September 19, 2026 · Loyola University Maryland
50
Years of Loyola Rugby
Fifty years ago, a group of Loyola men picked up a ball and started something that has shaped thousands of lives. Come back to campus and celebrate the brotherhood, the legacy, and the game.
Voting for the SLOB Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is now open. The inductees will be honored at the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Meet the nominees and cast your vote.
Follow @slobrugby for ticket announcements and anniversary updates
Stay for the Weekend · Hotel Room Block
Delta Hotels Baltimore North — $159/night
Negotiated group rate. Rooms are limited — book early.
Weekend at a Glance
Three days of celebration, remembrance, and rugby. Bring the family — this is a weekend worth coming back for.
Friday, September 18
11:00 AM
Alumni Golf Tournament
Tee up with old teammates at Diamond Ridge Golf Course in Baltimore, MD, with consecutive tee times starting at 11 AM. Registration and sales opening soon.
7:00 PM
Alumni Welcome Social
Kick off the weekend with old teammates and friends at Cross Street Market in Baltimore, MD. Details coming soon.
Saturday, September 19
10:00–11:30 AM
Women's Game
Start the day at Lugano Field cheering on the Loyola Women's rugby team.
11:30 AM–12:45 PM
SLOB Match
Alumni take the pitch — lace up the boots one more time alongside your old teammates.
1:00–1:30 PM
Memorial for Dr. William Laughlin "Loc" Vetter
A tribute to our Hall of Fame coach who shaped the character of Loyola Rugby and the men who played for him. We are calling on all Loyola Rugby alumni — and especially all Loc Vetter MVP Award winners — to please be in attendance to pay respects.
1:30–2:30 PM
Hall of Fame Speeches
Honoring the newest members of the SLOB Rugby Hall of Fame — under the tent, concurrent with the men's warm-up.
2:30–4:15 PM
Men's Game vs. Catholic
Watch the current Greyhounds take the field in a marquee matchup against Catholic University — a rivalry worthy of a golden anniversary.
6:30–7:30 PM
Cocktail Hour
Raise a glass with teammates, family, and friends before the evening's main event.
7:30–11:00 PM
50th Anniversary Gala
Join us for a celebratory dinner and reception at McGuire Hall, where we'll welcome the Class of 2026 into the Society of Loyola Old Boys Rugby Hall of Fame. A night to honor the past, toast the present, and look ahead to the next 50 years.
Sunday, September 20
11:00 AM ET
Mass
Close out the weekend together with an 11 AM Mass at the Alumni Memorial Chapel on Loyola's Evergreen campus.
In Memoriam
Dr. William Laughlin “Loc” Vetter
May 19, 1950 – March 30, 2025
Loc served Loyola Rugby with distinction and was inducted into our Hall of Fame in recognition of the lasting mark he left on this program. The 50th Anniversary weekend will include a proper tribute to his memory and his legacy — one that lives on in every player he coached.
We are calling on all Loyola Rugby alumni — and especially all Loc Vetter MVP Award winners — to please join us at the memorial on Saturday to pay respects.
50 Years of Memories
Browse photos from across five decades of Loyola Rugby — from the early days through today. Do you recognize yourself or a teammate?
Be Part of History
Whether you played in the 1970s or the 2010s, this weekend is yours. Help us make the 50th as memorable as the first day someone laced up boots at Loyola.