Women’s Team Meeting — March 7
February 1st, 2010WHEN: March 7th, 2010 @ 2 PM
WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904 – 167 Avenue)
WHO: any current or interested players
For more information contact Michelle Maycock (VP Women’s)
Support Our Troops Fundraiser — February 27
February 1st, 2010The Pirates have been lucky to have many armed forces men and women come through our doors and play on our teams. In recognition of the job they do protecting our country and others, we are having a Support Our Troops Fundraiser. Details can be found below.
WHEN: February 27, 2010 @ 2000 (8 PM)
WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (1904-167 Avenue)
WHAT: Outdoor Military Games (Dress appropriately), XBox 360 Call of Duty Tournament, 50/50 with all proceeds going to the Military Family Resource Centre.
DRESS CODE: Camouflage for civilians, Civvies for members of the armed forces
Indoor Training
January 31st, 2010Indoor training is scheduled to begin this week and will continue until we have access to our fields. Details are below.
WHERE: 10568 114 Street
WHEN: Thursdays (starting February 4th) @ 7 PM
WHO: any current Pirates, any new Pirates interested in playing this year, and any retired Pirates/friends who are looking for a workout (with purchase of a social membership – $50/year)
We will be accepting payments for registrations (both player and social memberships) — cash or cheque only. Cheques should be made payable to Edmonton Pirates RFC.
AJRA Northern Alberta Indoor Rugby Skill Sessions
January 13th, 2010Alberta Junior Rugby is pleased to bring back it’s indoor training sessions for youth aged 8 years to 16 years, starting in February. Information can be found below.
WHERE: Kinsman Sports Centre (9100 Walterdale Hill)
WHEN: 7 pm – 8pm (please arrive early to make sure all paperwork is complete before 7pm)
COST: $4 per player per session (cash only)
AGE: 8 years to 16 years, inclusive
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Running shoes and a water bottle.
DATES: February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
April 8th, 15th
Please direct all enquiries to Aaron Takel (Northern Alberta Regional Development Manager), 780.288.5106
Website: www.albertajuniorrugby.com
**NOTE: club registrations for juniors is scheduled to start February 27th and 28th. Please see the Junior Rugby Page for more information.**
Coaching Clinics
January 13th, 2010As always, the Pirates continually looks for individuals who are interested in coaching at all levels. The following dates have been set for coaching clinics organized by Rugby Alberta:
NCCP Competition Introduction Coaching Course
This is a full weekend course aimed at coaches wanting to work and coach with athletes in the full contact game. This included U4-U18 age grade club rugby, High School Rugby and Senior Rugby.
Date: Friday 5th Feb
Course: Rugby Alberta / NCCP Comp Intro Course
Location: Strathcona High School (Edmonton)
Times: 6pm-9pm
Bookings: Large Classroom
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Date: Sat 6th & Sun 7th Feb
Course: Rugby Alberta / NCCP Comp Intro Course
Location: Strathcona High School (Edmonton)
Times: 9am-5pm
Bookings: Large Classroom & Gym
THIS COURSE INCLUDES SAFE RUGBY!
If you are interested in participating, please contact Keith Darby. Funding is available for coaches who successfully attend the program and coach one team this season.
‘Invictus’
November 16th, 2009In theatres December 11th.
Winnipeg Wasps Barbados Tour — February 13th – 20th, 2010
October 27th, 2009The Winnipeg Wasps, the Pirates sister club, is planning a Barbados Tour from February 13th to 20th, 2010. Any interested members can contact Blair Cressman for details. There are currently 24 confirmed Wasps going, so this will be a large tour and it would be great to re-establish our connection with this club.
ERU Awards
September 27th, 2009The ERU Awards Banquet was held Saturday, September 26th and congratulations need to be extended to our own Kady Martin, who won Club Administrator of the Year. Congratulations Kady on all your hard work this year!
Club Award Winners
September 21st, 2009A big thank you to everyone involved in helping organize this years banquet — the first ever in our own clubhouse! The following awards were handed out after dinner:
Junior Boys MVP — Dylan Orr
Junior Girls MVP — Kirstin McDonell
Senior Women’s Rookie of the Year — Amelia Towns
Senior Men’s Rookie of the Year — Bret Shandro
Senior Women’s Most Improved Player — Rachelle Rose
Senior Men’s Most Improved Player — Mark Grenier
Senior Women’s Most Valuable Player — Alexa Fleming
Senior Men’s Most Valuable Player — Joel Poshtar
Disco Cheetah — Michelle Maycock
Pig of the Year — Shaun McLaughlin
Barf Kilips — Mark Grenier and Pablo Techera
Clubperson of the Year — Will Grady
Sportsman of the Year — Keith Darby
Congratulations to all of our award winners and thank you to all who attended — you made it the fabulous night that it was.
Pictures have been posted in the gallery.