The tournament will remember a popular Lincoln man who played a huge role in bringing the sport of Touch Rugby to the city
There is a voluntary cost of £10 per player and all contributions will be split evenly between cancer charity Team Verrico and a charity chosen by Mike’s family.
Warren Steele and Samuel Roylance have organised this year’s Mike Beard Lincolnshire Shield tournament. | Photo: Warren Steele “The opportunity to raise charitable funds in memory of Mike, and growing the competition to multiple teams is something we’re sure he would have loved to have seen.”Samuel Roylance, who took over as head of Lincoln Touch after his close friend’s tragic death, is now involved with Nottingham Hoods Touch.
“I only knew Mike for a few years, but he was a fantastic person and was well respected in the rugby community. He had a great love of the sport of Touch and how inclusive it is for all ages and genders to be part of the team. We are still trying to carry on his vision for Touch Rugby to grow in the county and be played by more people.”
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