The official ‘Agreement’ for the 2012 European Golden Oldies Rugby Festival was signed in Trieste, Italy on January 16th 2011 in the presence of approximately twenty -five journalists and two Television networks at the prestigious Grand Duchi d’Aosta Hotel in central Trieste.

The signatories on behalf of the Local Organising Committee were; Stefano De Rosa (Secretary and President, EGOR 2012), Dario Giuliuzzi (President I Tandoi F.V.G. Old Rugby Club Trieste) and Stefanelli Emanuele (Treasurer, Trieste EGOR 2012). Vice Presidents; Sergio Caggia and Robert Dean signed on behalf of the EGOR Executive Committee.

In a short speech in English, which was translated for the assembled media by Stefano de Rosa, Robert Dean explained that at the signing ceremony he was representing the President of EGOR, David McDonald, who was recovering from an illness . He said that the nine man Executive Committee of EGOR representing the wider European rugby community had been unanimous in its decision to accept the Local Committee’s bid to hold with the 2012 EGOR Festival in Trieste. The very successful 1996 EGOR Festival had been held on Italian soil at Verona but all were agreed that after a gap of sixteen years it was time to return to Italy.

In a longer statement in Italian Sergio Caggia painted a picture for the assembled journalists of the motivating spirit of Golden Oldies rugby with its unifying themes of ‘Fun, Friendship and Fraternity’. He said that all of the Executive Committee were convinced that the beautiful city of Trieste was an ideal venue for the 11th EGOR Festival. The Festival’s playing areas, located behind and above the city have truly impressive views of the Adriatic. The Trieste region will be an ideal place for the Golden Oldies Rugby community, players and supporters, to enjoy this fascinating part of Europe.

Sergio Caggia thanked the local EGOR organising committee and the Trieste authorities for their efforts. He made particular mention of the support by given Dr Elio D’ Anna, the chairman of the local government sports authority and former Italian Rugby star, for his efforts to bring the Festival to Trieste. For further Information, contact – info@europeangoldenoldiesrugby.com or egor.trieste2012@gmail.com

Pictured left to right after the Signing are –

Bob Dean ( Zurich ) Dr Elio D’ Anna and Stefano de Rosa ( Trieste ) and Dr Sergio Caggia ( Verona )

We look forward to seeing you in Trieste………