Senior Men’s Rugby Coaching Opportunity!

Looking for a great coaching opportunity? Comox Valley Kickers Sr. Men’s Team is looking for a coach to help them strive for success as they move forward. All the information for application is provided below and inside this link here —> Sr Men’s Coaching Information VOLUNTEER MEN’S RUGBY COACH NEEDED The Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Club is located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. We are a grassroots rugby club with a developing men’s, women’s and minis and junior programs. We are looking for a volunteer coach to take on growing the men’s side as they venture into the first division in the 2017-18 season. The successful candidate will embrace the clubs history while using their own unique coaching strengths to grow this side into a inclusive, respected, competitive team. Those interested in this position should have or be willing to: - Be registered with BC Rugby - Be trained in SafeRugby or Rugby Ready and World Rugby Concussion Management - Meet the BCRU coaching requirements – NCCP intro to competitive world rugby level 2 Application: To apply for this position, please submit a resume to the Comox Valley Kickers RFC at cvkickerssecretary@gmail.com Closing date for applications is Friday, July 14th. The successful candidate will be chosen by July 28th. For more information contact the above email or any executive member. Job Description: Reports to: Director of Senior Rugby Operations, and CV Kickers RFC Executive A coach should be a natural leader with proven past coaching experience and a background that shows commitment and consistency. They should have a strong interest in player and club development and overall promotion of...
Kickers Recruiting Volunteer Coaching Staff

Kickers Recruiting Volunteer Coaching Staff

Club members, alumni and interested parties. The executive has decided that we should have a formal process in place for the the recruitment and retention of our volunteer coaching staff. To that end we have opened all the coaching positions (minis, juniors, seniors) to applications from those interested in coaching in whatever capacity at whatever level piques their interest. I encourage people who want to be involved in rugby and its development in the Comox Valley to submit an application. Those of you who want more information can contact me directly at 250 421 8028. Or via email senior-rugby-operations@comoxvalleyrugby.ca . You can also contact Ona Thorington if you want specific information about age grade rugby. Jesse Ramsay Director of Senior Rugby Operations Volunteer Coaching Positions available for Senior and Youth Rugby teams Comox Valley Kickers RFC is seeking head coaches and assistant coaches for all 2016/17 programs. This includes one Senior Men’s and one Senior Women’s team as well as Juniors and minis. The Comox Valley Kickers is a proud club that has a tradition of playing competitive rugby that dates back 125 years. The successful candidate will embrace the clubs history while using their own unique coaching strengths for building on the future. Good communication and interpersonal skills are what makes a good coach, one that works well with the players, fellow coaches, managers and support staff. Those interested in these positions should have or be willing to: Be registered with BC Rugby Complete a Police Record Check – for all Coaches working with Youth Trained in SafeRugby or Rugby Ready Trained in World Rugby Concussion Management Meet the...
Colin Chappell recognized through Volunteer Appreciation Program

Colin Chappell recognized through Volunteer Appreciation Program

Original article by Andrew Smith, BC Rugby Communications  COMOX, BC –  Our latest BC Rugby First XV Volunteer currently resides in the Comox Valley where he spends his time supporting the Kickers mini rugby program, the Youth and Women’s teams and the North Island Tsunami Academy program. Colin Chappell is also the VP for the Vancouver Island Rugby Union’s Youth and Mini programs and has served as the VIRU juniors league coordinator, often a thankless task that requires plenty of hours during the season. “Colin has put in a huge amount of effort getting the fall junior rugby program underway, running a 7-a-side/10-a-side tournament for the first two weeks and then sorting out a number of challenges for initiating the 15-a-side competitions,” said VIRU President Andrew Spray. “He has done a first class job since taking over the position last February.” Chappell first came to Vancouver Island in 1981 on a rugby tour and eventually moved to Nanaimo in 1982 and played with the Hornets until ’85. Once his playing career wrapped up, Chappell became involved as a volunteer and refereed until 1989. During the ’90s Chappell was heavily involved in volunteering for the Olympic Canoeing program as his son was a paddler. After a series of moves for work that took him across the province, Chappell returned to the Island where he has put down roots in Comox and has been volunteering in the local community since 2006. We caught up with our latest XV Volunteer and this is what he had to say… How long have you been involved as a volunteer with rugby? I stopped playing...
Touch Rugby at Lake Trail to End July 30th

Touch Rugby at Lake Trail to End July 30th

Hello Kickers, your executive would like to remind you that as of Monday, July 30th, the fields at Lake trail Middle School will be used by the Women’s and Junior Teams for practice. Those wishing to come out for a game of touchies on Thursday, August 2nd, will meet at the clubhouse. The field there is ready for use and hopefully there will be some social time after the last touch rugby session before training for the fall season starts in full. Men’s senior practice sessions will start Tuesday, August 7th and we are hoping to get access to the Cumberland Village fields so as to be able to practice in a full field. Coach Frank would like to see all players show up and be ready for training by...
SPRING 2012 RUGBY RASCALS – REVISED SCHEDULE

SPRING 2012 RUGBY RASCALS – REVISED SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE: SPRING 2012 RUGBY RASCALS – REVISED SCHEDULE Beginning Tuesday, April 10th, practices will take place at the following 3 locations each week: Tuesday – Old Brooklyn School on Noel in Comox Friday – Lake Trail Secondary, Lower Field, 805 Willamar in Courtenay Sunday – Village Park, Royston Road, Cumberland   The Sunday Jamboree schedule has also been revised Sunday, April 15 - Cumberland Cancelled Sunday, April 22 - Campbell River Sunday, April 29 - Cowichan...
SPRING 2012 RUGBY RASCALS – REVISED SCHEDULE

Rugby Rascals kick off!

Mini Rugby is starting up again for the Spring 2012 season! The Kickers Rugby Rascals practice runs Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm at our training field, with jamborees on some Sundays (announcements about Sunday jamborees will be made at Wednesday evening practices). Kids will learn the basics of rugby and skills appropriate for their age group, through fun games and activities! Please be sure your child brings a water bottle, and extra clothing for those chilly...