New Zealand "Stormy" Exchange 2025
DEADLINE TO APPLY OCTOBER 24th

The Capilano RFC Alumni invites applications for the New Zealand Rugby Exchange Program. This is open to all members of the Capilano Rugby Club (Players, Coaches, and Referees); Men and Women in alternating years. This year's applicants are to be from the Women's program.

Application forms are available below and on the clubs website.

Final date for applications - October 24, 2025
Selection Committee Interviews - October 30, 2025
Players to depart for NZ - late January 2026

For more information, please contact Jesse Ryan at jlqryan@yahoo.com

Beginning in the 2001-2002 season the Capilano RFC Alumni Association has formally sponsored an exchange program between New Zealand rugby clubs in the memory of John "Stormy" Salkeld, who was a proud member of both the Capilano Rugby Club and his home club the East Coast Bays Rugby Club in Auckland, New Zealand.

The intent is to select candidates who will benefit from both the athletic and personal experiences gained from being involved in rugby in New Zealand, and who will positively represent the Capilano Rugby Club both on and off the field. While the program is aimed at younger, developing players, it is open to all club members, including coaches, trainers, and Capilano-sponsored referees.

Application document to be completed and returned with supporting letters to Jesse Ryan at jlqryan@yahoo.com. Deadline for application is October 24th, 2025.
Click here to access the application form that needs to be completed