by CVKickers | Dec 1, 2012 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News, Coaching
Original article by Andrew Smith, BC Rugby Communications COMOX, BC – Our latest BC Rugby First XV Volunteer currently resides in the Comox Valley where he spends his time supporting the Kickers mini rugby program, the Youth and Women’s teams and the North Island Tsunami Academy program. Colin Chappell is also the VP for the Vancouver Island Rugby Union’s Youth and Mini programs and has served as the VIRU juniors league coordinator, often a thankless task that requires plenty of hours during the season. “Colin has put in a huge amount of effort getting the fall junior rugby program underway, running a 7-a-side/10-a-side tournament for the first two weeks and then sorting out a number of challenges for initiating the 15-a-side competitions,” said VIRU President Andrew Spray. “He has done a first class job since taking over the position last February.” Chappell first came to Vancouver Island in 1981 on a rugby tour and eventually moved to Nanaimo in 1982 and played with the Hornets until ’85. Once his playing career wrapped up, Chappell became involved as a volunteer and refereed until 1989. During the ’90s Chappell was heavily involved in volunteering for the Olympic Canoeing program as his son was a paddler. After a series of moves for work that took him across the province, Chappell returned to the Island where he has put down roots in Comox and has been volunteering in the local community since 2006. We caught up with our latest XV Volunteer and this is what he had to say… How long have you been involved as a volunteer with rugby? I stopped playing...
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 | Nov 1, 2012 | Canada Rugby News, Rugby Competitions
2013 USA Sevens tickets are on-sale now! This February, the world’s best sevens players will compete under the lights in Las Vegas! Join in on Friday, February 8, 2013 to kick-start three days of world-class rugby competition and celebration in the entertainment capital of the world. Check out the below ticket packages and select the one that best meets your needs. They are expecting record attendance this year, so buy your tickets early to ensure ticket availability. Also, be sure to buy before January 2nd to take advantage of discount offers! [notice]Click here to buy your tickets online and enjoy the convenience of printing your tickets at...
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 | Sep 28, 2012 | Game Reports, Women's News
Many thanks to Mike Magee for his efforts to film, edit and publish these Comox Valley Kickers game videos. Give the man some love by subscribing to his channel at: www.youtube.com/user/crazyfastwinger When you’re done there, don’t forget to subscribe to the Comox Valley Kickers Youtube Channel as well....