Merry Christmas!!
As we approach the Christian Anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ, I'd like to reflect on Rugby for a moment - Burnaby Lake Women's Rugby...
This Fall session of the Vancouver Rugby Union season, started, for the Premier at least, very much like the Spring Session of last season - it started with a win!
They have been at it since the first game of the Fall season in 2010. It is an impressive record to hold indeed.
With all the 'retirements, injuries, marriages and babies that came along to disrupt the continuity of the progress, Coach Walt Brandl 'borrowed' players from the Division 2 Team and molded them into Premier Players. Without skipping a beat, these players showed they are worthy of the call up and proved it by winning all their games leading up to the Finals.
Along the way they put up some very impressive numbers in defeating leading Lower Mainland Clubs like United, Meralomas, Capilanos and Bayside.
BLRC Premier Women were crowned the Vancouver Rugby Union Champs when they hosted the 'AnnaSchnell Cup' on a wet December Day beating Bayside with the lowest of scores and margin of the season.
We look forward to the Spring and hopefully we will get back some of the injured, the married and the retired to help boost the Team during the 'Spring' Season
Merry Christmas all!!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Burnaby Lake Women wins BC Championship
The Burnaby Lake Rugby club Women's Premier Team ended the 2011 Rugby Season with an incredible 10 -0 run culminating in the lifting of the coveted Harris Trophy, beating Velox in the Finals 17 - 13.
After going undefeated all the way to the semifinal in the 2011 season, it was a quiet resolve by the Women to take it all the way this season. It started with a bang over Meralomas, winning 70-13 and ended at Klahanie Park with the Trophy. Along the way, games were played and won with a steely determination that displayed support and encouragement of each other while humbling the opposition.
Encouraging words spoken by a Team mate, in the middle of an opposition onslaught would turn the tide in our favour enroute to another victory.
The competition was always tough with teams like Meralomas, Velox, United, Capilanos battling for points throughout the season. In the end, it was the ladies from Burnaby Lake that drank from the Cup.
The forwards, led by Captain Katie Larson, dominated the play throughout the season, ably supported by Corinne Jacobsen, Kim Donaldson,Brenna Glover and converted scrum half Lauren Tagg. The loose trio of Laura Harmse, Deb Capps and young Kevenza Murphy were devastating on the Field. Laura, a founding member of the Ladies program, led by example throughout the season. With the two young guns following her around, it was always a guarantee that no member of the opposition will be given a day off.
The Backs, led by 'retired' Maria Gallo, was always a threat whenever they get the ball. From their first touch on February 5th, a pass from a ruck by Lauren Tagg to Maria, against Meraloma, to the final play of the season - an itercept by Melissa Miyazaki for the winner against Velox on May 7th, there was never any doubt that these group of ladies were going to get it done when needed.
The rallying cry during the play off said it all for this Team. "WE KNOW WHO WE ARE" a term coined by Head Coach Walt Brandl,underscored the fact that it really did not matter who the opposition was, the game simply had to be played and it had to be won. It also showed confidence without being arrogant, great personal efforts while playing as a Team and celebrating achievements with humility.
A great season has been celebrated, now we look forward to the next one. Some of the girls will take the Summer off, some will fulfill their various Provincial and National obligations and some will be playing 7's rugby with the BLRC Lighthouse 7's Team. We will meet again in the Fall to start another journey.
After going undefeated all the way to the semifinal in the 2011 season, it was a quiet resolve by the Women to take it all the way this season. It started with a bang over Meralomas, winning 70-13 and ended at Klahanie Park with the Trophy. Along the way, games were played and won with a steely determination that displayed support and encouragement of each other while humbling the opposition.
Encouraging words spoken by a Team mate, in the middle of an opposition onslaught would turn the tide in our favour enroute to another victory.
The competition was always tough with teams like Meralomas, Velox, United, Capilanos battling for points throughout the season. In the end, it was the ladies from Burnaby Lake that drank from the Cup.
The forwards, led by Captain Katie Larson, dominated the play throughout the season, ably supported by Corinne Jacobsen, Kim Donaldson,Brenna Glover and converted scrum half Lauren Tagg. The loose trio of Laura Harmse, Deb Capps and young Kevenza Murphy were devastating on the Field. Laura, a founding member of the Ladies program, led by example throughout the season. With the two young guns following her around, it was always a guarantee that no member of the opposition will be given a day off.
The Backs, led by 'retired' Maria Gallo, was always a threat whenever they get the ball. From their first touch on February 5th, a pass from a ruck by Lauren Tagg to Maria, against Meraloma, to the final play of the season - an itercept by Melissa Miyazaki for the winner against Velox on May 7th, there was never any doubt that these group of ladies were going to get it done when needed.
The rallying cry during the play off said it all for this Team. "WE KNOW WHO WE ARE" a term coined by Head Coach Walt Brandl,underscored the fact that it really did not matter who the opposition was, the game simply had to be played and it had to be won. It also showed confidence without being arrogant, great personal efforts while playing as a Team and celebrating achievements with humility.
A great season has been celebrated, now we look forward to the next one. Some of the girls will take the Summer off, some will fulfill their various Provincial and National obligations and some will be playing 7's rugby with the BLRC Lighthouse 7's Team. We will meet again in the Fall to start another journey.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Burnaby Lake Women's Coaches Name Teams for the Weekend
The BLRC Women's Coaches have named two very competitive Teams to go to battle at different ends of the Lower Mainland this weekend.
Ian Trevor's Division 2 Team goes East to take on John Morgan's Ridge Meadows at Thomas Haney High School grounds and Walter Brandl takes the Premier Division west to battle defending Champions Capilanos
The Coaches were quite pleased with not only the turnout on Thursday night, but also the commitment level at practice. Practice had to be moved to the gravel field, something we have not done in a while, due to the snow that blanketed Burnaby on Thursday afternoon.
But the ladies, led by Katie Larson for the Prems and returnee Michelle Young for Div 2, got right into it!!! Retired stand-off Anna Schnell showed up to run the backs and they were sizzling on a cold and wet evening. Apparently all she needed to show up was a small cup of Hot Chocolate. We'll make sure both Captains come to practice with Hot Chocolate for her!!!
The line up for Div 2 will be without the loosies. But it will be a good one still
Malak Dalati anchors the loose side and the Fedewa comes in on the tight side. Krystal Steel, who will play anywhere, as long as she is on the Field, is in the middle of the Front Row this weekend. I am already feeling sorry for the opposition. Newcomers Shelby Mattin and Sandy Smith will complete the scrum behind them.
The backs are led at scrum half by a deceptively fast Anh Tran and she will be passing the ball to a 'just as fast' if not faster Santos.......ANGEL Santos. MJ Galbraith and Captain Michelle Young will be looking to 'crash' through the middle but will be passing to Cst. Suelyn Wirth for some Law enforcement on the left wing or fast Abby Tacal for some speedy Gonzales type runs on the right. This backline is Fast and Furious!!!.....awesome. At Fullback is the ever reliable Devon Luca who reads the game better than she reads 'The Communist Manifesto'
The Prems - well they are the Prems....nuff said!!
Front Row: Corinne Jacobsen Lauren Tagg Kim Donaldson, not necessarily in that order but lethal nonetheless. They have all represented our fair Country. Kim and Corinne went to England for the World Cup, Lauren went to the Bahamas and dipped in the Ocean for the first time......while also playing Rugby. Some girls have all the Luck.
Brenna Glover and captain Katie Larson will complete and manage the Engine Room. Laura Harmse, who warms up before every warm up, will lead an aggresive and furious pack of loosies and will be backed up by hungry ball hunters Kevenza Murphy and Debb Capps. Did I mention that they are a furious and hungry pack of hunters...... of the Rugby ball? Sugawara is back, .....also nuff said. Dr. Gallo is at 10, retirement is way behind her now. Kary Steele is on the inside and Melissa Miyazaki is on the outside. Don't get these three angry - they can kill you by just staring at you!!
The wings are patrolled by Jean Lehtinen on the left and Erin 'vegasvegasvegas' Jang on the right. Do not be fooled by their smile, they will run past you while you're thinking of an appopriate response.
Lindsay Bernrot will be relied on to stop anything that survived Kary's tackle. She completes the line up at Fullback
These guys killed Meralomas 70 - 13 two weeks ago. They are awesome. Drop everything and come and watch them!!!
Ian Trevor's Division 2 Team goes East to take on John Morgan's Ridge Meadows at Thomas Haney High School grounds and Walter Brandl takes the Premier Division west to battle defending Champions Capilanos
The Coaches were quite pleased with not only the turnout on Thursday night, but also the commitment level at practice. Practice had to be moved to the gravel field, something we have not done in a while, due to the snow that blanketed Burnaby on Thursday afternoon.
But the ladies, led by Katie Larson for the Prems and returnee Michelle Young for Div 2, got right into it!!! Retired stand-off Anna Schnell showed up to run the backs and they were sizzling on a cold and wet evening. Apparently all she needed to show up was a small cup of Hot Chocolate. We'll make sure both Captains come to practice with Hot Chocolate for her!!!
The line up for Div 2 will be without the loosies. But it will be a good one still
Malak Dalati anchors the loose side and the Fedewa comes in on the tight side. Krystal Steel, who will play anywhere, as long as she is on the Field, is in the middle of the Front Row this weekend. I am already feeling sorry for the opposition. Newcomers Shelby Mattin and Sandy Smith will complete the scrum behind them.
The backs are led at scrum half by a deceptively fast Anh Tran and she will be passing the ball to a 'just as fast' if not faster Santos.......ANGEL Santos. MJ Galbraith and Captain Michelle Young will be looking to 'crash' through the middle but will be passing to Cst. Suelyn Wirth for some Law enforcement on the left wing or fast Abby Tacal for some speedy Gonzales type runs on the right. This backline is Fast and Furious!!!.....awesome. At Fullback is the ever reliable Devon Luca who reads the game better than she reads 'The Communist Manifesto'
The Prems - well they are the Prems....nuff said!!
Front Row: Corinne Jacobsen Lauren Tagg Kim Donaldson, not necessarily in that order but lethal nonetheless. They have all represented our fair Country. Kim and Corinne went to England for the World Cup, Lauren went to the Bahamas and dipped in the Ocean for the first time......while also playing Rugby. Some girls have all the Luck.
Brenna Glover and captain Katie Larson will complete and manage the Engine Room. Laura Harmse, who warms up before every warm up, will lead an aggresive and furious pack of loosies and will be backed up by hungry ball hunters Kevenza Murphy and Debb Capps. Did I mention that they are a furious and hungry pack of hunters...... of the Rugby ball? Sugawara is back, .....also nuff said. Dr. Gallo is at 10, retirement is way behind her now. Kary Steele is on the inside and Melissa Miyazaki is on the outside. Don't get these three angry - they can kill you by just staring at you!!
The wings are patrolled by Jean Lehtinen on the left and Erin 'vegasvegasvegas' Jang on the right. Do not be fooled by their smile, they will run past you while you're thinking of an appopriate response.
Lindsay Bernrot will be relied on to stop anything that survived Kary's tackle. She completes the line up at Fullback
These guys killed Meralomas 70 - 13 two weeks ago. They are awesome. Drop everything and come and watch them!!!
Monday, January 24, 2011
2011 Spring Season is Upon us
The BC Rugby Union 2011 Spring Season starts this weekend, January 29th, with all three Men's Team visiting Meralomas for the two Clubs' Annual Palmer Cup.
Burnaby Lake Men did very very well in the first half in all three divisions, but will be going into the Spring side of things without their inpirational Head Coach Kris De Scossa, who has accepted the Head Coaching job with the Welsh National Women's Program. We wish him the very best in his new endeavour. But he has left behind a group of very motivated and inspired boys to carry the flag in his absence.
Practice has been going really well, even while some are still recovering from the Holidays Hangover and have forgotten the way to the practice field.
The Women are also doing well at practice led by the youthful Head Coach Walt Brandl and new mom Katie Larson. They will visit Connaught Park on February 5th and will take two Teams down to pit their skills against Brittany Waters and her girls. The two Premier sides have had some good games lately and the upcoming encounter should be another one to mark on the Calendar as a 'not to miss' one. They will then meet again on March 26th to settle any unfinished business before the season is over.
Let the fun begin!!!
Burnaby Lake Men did very very well in the first half in all three divisions, but will be going into the Spring side of things without their inpirational Head Coach Kris De Scossa, who has accepted the Head Coaching job with the Welsh National Women's Program. We wish him the very best in his new endeavour. But he has left behind a group of very motivated and inspired boys to carry the flag in his absence.
Practice has been going really well, even while some are still recovering from the Holidays Hangover and have forgotten the way to the practice field.
The Women are also doing well at practice led by the youthful Head Coach Walt Brandl and new mom Katie Larson. They will visit Connaught Park on February 5th and will take two Teams down to pit their skills against Brittany Waters and her girls. The two Premier sides have had some good games lately and the upcoming encounter should be another one to mark on the Calendar as a 'not to miss' one. They will then meet again on March 26th to settle any unfinished business before the season is over.
Let the fun begin!!!
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