by CVKickers | Dec 6, 2011 | BCRU / VIRU News, Game Reports, Men's News
This past Sunday was truly a rugby day at Village Park, Cumberland as the Kickers took advantage of the superb conditions and appreciative crowd to beat Nanaimo Hornets 35 - 8. Steve Hextall and Troy Mader exploited their opportunities each scoring twice thereby putting the Kickers out in front 20 - 3 at the half. Play transformed into a defensive tussle for the rest of the game providing occasion for forwards Shane Stuchbery, Jeromy Grootendorst and Andy Eaton to each notch a try. Jamie Kerr replied for Nanaimo. None of the conversion attempts were successful. Many thanks to Michelle Hamilton for the images below. [HTML1] The Kickers will face a stern test in the VIRU Fall final facing Velox, Sunday, Dec 11th, 1:00 PM at Village Park. SIDELINES: The Kickers Rugby Club invites all those men and women interested in playing rugby to attend training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30 p.m.at the club’s Fallen Alders facility on the Royston/Cumberland Road. For more info, visit our website at http://kickersrugby.ca. The club gratefully acknowledges our team sponsors, Investors Group and Wedler Engineering; along with our club sponsors AFC Construction and Continual Palingenesis – Social Media Solutions. Many thanks also to Bayview Chiropractic, Fluid Bar and Grill and Yummies & Gyros for their community way dollars (cw$) contribution. Without this support rugby would not continue to flourish in the Comox Valley....
by CVKickers | Dec 1, 2011 | Club Events
Back by popular demand! The pulled pork poker night 2 is on tomorrow night, 2nd december, at the clubhouse. Be there at 6pm for 6.30 start. Food will be in the form of pulled pork sandwiches and some other snacks there will be another Pick the Joker draw so bring some extra $ for that Bring you poker shoes and have a sandwich. Thanks, Doug Remember also that this Sunday kickoff against the Nanaimo Hornets is at 1 o’clock at Village Park in Cumberland. All players please make sure to be at the field by noon, to start warming up at 12:30. Let’s keep up our winning streak...
by CVKickers | Nov 29, 2011 | Game Reports, Men's News
Under sunny skies in Port Alberni, inspired set play produced consistent and timely possession that allowed the Kickers to down an initially spirited and stubborn Black Sheep side 54 - 12. Ross McLean scored 2 trys while singles were added by Pieter Voster, Jake Nessman and Troy Mader. Kickers Man of the Match, Eli Cummins, chipped in with a try and six conversions. A penalty try was awarded to Comox Valley. Have a look at the slideshow below to see some of the action. Many thanks to Michelle Hamilton for her regular support and attendance at away games, not to mention the images and videos (the latter is mostly available on our team’s group on Facebook). [HTML1] This last game of the fall fixtures was highlited by strong Kicker tackling, good support and unrelenting pressure. A great player turnout was icing on the cake for the 9 - 0 Kickers. (Report by Harry Gaines.) The Kickers are currently leading the Island Div 3 by a comfortable margin. VIRU play-offs begin this coming Sunday, December 4 @ 1:00 PM, Village Park, Cumberland. Special mention goes out to Chris Ostertag and Aisha Mendez who recently got married (as well as a belated congratulations on the birth of their son). Also to Greg and Alana Merchant on the birth of their daughter and to Pieter Vorster and Caila Holbrook on the birth of their daughter. It’s good to know there will be future players for both Men’s and Women’s teams. SIDELINES: The Kickers Rugby Club invites all those men and women interested in playing rugby to attend training sessions on...
by CVKickers | Oct 3, 2011 | Game Reports, Men's News
2 October 2011 - Comox Valley The Comox Valley Kickers continued the season’s winning streak with an impressive performance against the Nanaimo Hornets at Cumberland Village Park this past weekend. Dominating play with the strength of their forward pack the Kickers secured the majority of possession and crossed the tryline 9 times for a 51-0 victory. Kickers captain Tony Forth commented with a big smile that: ”We all kept our mouths shut and did the work required to secure this victory. We’ve been training for this. Today we played together as a team and did it well and it paid off! Thanks boys.” The team from Nanaimo, sporting many new faces, arrived early and looked fit and organised during their warmup. The Kickers team saw the return of some familiar faces and under confident leadership received the kick-off with enthusiasm which continued all the way through three fazes into an early score. The tone was set for the rest of the match as the boys in black kept pushing forward, both in scrummages and backline breaks. Three of the returning players scored 4 of the 9 tries and each deserves special mention. Andrew Nikkel (wearing #6) received numerous kicks to start off new sets of play with intelligent running and strong defense that led to more than just the try he scored himself. Stephen Hextall returned to his outside centre position (and try-scoring streak) to outrun the Hornet defenders twice for some long-distance points. The Kickers would also like to thank Comox Valley Nissan for lending us Todd Stewart who scooped up a ball to power over the tryline...
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...
