The Alberta Junior Rugby Association is once again running its indoor training sessions for mini and junior players. Please see below for information.
WHEN: Thursdays from 7 to 8 PM beginning February 2nd
WHERE: Kinsmen Field House (9100 Walterdale Hill)
WHO: any junior or mini players (U7 to U15) from all clubs.
COST: $5 drop in per session or $40 for a full pass
For more information please contact Jo Reinbold.
The first fundraising opportunity of the 2012 season is upon us! The Rockers have graciously approached us with the chance to partner with them to provide security for the Metropolis Winter Festival, which runs every Saturday and Sunday from New Year’s Day to Family Day (inclusive). The festival is held downtown in Churchill Square and the volunteer hours are from 12-4 pm on ALL the days listed. We are being asked to provide volunteers for the following shifts:
Sunday, January 1 – 3 people (Amelia T., Adam B., Petie) **FULL!!**
Saturday, January 7 – 4 people (Latoya W., Jeremy D., Sara R., Adam B.) **FULL!!**
Sunday, January 8 – 3 people (Latoya W., Anna L., Melissa D.)**FULL!!**
Saturday, January 21 – 2 people (Andrew G., Petie) **FULL!!**
Sunday, January 22 – 2 people (Mike M., Didier C.) **FULL!!**
Sunday, February 5 – 4 people (Angela L., Tara S., Justyse M., Kate C.) **FULL!!**
Saturday, February 11 – 4 people (Tom H., Jeremy D., Dylan O., Pat A.) **FULL!!**
Sunday, February 12 – 3 people (Michelle M., Matt R.) **STILL NEED ONE MORE VOLUNTEER !!**
Sunday, February 19 – 4 people (Matt R., Angela L., Tamara Z., Tara S.) **FULL!!**
Monday, February 20 – 4 people (empty) **STILL NEED FOUR MORE VOLUNTEERS!!**
These shifts count towards your volunteer commitment for 2012 – and wouldn’t it be great to start the season with some hours already under your belt? Friends and family can also work volunteer hours for members, so if you have anyone who would be interested in helping you work off your volunteer hours please encourage them to sign up. Please text, email, call or Facebook Kady (780-265-5239/ktowns@ualberta.ca) if you would like to sign up for any of these shifts. Alternatively, you can contact your reps (Amelia Towns or Dylan Orr) to sign up. VOLUNTEERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING SOMEONE TO TAKE THEIR SHIFT SHOULD THEY NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT!!
Thank you in advance,
Your board of directors
WHEN: Sunday, January 15th @ 2 PM
WHERE: Pirates Clubhouse (unless otherwise notified)
WHO: any interested members are welcome to attend
Thanks to all the non-board members who showed up to the last board meeting. Your input is appreciated!
WHEN: Wednesdays, starting January 11th, @ 8 PM
WHERE: ACT Centre in Rundle Park (2909 113 Avenue)
WHO: any current and new players are encouraged to attend. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! If you are interested in trying rugby for the first time, indoor training is an excellent opportunity to meet current players and get started with basic conditioning and ball handling that is required for the game. Any questions can be answered by any experienced player present at training.
The ERU handed out it’s 2011 Awards on Saturday. In addition to the EW2 City Champions, the Pirates had another winner — Jenn Bird, who won the Laura Jackson Cup as the top female player in the union. Congratulations again to the women on their city championship and to Jenn for her tremendous season.
MENS:
2005 — Pig of the Year, Rookie
2006 — MVP, MIP, Pig of the Year, Rookie
2008 — MIP, Pig of the Year
WOMENS:
2005 — Rookie
2006 — MIP, Disco Cheetah, Rookie
JUNIOR BOYS:
2006 — MVP
JUNIOR GIRLS:
2005 – 2007 — MVP
CLUB AWARDS:
2005 — Sportsman, Barf Kilips
2006 — Clubperson, Sportsman, Barf Kilips
The Pirate ladies held on to the lead against a late push from the Druids to capture the Division 2 City Championship. Congratulations ladies!! The women will match up against the south winners in next weekends provincial final.
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