by CVKickers | Feb 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
On February 27th the Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Club begins its second Mini rugby program at the club’s Fallen Alders facility on the Royston Road. Children, both male and female, aged between six and fourteen are encouraged to sign up for six weeks of fun-filled, non-contact Mini Rugby. “Last year’s initial program was a huge success,” says Kicker’s Director of Rugby, Colin Chappell. “We had about twenty children and most of them will be returning this year. As well, I have had a good number of parents inquiring about this year’s program, which is very encouraging. The more the merrier.” Mini rugby involves non-contact and girls and boys play touch rugby together at the lower age levels. They play on a small portion of a full rugby pitch and teams consist of only seven or nine children a-side. The idea is for them to have fun while learning a new sport. The youngsters have the opportunity to enjoy the social side of the game at too, at non-competitive “Mini Rugby Jamborees” involving other clubs. All the coaches are qualified and certified to teach Mini rugby. “This year we are going to have Under-8, U-10, U-12 and U-14 age groups and registration begins on Sunday, February 27 between 10.30 a.m.and noonat the Fallen Alders grounds. It costs $75 to register and insure each child. Sessions will take place twice a week on Sundays at 10.30 a.m.and on Thursdays at 5.30 p.m.Jamborees are planned at the Cowichan Rugby Club on April 3rd and at the Nanaimo Rugby Club on April 17th. “I started playing rugby when I was ten years old...
by CVKickers | Feb 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the central recommendations coming out of the Kickers Planning Session held on January 22 at the Forbidden Plateau Lodge, was that the club needed to form a variety of Committees that would make recommendations and proposals to the Executive at monthly Executive Meetings. In the intervening month since the Planning Session, some club members have stepped forward to join various Committees, however, if any other club members would like to serve on any Committee, they can contact the Committee Chairperson involved. Here are the Committees: CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: Colin Chappell (Chair), Chris Ostertag, Eli Cummins, Andy Eaton, Leigh Burley. COACHING COMMITTEE: Colin Chappell (Chair), Aaron L’Arrivee, Steve Russell, Dan Wales RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF PLAYERS COMMITTEE: Ian Kennedy (Chair), Aimee Burley SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Dan Wales (Chair), ShariCaudron, Malissa McLauchlan ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Greg Merchant (Chair), Lindsay Mallette, Harry Gaines, Ona Thorington, SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Lindsay Mallette (Chair), Andy Eaton, Steve...
by CVKickers | Feb 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Five members of the Comox Valley Kickers rugby club are on the move this week as they climb into the upper echelons of the rugby world. Last Wednesday, Connor Willis and Ben Marsh traveled to Shawnigan Lake School to play for the Vancouver Island Select team, captained by Willis, which surprisingly defeated the Canada U-17 “B” team, 17-14. Willis, leading his team from the centre position, had a strong game featuring some tackle-breaking, powerhouse runs that set up tries for his outside backs. Marsh, who played for the North Island Tsunami last season, showed well in his first foray into the higher levels of provincial rugby and didn’t look at all out of place playing in company with, and against, Canada’s best in his age group. Because of his strong performance in this game, it is very likely that Willis will win a place on the Canada U-17 team that will tour England this spring. “The Canada coach, Jim Delaney, came over to me after the game and congratulated me for having a good game,” said Willis, who toured with Canada’s U-17 team to California over Christmas. “That has to be a positive sign.” Kyle Smith had been slated to play in Wednesday’s game but instead received a call to pack his bags to travel to Las Vegas this weekend where he will join Kicker club-mate Gavin McLean on the B.C. U-17 Sevens team. The Vanier lads will be competing in the desert in a host of Sevens competitions surrounding the International Rugby Board (IRB) World Sevens series event being held in Las Vegas this weekend. While playing there,...
by CVKickers | Feb 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Saturday night’s PROCRASTINATOR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY tops the highlights for this weekend. Put on some fancy duds; wrap up a cheap, cheerful and humorous Christmas gift, and bring your family and friends to the clubhouse at 7 p.m. Club’s chefs, Steve Russell and Ian Harris will be serving hors d‘oeuvres and delicious nibblies all night long — all cooked in our newly renovated kitchen. A $10 cover charge/person will cover all you can eat and will give you a chance to win an expensive door-prize. Last year John Waters and his wife won a two-night stay at a Tofino resort. Last year we hosted a very successful TAPAS NIGHT – our first event in the clubhouse – this Saturday’s PROCRASTINATORS CHRISTMAS PARTY is the follow-up to that event and will give us a chance to show off our wonderful new clubhouse and what we have accomplished in the past year to our family and friends. See you there!! Thursday Night Training 6.30 at Fallen Alders: Hot Chicken pies in the clubhouse afterwards. Saturday Feb 12: Women play Burnaby@ Village Park, Cumberland. K.O. 12.30 p.m. Sunday Feb. 13: Men play PowellRiver@VillagePark, Cumberland. K.O. 2.30...
by aimee | Feb 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Club gear is available to purchase now! Golf shirts $50 Hoodies (zip) $50 Sweaters $40 Hats $25 Toques $20 Stickers $5 ...
by CVKickers | Feb 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Saturday night’s PROCRASTINATOR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY tops the highlights for this weekend. Put on some fancy duds; wrap up a cheap, cheerful and humorous Christmas gift, and bring your family and friends to the clubhouse at 7 p.m. Club’s chefs, Steve Russell and Ian Harris will be serving hors d‘oeuvres and delicious nibblies all night long — all cooked in our newly renovated kitchen. A $10 cover charge/person will cover all you can eat and will give you a chance to win an expensive door-prize. Last year John Waters and his wife won a two-night stay at a Tofino resort. Last year we hosted a very successful TAPAS NIGHT – our first event in the clubhouse – this Saturday’s PROCRASTINATORS CHRISTMAS PARTY is the follow-up to that event and will give us a chance to show off our wonderful new clubhouse and what we have accomplished in the past year to our family and friends. See you there!! Thursday Night Training 6.30 at Fallen Alders: Hot Chicken pies in the clubhouse afterwards. Saturday Feb 12: Women play Burnaby@ Village Park, Cumberland. K.O. 12.30 p.m. Sunday Feb. 13: Men play PowellRiver@VillagePark, Cumberland. K.O. 2.30 p.m....
