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Abbotsford Announces Jason Young as Head Coach for 2010-2011 Season
July 20 2010
from Doug Primrose
The Abbotsford Rugby Club is pleased to announce Jason Young has been appointed Head Coach for the Senior Men's Divisions for the upcoming 2010/2011 season. Jason has been a long time ARFC member, who has served as a player, coach, and executive member in the past.
Jason is a certified level three coach, who is currently coaching the Canada U20 Women's team. He just recently won gold as coach of the BC Women in the National Women's Championships. Jason has also been involved in coaching at many different levels, including Canada U21 Men, BC U20 Men, Fraser Valley Senior Men's coach, and many age grade teams at the Provincial and Regional level.
In 2009, Jason was the recipient of the Gerald McGavin Coaching award. This special award acknowledges BC rugby coaches who have left an incredible mark on their rugby community and also offers them an opportunity to experience professional rugby rugby abroad.
The Abbotsford Rugby Club welcomes Jason to his new position and look forward to an exciting season.
Abbotsford All-City 2010
from Ryan McWhinney
posted July 6 2010
Abbotsford school rugby teams had another successful year in 2010. Hundreds of boys and girls were active from grades 6-12 in Abbotsford school rugby programs, as many teams continue to expand and develop their rugby skills.
At the senior high school level, there were 5 boys’ teams competing, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. The Abbotsford schools finished as 4 of the top 5 schools in the Valley with Yale, Robert Bateman, Mouat, Hansen and Heritage Park all qualifying for provincials. Abbotsford Collegiate worked through a rebuilding year in hopes of gaining a provincial berth in the upcoming season.
In the Provincial AAA division, Robert Bateman finished 7th, Yale finished 8th, Mouat finished 13, and Rick Hansen finished 16th. In the AA division, Heritage Park finished 13th in the province. Earlier in the year, four Abbotsford players earned the honour of being selected to the Canada U-17 program, including Tyler Barons (Yale), Justin Douglas (Bateman), Ryan March (Bateman), and Christian Styles (Yale).
At the senior girls level, 4 teams competed from Abbotsford, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. Abbotsford teams included Abbotsford Collegiate, Rick Hansen, Robert Bateman and Yale Secondary. Robert Bateman had a fantastic season and won the AA division, earning the title of 2010 AA BC Champions. Heritage Park also had a strong season finishing 3rd in the province in AA. Abby Collegiate came on strong at the provincials to finish 4th in the AAA division. Rick Hansen and Yale had rebuilding years and will look to next year for provincial accolades.
Abbotsford teams experienced much success at the junior level as well with 5 competitive teams in action, including Rick Hansen, Mouat, Bateman, Yale and Abby Collegiate, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. Abbotsford Traditional also had an exhibition team that played in the Abbotsford 7’s. All schools had very competitive teams with Yale running two teams for the 3rd year. Hansen, Mouat and Yale all had close battles throughout the season. Bateman won the city championship and lost in overtime to Earl Marriott to come 2nd in the Fraser Valley. Yale finished 3rd and Mouat finished 4th.
In Grade 8 action, Abbotsford schools were again very strong this year. In the boys’ division, five Abbotsford schools competed in the local league, including Abby, Reimer, Howe, and two teams from both W.A. Fraser and Clayburn. Heritage Park was also in the league. Reimer won city championship, while Fraser was able to beat Reimer to win the Fraser Valley Championship. Clayburn beat Heritage in the consolation final to secure 3rd, putting Abbotsford and Mission schools as the top 4 in the Valley. Howe finished 8th.
The Abbotsford Grade 8 girls’ league saw six local teams competing for the Upper Fraser Valley championship, including Abby, W.A. Fraser, Reimer, Clayburn, Chief Dan, and Heritage Park. Fraser Middle managed to defeat Clayburn in a tight battle to win the championship.
The ARFC ran its annual 7’s tournament again this year on April 30 at Yale. With 30 teams competing in 5 divisions, there were some fantastic matches. Final winners included Robert Bateman edging out Yale for the senior boys championship, Bateman winning the senior girls title, Bateman winning the junior cup, W. A. Fraser winning the grade 8 boys championship as well as the Fraser Valley 7’s, and Clayburn securing the grade 8 girls division.
In conjunction with coaches, the Abbotsford Rugby Club has selected a senior boys All-City team that will play a touring side in July. It has also selected an All-City team for each playing level, comprised of five players from each school who showed outstanding commitment and skill throughout the season. Heritage Park from Mission is included in this group, as are Aldergrove grade 8’s as many of its players are involved with the Abbotsford Rugby Club.
The Abbotsford Rugby Club is very proud of the Abbotsford school athletes, teams and coaches, and would like to applaud them for their successes both on and off the field. Congratulations to all successful 2010 recipients.
Senior Boys All-City Team 2010 (to play a touring side from Wales at the Abbotsford International 7’s, Saturday, July 24)
Paul Ahn (Yale) Prop
Ryan March (Bateman) Prop
Matt Turcotte (Bateman) Prop
Darwin Guevara (Heritage) Hooker
Eric Horrex (Mouat) Hooker
Tyler Barons (Yale) Lock
Alan Makarewicz (Yale) Lock
Nathan Sandhu (Mouat) Lock
Matt Bianchini (Yale) Flanker
Eric Olsen (Hansen) Flanker
Jared Douglas (Bateman) Eighth
Mike Neufeld (Bateman) Flanker
Jared Johnston (Yale) ScrumHalf
Brad Levasseur (Heritage) ScrumHalf
Bryce Hewko (Yale) Flyhalf
Patty Shields (Mouat) Flyhalf
Tyson Appeldorn (Mouat) Center
Kris Baranowski (Yale) Center
Joel Schmidt (Yale) Center
Mike Tebbett (Bateman) Center
Chris Calderon (Yale) Wing
Cole Delorme (Heritage) Wing
Christian Styles (Yale) Wing
Jordan Tait-Comis (Heritage) Fullback
Odell Brown (Yale) Fullback
Sr.Girls All-City
Abby Collegiate
Maegan Pauls Flanker
Diana Bonilla Center
Alanna Kaetler Prop
Jacquie Tourand Prop
Jessica Sabourin Prop
Robert Bateman
Madi Blakeburn Fullback
Jessica Mills Prop
Karli Funk #8
Madison Borrows Center
Sharn Randhawa Flanker
Heritage Park
Erin Chambers StandOff
Casey Sharpe Hook
Mackenzie Fowler Wing
Chelsea Fowler Wing
Kim Guliker Center
Kira Neu Center
Rick Hansen
Grace Okello #8
Kristine Abbott Prop
Chelsey Hogness ScrumHalf
Nicole Frketich StandOff
Danielle Dirksen Fullback
Yale
Laura Peters #8
Mallory Dieno Lock
Annabel Arnott StandOff
Chelsea Yurick Center
Serena Kind Flanker
Junior Boys All-City
Abby
Dallas Yassinsky ScrumHalf
Dillon McGuire Center
Tanner Storoshenko #8
Jeremy Pauls Center
Dan Squires Flanker
Heritage Park
Nathan Sawchuk Flanker
Corey Hildebrandt Prop
Parry Nigah Flanker
Kayden MacDonald Hook
Kiefor Zeiffle Hook
Mouat
JD Paul Lock
Jordon Olson Flanker
Mitch Vedder Prop
Kris Bush Center
Sebastien Gibson StandOff
Rick Hansen
Arsh Gill Flanker
Jordan Gmur #8
Ryan Hotner StandOff
Lucas Schwabb Flanker
Harpreet Dhaliwal ScrumHalf
Robert Bateman
Jorden Best StandOff
Justin Douglas Center
John Beckerleg Fullback
Geremy Alverado Prop
Justin Vargas #8
Yale Blue
Brodiede St. Remy #8
Coulsonde St. Remy Center
Thomas Choi Flanker
Colin Draney Flanker
Spencer Loughlin Wing
Yale Red
Austin Dhillon StandOff
Kevin Davisson Hook
Daniel Baranowski Hook
Sam Jansen Wing
Ken Uhryn Lock
Grade 8 Boys
Abby Middle
Paul Okano Hook
Corey Swann Flanker
Levi Brookes ScrumHalf
Cole Yodogawa StandOff
Cameron Ast #8
Aldergrove
Jason Reddy Lock
Joshde la Cruz Wing
Josh Thiel StandOff
Pietro Romegioli Center
Nathan Dah Fullback
Clayburn Middle
Ben Cummings Center
Kayden McLeod #8
Talus Swanberg Flanker
Tanner Friesen StandOff
Parm Sidhu Fullback
Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle
Prabhinder Bhullar #8
Akash Sandhu Hook
Harley Myers-Hanson Center
Cameron Taylor Flanker
Manpreet Chhina ScrumHalf
Eugene Reimer Middle
Harry Kaler Prop
Niel Singh Flanker
Baljot Dhaliwal Flanker
Parmvir Chahal Wing
Jashan Chauhan Fullback
Heritage Park
Jason Hignell StandOff
Graeme Rennison #8
Gilbert McCall Center
Christoph Kuppers Wing
Logan Velestuk Hook
W. A. Fraser Red
Surge Francis StandOff
Jake Froehler Center
Brendan Getty Fullback
Jack Boyle Center
Jake Dececco Flanker
W. A. Fraser Black
Connor Jones Hook
Alan Eaton #8
Jake Larsen StandOff
Stu Sayce Center
Ryan Chandler Prop
Grade 8 Girls
Abby Middle
Madison McFarlan Flanker
Gurpreet Dhaliwal ScrumHalf
Helena Teteris Center
Melody Algera StandOff
Beth Hand Prop
Chief Dan George Middle
Emily Stach Center
Gabrielle Krilow #8
Katie Crivello Lock
Gwen Topacio Flanker
Hailey Gibson Center
Clayburn Middle
Keela McLean ScrumHalf
Abbe Stewart Flanker
Sarah Miller Center
Bre Hobbs Lock
Jayden McPherson Center
Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle
Nina Saint Ange StandOff
Gina Parhar Hook
Heidi Dueck ScrumHalf
Sera Pignatelli StandOff
Nancy Lai #8
Eugene Reimer Middle
Hasina Al-aibi #8
Navdeep Gill Flanker
Gurneet Tatla Prop
Pavneet Atwal Center
Jade Lui Fullback
Heritage
Hailey Nunn StandOff
Tyesha Romano #8
Kaylie Candie Flanker
Meghan Keys Hook
Livina Walker Prop
W. A. Fraser Middle
Abigael Klassen StandOff
Sophia De Gianni ScrumHalf
Casey Lamb #8
Steffany Lowey Hook
Katrina Moorthy Wing
ARFC ANNUAL GOBBLER RUGBY TOURNAMENT: OCTOBER 10TH & 11TH
from Doug Primrose
posted Aug 31 2009
At Exhibition Park in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Men's Division - 15 aside
Women's Division - 10 aside
Old Boys Division - 15 Aside
Men's 15's Prizes: (based on 8 teams in Division)
1st - $800
2nd - $400
3rd - $200
Women's 10's Prizes: (based on 8 teams in Division)
1st - $400
2nd - $200
3rd - $100
Entry Fee for Men - $350 ($50 returned after completion of Sunday game)
Entry Fee for Women - $200 ($50 returned after completion of Sunday game)
Weekend Events:
Friday - 8:00pm: Opening Night Party at the ARFC Clubhouse!
Saturday - 10:00am Games Begin - 11:00am Beer Garden Opens
Saturday Night - 8:00pm the Gobbler Dance at the Cadet Hall!!! Featuring live music by PIPER DOWN! Theme this year is Olympic Fever!!
Sunday - 10:00am Games Begin - 11:00am Beer Garden Opens
Sunday Night - Closing Party at the ARFC Clubhouse
Please e-mail me at doug_primrose@sd34.bc.ca to register and mail a cheque payable to ARFC immediately to secure your spot!
Gobbler Cheque to:
36224 Shadbolt Ave
Abbotsford, BC
V3G 3C4
There is an airport in Abbotsford 10 Minutes from the field.
Do Not Miss Out!! Always is a Blast!!
7s Youth Clinic on Friday, July 24 from 4:30-6pm at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford: Rugby Canada Coaches & Players Present
from Ryan McWhinney
posted July 19 2009
The Abbotsford Rugby Club is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the city's first annual international 7's tournament on July 25. The event will showcase 16 teams in two divisions, featuring both international and local talent. The Canada team (playing as the Canada Chairman Selects) is participating in the elite division with Kenya, the West Indies, and 5 other elite teams from the Pacific Northwest of the US and Canada. These teams are playing for a shot at the $5000 prize. The Domestic side of the tournament will prove to be competitive as well with local club and representative sides battling for $1000.
In an effort to give back to the community and promote the game of rugby sevens, the Rugby Canada coaching staff have announced that they are running a clinic for interested youth players on Friday, July 24 from 4:30-6pm at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford. The clinic is open to players from all communities going into grades 7-12. It will provide an outstanding opportunity to learn rugby from some of Canada's best players, including coaches Doug Tate and Morgan Williams, as well as local Canada player Bryn Keys and other Canada players and alumni.
To register, please email Ryan (rugbyhead@telus.net) with the registrant(s) name, grade, school they will be attending in the fall, and phone number. There is a $10 cost for the clinic which can be paid upon arrival. Space is limited so register early. Players from all areas are welcome. We hope to see you there!
School Rugby: Abbotsford All-City 2009
from Ryan McWhinney
posted June 25 2009
Abbotsford school rugby is alive and flourishing as the district had another successful year in 2009. Hundreds of boys and girls were active from grades 7-12 in Abbotsford school rugby programs, as many teams continue to expand and develop their rugby skills.
At the senior high school level, there were 5 boys’ teams competing, as well as Heritage Park from Mission, with Robert Bateman, Heritage Park, and Mouat all qualifying for provincials, Mouat having earned a provincial spot for the first time in nearly two decades. Abbotsford Collegiate, Yale, and Rick Hansen all worked through rebuilding years in hopes of gaining a provincial berth in the upcoming season.
In the Provincial AAA division, Robert Bateman finished 6th and Mouat finished 9th. In the AA division, Heritage Park finished 9th in the province. Earlier in the year, Allan Dicks of Mouat earned the honour of being selected to the Canada U-17 program coached by Dave Chambers from Robert Bateman.
At the senior girls level, 4 teams competed from Abbotsford, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. Abbotsford teams included Abbotsford Collegiate, Rick Hansen, Robert Bateman and Yale Secondary. Robert Bateman finished 3rd in the AA division just edging out Heritage Park who finished 4th. Abby Collegiate came 6th in BC in the AAA division while Rick Hansen finished 11th. Yale completed their last year in the exhibition league, having a team comprised primarily of grade 10 and 11 players.
Abbotsford teams experienced much success at the junior level with 5 competitive teams in action, including Rick Hansen, Mouat, Bateman, Yale and Abby Collegiate and also Heritage Park from Mission. Abbotsford Traditional also had an exhibition team. All schools had very competitive teams with Yale running two teams for the 2nd year. Hansen, Mouat and Yale all had close battles throughout the season. Yale finished the year undefeated to win a 2nd consecutive Fraser Valley Championship. Bateman won their final match to finish 3rd in the Valley.
In Grade 8 action, Abbotsford schools were again very strong this year. In the boys’ division, five Abbotsford schools competed in the local league, including Clayburn, Abby, Reimer, a combined Howe/Chief team, and two teams from W.A. Fraser. Clayburn beat Garibaldi in the Fraser Valley Final to secure the 2009 championship, while W. A. Fraser finished 3rd, Reimer finished 5th and Heritage Park finished 6th.
The Abbotsford Grade 8 girls’ league saw six teams competing for the city championship, including Abby, W.A. Fraser, Reimer, and three exhibition teams, including a combined Howe/Chief team, as well as Aldergrove and Heritage Park who played with a few grade 9’s to round out their numbers. Powerhouse Abby Middle won their 2nd straight city championship defeating W. A. Fraser in the final with Reimer finishing 3rd.
In conjunction with coaches, the Abbotsford Rugby Club has selected a senior boys All-Star team that will play a touring side in July. It has also selected an All-City team for each playing level, comprised of five players from each school who showed outstanding commitment and skill throughout the season. Heritage Park from Mission is included in this group, as are Aldergrove grade 8’s as many of its players are involved with the Abbotsford Rugby Club.
The ARFC ran its annual 7’s tournament again this year on April 17 at Yale. With 29 teams competing in 5 divisions, there were some fantastic matches. Final winners included Robert Bateman edging out Yale for the senior boys championship, Bateman winning the senior girls title, Yale winning the junior cup, W. A. Fraser winning the grade 8 championship, and Abby Middle securing the grade 8 girls win.
The Abbotsford Rugby Club is very proud of the Abbotsford school athletes, teams and coaches, and would like to applaud them for their successes both on and off the field. Congratulations to all successful 2009 recipients.
Senior Boys All-Star Team 2009
1. Karl Reisinger Yale
2. Darwin Guevera Hansen
3. Jake Welsh Mouat
4. Sheldon Martens Hansen
5. Jozsef Csaszar Mouat
6. Jared Douglas Bateman
7. Paul Bodner Heritage
8. Jake Buskell Bateman
9. Pat Shields Mouat
10. Kris Baranowski Yale
11. Alex Thipavong Bateman
12. Kurtis Appeldoorn Mouat
13. Allan Dicks Mouat
14. Chris Calderon Yale
15. Jon Martin Bateman
16. Corey Sheremeto Bateman Hooker/Scrum Half
17. Aidan Finlay Abby Center
18. Sheldon Paulson Abby Flank
19. Ajay Sharma Mouat Prop
20. Odell Brown Yale Back Row
21. Bryan Cuthbertson Heritage Scrum Half
22. Jose Codoceo Hansen Flyhalf/Center
23. Jordan Tait-Comis Heritage Flyhalf/Fullback
24. Sheldon Bates Yale Center
25. Brayden Yasinsky Hansen Prop/Hook
Sr. Girls All-City
Abby Collegiate
Shaea Fehr Prop
Jodi Hodge 8
Megan Baker Scrum Half
Angee Loewen Flanker
Kadie Goldbaum Flanker
Robert Bateman
Karli Funk 8
Alli Greenley Stand Off
Brittany Thompson hook
Madi Blakeburn Scrum Half
Erika Martin Flanker
Heritage Park
Erin Chambers Stand Off
Lissy Vernon Prop
Kira Neu Flanker
Casey Sharpe Prop
Hillary Novokoski 8
Rick Hansen
Grace Okello 8
Kristine Abbott Prop
Mackenzie Edwards Stand Off
Bethany Fernandes Outside Center
Adriana Raine Center
Yale
Laura Peters 8
Sukrita Bolla Stand Off/Center
Annabel Arnott Center/Full Back
Mallory Dieno Lock
Marina Sidhu Stand Off
Junior Boys All-City
Abby
Joel Hand Center
Joe Hamill 8
Carter Hobbis Flanker
Dallas Yassinsky Scrum Half
Dylan Maguire Flanker/Stand Off
Heritage Park
Curtis Dowding 8
Zack Gilfillan Scrum Half
Darren Levasseur Center
Levi Neighbour Flanker
Corey Hildebrandt Hook
Mouat
Tyson Appeldoorn Scrum Half
Sammy Jasper Flanker
Cam Bedore 8
Michael Kurath Hook
Lukas Theissen Center
Rick Hansen
Eric Olson 8
Jackie Huynh Scrum Half
Justin Carey Flanker
Daniel McCutcheon Stand Off
Lucas Harder Center
Robert Bateman
DJ Thiessen Lock
Tyson Adams Flanker
Jorden Best Stand Off
Justin Douglas Center
David Rose Scrum Half
Yale 1
Caleb Reardon Prop
Tyler Barons Lock
Mark Walker Center
Paul Ahn Prop
Brandon Storey Fullback
Yale 2
Tanner Dunlop Lock
Hayden Mowbray Scrum Half
Mike Brodowski Center
Ken Presnilla Wing
Jesse Cotton Scrum Half
Grade 8 Boys
Abby Middle
Curtis Todd 8
Gagan Gill Lock
Carter Williams Flanker
James Pauls Wing
Mike Cho Center
Chief Dan George Middle
Colin Warmerdam Wing
Shawn Gauba Prop
Steven Baker Stand Off
Keenan Godden Center
Eric Modgill Scrum Half
Clayburn Middle
Justin Birchfield Prop
Spencer Mavor Center
Brett Huntington Prop/Hook
Ricky Van Bugnum Scrum Half
John Beckerleg Fullback
Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle
Jesse Feenstra Fullback
Dylan Renpenning Prop
Cody Pawliuk Center
Crysthian Reevis Center
Nathan Susheski Scrum Half
Eugene Reimer Middle
Arsh Gill Lock
Alex Ho Center
Brandon Ho Center
Nathan Cercel Fullback
Kenny Gill Hook
Heritage Park
Nathan Sawchuk 8
Karlin Schalkx Scrum Half
Kiefor Ziefflie Hook
Parry Nigah Flanker
Mitch Neil Center
Robbie Corbin Stand Off
W. A. Fraser Red
Thomas Choi 8
Jimmy Ahn Flanker
Keegan Carson Prop
Jesse Worley Wing
Rashaun Simonise-Allan Fullback
W. A. Fraser Black
Travis Murray 8
Steve Burns Lock
Jake Froehler Center
Surge Francis Center
Cameron Scott Hook
Grade 8 Girls
Abby Middle
Monique Dominique Lock
Jade Cross Scrum Half
Shelby Pihl Stand Off
Junnaya Murphy Scrum Half
Tiffany Picketts 8
Aldergrove
Kayla Singleton Hook/Lock
Kirsten Hutton Prop
Jaime Rietsma 8
Toria Aslin Scrum Half
Nici Nelson Fullback
Chief Dan George Middle
Victoria Gill Flanker
Rebecca Vedder 8
Emma Beaumont Stand Off
Amrit Dhillon Wing
Hailey Gibson Center
Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle
Breanna Hager Lock
Haley Shade Center
Jasmeen Boparai Prop
River Ned 8
Scarlett Walker Wing
Eugene Reimer Middle
Amonjot Minhas Prop
Deanna Ready Lock
Sharon Kaila Prop
Manveer Ghatora Flanker
Mary Mai Flanker
Heritage
Chelsea Fowler Lock/8
Erin Harrington Prop/Lock
Mackenzie Fowler Scrum Half/Wing
Emily Skillings Center
Mercedees McGarrigle Center
W. A. Fraser Middle
Kristine Heinrichs Scrum Half
Claire Fowler Center
Brooke Rideout Stand Off
Kara Haveman Lock
Christine Bedford Flanker
Abbotsford Rugby Sevens Has A Fever for the Flavour
[ed. Abby 7s is on July 25th]
Abbotsford 7s Press Release
posted May 28 2009
(Abbotsford, BC) The upcoming Abbotsford Rugby Sevens event has a new-found zest—a fever for international flavour. This ‘made in Abbotsford’ sport and entertainment first is becoming increasingly eclectic by celebrating sport, entertainment, and now cultural diversity.
The Kenyan Sevens Team was one of the original teams, but now the West Indies Sevens Team, featuring players from the Caribbean Islands, has confirmed its level of participation. The addition of these international teams is sure to add a sultry spin to the sport and entertainment event, enabling increased creativity and cultural exchange, and unique nuances that will be conveyed through music and dance artists, artisans, exhibitors and clothing and food vendors.
The final list totals 16 teams including Kenyan Sevens, West Indies Sevens, Rugby Canada, Ex-Canada Select, Bayside RFC, Meraloma RFC, Lionheart Select, Del Rey RFC, Abbotsford RFC, University of Victoria Select, St. Albert RFC, Ex-Brits, Scribes RFC, Wizards, Burnaby Lake Lighthouse, and Fiji Select Bayside.
The West Indies and Kenyans Sevens Teams are also scheduled to arrive a few days before the big event to participate in an exciting and engaging three-day training camp, which will also be held in Abbotsford. Pre-festivities include a VIP welcome dinner, training camp, and interactive coaching clinics.
The Abbotsford Rugby Sevens continues to evolve and sponsors and partners continue to jump on board with the latest addition being James Kibugi-- Co-founder of Ground Up Entertainment. James’ in-depth expertise in event planning and management and entertainment marketing is sure to take Abbotsford Rugby Sevens to an unprecedented level, luring spectators from across North America.
For more information about Abbotsford Rugby Sevens’ festivities, ticket prices, and informational updates, please go to www.abbotsfordsevens.com
Media contact:
Summer Dhillon
Abbotsford Rugby Sevens
summer@abbotsfordsevens.com
604.614.4609
Abbotsford Hosting Gobbler Rugby Classic This Weekend
from Doug Primrose
posted Oct 9 2008
Abbotsford rugby Club is hosting the Gobbler Rugby Classic again this coming weekend. Games begin on Saturday at 10:00am and the beer garden opens at 11:00am! Games will run all day on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is the famous Gobbler Rugby Dance at the Cadet Hall at the exhibition Park grounds. Tickets are $10 at the door and there is live music from the Roxy house band Troys-R-Us. All games are exhibition park as well. So come and enjoy the action and atmosphere!!
Teams currently registered:
Mens (15's)
Langley, Surrey, Penticton, UNBC, Port Alberni, Williams Lake, Yale Alumni, WWU
Women's (10's)
United, Caps, Kelowna, Prince George, UNBC, Williams Lake
Abbotsford Rugby Club men's senior team in search of a head coach for the 2008-9 season
from Ryan McWhinney
posted July 31 2008
The Abbotsford Rugby Club men's senior team is currently in search of a head coach for the 2008-9 season. The Abbotsford team won the Division 1 provincial title last season and has most of its players returning for the upcoming season. The men's team is looking to build upon its success from last year and is striving to gain the depth to compete again in the premier division in the coming years.
The Abbotsford Club ran 10 sides this past year with 3 men's teams, a women's team, 6 youth teams and a mini-rugby program. The club earned three Provincial Championships in 2007-8, including Div 1 men, U-17 boys and U-16 boys. The club and community continue to grow and we look forward to the upcoming season.
Applicants interested in coaching the men's team are asked to forward their resume or CV to Ryan at rugbyhead@telus.net. An honorarium for the season is available and will be discussed with qualified applicants.
Abbotsford All-City Teams Announced for 2008
by Ryan McWhinney
posted June 20 2008
Abbotsford school rugby teams had a successful year in 2008. This was especially true at the junior level, where Abbotsford teams finished in the top three spots in the Fraser Valley. Hundreds of boys and girls were active from grades 7-12 in Abbotsford school rugby programs, as teams continue to expand and develop their rugby skills.
At the senior high school level, there were 5 boys’ teams competing, with Rick Hansen, Robert Bateman, and Yale all qualifying for provincials. Mouat continued to develop its program, having just restarted in recent years after being inactive for over a decade, and Abby competed in tier 2 as coaches continue to build its program. In the provincial AAA division, Yale finished 16 while in the AA division Robert Bateman finished 2nd and Rick Hansen, having moved to AA due to decreased school enrollment, finished 8th. Earlier in the year, Kurtis Appeldoorn, Jon Martin, and Vuk Djordjevic were all awarded the honor of being selected to the Canada U-17 program coached by Dave Chambers from Robert Bateman.
At the senior girls level, 4 teams competed from Abbotsford, including Abbotsford Collegiate, Rick Hansen, Robert Bateman and for the first time ever, Yale. Robert Bat
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