by Natalie Ramsay | Apr 15, 2019 | Game Reports, Uncategorized
The Comox Valley Kickers Women’s winning streak ends. This past weekend, the Kickers travelled to Nanaimo to face off against the Hornets, the second time in a span of 3 weeks. This was a very different game than the one played just two weeks prior in Cumberland. The Hornets scored a fury of unanswered tries right out of the gates. The Kickers were playing behind the whole game and never hit their rhythm. Points were scored by Outside Centre Daris Tendler and 8-man Audrey Jones. The final score was 10-60. “This was a big wake up call. We still have a lot to work on. Nanaimo played a great game. We played most of the game on defense and didn’t really get an opportunity to run the ball,” said Kickers Coach Thyssen de Goede. “Everything considered, I am proud of the hard work and effort displayed by the ladies on the pitch. They never gave up. All we can do is learn from this game, regroup and focus on our next opponent.” The Comox Valley Kickers are still recruiting players for the season. No experience needed. For more information, please visit comoxvalleyrugby.ca or email cvkickers@gmail.com....
by Natalie Ramsay | Mar 4, 2019 | Game Reports, Uncategorized
After a very cold and snowy February, the rugby season resumed this past Saturday with the Comox Valley Kickers Women’s team travelling to the mainland to face off against the Brit Lions, who are based out of Delta. Travelling with only thirteen women, the Kickers knew that it would take a Herculean effort to win shorthanded, but they were up to the task. The Kickers started off strong, scoring first and then never let up. With high intensity throughout the game, the team utilized their strength and speed to score. The forward pack crashed the ball with ferocious intent and gained the hard yards, which allowed the back line to shine by running some great plays. Outside Centre Daris Tendler lead the efforts with four tries with Inside Centre Carlie Beaulieu and Scrumhalf Natalie Nguyen each scoring once. Flyhalf Paula Simpson added two tries and four conversions. The final score was 48 – 17. “We are coming back from a one-month hiatus due to the weather and I was unsure of what the team was going to look like. It was disappointing that we could not field a whole side, but I was so very proud of the ladies who made the trip. Everyone played with tremendous heart and conviction in our ability to win.” said Kickers Captain Natalie Nguyen. “Due to the fact that we were playing short, we were very strategic in our game plan. Our forwards had great set pieces and contested every scrum and lineout, stealing possession on a few! Our backs had great chemistry and ran some good lines. As a team, we were...
by Natalie Ramsay | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
The rain didn’t stop our minis and junior players from getting on the field for the Try Rugby sessions held at Lewis Park this past Sunday, September 9th. From 10AM - 12PM, there was a co-ed Mini Rugby session for children ages 4 -12 followed by a Junior Women session ages 12 - 18 from 1PM - 3PM. Thank you parents, athletes and coaches for braving the storm. We are excited for the upcoming season. Regular practices start on Thursday, September 13th from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Lower Lake Trail field. Everyone welcomed. No experience...
by Natalie Ramsay | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Car Decals Car decals range from $8 - $10 each and are sold after mini’s and women’s practice on Thursdays. You can also contact Dana at 250-897-5585 or by email at cvkickerssponsorship@gmail.com to purchase. Proceeds go towards the Senior Women’s travel costs. Mugs Mugs are $15 each and may be purchased by contacting Shelby at cvkickersfundraising@gmail.com. There is an option to add your name on the mug for an additional cost. Stemless Wine Glasses These stemless wine glasses are $15 each and may be purchased by contacting Shelby...
by Natalie Ramsay | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rugby Gear Order Form 2016 New Kickers swag soon to be available! Please click the button above for all the details. Due date: 9:00AM on Monday, October 17th Ordering by then will ensure that the items will arrive before Christmas! Great gifts for ruggers of all ages! Money needs to be in for your order to go through. If paying by cash, please have the exact amount. If paying by cheque, please make it out to Natalie Nguyen. If paying by email money transfer, please send to natalie.nguyen@hotmail.ca with the password being “Kickers” Natalie...
by Pieter Vorster | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Frank Leonard Baulcomb – 1962 – 2016 Frank was born in Suva Fiji, Dec. 7th, 1962. Frank’s father, Desmond George Baulcomb was stationed in Fiji at Laucala Bay, that’s where he met me (Annabelle Hoeflich) and we were married in Jan, 1962, and Frank was born in Dec 1962. We left Fiji when Frank was 6 weeks old and we lived in Mt.Roskill, where Frank went to school. Frank’s Dad, being in the Royal New Zealand Airforce, was stationed at many Airforce Bases. And every base we were stationed at Frank always played Rugby. Even before he started school, he always had his own Rugby ball. When Des retired from the Airforce as a Warrant Officer, he asked if I would like to go to Canada because my family lived here. We arrived in Vancouver in 1979, and found a place in Richmond, B.C. where Frank went to school at Stevenson High. It was near a Rugby club, so that made him happy. At that time Rugby was not as popular as in New Zealand, which Frank missed so much. He played for Richmond, and represented Canada, and even went to play in New Zealand. Frank also went to England and Germany, all because of his love for the sport. He married Christine (Veri) and they have two beautiful daughters, Jacqueline Anna & Celina Jayne. Frank was a very proud Dad, he lived for his girls. As his mother I couldn’t be more proud of my son, he worked hard & played hard. Rugby was his life. He was very sad for a long time after losing his father, who had a...
