by CVKickers | Feb 18, 2013 | Canada Rugby News, Rugby Competitions
As you may already be aware Rugby Canada will be hosting the upcoming National University 7s Championship at Westhills Stadium on March 1st and 2nd, 2013. The Championship provides an ideal platform for National Sevens selection and talent assessment, drawing top University Sevens players from across the country. At this stage we are still seeking volunteers for the tournament. This Championship would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our volunteer team. Below isa copy of the Volunteer Posting which contains more detailed information. We appreciate you taking the time to look over this and look forward to hearing back from you. If there is any other information that you might require please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ryan Olsen at ROlsen@rugbycanada.ca...
by CVKickers | Feb 17, 2013 | Game Reports, Men's News
Report by Mike Magee. Photo by Lena-Marie Pawluk. On Sunday in Saanich under blue skies, for the first time since 2007, the Comox Valley Kickers Sr. Men’s team played their first match back in the VIRU 1st Division. A rough fall schedule, full of cancellations and defaults by opponents, saw the eager to play Kickers take to the field to face the Velox Academy. It took a while after the opening whistle for the Comox boys to shake the rust and webs, in the process allowing the young Velox side to score first. It was through an impressive attack engineered by Velox Flyhalf Chris Brussow and his brother, Outside Center Dirk Brussow. A simple yet effective reverse (with a little flair) saw the speedy outside center run the ball 70+ yards and go in for a 7-0 lead. The Kickers would answer back shortly thereafter via a flanker hidden in the backline. Blindside Flanker Vince Bennett would score between the posts and howl with excitement as he was back on the scoring sheet and put the Kickers up on the problematic score board. Back and forth play throughout the first half would also see Outside Center Andrew Hextall log one near the posts after another Velox try, to see the teams go into halftime with a score of 14-12 in favour of the host Valhallians. The spectators would starting pouring in advance of the main event. They would be treated to a competitive 2nd half. A slow start by the Kickers in the 2nd half would allow Velox to score off the opening kickoff, rendering coaches Frank Blaucomb and Aaron...
by CVKickers | Jan 24, 2013 | Club Events, Community Involvement, Men's News, Women's News
All Kickers RFC Members are invited to a pub night on January 31st (530-10 pm) at the Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar in Courtenay (see document below). It would be a good chance for players and coaches to mingle with some of the Comox Valley’s high school players, coaches and parents and also help support Vanier Boys’ upcoming trip to the Las Vegas 7’s. Door prizes, meat draws, a 50:50 draw, and a silent auction will also be featured....
by CVKickers | Jan 21, 2013 | BCRU / VIRU News, Club Events, Men's News, Rugby Competitions, schedules
[important] Island 1st Division Five team Cowichan Cup league - triple round. Only Cowichan cup games count for playoff seedings. The Comox Valley Kickers RFC play a single round robin exhibition schedule against Cowichan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Velox Valhallians. Clubs are encouraged to play Comox on bye weekends when possible. [/important] [notice] Island 3rd Division This is a five team league - double round robin, 8 games each with every team starting with 0 points. (That is, Fall 2012 standings does not apply.) Comox games are Saturdays Island Semifinals April 21, 2 @ 1. 3 @ Comox Island Finals. Location to be determined. Neutral site possibility. Consolation final possibility at neutral site curtainraiser. BC Playoffs: Island to produce two teams: Island 1 and Island 2. Island 1 to host a BC semifinal in BC thirds tier one. Island 2 to host a BC semifinal in BC thirds tier two. [/notice]...
by CVKickers | Jan 10, 2013 | Men's News, Women's News
Since the field at the clubhouse is still under snow, we will postpone training til next Thursday, Jan 17th. Please pass the...
