Football, Food and Fun at RFH Touchdown Club's 2nd Annual Family BBQ

The Rumson-Fair Haven community came out to support the RFH Touchdown Club with fun, football and food when the RFH Touchdown Club held its second Annual Family Barbeque at  on August 19.  

Before the barbeque, fans of all ages came together at Borden Stadium at (RFHRHS) to watch the RFH Pop Warner cheerleaders “Shake it Up” as they performed to the tune by Selena Gomez, followed by some sideline dancing along with the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Marching Band.  Football fanatics were treated to a rough and tumble scrimmage as the RFH Pop Warner, 7-9 year old, Mighty Mite teams faced the high school Varsity football team.

Each year, just before the football season starts, the brand new football players figure out how to put on their pads, take the field for their first time, and face the Big Dawgs on the Varsity football team.  It was serious business for the little ones and brought back fond memories for the former Pop Warner players, who played last season for the .

Shane Fallon, head coach of the RHFRHS football team, said, “It was an exciting evening for everyone involved.  It was great to see the older Bulldogs and the younger Bulldogs coming together and the community coming out to support the boys of fall.  We are looking forward to a successful season at all levels.”  This good-natured game drew applause, laughter, and cheers from the crowd and the players too as those lil’ dawgs put up a valiant effort.  

With spirits high, the 800 hungry fans and players headed across the street and began to feast at an all-you-can-eat barbeque.  It was one over-the-top post-game tailgate party with fantastic food, good friends, and the rocking live band, . 

This is the second time the RFH Touchdown Club has held this Family BBQ and it was bigger and better than last year.  The funds raised by this non-profit organization go towards the purchasing of training equipment and athletic wear for the team and coaches. 

“It was great to see all of the families and kids at the BBQ. Piping Rock is the perfect location for our event. We had great food and great local music,” said Sean Greeley, President of the RFH Touchdown Club. “The original intent of the BBQ and pep rally was to bring together the football community of Rumson and Fair Haven at all levels and we achieved that goal again this year.” 

This event provided camaraderie and a Bulldog Rumble of enthusiasm for the athletes and their fans as they prepare for the upcoming season. 

Monday, August 22, 2011, the RFH TD Club will hold its Invitational Golf Outing at Deal Country Club.  For more information about the Touchdown Club or the golf outing, contact Sean Greeley at sean.greeley@jpmorgan.com.