CLUBHOUSE UPDATE

Surrey Parks and Recreation Facilities Dept are currently in the process of completing the detailed design of the field house project. A meeting between the Facilities Dept and the Building Dept is scheduled for the week of Aug 22/16 to discuss the application process for building permits. Completion and agreement of the detailed design is expected to be completed prior to submitting building permits for approval. The scope of work and associated building permits being discussed will be for the full completion of the lower level (washrooms and changing rooms) and completion of building envelope only of the upper floor (clubhouse room). Completion of the interior of the upper floor will be left to the responsibility of Bayside as a tenant improvement.

In addition, the P & R Facilities Dept have identified and designated an in-house Construction Manager to oversee the construction of the field house through to completion. This will have a significant positive impact on reducing building costs.

A meeting with the Facilities Dept regarding the building process is hopefully to be arranged for the week of Aug 29/16. At that time, further information will be available regarding obtaining and implementing the use of in-kind donations. We will also have more insight into the building process, and possible timelines for the project.

Donations In Kind
In regards to donations in-kind, Surrey Parks and Recreation Facilities Dept have indicated they wish to capitalize on all opportunities to bring value to the project. At this time they have strongly encouraged Bayside Athletic Association to start taking a hard look at our opportunities for in-kind contributions to the project. A complete set of drawings may be available by the end of Aug/16. As mentioned, Bayside will be asking for more direction and detail on the obtaining and implementation of donations in kind.
Shortly after the release of the completed set of detailed drawings, the P & R Facilities Dept will be requesting Bayside to confirm our in-kind donations and determine which divisions of work will need to be opened to a competitive bidding.
We have had previous donors supporting the project and we will be following up with them to inquire about their current status. In addition to these supporters, there has been significant others offering assistance. I would like to encourage all those in support of the project to give serious consideration to identifying how they or someone they know may be able to provide donations in-kind to the project. Please forward your support or information to myself, Stephen Black at stephenblack60@gmail.com, or Jonathon Boughen at jbghn@yahoo.ca.

We hope to organize a supporters meeting and an open house shortly after the meeting with P & R Facilities Dept during the week of Aug 29/16. We will continue to provide updates as more information is forthcoming.

We would also like to encourage everyone to continue to contact the Mayor and Councillors to keep this project in the forefront.

Patience and Perseverance will pay off!

Stephen “Blackie” Black

Coed Summer Touch Rugby – Register Now

Hi Everyone,
Only 2 weeks until Bayside’s Coed Summer Touch Rugby kicks off! Register online www.baysiderfc.com

Help spread the word… It’s a great affordable opportunity to keep skills up, learn some new ones and have some fun over summer (9 weeks). High Schools (All Grades), Elementary Schools (Grades 4-7), current PRC groups, other sports teams, community groups…etc. Looking to build on the programs huge success last year. Also for educational purposes, there are free sites that would help to improve your English skills such as advanced synonyms and possessive nouns. Tons of students, athletes, and even graduates has started using the sites.

We are looking for a few more Thursday night Adult Competitive teams to round out the competition for the $1500 purse money. Boston Pizza has upped the anti by offering the top team from each Thursday night a jug of beer on them. For the adult teams, we are giving away some CBD oil to the winners! CBD is great for stress relief and sore muscles! OrganicCBDNugs’ CBD Joints, for instance, is a great joint pain reliever. A great prize for you athletic adults.

Andrew Fiddis
e: afiddis@shaw.ca
m: 604-992-2103

Bayside Summer Touch Rugby

Kraft Heinz Project Play

Show your support for Bayside to compete for $250,000.00 !!!  This is a chance for additional funding for the Bayside Clubhouse Project.

Go to the Kraft link & Comment on the bottom of the Bayside nomination Via the Kraft page

http://kraftheinzprojectplay.com/en/nominations/profile/bayside-rugby-football-club/

In addition to commenting, please tweet it, share on Facebook, share it on Instagram with hash tag #khpp_bayside2win

#khpp_bayside2win I support Bayside Rugby Football Club for a chance to win $250,000 from #KraftHeinzProjectPlay.

BAYSIDE AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016

The Bayside Senior Men and Women Awards night is scheduled for Sat May 14th at the Elks Hall (1469 George Street, White Rock, BC).

Doors open 6.30pm
Dinner at 7pm

Tickets will be $30.00 in advance.

Make sure you get your tickets early!

Tickets will be available at the AGM on April 26th, or from your section director.

You can also purchase your tickets (up to 4) online until May 9th by clicking the “Buy now” button below.

Your tickets will be available for pick up at the door at The Elks Hall at 7PM on May 14th.

Please contact Cass (Sr. Men), Robyn (Sr. Women), or Matt (SOBS) if you have any questions.

Please contact your section direction for advance tickets to guarantee your spot.  There may be limited tickets available at the door.

Bayside 2016 Annual General Meeting

The Bayside Athletic Association 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

The meeting will be at the South Surrey Athletic Park Rotary Field House, 2197 148th Street (14600 Rotary Way) Surrey, BC. Call to order 7:00pm

All Bayside Athletic Association members (Sr, Jr, Mini players and parent/guardian) are encouraged to attend the AGM.

The meeting agenda will include:
•a financial report;
•a summary of past season
•Q and A to provide reflection and input on past year
•an election of executive positions

Anyone who is a fully registered member, in good standing, of the Bayside Athletic Association has the right to run for a position and vote in the election process. This includes parents or guardians for those registered under the age of 18yrs.

We encourage all to express their opinion and provide suggestions in consideration of the Bayside Athletic Association.

Positions up for 2016 election:
•President (2yr term)
•Vice President (1 yr term)
•Secretary.(2 yr term)

Bayside Summer Touch Rugby

Bayside Coed Summer Touch Rugby – July 5-Sept 1
Tuesday’ s for Minis & Juniors Coed (U10-U17) – July 5th 6:30-8:00
Wednesdays for Alumni & Social Coed – July 6th 6:30-8:30
Thursdays Adult Coed (17 +) – July 7th 6:30-8:30

Individual Players: Register Here
Teams: Register Here

Location: SSAP Field #3 (New Turf Field)

Contacts:
Mini / Junior Coed – Andrew Fiddis afiddis@shaw.ca
Alumni / Social Coed – Garnet Syberg-Olsen garnetso@shaw.ca
Adult Coed – Dave Roodbol daveroodbol@gmail.com

Sponsored By:
Coastal Floors Direct, Allegra Printing, Prestige Contracting, Griff Building Supplies, DHX Media, Jimmy Flynn’s Celtic Snug, Dr. Mike Mittermaier

Bayside Summer Touch Rugby

Bayside Summer Touch Rugby

BaysideTouch – Simple Rules of Touch 2015

Bayside Pub Night – Sat 27th – Jimmy Flynn’s – 6pm – $25 Burger & Beer

Hey Everyone,
Just a reminder that the Mini Rugby Pub Night is coming up this Saturday February 27th at Jimmy Flynn’s at 6PM

Tickets: email Andrew Fiddis afiddis@shaw.ca or call 604-992-2103
(only 25 tickets left) We have nearly sold out Jimmy Flynn’s…going to be a great rugby night!!!

$25 gets you a burger and beer. Silent Auction, Toonie Toss, 50/50, Bottle draws…live band. Come out to support the Bayside Club.

We are looking for a few more silent auction items to add – if you have anything to contribute please contact myself.

To get a good looking bottle for creating a great impression visit the following to get the Great Engineerings range of bottle labellers.

Thank you,
Andrew Fiddis
Mini Rugby Director

HSBC Vancouver International Sevens World Rugby Series from March 11, 2016 to March 13, 2016

Are you heading to the HSBC Vancouver International Sevens World Rugby Series from March 11, 2016 to March 13, 2016. Gather with your Bayside and other International fans at the Library Square Public House.

Downtown’s Library Square Public House has announced plans to host the official B.C. Rugby Fanzone for the HSBC Sevens World Rugby Series.

For more info go to: http://www.bcrugby.com/news_article/show/610037?referrer_id=2026023

President’s 2016 New Year Message

This past year has been significant in our Club development.  We have made strides towards acting as a “Club” in preference to teams within separate silos.  Rugby is about camaraderie, inclusiveness, and teamwork.  As the on-field success cannot be achieved by an individual alone; the organization and commitment to collaboration is priority.

Over 2015 we have been able to establish the roots of a Social Committee, a Medical Committee, an Equipment Manager, a Fields Manager, a Merchandise Manager, a Bar Manager, and a Food Manager.  This is in addition to the established Executive and Director positions and the On-field staff of Coaches and Managers.

The holiday season is often referred to as the “Season of Giving”.  As we look forward to turning the calendar to 2016, I wanted to thank everyone, especially our volunteers, for their tremendous commitment in 2015.  Without this unselfish dedication, the current achievements of the Bayside Athletic Association would not have been realized.  The year was not without its challenges but because of the passion, enthusiasm and hard work of our volunteers we are a stronger “Club” organization today.

We should all be proud of the efforts everyone has provided.  One of the fruits of everyone’s labours is the development and recruitment of financial supporters to a well structured and reliable association.  It is a great pleasure to include Coast Capital Savings, Jimmy Flynn’s Celtic Snug, Original Joe’s, Panago Pizza, Hamish Ross – Sutton Realty, Prestige Contracting, Eagle West Cranes, Coastal Floors Direct, Woodfibre ING, Allegra Printing, the Mittermaier Family, Griff Building Supplies, DHX, and Boston Pizza in the financial goals of Bayside Athletic Association.  I would like to sincerely thank these organizations and individuals for their steadfast and welcomed support.

We are constantly on the outlook for helping hands and leadership positions to promote and encourage our “Club” mentality.  Whether a player or supporter of the Mini, Junior, Senior Women, Senior Men, or Old Boys program we encourage all to be involved with the overall development of the Bayside Rugby Club throughout the year.  We are a Community organization and require the involvement of the Rugby community to accomplish our objectives.

Best wishes to all for a happy and safe holiday season, and a healthy and prosperous New Year.  It has been an absolute pleasure to work with everyone involved with the Bayside Athletic Association.

Here’s to continued successes in 2016!

Stephen Black
President
Bayside Athletic Association