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To the Generous Rugby Supporters for the NSW7’s Team
posted Mar 24 2007
[ed. we received this letter from Colette McAuley on behalf of the National Senior Women’s 7’s Team. We would like to thank our readers who helped us to raise $420 for the Women's team, this letter is for you.]
On behalf of the National Senior Women’s 7’s team traveling to Hong Kong, we would like to thank you for your support of Canadian Rugby. Your contribution has helped this newly established program to experience an opportunity of a lifetime representing Canada at the International Hong Kong Women’s Rugby 7’s Tournament, details shown below.
It’s through the continuous support of family, friends and the rugby community that these athletes can pursue their aspirations of representing Canada on the rugby pitch. “There seems to be no end to the generosity of the Canadian rugby community. I saw great support for the preparation of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and now the support of this very new women’s 7’s program,” says team member Colette McAuley. The vision and organizational support of Rugby Canada has allowed this new program to come to fruition, which not only will increase rugby skill development, but also has qualified the female rugby players for Sport Canada carding.
The growth of the women’s game is dependent on the success of each program and the exposure of those successes. When approached by the 7’s team, Mark Bryant was the first to step up and offer his assistance and resources. The team is very appreciative of all efforts made, which will increase the appeal to the rugby community and the corporate world. “Since we are a new team we need to get exposure, and we hope that as we achieve success we will gain more support from corporate communities. Thanks for your publicity of our team,” states captain Brooke Hilditch. The advantage of the NSW7’s team is that they have an organized schedule for the next two years leading up to the 2009 Women’s World Cup 7’s that consistently puts them in USA, Hong Kong, Europe, Dubai and various locations in Canada. Beating the USA for the trophy was a great feeling in San Diego and now the team will see exactly where they stand with their first game against the World’s best and winners of last years HK 7’s, New Zealand. Thanks again for your support.
Yours in rugby,
National Senior Women’s 7’s Team
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DRAW 2007
Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D
New Zealand Australia United States China
Hong Kong Kazakhstan Thailand Singapore
Canada Arabian Gulf Papua New Guinea Japan
View the Canadian Women's Hong Kong 7s Player Profiles and Make a Donation Online - Help Defray the $3500 Per Player Cost - UPDATE $358 received so far - GOAL $500 - LAST WEEK
[ed. We want to thank those who have donated so far. Based on current responses to date, we've revised our goal to a total of $500. We're going to end the request this week and pass on the donation next Monday, so this is the last chance.]
Rugby Canada NSW7’s Player Profiles
Genevieve Gay
Address: Coquitlam, BC
Nicknames: “G” “G-Unit”
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date 1982
Birth Place: Miramichi, New-Brunswick
Occupation: City Worker (a.k.a Garbage Picker)
Area(s)of Expertise: Mostly just picking up garbage/friend of the homeless
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended:Miramichi Valley High School
University/College Attended: Saint Mary's University (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Position(s) Played:Hook
Alternate Position(s):Angry Hook
Present Club:SFU
Playing Goals: To play the “perfect game”
International Playing Record: FISU 7's (Rome, Italy)_, U-23 vs. USA
Number of Caps: 0
Career Highlights:Playing in the giant Petco Park Stadium for the USA 7's Finals Winning Gold at the FISU 7's in Rome
ABOUT YOURSELF: Born and raised in small-town New-Brunswick, it is a common misconception that my superhuman strength and stamina comes from hucking lobster traps out of a fishing boat. The reality is, bear wrestling has been my main form of training. I began playing rugby 5 years ago, when I launched my 7's career at the World famous Truro 7's rugby tournament. My favourite holiday is April Fool's Day.
I spend most of my free time training for rugby, and I also enjoy playing field hockey and doing gymnastics.
Brooke Hilditch
Address: Mississauga, Ontario
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1980
Birth Place: Oakville, Ontario
Occupation: High School teacher
Area(s)of Expertise: Science
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: Erindale Secondary
University/College Attended: University of Guelph and McMaster University
Position(s) Played: center/fullback/wing
Alternate Position(s): 5,6 or 7 in 7’s rugby
Present Club: York Yeomen
How Long: 3 years
Playing Goals: play as best as I can and for as long as I can!!!
Playing Record: National 7’s (2006), National Senior Women (2003-2005), Canadian (International) University 7’s team (2003, 2005), U23 Canada (2001-2003)
Number of Caps: eight
Playing Record: USA 7’s Champion 2007, World Champion at the World University Championships (2003, 2005)
Career Highlights: Captain of the Canadian 7’s squad in 2007 (beat the US), Captain of the Canadian University 7’s team (2003) in the first World Championships
Mandy Marchak
Nicknames: "Moani"
Address: North Vancouver, BC
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1984
Birth Place: Winnipeg, MB
Occupation: Landscaping
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: Grant Park High School
University/College Attended: University of Manitoba
Position(s) Played: Fullback, wing, center
Alternate Position(s): Prop (7s)
Present Club: Capilanos
Playing Goals: To compete in the Women’s 15’s and 7’s world cup 2009, 2010
Number of Caps: 9
Career Highlights: Being able to go from Winning High school championships, to provincial championships, then playing for Canada at U23 camps, all the way to play with the senior team at the Rugby World Cup 2006. Its all been a highlight.
ABOUT YOURSELF: I am 22 years old. I love working and training. I do landscaping, which I recently discovered I love! I want to be a fire fighter in a few years when rugby may slow down. I love playing with my club team when I am not at a Canadian event. I moved to BC away from my family to pursue this goal of mine. I was told I would not do very well if I stayed based in Manitoba, so I moved. It was the best decision I have made to date. I miss my family, but what a difference in the game! Other then that books, movies and long walks along the beach!
Jill Payne
Nicknames: "Payne Train"
Address: Windsor, NS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1984
Birth Place: Windsor NS
Occupation: Student, almost a teacher
Area(s)of Expertise: Human Kinetics/English
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: King’s Edgehill School
University/College Attended: St Francis Xavier, University of Western
Position(s) Played: 10
Alternate Position(s): 15
Present Club: in between clubs at the moment
Playing Goals: World Cup 2009, be like Colette
Playing Record: ST FX, Montreal Barbs, U23, Canada A, Cowichan Piggies, Canada sevens
International Playing Record: Canada A vs. USA, Canada A vs Scotland, u23 vs USA, Sevens LA, and San Diego
ABOUT YOURSELF:
- Born and raised in Windsor Nova Scotia
- International sprint canoeist, retired at age 18 after attending the World Cup.
- Two older sisters and one older brother
- Fast tracked undergraduate in human kinetics at St Francis Xavier
- Intern Shawnigan Lake School 05/06
- Currently completing education degree at the University of Western
- Hoping to teach in BC next year.
- On full student loan.
- Love working out and pushing my limits
Nathalie Bendavid
Nicknames: "Nat", "Nattypants"
Address: Richmond Hill, Ontario
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1980
Birth Place: Toronto
Occupation: Teacher
Area(s)of Expertise: High School French and Physical Education
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: Bayview Secondary School
University/College Attended: University of Guelph, University of Toronto.
Position(s) Played: Front Row
Alternate Position(s)
Present Club: Aurora Barbarians RFC
Playing Goals: To attend the 2009 World Cup
Playing Record: U23 Canada, Canada A vs. Scotland
(International)
Number of Caps: 0
Playing Record: Senior Women’s Ontario Rugby (5 years)
University of Guelph (4 years, captain for 2)
University of Toronto (1 year)
Career Highlights: Beating U of Western in the OUA final in 2002, Winning the 2006 National Championships
ABOUT YOURSELF: I’m a first year elementary school teacher at a private school for athletes. I spend my days training for rugby and teaching. During my evenings and weekends I train and prepare my lessons for the following week and mark student work. I don’t have much of a social life at the moment, but such is the life of a first-year teacher/first-time national team athlete; I enjoy what I do (teaching and training), and I believe that the hard work will pay off in the years to come. I am also the Director of Women rugby for the Aurora Barbarians rugby club, and I coach a high school senior girl’s rugby team every spring.
Jill Harris
Nicknames: "Red Shoes"
Address: Edmonton, Alberta
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1977
Birth Place: Lloydminster
Occupation: Teacher/ Professional Figure Skating Coach
Area(s)of Expertise: Physical Education
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: Lloydminster Comprehensive High School
University/College Attended: Lakeland College / University of Alberta
Position(s) Played: Fullback
Alternate Position(s): Wing
Present Club: Edmonton Rockers
How Long: 10 Years
Playing Goals: Represent Canada in 2009 Womens Rugby World Cup
Playing Record:
2000 U23 15’s VS USA Win
(International)
2000 U23 15’s VS USA Win
2005 Sr. Women 15’s VS NEW ZEALAND Loss
2005 Sr. Women 15’s VS SCOTTLAND Win
2006 Sr. Women 7’s Tournament Los Angeles Second Place
2007 Sr. Women 7’s Tournament San Diego Champion
Number of Caps: 2 U23 caps / 2 Sr. Caps
Playing Record:
Team Alberta 1999-2005
University of Alberta Pandas Rugby 1999, 2000
Lakeland College Rumblers 1995
Edmonton Rockers 1996-2007
St. Oren’s, France 2006-2007
Career Highlights:
First U23 Cap
First Sr. Women’s Cap
Team Alberta National Champions 2003
Pandas Rugby University National Champions 1999, 2000
Edmonton Rockers Provincial Champions 1996, 1999, 2005, 2006
Most Valuable Player 2000 University Rugby Final Game
Playing Rugby In France learning a new language and style of game
ABOUT YOURSELF:
In the year 2005 I was finally selected to play for the Sr. Women’s 15s team in the Canada Cup where I earned my first Sr. International Cap. In the same year I ran my fastest ever 30 and 60 meter sprint times which are still Bobsleigh Canada Women’s Records. Now I have reached a new high in my sporting career. I have officially competed internationally on two different Canadian National Teams.
Now that 7 a side rugby for women is growing to the point of a first ever world cup, I have new goals to set my training towards. I was a member of the National 7s team that ended up second in the Los Angeles Tournament in 2006. Then, the following year I was a member of the team that went on to win the San Diego 7s tournament in 2007. I really enjoy playing 7s because it is a fast-paced exciting game where you are always involved from start to finish. I am looking forward to progressing with this team towards the 2009 World Cup.
Meghan Mutrie
Nicknames: "Mooch", "Smooch"
Address: Calgary, AB
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1984
Birth Place: Calgary, AB
Occupation: Ummmm- soon to be bartender
Area(s)of Expertise:
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School: Attended Athol Murray College of Notre Dame ‘02
University/College: Attended University of North Dakota
Position(s) Played: Scrumhalf
Alternate Position(s): Wing, Fullback
Present Club: Velox Valkyries
How Long: 1 month
Playing Goals: To represent Canada at 7s at 2009 World Cup
Playing Record: U19, U23, Canada 7s
(International) ?
Career Highlights: Beating USA 65-7 in U23, Winning USA 7s 2007
ABOUT YOURSELF:
I am 22 and a recent graduate from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I attended UND on an athletic scholarship for soccer and ice hockey. I was nominated for the Hockey Humanitarian award as one of the top 8 in the USA for my volunteering in the community as well I received the Sioux Service Award all 4 years I attended UND. In my last year I was awarded a post-graduate scholarship from the WCHA (Western Collegiate Hockey Association) for my accomplishments on and off the ice. I am taking a year off between studies before I pursue a PhD in clinical psychology to become a sex therapist. I spent the past 5 months living in London, England playing for Richmond Football Club. I also went to Dubai 7s with a team from Ireland as well as traveled for fun to northern Italy, Wales, and Greece. I will be traveling to New Zealand for 4 months after Hong Kong 7s to play rugby before attending grad school in the fall.
Colette McAuley
Nicknames: None that I’m aware of
Address: Alma, ON
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1973
Birth Place: Sarnia
Occupation: Business Development
Area(s)of Expertise: Health and Wellness Industry
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: NLSS
University/College Attended: Univ of Guelph/ Wilfrid Laurier University
Position(s) Played: wing
Alternate Position(s: prop (7s)
Present Club: Highland RFC
Playing Goals: To outplay my opposite
International Playing Record: played against Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, New Zealand, USA from 2000-2006, World Cup 2002
Number of Caps: 21
Playing Record (other): LA 7’s, San Diego 7’s,
Career Highlights: Beating England but losing to the ref at Churchill Cup 2003
ABOUT YOURSELF:
I have made rugby a major part of my life for over a decade. I love to play, coach and ref the game. I’ve tried over the years to make things better for female rugby players by representing them at the Board level, however, I have made little progress. I don’t know anything else that beats the feeling of playing for your country and for that, I will always be grateful.
Ashley Patzer
Address: Lethbridge, Alberta
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: 1987
Birth Place: Lethbridge
Occupation: Student
PLAYING INFORMATION
High School Attended: Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
University/College Attended: University of Lethbridge
Position(s) Played: 15/10
Alternate Position(s): 11/14
Present Club: Lethbridge Rugby Club
How Long: 2 years
Playing Goals: Play in the 2009 7's world cup
Playing Record
(International): 19 international games
Number of Caps: 1
Career Highlights: Beating the England U-19 squad for the first time in history.
Winning the Interuniversity 7's Championships in Rome Italy.
Playing my first Sr. Womens game at Petco Park for the USA 7's tournament and winning
ABOUT YOURSELF:
I am 19 years old and attending the University of Lethbridge. My goal is to compete in the 2009 Rugby 7's world cup.
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