by CVKickers | Nov 21, 2012 | Game Reports, Men's News
The 2012 fall rugby season has been frustrating for the undefeated Comox Valley Kickers men’s team, who have accrued almost as many wins by default as they have by actual games played. Sunday provided the opportunity for the Kickers to vent in a big way against the Nanaimo Hornets. With an average age of 22 the Kickers started the game with what might be the youngest full set of forwards in the last six years so the stage was set for a fast rucking game. The youngsters did not disappoint quickly gaining enough ground within a couple of minutes of the starting whistle to make room for veteran center Chris Ostertag to run in the first try. Following up almost as quickly was rookie flanker Brandon Krejci leaping over for five more points. Front row forwards Brandon Robertson and Brodie Squire kept up a barrage of bone crunching tackles creating turnovers and clearing the way for team Captain Andrew Hextal to range far and wide gaining huge yards and setting perfect platforms for structured play. Planned back line moves through several phases sent Leigh Burley over for the first of an impressive three tries in a row. The Hornets rallied from time to time and despite sustained forward crashes and some brief backline forays Nanaimo could not put points on the board. Instead the Kickers continued to pour it on with Nathan Holley bolting a full fifty meters before scoring a well deserved try. In the early part of the second half the Kickers were somewhat slower putting points up until Chris Ostertag dropped four would be tacklers in succession with his devastating straight arm fend and went in under the posts for a second...
by CVKickers | Oct 25, 2012 | Club Events, Community Involvement
The Kickers are proud to bring your the best Halloween party of 2012, this Saturday at the Fallen Alders community hall. [notice]Door Prizes! Live Music! Good Times![/notice] [important]Check out our event page on Facebook at:...
by CVKickers | Aug 1, 2012 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News
[notice]Please note that the BC Rugby Competitions Committee has ruled that, with immediate effect (from 17 January 2005), the wearing of a mouth guard in the approved manner is compulsory for all players participating in mini rugby and age grade Rugby in BC including:[/notice] All games (including U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19, U20/21 leagues) Jamborees Practices Summer Camps Any colour EXCEPT red is acceptable. It is strongly recommended that such mouth guards should be properly fitted by a dental practitioner to ensure a correct fit. The approved manner is in the mouth covering the top teeth. A player observed by a coach or referee to be not wearing a mouth guard, shall leave the field and not be permitted to return until such time as the player is wearing a mouth guard in the approved manner. In age league play, the team of the offending player shall be permitted a replacement during the period the offending player is off the field, [warning]EXCEPTIONS:[/warning] Any players, (i.e. mouth breathers, braces etc.) who cannot conform to this policy must provide a letter from their dentist or doctor specifying the rational for not abiding by this policy. The player and his/her legal guardian(s) will be required to sign a release/waiver acknowledging that they understood the risk of not complying with this mouth guard policy. These 2 documents must be completed before the player engages in any rugby activities. Please note that players not wearing mouth guards are not covered by the dental insurance coverage provided in the Rugby Canada players’ insurance policy. Team officials will be required to manage this documentation and to have...
by CVKickers | May 7, 2012 | Canada Rugby News, Community Involvement
Wheelchair Rugby is coming back! On Thursday May 10th at 7 pm in the Comox Recreation Centre we will be playing Wheelchair Rugby - come out and help get this sport off the ground in Comox Valley! Shaun McKenzie of Duncan will be coming here with all the passion for the sport you can hope for. Learn the strategies, the techniques and enjoy the competitive fun! Like most recreational forms of wheelchair sports, able-bodied players are most welcome to join in. Learn more about the sport at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_rugby If anyone wants to guarantee themselves some space, they can get in touch with Breana Morgan via email at bmorgan@islandradio.bc.ca, or call her at 97.3 The Eagle – (250) 703-2200. Please DO CONFIRM your interest in coming out by e-mailing and please pass this on to other potential players. See you on the...
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...
