Old Loads Event Details - Ticket Link for Dinner

Get ready to reconnect, reminisce, and revel in the rugby spirit at the Old Loads Weekend event! From Thursday, May 1st through Sunday, May 4th, we're bringing together old friends, celebrating the current team's achievements, playing a little rugby, drinking some beer, dressing up, and having a blast.

New Events This Year:

• Tram Campus Tour: Hop on the tram and take a nostalgic tour around campus. Space is limited, so get in touch with Party Marty on Friday to secure your spot!

• Celebration of Past Women's Rugby Players: Join us at the SIU Museum as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our rugby legacy. They should be celebrated all weekend, so don't forget to buy your favorite lady a drink!

Event Highlights:

Thursday, May 1

• 5-8pm: Welcome Party - Cellar

• 5:30-8:30pm: Tex Chicken Dinner - Giant City Lodge

Friday, May 2

• 10-11:30am: Party Marty Tram Campus Tour (limited space)

• 12-4pm: SIU Women’s Rugby featured at the SIU Museum

• 5pm: Old Loads Pub Crawl kicks off - Traxx - Heroes & Villains theme!

• 5:30-8:30pm: Celebrating Kevin Dwyer: Alumni Weekend Dinner - Giant City Lodge

Saturday, May 3

• 11am: SIRFC, Annual Meeting of the Membership - PK’s

• 12-4pm: Match Day Festivities - Sports Fields on Campus by Engineering Building

• 5-6pm: Kentucky Derby Viewing Party - Cellar

• 6pm: Saturday Night Dinner & Drinks - Buckwater Brew Works Buy Tickets Here

Sunday, May 4

• Scoop yourself off the hotel floor and start the countdown for next year!

All event details and the full schedule are available on our website. Make sure to check out the event page for more information.

Most importantly, don't forget to buy your tickets for the Saturday night dinner at Buckwater Brew Works in advance! Buy Tickets Here

We can't wait to see you there for a weekend filled with laughter, memories, and rugby spirit!