Priest Valley Vicars Photo Albums

Click here to see the Preist Valley Vicars in action and on tour. If you would like to submit pictures email them to vicarsrugby@gmail.com.

Click here for photos of the Vicars vs. Old Koots Game from July 11, 2009.

Summer Practice Sessions

Summer practices run every Wednesday at the Parkinson Rec Field and everyone is welcome. Practices run from 06:00 until around 07:30 and the clubhouse will be open for refreshments on Wednesdays as well.

Next Event

Vicars Practice

Practices are finished for the fall season, the clubhouse will remain open on Wednesdays from 07:00.

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Grey Cup Party this Sunday! Chili feast hosted by Kevin, bring lots of change to purchase your squares.
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Vicar's Christmas Party will be on Saturday Dec. 11, 2010 at Kelowna Springs Golf Course.

Tickets will be on sale $35 each next Wednesday Dec. 1st at the clubhouse.

Out of town members can email Jim Wright to reserve tickets and pay at the door.

We need door prizes - if you or your company or your supplies can donate some prizes please contact Jim Wright.

It goes with out saying but if any out of towns need a place to stay there are many doors open to you.

Ron

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Abby Recap

Now that was a battle! Cold, wet, and muddy, not even a great day for ducks but rugby, oh yeah. It was great to see Greg and he brought a buddy (Brian) and Dr K brought out another (Shawn?) and we had 16 so three spares. Good thing too as it seemed we couldn’t keep our heads out of the way. May be it was the heat of the battle, I don’t know. We lost Dean early to a gash on the cheek, then Gord took a cleat to the head (your still good looking buddy) and then Bobby broke his nose. So three down and no more spares but we still had 15. Our pack had an awesome game and played them pretty even. They created some breaks in the backs and took advantage of them. They owed us a whooping after their visit here and they gave us one. I’d like to congratulate everyone on putting up a great fight against a younger (they have one 50+ player), faster team with a lot of spares. There was no quit on our side and we battled till the end so hold your heads high. And they are good hosts and put on a great spread (nice having a chef to prepare your meals – and he hooks). So all in all a pretty good day even though we lost. And no snow on the drive. But start planning for their return visit here. Overall score after three games, we are up by two. So lets make sure when they come up that we work on that spread.

Cheers and thanks for a Great fall season

Ron

Priest Valley Vicars

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Next Game vs. Originals

We are going to Abbotsford on Sunday to play the Originals. We know they are going to be gunning for us as they haven’t beat us yet so I say let’s keep it that way. Let’s make a strong commitment to get a strong side with spares down there to give them a good game. And it is the last game of our fall season so even more reason to come out and enjoy and then we all have a few months off to rest and recuperate our injuries.

So far confirmed we have Dr K, Dean, Chris, Mike, Ollie, Garth, Mark K, Kasper, Steve D, Ian C, Blaine, Shawn, Gord and myself. I know we can count on the regulars but it would be nice to see the rest as well.

We are playing at 1:00 at Exhibition stadium in Abbotsford. The vans will be leaving the clubhouse at 8:00 Sunday morning. Chugger and Kasper are picking them up (Mark, if you don’t mind Kasper would like to split off the driving so may be you can help him out). Anyone wanting to be picked up in Westbank 08:15 at Tim’s let me know. We are now down to 14 as Steve D can’t make it so if you know anyone that is itching for a game we could sure use them.

Take the Clearbrook exit north to MacClure (right) to Trethewey (left) and you’ll see it. I can’t find the exact directions but Trethewey turns into Haida and the address is 32444 Haida. To get to the clubhouse just head back to the Clearbrook exit. Just before the exit there is a Chevron. Turn Right and then Left on Mercantile Way and it’s right there.

Ron

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West Kelowna vs. Penticton

An exhibition game took place October 30 between Penticton and a group of former MBSS (West Kelowna High School) Rugby Players. The very young West Kelowna team came out running hard in the first half and managed a Penalty kick by Nathan and a try by Tanner. Penticton scored one try in the first half and the West Kelowna boys had a 10-7 lead. In the second half Penticton found their legs and punished the young West Kelowna team scoring three unanswered trys winning the game 24-10. The West Kelowna team enjoyed the game are looking forward to some more games. Thanks to Bobbie and Vernon Guy for helping the young guys out, Graham for reffing, and all the guys that helped with the Hosting afterwards.

The Okanagan 3rd div league (currently Vernon and Penticton) could potentially expand to 4 teams with West Kelowna and Merritt joining the league next year.

Garth

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Snowcaps Recap

So another great day for rugby! The ground was soft (may be too soft) and the sun was shining for kickoff (we must have brought it as it wasn’t very nice on Saturday or directly before or after the game). So 15 Vicars walk on to the field and at the end of it all 15 Vicars walk off. And to a man I say great game and that’s the way to stick into it. Dirty knees, shorts, and jerseys were the norm as the guys fought hard. Their numbers were only slightly better so at least they weren’t subbing on a whole new team every quarter. And we did keep it close. But as Bing said, that’s the first time in ages that he played a whole game. And the same goes for the rest. No spares so pacing and a lot of heart. Nice to see Mike Roberts out and Rick smith who we haven’t seen in too long a time. Kudos to the guys who played out of position. Shawn and Bing took their turn at prop and I locked so you know we didn’t out size or over power them. But it was fun and if it weren’t for a couple unlucky bounces, well wouda shouda couda. We were outscored 4 to 2 but great effort. We all earned our beer that day. See you in two weeks.
Ron
Priest Valley Vicars

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Next Game vs. Snowcaps

Update

The weekend is shaping up. We have 2 cars going down that plan on taking in the Lions game as well (weather permitting). Car 1 has Buck, Garth, Colin, & Rick S. Car 2 has Gord, Shawn, Mark H, & Ian A. Kasper, Mike R, Mark K, myself, and Bob’s friend Scot will be down there. So that leaves Blaine (pilot), Chris W, Jim W, Bobby and Bing in the van. So as you can see we have no spares and two seats left in the van. It would be nice if someone would fill them and give us a couple anyway. We had 25 guys out at the Koots game, how can we be short now?
Ron
Priest Valley Vicars

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Boys
Here is the latest.
We leave a little early to make a 12:00 kick at Klahanie. That's the best the Caps could do and I think it will work out fine.
Play the game and have a fast and furious hosting and head over the 2nd Narrows bridge to the Lions game 2:00 kick-off.
( we will probably be a bit late but that should be OK)
The game will be done at 5:30 +/- so if we want we could do a team dinner in Chilliwack or Hope.
Your thoughts please. My preference is the Greek place in Hope.
I've made arrangements for a group of ticket in the vicinity of one of the corners ( the entire mid part is sold out) they are $40 - $10 discounted from the normal $50.
I need to see $ from those interested on Wed. Oct. 20. I need a min. 10 persons to order the discount group.

Now I know the norm is that we rent vans ( usually 6 per) with the club picking up the rental and the boys picking up the gas. Since the rentals are over $100 each van, plus the inconvenience of pick-up and drop-off, I submit to all that it might be better to car pool and have the club reimburse each 4 seat car or truck with $. ( even at $60 per carpool vehicle is cheaper/better than the rental.) The boys still pay for gas which would be marginally more for the car pool scheme.
Is that OK?
Get back to me real quick please.

Buck

Old Koots Recap

What a wonderful fall day. The sun was shining and the sky was blue and there were bodies everywhere enjoying a great day for rugby. The Crow’s had a big hosting and the Koots came up with a bunch of guys and there was a huge number (for rugby anyhow) of spectators out watching the games. Our game with the Koots was a beauty if you liked good straight up running with lots of even better tackling. Even guys like Frank had trouble breaking off more than a few yards as they tackled very well. And after the game they paid a like compliment as none of them could get loose either. It took until well into the 4th quarter before we (Garth) were able to squeak one over and that was it for the scoring. They got down to the doorstep a few times but we managed to keep them out all game so congratulations to our swarming defense and congratulations to everyone that played (Vicars, Crows, and others) that day for a most entertaining day. And thanks to the kitchen and bar workers for topping off the day. We had great numbers on Saturday and we hope to see you all out again soon. Oh yeah, our next two games are on the road. See you in the vans.

Ron

Next Game vs. Old Koots

Update

Just received an email from Chris Ptak and he has said that the City will be opening up another field on Saturday. So the Vicars game will run the same time as the Crows 2nds game. Sounds like a lot of great Rugby and fun set for Saturday. Cheers and see you at Parkinsons.

George

Gents, sorry but Seattle is unable to make the earlier times and the Crow's are not in a position to force them. Considering the 5-6 hour travel and that the BCRU has said that Men's games are set at 1:00 and 2:30 on Saturday the Crow's unfortunately can't change there game time.
The Crow's have also accommodated Seattle and the 1sts will be playing at 1:00 and the 2nds will be playing at 2:30.
Thanks for the support that all of you are providing to the Crows. Cheers

George Curran

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Loren says the Koots have 20 -24 boys.
Pav and Ian C. are you ready to play? cause Loren hates to not have a front row

Buck
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Update

Chuck and Steve are now question marks and will be a game time decision so you know the drill.

Subject: FW: Oct 16 update 2

I forgot Blaine and Ollie (I think) and Ron B is in as well. So that gives us 20+. So it’s looking good but if you want a few(many) minutes of good fun make sure and come out. Kick off is at 3:00 at the Rec center though the field is yet to be determined. Depends on what time the Crow’s games are running.

Subject: FW: Oct 16 update

Greg, are you still going to make it down?? Bobby and the Big Weiner as well? A nice warm up for the Snowcaps game perhaps?

Subject: Oct 16

The list so far for the Koots game is Kasper (welcome back), Kevin, Mark, Mark H (possibly a few minutes late), Jim, Ron, Dean, Garth, Ian C, Shawn, Pavel, Crash, Chuck, Al, Frank… Add Steve, Colin, and Aaron.…. and put your name here. It’s the last home game of the half so let’s make it a big rugby day.

Ron

Priest Valley Vicars

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Ebb Tide Recap

So it sounds like I missed a good one. It’s great to see Dr K back on the pitch as well as Shawn after a long break to nurse injuries. And Willie too. And Chuck B, Ron B, and Jake also put in some time on the pitch. I heard they had a solid bunch of guys out so its good to hear we had the guys to match them. We won 5 – 2 but I hear it was a very spirited hard fought match so congratulations to all who participated and we’ll see you at the next game. And if someone that was there wanted to add to this…………….

Ron Pelechaty

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I did want to add a couple of things to our great victory over the Ebb Tide....

1) What a great job by Kevin and the gang again with the food...awesome!! We really did a great job of hosting again - everyone got plenty of cold beer and plenty of hot grub.

2) The support on the sideline was cheering loud and proud and thanks to Buck for running touch, he even tried to help Willie out when he kicked the ball dead and goal and tried to give us a 5m lineout!!

3) Our lineout was looking good despite the conditions - great job by Ron B throwing in and Bobby for taking alot of lineout ball and even stealing a couple. We managed to drive the lineout a few times and push there scrum back .

Great effort by all

Stephen Doyle

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SOB's Recap

First of all thanks to all the players that came out for the game on the weekend. It was a good hard competitive game, all of the players on both sides played a good hard clean game. The Vicars managed to pull out at 2-0 victory (maybe 3-0). Kevin score 1 try (maybe 2) and had a number of long runs, Mark H. rumbled in for another tripping over the 2 yard line and falling in for a try. Mark K. was moved to the forwards and a had a great game making piles of tackles, (Although he almost knocked out our Steve, when he missed a SOB tackle and hit Steve in the chops). Bill Lang, how is your nose, rumour has it was Oli’s head that did the damage. Hope it’s not too bad and we will see you tomorrow and at the game on the weekend.

The game against the EBB tide this weekend will be a 3 pm at Parkinson on Saturday. Please try to arrive at least 45 min before the game so we can get the line-up set before kick off. Please respond if you will be playing on the weekend so we can make up a team list.

Also a Reminder to get everyone out for Buggers tomorrow at 6 pm. There will be some refs and we will be trying out the new touch rules as per below.

Garth