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...
by Natalie Ramsay | Sep 24, 2020 | Club Events, Men's News, Women's News
The Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Club is excited to announce that they have been sanctioned for Rugby Re-Engage (Phase 2) and Rugby Re-Started (Phase 3). This is in compliance with viaSport guidelines and BC Rugby’s Return to Rugby plan. Beginning next week will be the start of a Mixed Intersquad Touch Rugby League. More details regarding registration and COVID-19 procedures will be provided in the near future....
by Natalie Ramsay | Jan 25, 2020 | Club Events
The Kickers had a Gods & Gladiators party to kickoff the 2020 Spring Season. Everyone dressed up in their costumes and indulged in drinks and games to...