by CVKickers | Mar 4, 2013 | Club Events, Game Reports, Men's News, Women's News
It was a big weekend for the Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Club. On Saturday in light rain at Village Park in Cumberland the senior women second division side United came from the lower mainland to challenge the Kickers women, and the senior men first division team Cowichan came to take on the Kickers men. In 2013 the Kickers have proudly elevated each senior team, the men taking a step up to Vancouver Island First Division, and the women a step out into a wider Second Division competition that includes teams from the lower mainland. Bold moves intended to raise the bar for rugby players and rugby fans in the Valley. That bar was set high by the visitors in a 4 hour display of rugby at its best. The Women kicked off at 11:30 and from the first whistle the intimidation from the Kickers forward pack, including some bullying runs from Sheryl Alexander, quickly forced United to adopt a wide ranging passing game, using phases of play to eventually outnumber the Kickers defense, a ploy that worked for United bringing an early try. The home team quickly answered with Molly Florian employing a deft sidestep and a quick weaving run to go in under the posts, converting her own try and maintaining a competitive scoreline. An U18 BC rep last year, Florian has recently played for Crimson Tide and she posed an ever present danger during the game leading United to take care to deny Florian space whenever possible. With steady pressure and a somewhat lopsided penalty count the score continued to widen for United, and despite excellent solid midfield tackles...
by CVKickers | Jan 24, 2013 | Club Events, Community Involvement, Men's News, Women's News
All Kickers RFC Members are invited to a pub night on January 31st (530-10 pm) at the Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar in Courtenay (see document below). It would be a good chance for players and coaches to mingle with some of the Comox Valley’s high school players, coaches and parents and also help support Vanier Boys’ upcoming trip to the Las Vegas 7’s. Door prizes, meat draws, a 50:50 draw, and a silent auction will also be featured....
by CVKickers | Jan 22, 2013 | Club Events, Men's News, Rugby Competitions
So here it is Kickers, we have a game against the Cowichan 1st Division in Cowichan this coming Saturday the 26th of January at 1pm. Andrew Eaton is going to try and move it earlier so those guys that want to can get to Langford for at least the men’s McKechnie cup tilt. But as of right now it’s kickoff at 1pm. Training is at the Fallen Alders field this Thursday 24th Jan. at 6:30pm. See you all...
by CVKickers | Jan 21, 2013 | BCRU / VIRU News, Club Events, Men's News, Rugby Competitions, schedules
[important] Island 1st Division Five team Cowichan Cup league - triple round. Only Cowichan cup games count for playoff seedings. The Comox Valley Kickers RFC play a single round robin exhibition schedule against Cowichan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Velox Valhallians. Clubs are encouraged to play Comox on bye weekends when possible. [/important] [notice] Island 3rd Division This is a five team league - double round robin, 8 games each with every team starting with 0 points. (That is, Fall 2012 standings does not apply.) Comox games are Saturdays Island Semifinals April 21, 2 @ 1. 3 @ Comox Island Finals. Location to be determined. Neutral site possibility. Consolation final possibility at neutral site curtainraiser. BC Playoffs: Island to produce two teams: Island 1 and Island 2. Island 1 to host a BC semifinal in BC thirds tier one. Island 2 to host a BC semifinal in BC thirds tier two. [/notice]...
by CVKickers | Dec 17, 2012 | Club Events, Community Involvement
The Kickers had some rugby fun on the first day of 2013. Kickoff was at 1pm-ish at Lewis Park. Over 30’s vs. Under 30’s (champions again)...
by aimee | Nov 28, 2012 | Club Events
On Saturday December 15th, pull out your tackiest Christmas sweaters, drag your partners and come on down to the rugby club to celebrate the holiday season in style! This year’s party will be put on by the ladies team and will include drink specials, yummy appetizers, prizes for tackiest sweater, and everyone’s favorite- gift exchange (please bring $5 gift to participate) If you haven’t been down to the club in a while, this is a perfect opportunity to come and see some old faces and have a great time! Social starts at 7pm, $5 at the door (with a non perishable food bank donation)...
