Gamecock Rugby Hall of Fame Gala

We invite you to join us for the third annual Hall of Fame ceremony honoring this year's inductees and graduating class. The program also includes the Spring Club Sports awards. Together, we will recognize and honor all of these recipients. 

 

Members of the 2026 Hall of Fame class include:

Burke Hayes

Jean Pierre Chambas

Howard Hunt

Geoff Mason

Mark Morris

Steve Darnell

Andy Gallin

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Hayes and Gallin were outstanding rugby players from the 1970s while Chambas, Hunt, Mason, Morris, and Darnell served as long-time volunteer coaches.

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Parents, alumni, sponsors, and friends are all welcome to attend. 

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This year the Hall of Fame will be held at:

701 Whaley

701 Whaley St. 

Columbia, SC 29201 

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Purchase your tickets on our event page!

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This year we are offering a Early Bird fee of $75 instead of the normal $100, make sure to get your tickets by February 28th to get this deal! Please note that event sponsorship includes two tickets and a $300 donation.

This year, we will be offering table sponsorships. Our first option is $1,200 which includes 8 tickets and a $400 donation along with a prime seating location, there will be 3 of these available. Our second option is $800 which includes 8 tickets with no donation element and better table locations in the front. Please contact Shelby at Intern@uscrugby.net to reserve a table and for more information.

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Hotels

We have secured group rates for the weekend at the following establishments. You have until March 17 to make your reservations.

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Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC

• Discounted rate of $149 for a king bed

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Waived Resort Fee

 

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown

• Discounted rate of $174 for a king bed with a sofa bed 

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Complimentary breakfast 

• Discounted parking $12 a day

• Waived Resort Fee

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown – The Vista

• Discounted rate of $179 for a king bed 

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Complimentary breakfast 

• Waived Resort Fee

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Moxy Marriott Columbia Downtown

• Discounted rate of $185 for a king bed

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Waived Resort Fee

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Booking questions? Please contact Tiana Mandukich.

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