Join us October 26 for the Rugby 50th Anniversary Celebration!

All rugby alumni are welcome back to campus for a day of scrimmages, celebration and memories held October 26, 2024. Celebrate all that the men's and women's rugby teams have meant to alumni across the generations! Dust off that Rolodex, find that old contact list, and reconnect with teammates you haven’t seen in far too long. Make it an overnight, make it a weekend, make it a day trip. Juniata misses you!

See below for more details:

• Register Online - Please complete your registration by Monday, October 7.
  • We are pleased to offer free admission to:
    • the first 100 rugby alumni to register
    • all current rugby players and prospects
  • This is made possible because of a generous donation from Jim Kiely '81.
• Schedule of Events - See below for the Rugby 50th Anniversary schedule of events.
• Accommodations - See below for accommodation details.
• Attendee List - See who’s coming to the event. If someone you’d like to see isn’t on the list, get in touch and encourage them to register! Note: Some registrants may have chosen not to appear on this list.
• Campus Map - Find your way around campus to see new additions and old favorites.

Accommodations

Book your accommodations now! Because the Raystown Lake Region is a popular tourist destination, many traditional and alternative lodging options are available. In addition to hotels (room blocks listed below), our guests are encouraged to consider vacation homes, inns, resorts, cottages, and cabins found in the area. During past reunions, this has been a fun opportunity for groups of friends to get a place and enjoy time together in-between gatherings as well. Accommodations owned and operated by Juniatians are noted below. With questions about lodging, you may call the Alumni Office at 814-641-3443. 

Rugby 50th Anniversary Hotel Blocks
Phone the hotel directly for the “Juniata College Rugby 50th Anniversary” block for availability and a discounted rate. Other methods may show full rooms and/or a higher price. 

• Comfort Inn (Huntingdon)* - 814-643-1600 Cut-off: 10/4/24
  • You may also use this reservation link for the Comfort Inn.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Huntingdon) - 814-643-3672 Cut-off: 9/25/24

Other Huntingdon Accommodations
See below for other lodging reccommendations near campus. We encourage you to check websites like Airbnb and VRBO as well!

• Huntingdon Motor Inn* - 814-643-1133 (1 mile from campus) - Owned and operated by Derek Grubb '88.
• Barree Guest Cottage - (12 miles from campus) Owned and operated by Guy Croyle '72 and Jane (White) Croyle '95
• Bear's Paw Lodge - 814-360-3739 (4 miles from campus)
• Gage Mansion Bed and Breakfast - 814-599-2803 (1 mile from campus) - Owned and operated by John Thompson '94 and Angie (Wolf) Thompson '96.
• Heron's Cove - 814-386-1021 (6 miles from campus) - Owned and operated by Chris Confer '94.
• The Inn at Solvang* - 814-643-3035 (5 miles from campus)
• Little Juniata River House - A Fly Fishing Retreat - (10 miles from campus) - Owned and operated by Aaron '96 and Tanya Hartman
• Millstone Manor* - 814-643-0108 (6 miles from campus)
• Raystown Lake Getaway - (2 miles from campus) - Owned and operated by the family of Kirstin (McKenzie) Reed '16 and Kali Reed '20
• Rustic Ridge Retreat - 814-386-1021 (5 miles from campus) - Owned and operated by Chris Confer '94.
• Wildwood Lodge - 814-571-8799 (8 miles from campus)

Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 26

Mixed Side Pick-Up Rugby Matches
noon – 3 p.m. 
The PIT (Ellis Field)
Join together with current students and play in the PIT.

Celebration Picnic 
4 – 9 p.m. 
Tent, Campus Quadrangle
Share memories and celebrate Juniata Rugby with old and new friends while you enjoy a picnic meal together under the big tent on the Quad. Food and drink will be provided.

Prices 
The first 100 rugby alumni, all current players, and prospects to register will have the cost covered by a generous donation from Jim Kiely '81. The fee below for guests and children covers food and beverage under the tent on the Quad.
Adult: $20.00 
Child age 6-12: $10
Child 5 and under: Free