by Pieter Vorster | May 1, 2013 | BCRU / VIRU News, Men's News
Written by Mike Magee, Photos by Michelle Hamilton May 1, 2013, (ISN) - The road to the Provincial Championship for the Comox Valley Kickers runs through Cumberland this Saturday as they get set to host a semi-final of the Division 3 Tier 2 BC Championship in Village Park at 1pm. The Kickers qualified for the Provincial Championship after securing a spot in the NVIRU Championship game last fall. The top seeds from the fall and then the spring competition have a chance to play first for the Island Championship in the revamped Island 3rd division. After the Island Championship is decided both teams are off to the BC Championships as a top seed in both Tier A and B. With the NVIRU trophy back on site this last Sunday the #1 ranked team in the spring of 2013 the Velox Valhallians (7-1) took to the field to defend the trophy against the #1 ranked team from the Fall 2012 competition, the Comox Valley Kickers (6-0). These teams have met numerous times in the Championship game over the last several years with mighty Valhallians from Victoria always managing to come out on top in very tight competitive games. As the Kickers managed to put a respectable effort in the finals time after time, the depth of the Valhallians bench seems to be the difference maker in the later stages of the encounters. Since winning their first NVIRU trophy in the spring of 2010, Velox has claimed it 6 times in the last 4 years. Ideal field and weather conditions on Herd Rd. as the kick off sailed through the air...
by CVKickers | Feb 26, 2013 | schedules
Rugby is an amazing sport. It builds positive, strong attributes on a variety of levels. It promotes, first and foremost, team play. There are 15 players on the field, working towards a shared goal and supporting each other every step of the way. It also develops all kinds of muscles, ball skills, communication skills and hand-eye coordination. All things that benefit our little growing stars a.k.a. the Comox Valley Rugby Rascals. [important]Click Here to View the Current Training Schedule[/important] First Mini Spring Season Practice - Sunday, March 3rd at the Comox Recreation Centre @ 1:00 - 3:00pm. BRING A BUDDY” Youth are asked to participate in as many training dates as possible in order to gain the most from the program and to be properly prepared for Jamborees throughout the season. [notice]Kit: [/notice] Tall socks and Shorts (The team colors are maroon & black - so black socks/shorts are preferred.) Cleats T-shirt or layered T-shirt with a well-fitted long sleeve shirt underneath (no hoodies) Water Bottle Properly fitted mouth guard - U10 & up *(Please see Mouth Guard Policy.)* The team colors are maroon & black - so black socks/shorts are preferred. [warning]You can also find out more information about the Comox Valley Rugby Rascals from our page on...
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...
