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Nike World Masters

These are some photos from the Nike World Masters 1998 sports tournament. I played rugby for the NW Bohemians, a side from Portland. Don't be foold by the 'Masters' moniker, it's for sportspersons (ugh, what a term!) who are too old to participate at the highest level of their sport, but who still want to be involved. The age barrier is a minimum of 35 (so I easily qualify!), with groupings for over 40 and over 50 as well. We were playing in the over-35s section, although given my fitness level, skill level and practice I could have played in an older section and still be shown up...

NW Bohemians and Chicago Ants
The NW Bohemians and the Chicago Ants after the game. We won 11-5, although only after our full back tackled their man right on the line, turning him over so he couldn't ground the ball, a superb piece of play. I'm in the front, to the right, in the blue and green.
Lineout to Bohemians
Matt, our Australian coach, throws the ball into Dexter, with Puppy waiting at scrum half.
Ball away!
The ball coming out of the scrum, with us moving into the attack. I'm nearest the camera on the left. I know I'm a bit far up, but at the speed I go I'll be in just the right position soon!
1998 Nike World
Masters Silver medal
And this is what it was all about. Pity it wasn't a gold medal, but silver is still not a bad achievement. The next games are in Australia in 2002, I wonder...