Nominations are being accepted for the following
Executive positions:
Please forward nominations prior to April 25, 2016 to:
Secretary@BaysideRFC.com
Elections will be held at Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2016 at the South Surrey Rotary Field House
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.
SOBs will be joining in the celebrations again with the Bayside Senior Men’s and Women’s teams
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
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
We are currently working with the City Parks, Recreation and Culture staff on a redesign of the current plans. The 2nd Architect, ThinkSpace, commissioned by the City did a redraft of the drawings. The City has pointed out a few of the changes for our review. They are as follows:
1) Public washrooms removed from north side/top storey. A single, unisex, handicap accessible washroom would instead be developed underneath the space created by the stairway at the south end of the building. When we looked at players having washrooms and guests attending functions at the club room having washrooms, we decided to just provide one washroom. We would prefer to provide more but the budget has to be considered so that was dropped.
2) Dropping the washrooms allowed for a building access on the north side/second storey as long as the kitchen was moved. This allowed us to drop the balcony which was really running up costs. It also solves the issue of viewing through railings etc. Now a large bank of windows which would be much less expensive than the doors, balcony and railing.
3) Kitchen was moved to southwest corner. We did this knowing you need a service window and the club feels the south entrance is the most frequently used. The kitchen can be moved again but there needs to be a public entrance/fire exit on the north and south side of the building along with fire exit on west.
4) All of this allowed us to modify the ramp and avoid some costly retaining walls. It also allows the interface with the existing baseball building to be easier to construct.
We do have concerns about the public washrooms being significantly downsized. These washrooms were a major request in our requirements for the club house.
The City has also asked us to review our cash contribution. They are mindful we have met our financial obligation, but would like us to consider adding to our contribution. Additional funds are required due to the drawings and cost survey provided by the new architect and the delays in starting the project.
We have continuously expressed our concerns regarding the delay in starting the construction of the project. We have reminded the City staff they told our membership the project would start in Sep/15.
If you would like express your concerns and assist in putting pressure on the City to begin the project, please feel free to contact the Mayor and any or all of the following City Councillors:
Mayor Linda Hepner: mayor@surrey.ca
Councillor Tom Gill: TSGill@Surrey.ca
Councillor Bruce Hayne: BruceHayne@Surrey.ca
Councillor Vera LeFranc: Vera.LeFranc@surrey.ca
Councillor Mary Martin: MMartin@surrey.ca
Councillor Mike Starchuk: Mike.Starchuk@surrey.ca
Councillor Barbara Steele: HBSteele@Surrey.ca
Councillor Judy Villeneuve: JAVilleneuve@Surrey.ca
Councillor Dave Woods: Dave.Woods@surrey.ca
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
Congratulations to the following players for making the BC 7’s teams who will be participating in the International sevens tournament in Las Vegas on March 03 to 05, 2016.
Girls
U16
Nicola Smith
U18
Tanika Bonneville
Berlyn Seselja
Shoshanah Seumanutafa
U23
Maii Acevedo
Morgan Walker
Boys:
U16
James MacDonald
U18
John Jubenvill
Wylie Gillette
Following the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament, the BC Rugby Elite Girls’ and Boys’ 7s Program will be fielding Teams in the Vancouver Rugby Festival (March 10th-11th at the University of British Columbia), the Canadian 7s U18 Championship (March 10th-11th at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club) and the Victoria International Youth Sevens (July 8th-9th at the University of Victoria).
Bayside Mini Rugby Registration Open: KG-GRD 6 – Boys & Girls
Click this link to register for Bayside Mini Rugby: Register Here
About Bayside Mini Rugby program
Please contact Bayside Mini Rugby Director, Andrew Fiddis, with questions at afiddis@shaw.ca
The City of Surrey has identified an appropriate architect, Thinkspace Architecture, for the Bayside Athletic Association Field House. Thinkspace Architecture also has a team of sub-consultants available to work on the project. Thinkspace Architecture is now in the process of drafting the detailed design (blueprints) of the field house. The City’s Planning and Development Manger has explained the construction of the field house is expected to begin in September 2015 and is expected to be completed in April 2016. A development and planning sign should be installed at the construction site any day.
I have requested the City of Surrey Planning and Development Manager and Thinkspace Architecture meet with the Bayside Athletic Association members and supporters. An information meeting to review the construction process has been scheduled for 6:00pm July 6, 2015 at the Rotary Field House in South Surrey Athletic Park. If you have ever inquired about the status of the Bayside Athletic Association Field House it is highly recommended that you attend this meeting. Please notify and ensure any supporters of our home and community project attend.
Gordy Hosler August 19 1956 – May 9 2015
Gordon Frederick Hosler (Blondie), age 58, passed away May 9, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Gord will be well remembered for his long and dedicated Rugby career. He was an exceptional player during his many years with the Langley Rugby Club. Gord was a great competitor on and off the field. He was a true Rugby personality.
Following his playing years, Gord assisted the Fraser Valley in coaching representative Rugby. Many Bayside players had the opportunity to play for Gord in the McKechnie Cup competition and the Rugby Canada Super League where they won a national title.
Thank you Gord for being a great Rugby role model, and a great friend to many. Our deepest sympathies to Gord’s family. He will be well remembered.
A celebration of Gord’s life will be held this Saturday, May 23rd, 3:00 PM, at The Langley Rugby Club located at 21280 Crush Crescent in Langley.