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Escanaba Berserkers Rugby Football Club official crest — bear-headdress warrior with crossed axes on a deep red and black roundel, antique gold trim, 'Escanaba Rugby' set around the border.

Club Timeline

The official timeline of the Escanaba Berserkers.

Every match, tournament, and community event — from our first day on the pitch at Ludington Park to the tournaments still ahead. This page is the living historical record of the club.

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Chapter I

Our Journey

How rugby took root in the Upper Peninsula — event by event, tournament by tournament.

  1. First Event

    Completed

    Community Rugby Exhibition

    Ludington Park • Escanaba, Michigan

    The first organized rugby event hosted by the Escanaba Berserkers, introducing the sport to the Upper Peninsula. Neighbors, first-time players, and curious families gathered on the pitch at Ludington Park to see rugby up close.

    Community Rugby Exhibition official artwork

  2. First Tournament

    Completed

    Tequila 10s Tournament

    The Berserkers competed in their first tournament as a club — a milestone weekend that turned a new roster into a rugby side.

    Tequila 10s Tournament official artwork

  3. Tournament

    Completed

    Lakefront 7s

    The Berserkers continued competing throughout the Midwest, gaining valuable experience and building relationships with other clubs across the region.

    Lakefront 7s official artwork

  4. Tournament

    Completed

    Pigfest 10s

    Pigfest 10s is in the books. The Berserkers traveled, competed, and brought home more experience and memories from a great day of rugby. Match photos and a team recap will be added to the archive as they become available.

    Pigfest 10s official artwork

Chapter II

Looking Ahead

What the Berserkers are building next.

  1. Signature Home Tournament

    Upcoming

    Valhalla 10s

    Escanaba, Michigan

    Clubs from across the Midwest will travel to Escanaba to compete in a day celebrating rugby, community, and Norse tradition. This is our signature home tournament — the one we host on our pitch, for our town.

    Valhalla 10s official artwork
    Tournament details

Every Week

Weekly Practice

The Escanaba Berserkers Rugby Football Club practices every Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Ludington Park in Escanaba, Michigan, during the rugby season.

New players are always welcome. No rugby experience is required. Bring athletic clothing, cleats if you have them, and a water bottle. Our coaches and veteran players will help you learn the game.

Ready to show up?

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 PM, or complete the Join Rugby form to connect with the club before your first practice.

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Ludington Park rugby pitch in Escanaba, Michigan — home of Berserkers practice

Living Club History

A record that grows with the club.

This page is designed to grow. Every future match, tournament, practice event, youth clinic, and community gathering will be added chronologically as the Escanaba Berserkers Rugby Football Club continues to build rugby in the Upper Peninsula.

Have a photo, flyer, or memory from a Berserkers event? Send it to the club so we can preserve it in the archive.