\For those who were unable to join us, please find below a list of the BLRC’S Top Performers this Season:

Men’s 7′s MVP – Joe Dolesau

Women’s 7′s MVP – Melissa Miyazaki

Men’s Rookie of the Year – Mike Cavezza

Women’s Rookie of the Year – Genevieve Gratton

Women’s 2nd Div Most Valuable Back – Alya Govorchin

Women’s 2nd Div Most Valuable Forward – Malak Dalati

Men’s 3 Blue Most Valuable Back – Tyler Rumley Men’s 3

Blue Most Valuable Forward – Marvin Omaque

Men’s 3 White Most Valuable Back – Brendan Fairs Men’s 3

White Most Valuable Forward – Craig McLaughlin

Men’s 1st Division Most Valuable Back – Nolan Shelley

Men’s 1st Division Most Valuable Forward – Fuku Vikilani

Womens’s Premier Most Valuable Back – Julia Sugawara

Women’s Premier Most Valuable Forward – Laura Harmse

Men’s Premier Most Valuable Back – Jeke Gotegote

Men’s Premier Most Valuable Forward – Aaron Goddard

Larry Young Memorial Award – Gio Lam

Rob Forsberg Memorial Award – Gio Lam

Sincerely, Mike Devlin President Burnaby Lake Rugby Club

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It was a tremendous way to end the U14 season. The game featured some excellent talent on both sides for us and Capilano. It would be the 3rd match-up between the two clubs this season with Capilano winning the previous matches. In the end, it was our boys that showed their heart and came through with a come from behind win.

It was a see-saw affair until the last 10 minutes. The turning point in the game was front-row Max Gates’ try off of scrum-half Trevor Gardiner’s pass just metres short of the line in front of a bolsterous home crowd.  Head coach Francine Tracey commented on part of the game plan: “Our forwards love to run it up the middle and will continue to handle the ball, asking questions of the defense until we have enough room to get it to the outside of the field, where our speed awaits anxiously to score tries.” This tactic proved to be effective with the boys pouring it on in the final minutes to close the game 42-24. Coach Tracey concludes that “the boys are in great spirits and are looking forward to trials for BC Summer Games, the Provincial Team, our Youth Sevens Program, and next year’s rugby program.”

In the second Championship Final, the U16s also hosted Capilano. Unlike the U14 regular season, our U16s came into the weekend having won their only match-up vs. Capilano. However, this contest would prove to be very different. Already without regular captain Paolo Dube, the boys were in tough to start the game. The game opened with a try to Burnaby Lake, but Capilano answered back quickly and often. As the game wore on, a few more injuries to key players would continue to take it’s toll. The hill only continued to get steeper with a couple sin bins 5 minutes a part mid-way through the 2nd half.  Full-time score ends 46-7 for Capilano.

Congratulations to the boys for finishing top of the table and making it to the Final. It has been a long-time coming.

We would like to thank all of our Senior Men and Women, Alumni, and most importantly, the parents for coming down and cheering on the 2 Junior Blue and White Teams.

Special thanks to Toby Mustill and Ian Trevor for refereeing the 2 Finals.

Many Teams. ONE Club.

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In the women’s divisions the premier women came away with a 42-17 victory over Capilano, while the second division women fell to 15-34 to a strong Brit Lions side.

In the third division match the boys remained at the top of the chart with a strong performance by the entire team. Great games were had by Walter Homewood, Adam Dowhy, Dan Schinbein and young Brian Murphy. A warm welcome was also given to returning BLRC junior Mike O’Toole who showed well in his 1st game of senior rugby for the Blue & White. In the First Division Match the boys started slow but managed to pull out a victory to remain third in the standings. Great games were had by Aaron “the Slayer” Reed, Matt Jarvis and Mike Wong.

In the premier game the boys came out guns’a'blazin to secure the all valuable ‘BP’ victory. The game started with an early Burnaby try from Adam “I’m Scottish” Martin quickly followed by Mike James 1st premier try for BLRC in 18 years but Abby went toe to toe with the BLRC – the score close at half 18-0.

In the second half tries were scored by Fuku Vikilani, Giuseppe Laudisio x 2, Admir Cejvanovic and a host of others.

Geoff Ryan handled kicking duties well.

Great games were had by Admir Cejvanovic, Mike Gough and the newcomer Mike James.

Thanks to Sherry Trumbull and all the match officials for the fine officiating. And to all the Blue and White supporters and BLOBS who came out and made it such a fantastic day.

Following the games on Saturday & Sunday BLRC has qualified 7 teams for post season play – 3 senior men’s, 2 women’s & both U14′s & U16′s. An achievement everyone of a Blue & White persuasion is very proud of. The next challenge is success in the upcoming playoffs & everyone will be working hard for this in the next couple of weeks.

Next week is another home game as we host the visting Castaway Wanderers from the Island. See you there!

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Confirmed today, our U16s locked up top spot in League play and will host a playoff game this weekend! Congratulations lads! Three years of hard work has finally paid off! They usually play Sunday, but I will be trying to move the game to Saturday with all the Men at home. Stay tuned for confirmation of the game this weekend.  Let’s lend our greatest support yet for the boys!

Secondly, the U14s have a firm grasp on 2nd place in their League. They have a home date on Sunday vs. a Ridge Meadows/Rowing Club amalgamated team. Come on down and lend your support again. It was an awesome sight this past weekend with so many BLRC members clapping the boys all the way out along the pathway! Game confirmation to follow.

Furthermore, the U14 Festival Finals have been awarded to and will be hosted by the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club for the second year in a row on April 29th. More info after the weekend. We will need certified referees for the games and volunteers to run the concession stand! There will likely be another U16 playoff (Final or 3rd place) game.

Lastly, let’s not forget our Minis, which conclude their season Sunday with the Year-End Jamboree at UBC. Thanks to all the parents and coaches for keeping the kids involved until this point!

This is rounding out to be one of the greatest Junior seasons in recent BLRC memory.
BLRC Juniors. We are the future.

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Many teams. One Club.

Burnaby Lake Rugby Club

The first division set the pace early on with scintillating runs by man of the match winger Matt “red boots” Jarvis. The front row was again dominant, charged with age and treachery, Dowhy, Petrovitch and Decaire had a combined one hundred and two years of scrumming wisdom. The forwards put in a workman like effort with ex volleyball player Craig McLaughlin leading the charge. Amongst the try scorers in addition to Matt Jarvis were Rainman,Nolan Shelley,Danny Schinbein, Angoose “VP” Fisher.

The victory was a great team effort as the team re-inforced coach Dave Murphy’s wishes for an up tempo performance. Graduated BLRC Jnr Mike Cavezza was a notable addition into the 2nd half & showed that he can most definitely play at this level.

In the premier match the boys were extra motivated this week as a win and bonus point were crucial to stay in the playoff race. The Blue and White got going early led by Big Nate who crashed in for a try. Geoff Ryan would convert to make it 7 to 0 for the BLRC. Abby would get on the board as a penalty conceded by Burnaby let Abby’s Chris Pack tee one off from the thirty for three points. 7-3 Burnaby. Burnaby were playing quick attacking rugby on the day and an offside off the breakdown by Abby yielded three points to Burnaby as Ryan would strike another through the uprights. 10-3 BLRC fifteen minutes into the game.

It was then Rory McDonnell’s turn as he shucked and jived and found a seam in Abby’s backline to score. Geoff Ryan would add another two to make it 17-3 Burnaby. Abby would get a try through a strong rolling maul by the forwards. The kick from the corner would sail wide 17-8 to the visitors. The BLRC would add another three points to make it twenty to eight at half time.

In the second half Burnaby would add more points to seal the bonus point.Tries were scored by Mantle, Dolesau, Laudisio, Bonnel and Villares. They would also tighten up their defence as they limited the centre pairing of Pack and Henderson to minimal ball and swarming defence. Great games were had by Captain Gough, Gotegote, and Goddard.

Thanks to Abbotsford for the two well played matches, and as always for great hosting. A big thanks to Kyle Ferguson and the guest referees from Invercargill, NZ. Thanks to the many members of the BLRC nation that spent their sunny Easter Saturday cheering on the teams & off course to Louisa for the amazing Roti.

The boys achieved their goals for the week, and look forward to a full slate of home games vs the Lomas next Saturday when the Palmer Cup will be up for grabs.The day starts at 10.00 am with our U14′s playing Chuckanut & our 2nd div ladies playing the Lomas 2nd div.

Burnaby Scorers
Tries: Nate Mantle x2, Rory McDonnell, Giuseppe Laudisio x2, Joe Dolesau, Barry
Bonnel, Dean Villarus
Cons: Geoff Ryan x4
Pens: Geoff Ryan x2

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@burnabylakerfc

Cost of $75 per golfer if paid in advance by June 1st or $85 on the day

o Payable by cash, cheque (made out to BLRC) or Visa
o Email Andrew Knight (charlie1419@hotmail.com) to pay by
Visa. The charges will appear as “Johnston Meier Insurance”
o Please help us out by getting your money in early!!
o Family and friends are welcome to this great day.
o Paid foursomes by June 1st choose starting hole and enter
draw for two free power carts.

Cost includes:

Two $10,000 and $5,000 Hole-in-One prizes.
Prizes for Men’s and Women’s Long Drive
Prizes for Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Pin
Chance at winning a Putting contest for a fully stocked Beer
Fridge
o Grand Prize – Entry into a Canada-wide draw for two to
attend the 2013 Masters in Augusta ( Worth Approx.
$12,000 ) (Thanks to Investors Group Financial Services)
o Steak Dinner following the tournament

* Sponsor a Hole for $100 to increase the exposure of
your business *

Golfers to arrange all rentals (power cart, pull cart or
clubs) with the Course directly – call 604 594 1414

Following the tournament we will be handing out prizes
and enjoying a few drinks and a Steak dinner on the
Golf Course patio.

This is a major fundraiser for the Club and we
are always in need of volunteers, donated prizes
or hole sponsorships. Please help out

wherever possible.

Contact any of the following if you have questions:

Andrew Knight charlie1419@hotmail.com
John Adams john@theadamsgroup.ca
Tom House tom@paxconstruction.ca
Jerry Sangara jsangara@pencorcapital.com

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Jim Jamieson jjamieson28@yahoo.ca
Nick Oliver nickinsta@me.com
Michael Gough mgough@mortgageevolution.ca

In the first division match up, a rematch of last year’s Ceili’s Cup Final, the BLRC started out slow but played the system well and wound up forty three points to five victors against the first division James Bay squad. Great games by Nolan Shelley, Brad McHugh, and the front row.

The third division blues didn’t fair so well losing 20-5 to a strong Kats team. Good games by Marvin Omaque, Alan Tang, and Craig McLaughlin.

In the Premier match of the day the BLRC started quickly with tries coming from Joe Dolesau and Evan Thomas. Geoff Ryan was able to convert the first and the boys were up twelve to nil early on. As the game wore on the Bays were able to respond with a Connor Braid penalty kick.

Minutes later James Bay would inch closer scoring a try in the corner to make the score 12-8. They would take the lead five minutes later crossing over near the posts. Braid would add two to put the Bays up 15-12.

Burnaby would level the table right before half when Geoff Ryan struck the ball true from the thirty to bring the score to 15s.

The second half was a game of defensive attrition with both teams favoured kicking high and long tactical kicks.

Both teams’ back three fielded the ball with skill and counter attacks looked dangerous. The centre pairing of Dolesau and Villarus provided plenty of offense for the BLRC on the day.

At the game’s three quarter mark Braid would provide a three point lead via penalty kick. With five minutes remaining the Fly half would strike a drop goal through to push the lead twenty one points to fifteen.

The game was very much up in the air until the final seconds when Burnaby’s final drive resulted in a turnover ball which was then cleared out of bounds by JBAA. The game would finish with the islanders taking the match 21-15. Burnaby would walk away with an all valuable bonus point in the loss. Great games by Evan Thomas, Joe Dolesau, Doug Breadon, Admir Cejvanovic and Dean Villarus.

Congratulations to James Bay who proved why they are a force in this league – coming back strong and playing a steady tactical game.

Cheers to the match officials, the hits were hard by both sides but Referee Dave Smortchevsky and his touch judges officiated with skill and discernment. Thanks to all the supporters who came out on the day.

Next week the boys head off to the island for round two.

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@burnabylakerfc

The U14s played their match-up in the spirit of Developmental/Junior Rugby.  Due to a larger number of players, Burnaby was able to play Richmond matching their total players available.  Burnaby played extremely well winning this battle of a 40 minute game.  For the final 20 minutes, it was pre-determined that Burnaby would mix up their players to play with Richmond.  In this stanza, the Burnaby boys were still able to come out on top.  Great sportsmanship displayed by all coaches involved.  This goes to prove that it is more important to just get kids playing rather than winning.  Keep up the good work coaches!

The U16s faced off against an opposition that was likely jetlagged and/or lacked preparation due to 6-8 players having just returned home from touring the UK with their school team.  Most of those boys toured from March 9-24.  Nonetheless, the U16s showed that they are all on form and the hardwork of the past 3 seasons is finally paying dividends.  Strong games by the usual cast of characters. Vikilani and Erlendson continue to punish teams with their running ability and have Provincial team selection in their cross-fire. Burnaby will continue it’s momentum and push for the playoffs.  The boys have one blemish on their record this season which they have all forgotten already. Let’s get behind these boys towards the end of their season and put Burnaby firmly back on the map for Junior rugby!

Next weekend: Both U14s and U16s are HOME to archrivals Capilano.  Barring any field closures, the U14s get us started with kick-off slated for 11 AM followed by the U16s at 12:15 PM.  See you out there!

U16s:  Away at Capilano, Klahanie Park.  11:30 AM kick-off.  Meet at clubhouse at 10:00 AM to carpool

Come support the boys if you are free!

Good luck to both teams on Sunday!

On Saturday, March 3rd, 2012, our very own Under 16 Men will be playing an exhibition match against touring side Calgary Irish (officially Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club – CCIAC).  Kick-off is set for 1:30 PM at Burnaby Lake.

For those of you who may not be aware, our very own Kris de Scossa is the former Head Coach of CCIAC for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.  He went on tour as the coach of the Juniors during his tenure.  This ultimately marks CCIAC’s second trip to Burnaby.

Our boys have been showing well recently starting off their spring season with 2 very convincing wins with no points against.  Captain Paolo Dube will look for top efforts yet again by Taitusi Vikilani, James Gardiner, Jared Gilding, Dustin Brydges, Aaron Erlendson, Freddie Young, and Matthew Yurechko.

Come on out and support the boys of the future if you are free.  Hope to see you there!