Capilano RFC News - May 3, 2024

BC Rugby Finals - May 4, 2024

BC Rugby Finals are taking place tomorrow at Burnaby Lake. CLICK HERE to view the full schedule of finals matchups. The Capilano Rugby Club wishes the best of luck to all team competing tomorrow. Special shout out to the number of Capilano Alumni, former Capilano Youth Players, and former North Shore High School players on various teams playing tomorrow. Caps4Life

North Shore High School Rugby

The high school season is nearing regional playoffs which impact seeding for Provincials at the end of the month. Today and next Friday both see full slates of rugby action at Klahanie Park. Schedule of matchups for each Friday can be found below. We will share as much infomration on high school regional playoff matchups when those are available.

Friday May 3 - Stadium Series
1:15pm - Jr Boys Collingwood vs Robert Bateman (Bob Spray Field)
1:15pm - JR Boys Earl Marriott vs Sir Charles Tupper (Top Field)
3:00pm - Sr. Boys Rockridge vs Gleneagle (Bob Spray Field)
3:00pm - Sr. Boys Argyle vs Earl Marriott 1st XV (Top Field)
4:15pm - Sr. Boys Collingwood vs Robert Bateman (Bob Spray Field)
4:15pm - Sr. Boys Windsor vs Earl Marriott 2nd Xv (Top Field)

Friday May 10 - Hatch Shield
3:00pm - Grade 6/7 Collingwood vs St. Georges (Top Field)
3:00pm - Jr Boys Collingwood vs Rockridge (Bob Spray Field)
4:30pm - Sr. Boys Collingwood vs Rockridge (Bob Spray Field)

Savannah Bauder - World University 7's

Carson Graham alumni, and current UBC standout player, Savannah Bauder has been selected to represent Canada at the World University 7's in France. As with many representative selections in rugby, this comes with financial burdens. Should anyone in the club wish to support, please click the link below.

CLICK HERE to view the GoFund page which includes details about the trip.

2024 Night of the Bear
If you don't yet have a ticket, please purchase one ASAP. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by e-transfer (rachel.e.otto@gmail.com)

The format for the event this year will be different from years past. Some of the awards earlier in the evening will be presented outside in the covered grandstands. We expect everyone to dress sharp, as per usual, but some might want to bring a jacket as well! We hope these changes are well received as we attempt to increase the spotlight on our well deserved award receipients.

Night of the Bear - 2024 Event Program

4:30pm to 5:30pm - Social Hour

Join other Capilano RFC members for Social Hour before the offical NOTB program gets underway. Discounted drinks from Wildeye Brewing will be available only during this hour. This will be a great chance for individual and group photos to be taken.

5:30pm to 6:45pm - Club Remarks and Team Awards

The offical NOTB programing begins with the Presidents Remarks. This is to be followed by comments from the Snowcaps, Mini/Youth Program and the Alumni. The Alumni Remarks will include the announcements of the recipients of the Jeremy Dalton Rugby Scholarship and Ozzie Gjerdalen/Jimmy Morris Bursary. Club Merit Pins will also be given out to recognize club volunteers. Forward of the Year and Back of the Year awards will be given out to all five Capilano RFC Senior Teams. To cap off the first half of the evening, the 3rd Division Achievement Award will be announced.

CLICK HERE to view a history of Sr. Women's Awards
CLICK HERE to view a history of Sr. Men's Awards

6:45pm to 8:00pm - Dinner

Dinner this year will be provided by Tacofino. There will be a selection of burritos and tacos available. We will not be having the traditional table setup for dinner this year. We hope to have a more social setting for club members to share the dinner portion of the event with each other.

8:15pm to 9:15pm - Club Awards

The second half of the program includes club awards. To kick things off, there will be a toast to club members past and present. Club Awards for the Sr. Women include; Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, and the MVP. Club Awards for the Sr. Men include; Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player and Top Front Row Player. Following that, club awards will be given out for the Top Supporter, Bob Spray Capilano Spirit Award, and the Presidents Award.

CLICK HERE to view a history of Club Awards

10:00pm - DJ

The club will have a DJ playing from 10pm to late. Those without NOTB tickets are welcome to arrive at the club at 10pm. This includes club members, partners, friends, etc. We expect the dance floor to be rocking!