Welcome to the best week of your life.
DENVER PROGRAMME
Opening
Ceremony
INFINITY PARK, DENVER
This is the day you've all been waiting for! By now, you've ideally been here a few days - acclimatising to to the high altitude and getting your bearings. Today you can explore to your heart's content, but make sure you're ready for our first big get-together later in the day. Late afternoon teams will transfer to the magnificent Infinity Park (Glendale Rugby Club) for the Welcome Party. Visiting and local teams, officials and supporters will meet, mix and mingle and enjoy a three-hour party including an open bar, delicious food and live entertainment.
Game Day 1
STENGER SOCCER COMPLEX, ARVADA
Game time! Morning transfers will run to Stenger Sports Complex (Match HQ) for the first round of games. A team of Golden Oldies referees will be on hand to officiate and make sure the Golden Oldies ethos is being followed. Food and beverages will be available. And of course, each game will be followed by some mighty after-match banter. In the evening, teams will be free to enjoy the many restaurants and bars in Denver.
Picnic Day -
Four Mile
Historic Village
Golden Oldies guests will love spending Picnic Day at Four Mile Historic Village. Discover this tranquil, 12-acre historic oasis and the site of Denver’s oldest house. Tour the museum, stroll the gardens and grounds, pan for “gold”, and see their farm animals. Enjoy a few drinks and a luncheon in pleasant historic surroundings based on Four Mile House built in 1859 and serving as a travellers rest for those on the Cherokee Trail, an 19th century Inn, a stagecoach stop, a farm and now a historical monument. Close to the City, the Four Mile Historic Village is a major attraction in Denver is well used to hosting enjoyable parties!
Game Day 2
How's the body? And the head! Game day 2 will start with morning transfers to Stenger Sports Complex. Arrangements will be the same as Day One. Although you'll get to play against another bunch of new 'best mates' and no doubt enjoy a beer or two afterwards. In the evening teams will be free to enjoy the restaurants and bars in Denver.
Rest Day
RED ROCKS AMPITHEATRE
Today, you're free to do as you please. There are endless activities to enjoy and we'll have a host of memorable day trips available. Otherwise you're free to explore the city and its surrounds on your own. Think restaurants, retail therapy, culture and craft beer. Or you can just have a lazy day and relax.
Game Day 3
The final day of matches, so make the most of it! Morning transfer to Stenger Sports Complex for the third round of games with arrangements the same as for the previous two days. Official Golden Oldies Referees will officiate. Food and beverages will be available all day and games will be followed by the customary relaxation and even more friendly banter. The evening will be free to enjoy the restaurants and bars in Denver.
Finale Function & Awards Dinner -
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
What a way to finish the week! Colorado’s Official Air & Space Museum—a WWII-era hangar, built in 1939, sits in the heart of Denver’s historic Lowry neighborhood and it will provide a truly unique venue for our Grand Finale Function and Awards Dinner! Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum was named the best event venue in the Denver Metro by Colorado Meetings & Events Magazine - so it’s a party we can all look forward to!
Leaving Day
All done for what will be a festival to remember. New friendships made, new destination explored. All that's left to do is start planning for the next one!