by CVKickers | Jan 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Who are all the new guys?” asked a spectator at the Kickers vs Cowichan rugby match on Sunday at Village Park, Cumberland. Well might he ask. Over the last few weeks an influx of new players, particularly from Campbell River, have seen the Kickers with a surplus of players standing on the sidelines looking to get on the field. “It’s a bit of a problem,” says Kickers coach Aaron L’Arrive. “ A lot of these new guys play in the back-row and in the centres and I have a hard time making sure everyone gets a game.” One of the new players, Damian Kodaba, showed a great deal of pace and grit as he scored one of the Kicker’s seven tries in the 44-0 romp over the lacklustre Cowichan Piggies, a mere shadow of the once powerful side that used to be the Kicker’s nemesis. “I usually play scrum-half, which I did for a while today, but they put me on the wing as well, and I had a great time. I was lucky enough to score a try and get a few good runs,” offered the former Carihi High player. “ There isn’t a men’s team in Campbell River anymore and some of us decided to drive down and attend a Kicker’s practice and test the waters. We really liked what we saw and now a bunch of us carpool down every week. We’re really enjoying it and we’re having a lot of fun.” The Kickers began well spinning the ball through the backs until another newcomer centre, John Vinnedge, a former Vancouver Rowing Club player, went in...
by aimee | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Just a reminder to everyone that the Kickers planning meeting is still set for Sunday January, 22nd from 10am-3pm. Meeting will take place at the clubhouse. See you all...
by aimee | Dec 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Kicking It Into The Future II Planning Session We invite all club members to join us and be a part of the Comox Valley Kickers planning meeting on January 22nd, 2012 from 10am to 3pm. We will be revisiting the outcome of our last meeting, and discussing the future of our rugby club and what we- as a club- need to work towards and would like to see in the future. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP via email to Aimee Burley aimeeburley@hotmail.com or Colin Chappell...
by CVKickers | May 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Both boys and girls are welcome to join the Comox Valley Kickers RFC for developmental rugby for children ages 6 - 12. Practices to be held at the Fallen Alders Community Hall, home of the Kickers. Contact kickersrfc@gmail.com for more...
by CVKickers | May 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Comox Valley Kickers ended their 2010-2011 season on Sunday losing the Island 3rd Division Final 24-5 to the league leading Velox-Valhallians in Victoria. Centre Steve Hextall, the Kickers top scorer ran in his team’s lone try, his seventeenth of the season. The loss left the Kickers with a 10-6 overall record for the year and marked the team’s second loss to Velox having lost to the Victoria club 45-10 in the Fall play-offs. “ It was a tough day at the office,” said Kickers coach Aaron L’Arivee after the game. “We were without some of our reliable regulars Leigh Burley, Doug Wynd and Brandon Huddleston because of injury, and they had some really experienced guys like Kevin Wirachowski in the front row, who gave them a lot of power and experience in the pack.” Former Canadian International Wirachowski won 17 caps for Canada over eleven years from 1993to 2002 and was recognized as one of the best set scrummagers in the game and though he will celebrate his 48th birthday this coming December he continues to be a formidable force in every facet of forward play. Right from the opening whistle, the home team used their forwards to effect making the visiting Kickers defend for 80% of the game as it enjoyed an enormous amount of possession, The home team held a 12-5 lead at half-time. Just before the break, the Kickers managed a phase of possession that saw its forwards pick and drive to near the Velox line and when scrum-half Greg Merchant passed the ball out to his backs centre Hextall found a way over the...
by CVKickers | Apr 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
KICKERS AWARDS DINNER May 14, 6.00 p.m. @ Fallen Alders Upstairs Hall. AGM and election of Executive for 2011/2012 season will take place at 6.30 P.M. with Dinner (7.30) with Guest Speaker, Awards Presentations and Dancing to follow. Cost $20/person. Senior Men, Senior Women, Juniors and family and friends all invited and welcome. Wear club colours if you have them or dress “Smart Casual”. Guest Speaker: Mr. Gary Dukelowformer Canadian International prop winner of 14 caps and a member of the 1991 Rugby World Cup squad to France. Captained U. Vic. where he was twice named MVP and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2007. Captained Cowichan R.F.C. and the Crimson Tide. One of Canada’s first professional players when he played for Kobe Steel in the 1980s. Served as General Manager of Canada’s Senior Men’s team. Teaches Economics at Shawnigan Lake School where he also runs its External Programs. Sign up on a sheet in the clubhouse or e-mail kennedyi@uniserve.com so that we can monitor numbers and arrange for the proper amount of food. The AWARDS DINNER AND DANCE will be a fantastic night at our FALLEN ALDERS facility.- last year’s dinner was a huge success. Come for a great dinner, listen to a superb inspirational speaker and find out who will win the MVP, Green Jockstrap, Best Forward and Best Back, Best Rookie, Most Improved etc. in all of our teams. It will be a great night. Be There!! REMEMBER: to RSVP: Sign up in the clubhouse or e-mail...