rugby tournament at Infinity Park.
How the two will ultimately mix? Where better to find that answer than inside one of Colorado’s flavorful craft breweries.
“I think rugby and beer are perfect together because beer actually has all eight amino acids,” Post Brewing Co. Director of Sales AJ Boglioli weighed in. “Perfect for a postgame sip.”
Hmm. Well, all right then.
The event on August 27, dubbed “Glendale’s Bruises and Brews Beerfest,” will give attendees the chance to sample from breweries and distilleries while taking in the second day of the three-day Serevi RugbyTown 7s Tournament (August 26-28).
More than 20 breweries will showcase their top beers, liquors and hard ciders. Admittance — and unabashed acceptance — is $35.
“It seems like two passionate groups of people coming together — people who are passionate about rugby and people who are passionate about beer,” said Boglioli, whose brewery will make its first appearance at the event.
“It just makes sense,” he added. People are working up a sweat and watching a sport that they love, and then they get to sit back and chug some delicious beer that they like to drink.”
And hey, the whole rugby part should be pretty good, too.
The Rugby 7s tournament — called 7s because of two seven-minute halves and seven players on each side — will feature teams from five nations, including teams from each branch of the United States Armed Services.
It comes on the heels of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where 7s will make its fast-paced, hard-hitting debut.
The tournament purse is $10,000.
“In my opinion it’s an all-around really good event for everybody,” said Annette Gilman, the owner of Scrum Enterprises, the liquor concessionaire for Infinity Park. “People like it. They come, they sample beer, they go down and watch some rugby, they come back. … It’s great.”
Gilman said she expects between 22 and 24 breweries and four distilleries.
Expected beverage providers include 3 Freaks Brewery, Boggy Draw Brewery, Blank & Booth Distillery, Bull and Bush, C Squared Ciders, Colorado Cider Co., Comrade Brewing, Copper Kettle, Dad and Dudes Breweria, Denver Beer Co., Epic Brewing Company, Goldspot Brewing Company, Golden Moon Distillery, Hogshead Brewing, Joyride Brewing, Lariat Lodge Brewing, Mile High Spirits, Odell Brewing, Platt Park Brewing, Post Brewing, Sanitas Brewing, State 38 Distillery, Station 26 Brewing, Strange Brewing, WestFax Brewing and Westminster Brewing Co.
The high (large amount) turnout? It’s no secret as to why, said Kelissa Hieber, a brewer at Goldspot Brewing Company.
In a time where beerfests can sometimes blur together, Glendale is making sure it stands apart.
“A lot of breweries have been really pulling back with how many festivals they are doing,” said Hieber, a lover of beer and rugby. “We always before considered it as free marketing but now there are so many festivals and so many of them are the same. There’s no other entertainment festivals like this, just a bunch of beer.
And the wider demographic makes this beerfest all the more exciting.
“This festival is unique in that is does have that entertainment factor and you’re bringing people to your booth that wouldn’t go to your standard festival,” she adds. “We were really eager to come back this year.”
The beer will be served under a giant tent at the park’s Festival Plaza from 12-4 p.m.
Admission for the two-in-one event includes a ticket and a commemorative tasting mug. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
“I think people have really enjoyed it,” said Kieran Nelson, the Director of Stadium Operations at Infinity Park. “I think that a lot of people think it’s a cool mix — it’s a cool marriage if you will.”
The beerfest in its current form has been going on since 2014 and the Serevi RugbyTown 7s is in its fifth year.
A donation from the event will go to the Glendale Raptors Rugby Youth Foundation.
Tickets for Glendale’s Bruises and Brews Beerfest can be found online. It includes unlimited beer pours and three distillery tastings. Must be 21 or older.
Tickets for day two of the Serevi RugbyTown 7s Tournament ONLY are $10. Children under the age of 12 are free.
Free parking is available at the corner of Kentucky and Cherry Street or at the corner of Ohio and S. Birch Street. First come, first served.
