File #: 25-370    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Presentation Status: Filed
File created: 5/19/2025 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 4/17/2025 Final action: 4/22/2025
Title: Special Presentation by the Miami Sharks Rugby Club Mayor Hardin introduced Jason Bruchou, the Chief Operating Officer of the Miami Sharks Rugby Club, to give a presentation. Mayor Hardin also noted his connection to the local Pompano Beach Rugby Club. Mr. Bruchou announced that the team has signed a significant agreement, making them Florida's first professional rugby team. They have been operating in a league for eight years and are now in their second season, based out of Inter Miami Stadium. Mr. Bruchou highlighted the team's international diversity, with players from multiple countries. He invited the community to attend the games and noted that there are three home games left in the season, including one on Sunday at 9:00 PM and two on May 16th and May 30th at 7:30 PM. He also expressed gratitude to the Mayor and City Commission for their support. Mayor Hardin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the team's success in rugby, complimenting their efforts in representing the ...

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Special Presentation by the Miami Sharks Rugby Club

 

Mayor Hardin introduced Jason Bruchou, the Chief Operating Officer of the Miami Sharks Rugby Club, to give a presentation. Mayor Hardin also noted his connection to the local Pompano Beach Rugby Club.

 

Mr. Bruchou announced that the team has signed a significant agreement, making them Florida's first professional rugby team. They have been operating in a league for eight years and are now in their second season, based out of Inter Miami Stadium. Mr. Bruchou highlighted the team's international diversity, with players from multiple countries. He invited the community to attend the games and noted that there are three home games left in the season, including one on Sunday at 9:00 PM and two on May 16th and May 30th at 7:30 PM. He also expressed gratitude to the Mayor and City Commission for their support.

 

Mayor Hardin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the team's success in rugby, complimenting their efforts in representing the community. Although he admitted that he might not wear the rugby gear often due to feeling out of shape, he appreciated their support for Pompano Beach and celebrated their achievements in the sport.