by CVKickers | Dec 1, 2012 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News, Coaching
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...
by CVKickers | Nov 1, 2012 | Canada Rugby News, Rugby Competitions
2013 USA Sevens tickets are on-sale now! This February, the world’s best sevens players will compete under the lights in Las Vegas! Join in on Friday, February 8, 2013 to kick-start three days of world-class rugby competition and celebration in the entertainment capital of the world. Check out the below ticket packages and select the one that best meets your needs. They are expecting record attendance this year, so buy your tickets early to ensure ticket availability. Also, be sure to buy before January 2nd to take advantage of discount offers! [notice]Click here to buy your tickets online and enjoy the convenience of printing your tickets at...
by CVKickers | Aug 1, 2012 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News
[notice]Please note that the BC Rugby Competitions Committee has ruled that, with immediate effect (from 17 January 2005), the wearing of a mouth guard in the approved manner is compulsory for all players participating in mini rugby and age grade Rugby in BC including:[/notice] All games (including U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19, U20/21 leagues) Jamborees Practices Summer Camps Any colour EXCEPT red is acceptable. It is strongly recommended that such mouth guards should be properly fitted by a dental practitioner to ensure a correct fit. The approved manner is in the mouth covering the top teeth. A player observed by a coach or referee to be not wearing a mouth guard, shall leave the field and not be permitted to return until such time as the player is wearing a mouth guard in the approved manner. In age league play, the team of the offending player shall be permitted a replacement during the period the offending player is off the field, [warning]EXCEPTIONS:[/warning] Any players, (i.e. mouth breathers, braces etc.) who cannot conform to this policy must provide a letter from their dentist or doctor specifying the rational for not abiding by this policy. The player and his/her legal guardian(s) will be required to sign a release/waiver acknowledging that they understood the risk of not complying with this mouth guard policy. These 2 documents must be completed before the player engages in any rugby activities. Please note that players not wearing mouth guards are not covered by the dental insurance coverage provided in the Rugby Canada players’ insurance policy. Team officials will be required to manage this documentation and to have...
by CVKickers | Jun 30, 2012 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News
The Rugby Canada VICTORIA Golf Tournament is taking place on Thursday, July 12th (1:30pm shotgun start) on the Valley Course at the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa in the City of Langford. We have attached the brochure which contains all the details about the day. In short: $225 per golfer or $800 per foursome (extended early bird pricing!!!) includes golf, range balls, cart with GPS, followed by dinner at the Westin with lots of prizes. If you aren’t able to join us for golf, join us for dinner (reduced to $60) Perhaps you would be interested in sponsoring a hole ($500) or sponsoring a national athlete, coach or manager (100% tax deductible receipt). All proceeds from the day go towards supporting our national rugby programs at the new Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence (www.canadianrugbycoe.ca) . Thanks again for everything you do for the Vancouver Island Rugby Union. [important]Click here to view or download the brochure in PDF...
by CVKickers | May 7, 2012 | Canada Rugby News, Community Involvement
Wheelchair Rugby is coming back! On Thursday May 10th at 7 pm in the Comox Recreation Centre we will be playing Wheelchair Rugby - come out and help get this sport off the ground in Comox Valley! Shaun McKenzie of Duncan will be coming here with all the passion for the sport you can hope for. Learn the strategies, the techniques and enjoy the competitive fun! Like most recreational forms of wheelchair sports, able-bodied players are most welcome to join in. Learn more about the sport at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_rugby If anyone wants to guarantee themselves some space, they can get in touch with Breana Morgan via email at bmorgan@islandradio.bc.ca, or call her at 97.3 The Eagle – (250) 703-2200. Please DO CONFIRM your interest in coming out by e-mailing and please pass this on to other potential players. See you on the...
by CVKickers | Sep 28, 2011 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News
The video below is a key element in BC Rugby’s action plan to promote and streamline youth rugby across the province. [HTML1] URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqeXYPSd_Mw&feature=channel_video_title BC Rugby’s goal was to produce a promotional video that was tempting to young individuals across British Columbia looking to be part of a team atmosphere and engage in a dynamic sport. Working with Brudder Productions, the concept of “it’s your turn to carry the ball” as a focus piece was developed. The themes of tradition, camaraderie and opportunity are central. The outdoor elements were utilized to accentuate the dynamic nature of rugby and the athletes were fully committed to each shoot to ensure the video represented the level of “compete” and “commitment” as key elements of the sport. In addition to being available for online viewing, the promotional video DVD will be affixed to the back cover of BC Rugby’s newest release of the Youth Rugby Manual. All who receive the manual will be encouraged to show the video to young individuals who are current and potential rugby players. With the release of the video, the youth manual will now be mailed to clubs and schools in British Columbia. Aligned with Sport Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan, the manual provides a consistent youth rugby continuum for clubs and schools. Youth rugby in British Columbia encompasses ages up to 17 and grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. Each age / grade is provided its own section in the manual. Each section includes a practical reference guide for club volunteers and school teachers to implement the continuum. The laws of the game for each age / grade...
