by CVKickers | Apr 5, 2012 | Coaching, schedules
PLEASE NOTE: SPRING 2012 RUGBY RASCALS – REVISED SCHEDULE Beginning Tuesday, April 10th, practices will take place at the following 3 locations each week: Tuesday – Old Brooklyn School on Noel in Comox Friday – Lake Trail Secondary, Lower Field, 805 Willamar in Courtenay Sunday – Village Park, Royston Road, Cumberland The Sunday Jamboree schedule has also been revised Sunday, April 15 - Cumberland Cancelled Sunday, April 22 - Campbell River Sunday, April 29 - Cowichan...
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...
by CVKickers | Jan 26, 2011 | Coaching
Dear Fellow Coaches, Now that 2011 has got under way we can look forward to a very exciting year with the IRB World Cup being held in New Zealand in October and November. What suprises and drama will this World Cup bring? In the IRB World Rugby Yearbook, Victor Matfield has written an interesting article on what it takes to win a World Cup. He makes the very valid point that whereas in France, players during the tournament could move around Paris in relative peace and quiet, that won't be the case in New Zealand where rugby is such huge part of the country's makeup. Players popping out of their hotel for a quiet coffee will be the centre of attention and will have to handle being in the spotlight all the time! It will all add to the tremendous pressure on players during the tournament. Spare a thought for the All Blacks. Imagine the pressure they will be under on home ground after not winning the tournament since the first World Cup in 1987! If they win in these conditions they will be worthy champions! To read the full article please click on this link Victor Matfield or go to Rugbyworldcup.com where you will find all the information and news about 2011 World Cup. In a recent edition of this newsletter we talked about how essential and sometimes challenging the referees job is at all levels of the game. There was a lot of response from players and referees expressing views on how referees needed to be supported more, particularly by supporters. I am delighted to say a very helpful online...
