January 19, 2009
WOMEN'S RUGBY
The women's schedule is now out and looks to be a good one for the club. We have one long road trip to Kamloops, but most games will be here on the Island against U-Vic, James Bay and Port Alberni. Other teams in the mix are UBCOB Ravens and SFU. Below is the confirmed schedule. Our women now begin their quest to defend their BC Title!
Jan 31: U-Vic @ Away
Feb 7: JBAA @ Home
Feb. 14: Port Alberni @ Away
Feb 21: UBCOB Ravens @ Away
Feb 28: U-Vic @ Home
Mar 7: Make Up Weekend
Mar 14: Simon Fraser University @ Home
Mar 21: Port Alberni @ Home
March 28: JBAA @ Away
Apr 4: Kamloops @ Away
Apr 11: Make Up Weekend
Apr 18: Playoffs start.
MEN'S TRAINING
Going real well with the club grounds being clear of snow for the last 3 sessions. Last Thursday saw 45ish Men out to training and 34 out to the optional Saturday Training session which is super. The boys are very upbeat and with new players arriving every training session the squad is beginning to gel. Training this week will be Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm sharp at the club grounds. Let's get everyone out so we can be one cohesive unit by week end.
Capilanos this weekend over at Klahani Park for our Premier and 1st Division sides. The Capilano home field is a great facility with covered stands and clubhouse attached. It is about 15 minutes from the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal and is right of the main drag. We will be busing over and arrangements for ferries will be confirmed after Tuesday evening training. Later this week I will post directions so our fans who come over in personal vehicles can get there.
GAMES THIS WEEKEND, January 24 & 25.
CDI 1st Div. Men: Saturday, January 24 @ 1:00pm Cowichan vs Capilanos @ Klahani park
CDI Premiership Men: Saturday, January 24 @ 2:45pm Cowichan vs Capilanos @ Klahani Park
NVIRU 3rd Div. Men: Sunday, January 25 @ 1:00pm Cowichan vs Powell River @ Herd Rd.
VIRU U-16 Men: Sunday, January 25 @ 2:30pm Cowichan vs Castaway Wanderers @ Herd Rd.
WATER ISSUE BEHIND GRAND STANDS
We have determined we have a leak in our water line behind the stands. This is being rectified at present. Until the problem has been solved, water at the club has been shut down and will be turned on only when needed on Training evenings.
RULES OF THE GAME: FIELD DIMENSIONS
Rugby is played on a field, called a pitch, that is longer and wider than a football field,
more like a soccer field. A typical pitch is a maximum 100 meters (110 yards) long maximum 70 meters (75 yards) wide. Additionally, there are 10-22 meter end zones, called the in-goal area, behind the goalposts. The goalposts are 'H'-shaped cross bars located on the goal line and are the same size as American football goalposts.
JUNIORS OUT TO PLAY SENIOR RUGBY
Several Junior Men have decided to make the step into Men's rugby and they are all fitting in nicely and positioning themselves and competing for starting positions on at least on one of the three men's squads. The intense training and level of instruction will no doubt make these Juniors the dominant players when they start their respective High School leagues. Junior players are again reminded that their Junior dues cover their registration fees for Senior Men's rugby. So I encourage more young men and women to come out Tuesday's and Thursday's to train with the men! We have a place to play for you!
U-16 AND U-14 BOYS RUGBY
We will have very strong squads in age grade rugby this Spring. Training has begun and is on Wednesday evenings.
The two squads will challenge for the Island and Provincial titles this Spring considering the formidable talent on these teams. Again, local High School Junior players in Grade 10 are encouraged to come out and participate in club rugby. It will elevate your High School rugby to the next level.
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