Ruck Cancer
“Ruck Cancer” is an annual rugby 10’s tournament hosted by the Uticuse Rugby Club. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for local charities and organizations dedicated to helping persons affected by cancer. Over the years, thanks to generous sponsors and passionate participants, Ruck Cancer has raised over $40,000 to support local charities and individuals facing the challenges of cancer.
This year, we are proud to announce that proceeds will benefit Cancer Connects, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers throughout Central and Northern New York. Their mission of providing free programs, resources, and guidance is vital to helping patients navigate their cancer journeys. Proceeds from the tournament and sponsors will be donated to Cancer Connects.
This year, the 12th Annual Ruck Cancer Benefit Tournament will be held on Saturday June 7th, 2025 at O’Connor Park, 301 Velasko Rd, Syracuse, NY 13219, from 10 AM to approximately 4:30 PM. With your help, we aim to make this year’s tournament our most impactful yet!
Thank you to our Ruck Cancer Sponsors!
Tier 1 Sponsors:
Tier 2 Sponsors:
Tier 3 Sponsors:
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please reach out to uticuserugby@gmail.com! See our 2025 Sponsor Letter for details. Sponsors are requested to commit before May 24th to be included on the tournament T-Shirt.
Womxn’s(+) Teams:
Men’s Teams:
General Tournament Information
Team Registration is Currently CLOSED:
Please fill out the form for your team registration: HERE
Feb 1st – April 1st: Early Bird Registration $300 per team
April 2nd – May 31st: Regular Registration $350 per team
June 1st – June 7th: Late Registration $400 per team
This year the tournament is capped at 6 to 8 womxn’s+ teams and 6 men’s teams due to space and time constraints. We are also accepting individual players to come and sub with registered teams: Sign-up is HERE. A donation of $10.00 per individual player is requested.
Payments can be sent to:
Uticuse Venmo @UticuseRugby
Checks made out to CNY Rugby, Inc and mailed to treasurer:
Emily Arthur, 403 Charles Ave, Syracuse, NY 13209.
Team payments are requested by 05/31/2025. Any last-minute team or individual payments on the day of the tournament must be made in cash or venmo. Email us at uticuserugby@gmail.com for all questions or more information!
D&G’s Mac and Cheese will be available at the field throughout the day to purchase food and beverages. There will be a main Hub tent at the pitch centrally located between the two fields where you can find:
- 2025 Tournament T-Shirt will be for sale at the tournament location June 7th from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM (301 Velasko Rd., Syracuse)
- Beneficiary tabling
- Information from the Front Porch Collective about grief counseling and support groups
- Uticuse Rugby Merchandise
- Stickers
- Sponsor Donated Basket Raffles
- 50/50 Raffle
- Tournament Schedules Updated Throughout the Day
- 1st & 2nd Place Trophy Displays
- EMT Tent
Porta-Potties will be available at the field on Rowland St.
Raffle Information:
Raffle tickets will be for sale at the main hub tent. The tickets can be used for the following raffles and gift baskets:
- Basket from Painted Lady Studios
- Basket from Planned Parenthood
- More to Come!
Tournament Social:
The Tournament will be followed by a Social hosted by the Uticuse Rugby Club with our sponsor Pies Guys Pub & Grub, 4744 Onondaga Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13219. All teams are invited to join us after the tournament. Food and drinks will be provided. More details to come soon!
Tournament T-Shirts
2025 Tournament T-Shirt will be for sale at the tournament location June 7th from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Tournament Schedule
First games start at 10 AM and final games est. to end at 4:15 PM.
Location and Parking Availability
James J. O’Connor Park Field Map – 301 Velasko Road, Syracuse NY 13219
