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Bayside Sharks Senior Men Update

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Welcome to the 2023/24 Bayside Senior Men’s Rugby Season! We kicked things off on August 17th with our pre-season training, but the party actually got started on August 12th with the annual Bayside 7s. The senior men were able to enter 3 teams (1 elite and 2 social) to take on competition from around the province to shake off the rust from the summer break. New coaches, Jared Howes and Liam Beaulieu have brought a fantastic breath of fresh air with new ideas and increased pace to the sessions. The men are also putting in the extra work needed to be competitive on the field by participating in strength and conditioning sessions once a week with Bayside Alumni Joanna and Eric Sugawara at KEA Athletics. We are excited to offer this to our players as part of their registration dues and look forward to seeing how it can contribute to our results on the field.

The men have been building towards regular season games kicking off Oct.14th by playing some tough competition in the exhibition. First up, the sharks took on our friends from the valley with Abbotsford Rugby Club providing a great test and Vancouver Rowing Club the following weekend. Both games were a combined format of Division 1 and Division 3 players taking the field. This coming weekend the sharks swim up the Coquihalla to face off against Kelowna RFC in what will be a great afternoon of rugby followed by some team building with a night on the town.

Once September comes to a close, the senior men will turn their attention to regular season competition that will last until the end of April. We encourage all players, from all walks of life to come give rugby a try and embrace everything that the club has to offer. Whether that’s enjoying the views from the patio as a social member or dusting off the boots and taking the field, we look forward to seeing you out there. Please connect with Taylor Howes (Senior Men’s Director) if you have any questions.

 

Bayside Sharks Senior Women Update

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Hold onto your scrum caps because the women’s program is back in action, and we’ve got some thrilling updates for you! Picture this: our fall campaign kicked off with not one, but two pre-season games against Abbotsford RFC and Simon Fraser University RFC. It was like a rugby rollercoaster, with more twists and turns than a muddy field after a rainstorm.

Now, let’s talk results. Against Abbotsford, well, we’ll call it a “learning experience” as we walked away with just one loss. But when it came to Simon Fraser University, we showed them that we’re not just rugby players; we’re rugby magicians, pulling off a big win that left them scratching their heads.

Our practices started back in early August, and let me tell you, they’ve been like boot camp for unicorns – magical! We’ve welcomed some fresh faces to the team, and a few old-timers decided to dust off their boots after a brief vacation. Shoutout to those superwomen who became moms and then decided to return to the field; you’re our real MVPs!

Coaching-wise, we’re still under the expert guidance of Rob Verrelli and Trevor France. The continuity in coaching has been smoother than a perfectly executed pass. This year, we’ve decided to focus on our Division 1 team and skip the second-team shenanigans. What does that mean? More depth in positions than in a submarine, and players dancing around the field like nobody’s business.

So, as we gear up for the regular season, get ready for some more rugby magic. We’re not just chasing tries; we’re chasing dreams, both on and off the field.

Stay tuned for more action, laughs, and maybe a few accidental mudslides – it’s all part of the fun!

Join the team

Bayside Pumpkin Patch and Youth Halloween Party

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Come and get your pumpkins for Halloween and some early trick-or-treating at the clubhouse. We have teamed up with Gordons.gourds.and gardens and they have grown what we consider the nicest-looking pumpkins around!

Entry is free and pumpkins will be priced depending on size/ weight. We will be selling hot chocolate, warm apple cider, coffee, and adult beverages. There will be costume photo ops and lots of treats as well. So, wear your costume, bring the whole family, and come get your pumpkins! 50% of pumpkin sales will be going towards Bayside RFC- THANK YOU.

Oktoberfest at Bayside

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Come join us for the Oktoberfest.

Buy your tickets 

$30 ticket includes your first 2 beers, German music and DJ, light snacks, and a beautifully stained Bayside shark glass.

There will also be a German food truck outside, and access to more great German beers

This is a great way to get to know the Bayside coaches and staff, as well as a fun way to raise money for the club.

Bayside Club Membership

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A Bayside RFC membership is a great way to support your club as your fees will go directly to supporting the annual operating costs from Minis and Juniors, through to our Senior Men's and Women's programs.  We encourage all alumni, players parents and friends to become supporters!

Super Bowl party

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Come see the new club house and have fun with friends. Kids are welcome

  • Date:                     February 12, 2023
  • Location:             Bayside Rugby Clubhouse
  • Tickets:                $6.00 (Limited to 140 tickets)
  • Doors open          1:00 PM
  • Food                      by The Mad Greek Foodtruck

Festivities to include:

  • Multiple TVs
  • New bar
  • Score boards, Bottle Draw, Toonie Toss, Poker table

Get in on the 2023 Super Bowl Betting Board

BUY A SQUARE, SHARE A SQUARE
Proceeds will help with the Clubhouse operations. We need your help to pay for Utilities, including WIFI. In addition, tables for hosting are required.
Here's how to get involved...

Thank you for your ongoing support

Irish social

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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

Prep program

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  • We are enthused to announce the launch of Bayside Junior Rugby Prep Program.
  • What is it ? Great question, it’s two fold.  It’s partly to get players ready for their high school season and for the U18 Boys program tour to Ireland.   It will be run by our current coaching team and specialist coaches for certain sessions.
  • What technical areas will be coached: We will start with catch pass, running lines, foot work with the goal of adding more tools to players attacking games.  Phase two we will work on the contact areas, body position, ruck speed, clearing threats, tackling and poaching.

Mini rugby

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Bayside Mini-Rugby Goal

To offer the kindergarten to grade six Girls and Boys of South Surrey the opportunity to play a fast-flowing and exciting brand of rugby in a fun and safe environment.  Following the Long Term Athlete Development Program as outlined by Rugby Canada www.rugbycanada.ca, Bayside Mini Rugby provides your child with the platform to maximize their potential as a rugby player whilst enhancing their overall athletic development to benefit all their other sports.

As of 2023 BC rugby has  updated the age bands as follows:

  • U6 – Kindergarten (Flag)
  • U8 – Grades 1-2 (Flag)
  • U10 – Grades 3-4 (Flag)
  • U12 – Grades 5-6 (Intro to contact)

Practice and Game Schedule

  • U6 – game/practice Sunday 10-11
  • U8 –  practice Sunday 10-11 (In April an additional practice on Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm).
  • U10 – practice Thursday 6:30-7:30 & game/practice Sunday 10-11
  • U12 – practice Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30 & game/practice Sunday 10-11
The exact schedule for 2023 is subject to change

Mini Director Fiona Kehler –  minirugby@baysiderfc.com