FW: ```````````````+-[LTRugby] CROWLEY NAMES 50 MAN LONG LIST FOR RWC

   FYI

 

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Subject: FW: ```````````````+-[LTRugby] CROWLEY NAMES 50 MAN LONG LIST FOR RWC

 

 

 

From: Chris Suvan [mailto:csuvan@norchris.com]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:43 PM
To: ltrugby@ltrugby. ca
Subject: ```````````````+-[LTRugby] CROWLEY NAMES 50 MAN LONG LIST FOR RWC

 

Canadian national senior men's coach Kieran Crowley has released a 50-man extended Rugby World Cup squad.

A squad list is a requirement of the IRB for the Rugby World Cup and can be as few as 30 or as many as 50 players.

While the 30-man cup squad confirmation isn't due until July, Crowley said he wanted players to know where they stood in terms of development and selection opportunities.

"We wanted to make it 50 to show player where they're at," Crowley said. "We've got to make sure all players know they're in contention so they continue to work hard."

The squad features all members of the 2011 Churchill Cup squad and players ranging in age and experience.

"It's a squad we've narrowed down when looking at positional coverage," Crowley said. "We've picked the 50 best players that we can and the Canadian rugby Championship has played a big part in that. We've certainly used the Americas Rugby Championship trip to Argentina, the European tour in November and the Churchill Cup to expose a lot of players, which allowed us to narrow it down to the group we have. It's been a long process."

At the helm of the squad is Pat Riordan, who Crowley has named his Rugby World Cup captain.

The 31-year-old hooker from Burnaby, British Columbia, has 37 caps for Canada and brings to the table the elements Crowley looks for in a captain.

"Pat's been captain ever since I've been here," Crowley said. "He has the values I'm looking for in a player. He works hard on and off the field, he knows the game and creates a very positive team environment."

While no players have been ruled out of the squad due to injury, the squad is without prop Kevin Tkachuk.

The 34-year-old with more than 50 caps to his name recently finished his final season with the Glasgow Warriors and Crowley said there were several factors that led to the decision not to include him.

"Kevin has been a great servant for Canadian rugby," Crowley said. "We just feel there's been some players that have gone past him in terms of performance.

"You've got to have so many players who can play both sides of the scrum. Then you look at how many looseheads and tightheads you've got. We feel we've looked at all the positions and covered them."

In terms of the overall forward selections, Crowley felt the scrum had shown improvements during the Churchill Cup, but knows the Rugby World Cup will present distinct challenges up front with Japan, Tonga, France and New Zealand competing in Canada's pool.

"Our scrums improved, but it's still a massive challenge," Crowley said. "We've got a long way to go."

Crowley added that there were some other players that had been working hard and came close to selection.

"There's a couple of players that are probably very unlucky to not be included in this list," he said. "But it's about positional coverage."

Crowley also addressed the youth element in the squad, saying development has been a key focus in the lead up to the World Cup.

"Over the last couple of years we've developed players through various opportunities to the extent that in the last year we've had players come through in ability and experience," he said. "There are some young players in the squad. Youth brings excitement, it brings a lack of fear. They bring a change of environment."


Forwards

Hookers
Ryan Hamilton (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Mike Pletch (Lucan, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Pat Riordan (Burnaby, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)


Props
Hubert Buydens (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Tom Dolezel (London, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Scott Franklin (Regina, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Jason Marshall (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Andrew Tiedemann (St. Albert, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Frank Walsh (St. John's, NFLD, The Rock/CRC)
Doug Wooldridge (Lindsay, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)



Second Row
Brett Beukeboom (Lindsay, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Jamie Cudmore (Squamish, B.C., Clermont Ferrand/PRO)
Brian Erichsen (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Mitch Gudgeon (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Tyler Hotson (Vancouver, B.C., Plymouth/PRO)
Jon Phelan (Montreal, QC, The Rock/CRC)
Luke Tait (Barrie, ON, unattached)



Back Row
Tyler Ardron (Peterborough, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Aaron Carpenter (Brantford, ON, Plymouth Albion/PRO)
Nanyak Dala (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Adam Kleeburger (White Rock,B.C., Unattached)
Jeremy Kyne (Wellington, NZ/Edmonton, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Stan McKeen (Vancouver, B.C., Oxford University)
John Moonlight (Pickering, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Chauncey O'Toole (Bell Isle, NB, The Rock/CRC)
Kevin Parfrey (St. John’s, NL, The Rock/CRC)
Jebb Sinclair (Fredericton, NB, The Rock/CRC)
Sean Michael-Stephen (Oakville, ON, Plymouth Albion/PRO)



Backs

Scrum-halves
Kyle Armstrong (Whitby, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Ed Fairhurst (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Jamie Mackenzie (Oakville, ON, Esher/PRO)
Sean White (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Eric Wilson (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)



Fly-halves
Connor Braid (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Nathan Hirayama (Richmond, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Ander Monro (Victoria, B.C., Ontario Blues/CRC)



Centres
Nick Blevins (Vancouver, B.C., Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Ryan Smith (Calgary, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Conor Trainor (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Phil Mackenzie (Oakville, ON, Esher/PRO)
Mike Scholz (Oakville, ON, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Tyler Wish (Victoria, BC, The Rock/CRC)


Wings
Sean Duke (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Justin Mensah-Coker (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears)
DTH van der Merwe (Victoria, B.C., Glasgow Warriors/PRO)
Jeff Hassler (Calgary, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Ciaran Hearn (Conception Bay, NFLD, The Rock/CRC)
Taylor Paris (Barrie, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)


Fullbacks
Matt Evans (Duncan, B.C., Unattached)
James Pritchard (Parkes, Australia, Bedford/PRO)



Canada's national senior men's team is qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, taking place this September and October. Currently ranked 15th in the world Canada will take on Tonga, France, Japan and New Zealand. Today's announcement reveals the fifty players comprising Canada's long list selection, with the final team announcement taking place early in July. That team will be in Toronto on August 6th at BMO Field taking on the USA in the first of a home and away series with International Rugby Board ranking points on the line as well as playing for the storied Can AM Trophy. The game will be broadcast live on TSN - and we are encouraging media outlets to register now for this great opportunity to see the highest ranking men's team sport in Canada play in Toronto. To register - go to http://www.rugbycanada.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=0&clientID=3817&pageID=10762

 

 

Chris Suvan

Leprechaun Tiger R.F.C.    

V.P. Fundraiser

LT Newsletter

csuvan@norchris.com

780-425-9350 (Work)

780-710-1230 (Cell)

 

FW: Last Call for discount Can-Am tickets

Please see the email below.
Chris

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Subject: Last Call for discount Can-Am tickets

Folks,

This is the last call for the discounted tickets for aug 6 international.
The $65 seats are $45.50 plus tickmaster fee.....the $45 seats are $31.50
plus ticketmaster fee.

Some of you verbally told me you wanted tickets but quite frankly I've
forgotten who, so please reply to this email by midnight tonight. I'll be
sending in the order first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

Barry
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FW: SOCCER: NOBS vs. BOTSC "NOBS WORLD"

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen where ever you are in the Nobs World on this last weekend in June!  Let’s start things off with congratulations to the family of Neil Alexander.  Neil’s wife gave birth to a 6lb, 9oz baby girl; Samantha Jane.  Neil reports “mum and daughter are doing fine and are at home already.  I am a bit frayed around the edges though!”   This weekend there is a game at the home of Balmy Beach RFC.  Kickoff is at 1pm and carpooling from Burlington departs at 11:30am.   Don’t forget touch is also on this Sunday at 1pm as it is every Sunday in Burlington.  The weekend of July 8^th could be a busy one.  Friday the 8^th is the first leg of our soccer fixtures.  Mr. Guilfoyle has provided us with details below.  Saturday the 9^th  there is a game with the Welsh Old boys to be held at 12pm at Eglinton Flats.  All are invited to come out.  More details are to follow.  The next day, the 10^th we travel to Brampton for a 1pm kickoff  with the mighty XL’S.  Cricket has been confirmed for August 14^th with Larry Doyle at the helm and last but not least; golf has been confirmed for August the 20^th.   See Jack Morrison to get your name on the list to play.  To close out, don’t forget the service for Dave Swift at 2pm at the Burlington Cultural Center, on Monday June 27th.   See you on the pitch, Da Thug

 

 

SOCCER GAMES

 

Niagara Old Boys vs Burlington Old Timers Soccer Club

 

Game 1             Friday, July 8 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Rugby Field

 

Game 2           Friday, Aug 12 @ 6:00 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Park, Field G off Burloak

 

If you are interested in being selected, please give your name to John Guilfoyle or Mel Crossfield.

 

johnguilfoyle99@gmail.com

905-389-7371

 

Fw: A Celebration of Life- Dave Swift

Ladies and gentlemen, here is an update on plans to celebrate the life of Dave Swift, Craig

----- Original Message -----

From: Barry Goldberg

To: Blg

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:03 PM

Subject: A Celebration of Life- Dave Swift

 

Dear Centaurs and friends of "Swifty",

 

A celebration of Life for Dave will be held on Monday June 27th at 2:00pm at the Burlington Art Center.

 

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations made to The Carpenters Hospice would be appreciated.

 

The Burlington Centaurs clubhouse will be open at 7:00 pm on Thursday June 23 for alumni and friends to raise a glass and share memories of the man who did so much for the club and sport he loved.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Barry Goldberg

President

Burlington Centaurs RFC

NOBS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2011

NOBS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2011

 

 

DATE:         Saturday, August 20, 2011

VENUE:       Burlington Springs Golf Course, 5235 Cedar Springs Road, Burlington

                   905-335-2922                 

COST:          $59.00 per player (thanks to HST)

TEE OFF:     Noon sharp – Need everyone there by 11:45 a.m. at the latest!!

Following golf our steak B.B.Q will be hosted at the Burlington Rugby Club House,

Located on Fairview, east of Appleby Line.

 

Non-Golfers are welcome to the B.B.Q. but we need to know numbers so that we’ll

have food enough for everyone.

We’ll be keeping with the tradition of asking volunteers to make salads, desserts, etc.  

Please liaise with Sue Morrison on this.

B.B.Q:                   $10.00 per person

LIBATION:             Club Bar

Prizes will be presented following the B.B.Q.  Donations to the prize table would be

much appreciated.

Maximum number of Golfers is 44.  To sign up please let Jack Morrison know ASAP

(905 823 3361) or (e-mail: s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca).

We need to collect $59.00 from each golfer by AUGUST 10^th since we have to pay

the course one week prior to the tournament.   Cheques are preferred made

payable to NOBS RFC – GOLF.  Give your cheque to Rolf Thomas, Jack Morrison

or any member of the NOBS Exec.

 

Thanks everybody.  Hope to see you there for another fun day.

 

             

Jack & Sue Morrison

 

905 823 3361 – s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca

 

FW: Dave Swift

Good morning one and all.  I received this from Dave’ wife Liz yesterday.  I have been informed that there will  be a memorial wake for Dave on Monday June 27^th at 2pm at the Burlington Cultural Centre.  As more information is available I will pass it on to you.  Craig

 

From: Elizabeth Swift [mailto:swiftliz@cogeco.ca]
Subject: Dave Swift

 

I have looked through Dave's e-mail address book, and am sending this message to the names that are familiar.

 

I don't know if you are aware that Dave is very ill. Before February, he had six years of treatment for colon cancer, but has spent the last several weeks in hospital. He is now living at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington.

 

Sometime in the future, we will be arranging a 'Celebration of Dave's life' , in other words,

a wake. I would like to have a collection of friends' memories available to show then, and for our family to keep. If you have a special memory of Dave that you would like to share, please will you e-mail it to me., at swiftliz@cogeco.ca

 

Thank you

 

Liz Swift

FW: Game for Next Sunday 26th

Ladies and gentlemen.   Originally our schedule stated that we were to be involved in the Limestone Rugby Tournament in Kingston this Saturday.  That fixture had been cancelled by the organizers  but we were informed last Sunday that there is an old boy’s game being held at the Balmy Beach RFC pitch this coming Sunday, June 26^th at 1pm.  The Nomads Old Boys [NOBS!!?] are playing the Scottish Old Boys.  See the enclosed attachment, it looks like a fun day.  If you know right now that you are going to play let Jason Currie norton850commando@hotmail.com or Chuck Schandl chuckschandl@gmail.com know.  Da Thug

 

From: Jason Currie [mailto:norton850commando@hotmail.com]

 

Gents,
We were just informed at the game today that there is a game at the Beach next Sunday the 26th of June.
Officially it is the Nomads Old Boys V the Scottish Old Boys.
Chuck from the XL's was approached by the Nomads and they are very actively looking for players for next Sunday.
It will be at the Balmy Beach pitch 1091 Eastern Ave (Lakeshore and Coxwell)for a circa 13:00 kickoff.

I have attached the flyer for the event. So if anyone is interested in playing please let me know
as Chuck is going to inform the Nomads of How many players we are turning up with.

Cheers

Jason

Craig, Pablo asked me if you could pass this on to your members too. Thanks Mate.













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FW: Dave Swift

Ladies and gentlemen. It is with great sadness, I have to announce the
passing of a rugby giant; Dave Swift. Dave played a large role in the
founding and building of the Burlington Centaurs. He was heavily involved
with refereeing and the betterment of the game of rugby. Dave was also a
longtime member of the Nobs and made great contributions to the club both
on and off the field. Dave will be missed. When we have any news to pass
on we will. Craig

From: Monty Heald

Gentlemen,

It is with regret I inform you of the death of David Swift. He died this
morning at The Carpenter Hospice after a valiant battle with cancer.

Please would you let as many people as you can Know. R.C - National
referees, Barry B.R.F.C and Nobs.

Thank you.

Monty

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FW: Canada vs. USA - BMO August 6

Ladies and gentlemen, plans are in the works for the Canada vs. USA game on August 6^th.  The Centaurs have a deal on the tickets and they would like you to have the opportunity to get in on them.  This is our National teams last game before the World Cup.  Craig

 

From: Barry Goldberg [mailto:bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca]

Craig, Please distribute.

Dear Centaur Supporter,

 

Attached is a discounted ticket promotion being offered  to our club by Rugby Canada. Our location next to the GO station is ideal for all Centaurs to start the day in the clubhouse and then stroll down to the train station, enjoy a worry free ride to BMO field, cheer on the Canadian side to victory, and then return safely to Sherwood Forest Park to continue the celebrations.

 

Please read the attached letter for ticket pricing and details.

 

These discounted prices are not available anywhere else and are for a limited time. So reply early.

 

Lets show some club unity and national pride for our world cup warriors.

 

 

Barry Goldberg

President

BCRFC

NOBS WORLD

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen; hope all is well with you in the Nobs World, where ever you are.  Just a reminder of our fixture this Sunday, June 19^th at 1pm.   The venue for Sundays game is beautiful Sunny Brook Park in Toronto.  The opposition is the Markham /Lions squad.    The park is located at the corner of  Eglinton Ave East and Leslie St.  Just to the west of the Don Valley Parkway on Eglinton.   Da Thug

FW: Touch Rugby

Ladies and gentlemen, attached is an invitation to come out and take part in playing touch in Burlington at Sherwood Forest Park.   Could you pass this on to your membership.  All are welcome.  Craig

 

Hi Craig,

 

I have attached herewith an invitation to all comers to join us for touch at Sherwood every Sunday at 1pm. 

 

Chris has suggested that you might have good contacts at the various clubs within easy reach of Burlington that we might pass this invitation too.

 

If you feel so inclined please pass it on to your contacts or alternatively provide me with email addresses and I will make the contacts.

 

Thanking you in advance.

 

 

David Tait 

(davet8@bell.net)

 

 

 

 

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Forgot to attach the invitation, here it is.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Tait David A <dstait@mac.com>
> Date: June 8, 2011 1:08:50 PM EDT
> To: Morley Craig <ctmorley@cogeco.ca>
> Cc: Mant Chris <cmant@cogeco.ca>
> Subject: Touch Rugby
>
> Hi Craig,
>
> I have attached herewith an invitation to all comers to join us for touch at Sherwood every Sunday at 1pm.
>
> Chris has suggested that you might have good contacts at the various clubs within easy reach of Burlington that we might pass this invitation too.
>
> If you feel so inclined please pass it on to your contacts or alternatively provide me with email addresses and I will make the contacts.
>
> Thanking you in advance.
>
>
> David Tait
> (davet8@bell.net)
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Centaurs Schedule - Abercarn Cup in Hamilton - June 18

Hi All,

Please note the Centaurs event this coming week and weekend.

Thurday night, Carlsberg and their taste-testing team are in town from 8-12.

Saturday, the battle for the Abercarn Cup is in Hamilton which will most certainly be a superb match. Get out to this one and you will not be disappointed.

The 3rds are looking for some additional help. Please contact any of the Centaurs if you can lace up your boots for this one.

Get out and enjoy the events your club has to offer. See below for further details.

Cheers

Chris

----- Original Message -----

From: Nick_Manz@toyota.ca

To: cmant@cogeco.ca

Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:53 PM

Subject: Centaurs Schedule - Abercarn Cup in Hamilton - June 18

Chris,

Next Thursday, June 16 our sponsor Carlsberg will be hosting a Carlsberg tasting that evening from 8-12 pm at the club.

There will be a handful of beautiful Carlsberg girls to pass out samples of the beer. Pass it along to the NOBS to come out and enjoy.

This is to gear up for our big game vs Hamilton in HAMILTON at Mohawk Sports Complex at 1:30 and 3:00 pm for the Abercarn Cup.

The Centaurs are looking to take back the hardware to its rightful home. It would be great to get some of the NOBS out to support the boys on our closest away fixture.

Cheers

Nick Manz

FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

Some very interesting and thought provoking comments on our game in Canada

 

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From: barb&bob gibbons [mailto:pickledpair@shaw.ca]
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:04 PM
To: Bob Shewchuk; Byron Tucker; 'Chuck Bonsant'; Derek Coke-Kerr; Don Whidden; Jack Morrison; Ken Burrows; 'Lawarence Myer'; Peter Twiss; Rick Rollins; Rick Thompson; Robin Tweedy; Rod Walsh; Ross Boyes; Ryan Thomas; Stan Thorseth; Stuart Cowan; Terry Dunn; Terry MacPherson; 'Terry Romaniuk'; Tim McGee; Tom Shacklady; Tony Bauer; Troy Schnelle; Vic Michalchuk; Wes Slavik; Yvon Ouellette
Subject: FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

 

 

From: Chris Suvan [mailto:csuvan@norchris.com]
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:50 AM
To: ltrugby@ltrugby. ca
Subject: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

 

The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement and New Post for General Manager Operations and Performance

 

Comments from BC Rugby News

 

[ed. comments below]
posted June 9 2011

2010 Rugby Canada Financials

The Rugby Canada financials for 2010 were put up on the RC website last week and we’ll look at those numbers. I’ve been a critic of the current administration of Rugby Canada, the one created by the Agents of Change about a decade ago. Their vision was to create a more professional administration (read more paid staff) and therefore raise the standard of rugby in the country. Using a top down approach we would generate more revenue, the national team performance would improve and rugby would enjoy a golden era in Canada. That, I assume, was the theory... it didn’t work.

In reality Rugby Canada is on the dole and pretending to be like the Fortune 500 executive (RFU) who lives across the street. We dress like him, act like him and drive the same car but while he’s pulling in a six figure salary we’re cashing our monthly welfare cheque. Then we scratch our head and wonder why we’re getting further in debt and none of our big dreams are coming true. It’s time to stop the charade, ditch the suit, put on some jeans, roll up the sleeves and start to do some honest work from the grassroots up. That’s the vision of Rugby Canada that I would support.

If we want to see what a real professional rugby organization looks like financially then we’ll compare the RFU financials to Rugby Canada’s and analyze where the money comes from and where it goes.

The RFU has 112 million in revenue, RC has 6.6 million. Their big four sources are Tickets 21.3, Broadcasting 24.6, Sponsorship 14.8, Hospitality 27.7. Our big four sources are iRB payments 1.7, Government payments .8, Membership payments 1.4, Rugby Canada generated 1.9 (sponsorship, national teams, domestic competitions, merchandise, other). We have no broadcast revenue because we don’t have a strong product to sell, our ticket sales are minimal because we don’t have many home test matches, we don’t have hospitality revenue because we don’t own a stadium, our sponsorship revenue is 0.4 million (and I’m guessing much of that is “in kind” services and product). RFU has profits of 25.8 million, RC has a profit of 57 thousand dollars. If you factor in money owing to the Churchill Cup, Demand Loans and Deferred Fees we apparently are running at a deficit of 1.3 million according to the balance sheet.

Let’s also take a look at where the money is spent. RFU spends 13% (11.5) on Elite rugby, 20% (17.2) on Community, 18% (15.4) on Admin and 17% (14.5) on their Stadium. RC spends 38% (2.5) on Elite, 10% (.7) on Community, 25% (1.6) on Admin and 12% (.8) on Membership (basically insurance).

Rugby is not professional in Canada, we don’t have a professional administration revenue profile so let’s stop pretending and start growing rugby from the ground up. As I've said many times, 25% admin costs are too high, we need to drastically reduce that figure and spend more on community initiatives. The volunteer community is the real strength of Canadian rugby and that needs to be appreciated, recognized and organized.

Rugby Canada Financials for 2010
RFU Financials for 2010

General Manager - Operations and Performance

Job Posting General Manager

From what I understand this job is to replace Trevor Arnold who is retiring. TA's current job description is Director of Rugby. I have issues with the job description and concerns on how this person will be selected.

Nowhere in Trevor Arnold's job description does it say he's responsible for creating winning rugby programs. His job description on the RC website states: "The Director of Rugby reports to the CEO is responsible for ensuring that Rugby Canada continues to plan and develop in accordance with strategic planning guidelines and agreed upon funding parameters. The Director of Rugby is responsible for and will provide leadership to all Rugby programs and support the on-going endeavors of Rugby Canada staff members to improve the skills and knowledge they require to perform their roles effectively. This person will plan, manage, implement and promote “best practice” and promote a positive image of the sport within and beyond the Rugby community."

So basically follow the guidelines, no matter how flawed, and promote a positive image... and people wonder why winning is secondary in the Rugby Canada culture.

The new job is only a little better, it does mention in one line: "The primary challenge of this position is to improve Canada’s international success and status." But then repeats the same line about positive image: "The successful candidate will plan, manage, implement and promote best practice resulting in a positive image within and beyond the Canadian Rugby community." Bottom line what is more important to you as a member of Canadian rugby, winning or image, substance or style? If you say image, which is what I believe the Rugby Canada directors and staff are primarily interested in, then you shouldn't complain about losing at the international level, just bask in the positive image that they're creating. If you're more interested in winning then you should be concerned as well.

The job description is full of flowery language that is sometimes contradictory and often meandering. Good luck in finding the right person using this job description as a yardstick. Here is a particularly meaningless statement: "The General Manager must possess an understanding and acceptance of as well as support for future international success for the national Rugby teams of both genders." Seriously what does that mean, do you possess an understanding of future international success, do you possess an acceptance of future international success, do you support future international success? Really you'd have to be a moron to answer no to any of those questions and still apply for the job, and we don't need any more people with a knack for the absurd.

Reading through the job description do you feel confident they'll find the right person to turn around Canada's on field performance? It's more likely to attract an academic who has very little understanding about the realities of the job. Here is my addendum to the job description:

You will be responsible and held accountable for the following measurable outcomes:
- you will ensure the Men's U20 team wins the JWRT competition and returns to the top 12 championship
- you will ensure that Canada's Senior men now ranked 15th increase by at least two ranking levels
- you will ensure Canada's men and women 7s teams qualify for the 2016 Olympics
- you will ensure Canada's women maintain a top six ranking
- you will have a four year cycle to accomplish these tasks and will be evaluated every year on your progress

Plain English, measurable outcomes, this is really what we're looking for, positive image comes second.

So who will be selecting this person, hopefully not the person leaving that position. We need people who will be held accountable for the selection. I'd like to see some people from the rugby community on the selection panel. I suspect if Graham Brown is dominant on the selection committee he'll select someone who won't be a threat to his position and is a good follower, someone who can easily be thrown under the bus if there's an outcry for accountability, not really what we need. It seems the people we've selected lately at the national level have been good followers, the good leaders, like Morgan Williams have been removed. It may make for a harmonious office environment but it doesn't do anything to improve Canadian rugby on the field.

 

 

 

GAME THIS SUNDAY

Ladies and gentlemen; I am sorry to inform you that our game at Sunnybrook Park against the Paws / Markham has been cancelled due to uncertain field conditions.  There is the possibility that the game may proceed in some fashion and if that does happen I will pass that on to you.  As one door closes; one door opens.  Touch, as it is every Sunday will be on in Burlington at 1pm so come out and keep that body fine-tuned.  Da Thug

FW: DAVE SWIFT

Ladies and gentlemen, word has come to me on the health of our old friend Dave Swift.  Dave was a great contributor on and off the field for the Nobs.  Dave’s wife Liz sent the email below and Bob Cunningham has forwarded it on to us.  Unfortunately I do not have Liz’s email so you can forward emails to Bob at bobles1@cogeco.ca and Bob can pass them on for you.   Craig

 

From: Bob & Les Cunningham [mailto:bobles1@cogeco.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:13 AM
To: 'Craig Morley'
Subject: RE: DAVE SWIFT

 

Hi Craig,

Dave entered the Carpenter Hospice this morning and the general length of stay is 10 days. You can certainly put it out to the NOBS. Liz wants people to send her any memories of Dave that can be used at his Celebration.

Below is a copy of the e-mail Liz that  sent to us.

 

Bob Dear Bob & Lesley,

 

This is an excerpt from another 'mass mailing' that I recently sent out to overseas friends. Haven't got very far with those in N America yet, but would appreciate it if you would spread the word down at the club.

 

'Sometime in the future, we will be arranging a 'Celebration of Dave's life' , in other words,

a wake. I would like to have a collection of friends' memories available to show then, and for our family to keep. If you have a special memory of Dave that you would like to share, please will you e-mail it to me.'

 

With many thanks

 

Liz      

 

From: Craig Morley Subject: DAVE SWIFT

 

Bob, Barry Goldberg was speaking to me this morning that you had informed him that Dave was doing poorly.  Is there anything we need to know or put out to the Nobs; or should we just hold off for a bit?  Craig

 

NOBS WORLD .....FW: The Volunteer Sport Builder of the Year - Dave Burnett

Good afternoon to everyone in the Nobs World; where ever you are. Just a
quick reminder of our match this Sunday in Burlington at 1pm against Markham
/ Lions. I hope you've also penciled to stop by the Burlington Centaurs
Junior Tournament tomorrow in Burlington on Saturday. Below is a message
from Barry Goldberg of the Burlington Centaurs. Our old friend Dave
Burnett, the one and only Super Gnome is receiving a prestigious award in
recognition for all the hard work he put into the sport of rugby. If you're
interested in going contact Barry at bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca See you on the
pitch, Da Thug

-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Goldberg [mailto:bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca]

Subject: The Volunteer Sport Builder of the Year - Dave Burnett

Craig could you distribute this to the Nobs please.

The Burlington Sport Alliance has chosen Dave Burnett as the Volunteer Sport
Builder of the year. This is a prestigious honor and I am sure you will
agree that it is richly deserved.

The BSA Recognitition Awards will take place on June 13th at the Burlington
Convention Center. The Burnett family will be accepting the award.

Last years awards had over 400 people in attendance and a strong rugby
presence would honour Dave and his legacy as a Centaur.

Tickets cost $55 each or a table of 8 can be ordered for $400.

Please contact Barry Goldberg by June 6 if you are interested in attending.

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The Burlington Centaurs are holding their Juniors tournament this Saturday.  Come on out and take in this great rugby event.    Craig

 

 

In honor of a great Rugby man.

       

 

Burlington Centaurs RFC extend an exceptionally warm welcome to:

Georgian Bay Titans RFC/ Balmy Beach RFC / Brantford Harlequins RFC / Toronto Nomads RFC / Toronto Saracens RFC / Fergus Highland RFC / Hamilton Hornets RFC / Mississauga Blues RFC / Markham Irish RFC / Oshawa Vikings RFC / Oakville Crusaders RFC/ AJAX Wanderers RFC.

We look forward to an exceptional day of Junior Division Rugby at U-8 / U-10 and U-12 tackle age categories and enclose the following schedules for your reference / review.  Please cascade as needed….

Warm thank you to all BC RFC Coaches and Volunteers for their commitment and assistance.

For those shutter bugs we intend to have the children line up on the Main Rugby Pitch for the singing of O'Canada at 9:00 am.

Coaches Meeting 8:30 am - Centaurs Clubhouse

We have attempted where possible to schedule clubs with travel distance later in the morning. 

You as parents and volunteers are the lifeblood of developmental Rugby in Ontario - We have tried to ensure accuracy with the schedules, yet are volunteers also. 

Please review your individual clubs schedules / team confirmations below and advise if a revision is required.  We thank you for your commitment to our game.

We are very pleased to confirm the day will be professionally catered by club sponsor the DICKENS PUB. http://www.thedickens.ca/

Each coach and child participant will receive a free concessions coupon.
 
Food sales will be catered by the Dickens Pub and the PITA PIT options include BBQ Hamburgers / Hotdogs / Sausages / Breakfast Wraps / Coffee / Juice / POP and Water.

Our licensed club house will be open for spirit and camaraderie form 11:00 am onward. 

Note U-12 tackle age categories we have scheduled round robin play followed by 2 semi finals and a final championship game.

Schedules:

U-8                            U-10                     U-12    Confirmations
       
<<BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC - U-8 2011 Tournament Schedule>>        <<BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC - U-10 2011 Tournament Schedule>> <<BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC - U-12 2011 Tournament Schedule>> <<Centaurs 2011 Tournament Confirmations Master>>

Note U-12 tackle age categories we have scheduled round robin play followed by 2 semi finals and a final championship game.

Semi-finalists will be determined by best overall round robin record.
Where a tie exists we will turn to # of tries scored.
Where a tie exists following # of tries scored we will turn to 10 minute qualification games.
U-12 certified refs will record scores. 

 

Please find the following field MAP of the Sherwood Forest Park grounds: 5278 FAIRVIEW STREET BURLINGTON ONTARIO

<<Sherwood Forest Map_2009 (3)>>
U-12 Games Field A
U-10 Games Field E
U-8 Games Field C

Warm up field F

The club has ample parking on the grounds - We advise that the Public Go Transit Station is the most suitable location for overflow parking should the lots at Sherwood Forest Park be full to capacity. The GO Station parking is a short distance from the fields.  Please do not park in residential area's or on park grass.

Map Quest Link : www.mapquest.com/

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Warm thank you to all BC RFC Coaches and Volunteers for their commitment and assistance.

Yours in Rugby Development in Ontario,

Daryl G Loader

BC RFC - Coach and Junior Tournament Chair
"Friends Through Rugby Friends Through Life"