by Natalie Ramsay | Jun 11, 2022 | Club Events
Four members of the Comox Valley Kickers RFC participated in the 2022 Comox Valley Strength Festival. Coinciding with the Strongman & Strongwoman competition at Lewis Park, Natalie Nguyen, Brandon Hudson, Danelle Campbell and Ben Bekk took part in the Courtenay Crossfit Challenge which was hosted by Stronghearts Fitness: School of Movement. The event consisted of three workouts in a co-ed partner format going head-to-head with another team. The pairs were Natalie and Brandon (PYG) and Danelle and Ben (Fun times with Ben & Nelle). Workout 1 (5 min time cap): Wheelbarrow your partner 100m, switch positions, and wheelbarrow back. Deadlift (225lb for men/155lb for women) for reps while partner does burpees. Workout 2 (20 min time cap): One partner rows for 400m; both partners have to carry the rower 400m x 4 rounds. Workout 3 (5 min time cap): One partner had to flip a tire, jump in and run around while the other partner had to hold a plank. Once the form went on the plank, partners had to switch positions. PYG won all 3 of their matchups, taking home 1st place and Fun times with Ben & Nelle were on the podium in 3rd place. It was a tough but fun experience. Thanks to everyone who came and cheered. We hope that more ruggers will sign up next...
by Natalie Ramsay | May 31, 2022 | Club Events
Summer Co-Ed Touch Rugby is back! We are running on Tuesdays at 6:30PM and Saturdays at 10:00AM at Lake Trail Middle School Lower Field. Everyone welcomed. No experience needed. Please follow us on Facebook (Comox Valley Kickers RFC) for the latest...
by Natalie Ramsay | May 28, 2022 | Club Events
The Comox Valley Kickers RFC celebrated the end of a great season this past Saturday at the year-end awards banquet held at the Dove Creek Hall. There were more than 50 people in attendance and the evening comprised of socializing, dinner, speeches, a musical performance to Enrique Iglesias’ Hero from the men’s team and the presentation of awards. Kickers Women’s Award Winners: MVP: Natalie NguyenBack of the Year: Natalie NguyenForward of the Year: Dara DeMarceRookie of the Year: Christina Green-SpeckMost Improved: Erin RautenbergMost Tenacious: Chloe SpeedMost Sportsmanlike: Jessica LeckCoach’s Award: Lauren Sargent Kickers Men’s Award Winners: MVP: Kyle HallBack of the Year: Kyle HallForward of the Year: Kyle ChristensenRookie of the Year: Craig WhileyMost Improved: Raffael TonazziMost Tenacious: Justin ThomsonMost Sportsmanlike: Joe Goldes & Scott WellsCoach’s Award: Trevor McGuire For outstanding contribution to the Comox Valley Kicker RFC, Natalie Nguyen was awarded the Phil Koester Award. It was a fun evening had by all and we look forward to the 2022-2023 rugby...
by Natalie Ramsay | May 9, 2022 | Community Involvement, Women's News
Natalie Nguyen, Captain of the Comox Valley Kickers Women’s Rugby Team is a 2022 Gilbert Champion! From Gilbert Rugby Canada: “These incredible folks are working to grow the game of rugby in Canada. We have a diverse group of athletes, coaches and community builders who are inspiring the next generation of rugby players. At Gilbert we truly believe that rugby makes your life better - through not only the team work, fitness and confidence grown by playing, but by the community and support that rugby is uniquely known for.” Please check out her biography and the other champions here:...
by Natalie Ramsay | Aug 9, 2021 | Club Events, Men's News, Women's News
Kickers will be holding Rugby Conditioning Sessions on Wednesdays at 6:15PM in August at Cumberland Village Park. The goal of these sessions are to prepare for the upcoming contact rugby season by upping our fitness level and dusting off the rust after a lengthy hiatus. These workouts will be short and sweet with a half hour or so of classic conditioning and another half hour of light skill work with a fitness element. All are welcome to attend. Rugby practices for the upcoming season will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30PM, starting on August 31 at Cumberland Village Park. Hope to see you...
by Natalie Ramsay | Jun 15, 2021 | Club Events, Men's News, Women's News
The Comox Valley Kickers are sanctioned for Rugby Re-Engage (Phase 2) and Rugby Re-Start (Phase 3) through BC Rugby and in compliance with viaSport guidelines. With the latest PHO, we are excited to be able to run a Co-Ed Rugby Touch League this summer, starting June 19 and going until the end of August. Games will be played on Saturdays at Cumberland Village Park, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 16. You can register here. Our COVID-19 protocols require you to fill out your attestation and attendance prior to stepping onto the field. This can be done 24 hours prior to your game through your Sportlomo account. Our league will play following these Rugby Touch Rules. We are excited to bring rugby back to the Comox Valley in a safe and responsible manner and look forward to seeing everyone on the...
