by aimee | Nov 26, 2013 | BCRU / VIRU News, Game Reports, Rugby Competitions
On Sunday the Kickers U18 Mens rugby team won the British Columbia Rugby Union U18 Provincial Championship played at Oak Bays’ Windsor Park Field. The game pitted the two best junior rugby teams on the Island – Oak Bay’s Castaway-Wanderers and the Comox Valley/Campbell River Kickers. The game did not start off the way that the visiting team had hoped as they gave up two tries in the first 10 minutes of play and found themselves behind 12-0. The Kickers fought back and narrowed the gap to 17-12 at the half time whistle. The Kickers’ game plan was to use their superior size and wear down the smaller, yet very skilled Castaways team. “Our plan was to eventually wear them down and then capitalize with our bigger players controlling the ball and game.” said head coach Darren Munro, who was assisted by Jim Ebert. “The lads did an excellent job of sticking to the game plan and executing what we as coaches had set out for them.” The plan was working as the score was tied at 24-apiece with about 10 minutes to go and the Campbell River/Comox players controlling the ball and moving down the field. Even the best laid plans can go awry, however, and the ball squirted out the side of a ruck and the Castaways were away and running. The players defended valiantly but the Castaways were able to score and take a 29 -24 lead. “It seemed that the supporters and coaches were more nervous than the players were, because when the boys came to center to kick they had a very determined look on their faces...
by aimee | Oct 16, 2013 | Club Events
CLUB NIGHT this THURSDAY is a very special one….. Colin Chappell’s FAREWELL PARTY!!! All good things come to an end, and in this case we say farewell to a long standing club leader- Colin Chappell. Colin first came to the Kickers in 2007 and has since been a driving force behind the growth and success of the …club. Colin has been the man behind the scenes devoting countless hours in developing our mini and youth programs from nothing to what they are today, coaching the women’s team for numerous years and getting it off the ground (which was never an easy task lol), he also sat on the executive board as Rugby Operations, and then Junior Rugby Operations. When not busy with the Kickers, Colin was a big part of the Tsunami Academy and served as the VP for Junior Rugby on the VIRU Board. A man who has given so much to us and the sport without asking anything in return, we ask that you join us for club night Thursday 8 pm. To show your appreciation and say goodbye to the “Godfather’ as he embarks on a new journey in life taking him home. In his honour there will be Guinness (of course) Food will be BANGERS and...
by aimee | Sep 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Rascals program is aimed at teaching kids the fundamentals of the game in a controlled, safe atmosphere. Jamborees and playing teams from all over the Island, kids make new friendships and are guaranteed to have fun! Registration and first practice begins on Sunday, September 8th 12:30-2pm at the Cumberland Village Park field. Anyone interested in playing is encouraged to attend that session. Rugby Rascals is open to boys and girls 6-12, with U8, U10, U12 playing this...
by aimee | Aug 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
With the current success of the Canadian National Rugby Teams, the Tsunami Rugby Academy and BC U16 Girls this past summer plus the BC Summer Games happening next year the Comox Valley Kickers and Campbell River Athletic Association look to build for the future. The clubs have joined forces for the VIRU U18, U16 and U14 fall leagues to provide young athletes more competition and better opportunities! All teams are looking for any interested players (born 1995-2001) to check out their first training sessions. Practices will be split between CR and the Valley, so invite your friends bring your kit and come join the fun! No experience necessary! *Junior Men’s (all ages): Wednesday August 21st & 28th 6:30-8pm at Southgate Middle School Campbell River *Junior Women’s (all ages): Tuesday August 20th 6:30-8pm at Carihi Middle School Campbell...
by aimee | Jul 19, 2013 | Club Events, Community Involvement, Uncategorized
The Kickers have a great opportunity this year to help out at Nautical Days in Comox Saturday August 3, 4th and 5th and earn some extra cash for the club….now we need volunteers to lend a helping hand in doing some shifts at the gates. Shifts are 7-12, 12-5 and 5-10pm and with enough man power shifts can be split if needed. We need fundraising like this to keep members costs down each season! Please contact Colin Chappell chappell.cd@gmail.com or Aimee Burley aimeeburley@hotmail.com if you are able to...
