Feb 2024 Jnr girls update

  • The junior girls group is in the final stretch of their New Zealand Tour preparation. They play an exhibition on March 3 against a Burnaby team headed out on tour, and then depart for the adventure of a lifetime on March 13. Stay tuned for the stories…
  • A big thanks to all our sponsors who are making the trip possible, especially our Platinum sponsors, Stagg Engineering, Strand and Am Lail Realty.
  • Special mention also for our Strength and Conditioning sponsors Kea Athletics who are ensuring the girls are at peak performance

Jnr Girls 2023 Wrap Up

2023 was another season of growth for the junior girls program. We had a swath of new players to add to our returning ranks and it made for a challenging and rewarding season of player development and team building.

Our U18s played well all season and enjoyed hosting in our new home at the Bayside clubhouse. They finished 4th in the mainland division and showed immense improvement over the course of the year.

Our U16s also saw growth in numbers and performance. There were a few unfortunate injuries that set them back a little, but they played their hearts out and finished a very respectable 4th in the mainland division with some very stiff competition.

We now look forward to our exciting tour in New Zealand in March 2024. We will travel with 30 players aged 15-17 to Auckland, Rotorua and Whangarei. The rugby and travel experience will make memories to last a life time!

Here’s the awards winners for 2023

U16 Girls:

  • Best Forward AmyV
  • Best Back IslaVS
  • Most Improved Player KaylenS
  • Light of Hope SophiaC

U18 Girls:

  • Best Forward: MaggieM
  • Best Back: AyanaT
  • Most Improved: BlayreH
  • Light of Hope: AbbyD

Jnr Boys 2023 wrap up

U14 boys

U14 boys got off to a slow start this year with only a few returning faces and even more boys brand new to rugby. Coach Mark & Bunny had their work cut out teaching them the basics of the game and even more importantly making sure they all had fun at practice. With just enough boys to make a team, our first few games didn’t go how we would have hoped, but the boys persevered.

We were joined by some players and Coach Malcom from the Ridge Meadows Bruins club, and with the extra help, the players from each club showed great improvement with each passing week.

Our final game of the season was a wet and chilly one in Squamish vs the Axemen, but the team put all of their skills to work and got a very well-earned win.

U16 boys

A great season on and off the field for the U16’s, led by our Head Coaches Angel Cividanes and Mark Kempton, and their assistants, Phil Morris, Sam Ang, Nate Mantle, and Kevin ‘Bunny’ Bunnett.  We had 60 registered players to begin the season and 56 were there to finish the season.

The Hammerheads had a tough go in Pool B but played with heart and no matter the score they kept their heads up. After a rough outing against the eventual Pool B winners Abbotsford, our lads had a great win against the Surrey Beavers with some great runs and some really spirited play. Next up was a tough road game in Kamloops with some unfortunate injuries but they came off the bus smiling. After a close loss to Capilano RFC the Hammerheads were a big part of the joint exhibition game win against Kamloops/Kelowna that was a joy to watch. After that a tough loss to Langley RFC 2 finished their regular season.  Their lone playoff game against United had some sparks and our guys even held the lead for a time but unfortunately United pulled away at the end. The boys played hard throughout and all of Bayside can be proud of their efforts. With the award winners all being 2009’s the future looks bright for the age bracket.

Hammerheads Award Winners

  • MVP MylesM
  • BB Gage
  • BF MichaelKT
  • LOH RasheedSH

The Makos had a great regular season, allowing only four tries against. The solid defence allowed the offence to shine, and shine they did with 28 Trys for.  Wins over United RFC, Langley RFC 1, Capilano RFC 1, UBCOB Ravens and The Meralomas earned first place in Pool A and led to a date with Pool B winners Abbotsford RFC, for the Mainland Championship.

It was a test of Titans as Abbotsford’s defence was even stingier than ours, they hadn’t allowed a single Try all season.  Our boys sorted that situation 12 minutes in with some strong play and great awareness by Levi Baker to jump on a muffed catch in the Try Zone.  Abbotsford made it close in the second half and even took the lead 14-7 late in the game. Our Makos weren’t to be denied though, cries of “It’s Not Over” could be heard from the sidelines! A powerful try-line dive from Bauer Roantree just five minutes later tied the game at 14. And with what seemed to be no time left on the clock our Sharks had an incredible 15-phase run of play that finished with a Try on a great run to the corner by William Young, the conversion of which was the absolute last play of the game.

The BC Provincial Championship game was a much-anticipated rematch with the Vancouver Island Champions, The Castaway Wanderers. To be held at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium, the Wanderers were once again the cream of the Island crop and were coming into the Provincial Championship game off of a 45 – 5 win in the Island Championship.  Despite having to adjust to it being their first game on artificial turf this season, our Makos made the field their own and came out of the gate like feeding Sharks, fast and with a frenzy the Wanderers were not ready for, with Abner Alkema scoring the opening Try just 1:02 into the game.  Louis Andre Horry continued his solid campaign with another smooth conversion to put us up 7-0 before most of the roughly 300 spectators were in their seats.  The Wanderers managed to take advantage of the drizzly conditions and a ball that zigged when it should have zagged to score their lone Try 6 minutes later but had their convert sail just wide of the post to leave the score at 7-5. That was as close as the Wanderers would get in this game, another great run to the corner by William Young 15 minutes later put this one away for good. The Makos then added another Try before halftime on a real heads up play by our 9, Ethan Ang diving in for a Try when the Wanderers were expecting him to pass the ball, making the half-time score 19-5.

The only scoring of the second half came 10 minutes in on a tenacious run from our not-to-be-denied 9, as he just would not go down. He took the ball from a tap-and-go at the 10-meter line and just pinballed his way across the Try line to put us up 24 – 5. Another smooth conversion from Louis Andre sealed the score at 26-5.  Some smart, strong play from our finishers kept the Wanderers from getting close for the rest of the game.  A couple of unfortunate injuries to a pair of Castaways players dampened the mood a little but thankfully they are both going to be okay.

Makos Award Winners

  • MVP LiamdG
  • BB WilliamY
  • BF GriffinS
  • LOH EthanA

U18 boys

The U18 Boys Rugby season has come to a close, and we want to share a brief recap of the highlights. The Hammerheads, including new players to the sport, faced tough competition with grit and determination, despite injuries testing the squad's depth. The Mako Sharks secured a triumphant 3rd place in the Mainland Division, winning three out of five games.

Awards:

Hammerheads:

  • Best Back - Luke,
  • Best Forward - Bronson
  • Light of Hope - Matthew
  • MVP - Donovan

Mako Sharks:

  • Best Back - George,
  • Best Forward - JacobB
  • Light of Hope - Theo
  • MVP - NickY

Thank you to parents, supporters, and volunteers for your unwavering encouragement. Your commitment to fostering a positive environment is invaluable. As we close this chapter, we celebrate the triumphs, acknowledge the challenges, and honour the outstanding individuals who shaped our teams. Looking forward to the next season!

Yours in the spirit of rugby,

Eagle Award

Volunteering builds character, but more importantly, it helps the club reach loftier heights as we are built on volunteer power. The next generation of Bayside has stepped it up this year, so it's with great pride we share this year's Eagle Award winners.

Bayside Junior Girls update

Bayside Girls program started off the year with record numbers of young sharks! We have over 75 players in the program and more joining every week.

We started with 3 weeks of 7s jamborees facing our friends and rivals from Langley RFC, Abbotsford RFC, United RFC and Capilano. We’ve traded wins and losses with these teams and seen a great boost in both our team performance on the pitch and the development in individual sharks through various academies and BC Bear programs in the off months since PRCs.

We have a couple weeks now to shift into 15s mode and prepare for the main season which starts October 15th at the shark tank.

Especially exciting this season is that it’s a lead in to a Tour in March 2024. The sharks will be swimming across the Pacific to the rugby epicenter in Auckland, NZ! There we will play and train with top level clubs and rumor has it may meet some Rugby World Cup champion Black Ferns. Over 12 days we will tour Auckland, Rotorua and Whangarei. This will be an incredible adventure for these young women.

Please stay tuned for upcoming events and fundraisers and help send our girls team off on this amazing experience they will never forget.

Bayside Junior Boys update

The season training officially commenced in mid-August, and the atmosphere is buzzing with excitement and anticipation. We’re thrilled to have over 125 dedicated male athletes across our U14, U16, and U18 age groups ready to take the field by storm. This season promises to be one for the record books!

U16 and U18: The Dynamic Duos – Team Mako and Team Hammerhead:

In the U16 and U18 categories, we have the privilege of witnessing not one, but two remarkable teams—Team Mako and Team Hammerhead. These teams represent the essence of excellence and sportsmanship, embodying the spirit of their namesakes. Under the expert guidance of our dedicated coaching staff, both teams have been fine-tuning their skills and fostering strong bonds among teammates. The determination and drive of these young athletes are truly inspiring.

Exhibition Season: Diving In with Friendly Matches:

The season began with a splash as we embarked on an exhibition season featuring four exhilarating “friendly” games. The U16 and U18 Team Mako faced off against the formidable Ravens, while Team Hammerhead went head-to-head with the Meralomas. These games provided the perfect opportunity for our athletes to showcase their talent, teamwork, and dedication. The competitive spirit was palpable, and the games were a testament to the hard work put in during training.

With over 125 male athletes, our program continues to grow and thrive, thanks to the unwavering support of our athletes, their families, and our passionate coaching staff. It’s through this collective effort that we’re able to nurture talent and foster a sense of community that extends beyond the field.

Junior Program Update

The Junior U18 Boys Travelled to Ireland March 14th-24th. Thank you to all the people who contributed to make it a memorable trip for the boys. The Boys represented Bayside well winning 1 of the 3 games that they played while in Ireland. They visited Belfast, Dublin, Galway, Cork on their travels. Thank you again to all our Sponsors and volunteers.

PRC’s 2023: competition is just around the corner. Tryouts start June 5th and 6th. The tournament is moving from its traditional July long weekend to July 7-9th weekend this year. See attached poster for more details. To Pre-Register for tryouts please go to https://baysiderfc.com/prc/.

Summer Touch Rugby: Watch for Summer Touch Rugby program details to be announced in the next few months…

Fall 2023 Junior Rugby Season: registration will open earlier this year… details to come out near the end of June. Fall Junior Season is slated to start up the second week in August.

Irish social

To benefit the U18 boys rugby tour

  • Date: Sat Feb 25th
  • Location: Bayside Clubhouse
  • Touch rugby: 3:30 – 4:30
  • BBQ and Drinks: 5:30 – 8:30
  • Tickets: $10 Includes a Burger