Alumni Weekend / January 16-18, 2026
Join your fellow rugby alumni at the next alumni weekend in Gainesville! Alumni weekend is held annually in January on Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. The schedule of events is subject to change. Updates may be sent out via UFRAA E-mail. If you are not already receiving UFRAA E-mails, you may sign up here.
ALL TIMES ARE IN RUGBY TIME AND TENTATIVE.
EVENTS AT THE RUGBY PITCH MAY BEGIN EARLY.
IF YOU SHOW UP LAST MINUTE OR LATE, YOU MAY MISS OUT.
2026 Host Hotels
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
(click the link above or to book directly 352 496 7505)
(click the link above or to book directly 352 376 1661)
2026 Alumni Dinner and Program
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Purchase 2026 Dinner & Program Tickets here.
2026 Alumni Weekend Online Store
Store closes on December 8th.
https://bsgufrugby26-2.itemorder.com/
Schedule of Events
Thursday (for early arrivals)
6:00 - 8:00 PM: UFRFC Team Practice
UF Rugby Practice Pitch (Hume Field)
Friday
Afternoon Golf
Ironwood Golf Course
Contact George Luttrell: georgeluttrell@prodigy.net
Afternoon Pickle ball for non-golfers
Location and Time: TBD
6:00 PM: Meet & Greet
Black Adder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th St suite a, Gainesville, FL 32607
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: UFRAA Board meeting
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
212 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
10:00 AM: Women's Rugby 7s Round Robin
Location: UF Rugby Pitch (UVS Field)
1:10 PM: UFRAA Business Meeting
Business meeting agenda; Introduction of Board, Treasurer report, Endowment update, US Rugby Foundation Grant update, vote for the open board positions.
UF Rugby Pitch (UVS Field)
1:35 PM: Alumni v Men's college side
UF Rugby Pitch (UVS Field)
2:45 PM: Alumni vs Women's college sides
UF Rugby Pitch (UVS Field)
NOTE: Absolutely no alcohol will be allowed on UF Campus facilities including the rugby pitch.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: 1969 Society Reception
All donors to the Florida Rugby Endowment and their spouses are invited to the first annual 1969 Society Reception from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Gainesville.
The reception will be held outdoors. Complementary drinks.
Hyatt Hotel Downtown Gainesville
212 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Dinner & Program
Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Purchase 2026 Dinner & Program Tickets here.
Sunday
Breakfast for those awake and around
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown