Montreal Alouettes crowned 2009 Grey Cup Champions

Football BC would like to congratulate the Montreal Alouettes for capturing the 97th Grey Cup this past Sunday at McMahon Stadium by defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a tightly-contested affair by a final score of 28-27.

Last week, we mentioned BC was well represented in the Grey Cup game with seven BC-born players represented on the rosters of the two respective teams. Here are some of the stats from the big game by some of the BC-born players.

Alouettes LB Shea Emry (Richmond) and CB Davis Sanchez (North Delta) each had three tackles.

Roughriders RB Chris Szarka had three carries for 12 yards.

According to the CFL, the province of British Columbia was represented by 34 different BC-born players this season from each of the eight teams. We congratulate all the BC-born players on an exciting 2009 CFL season and we look forward to seeing them again in 2010.

Queens Gaels capture the 2009 Vanier Cup

Football BC would like to congratulate the Queens Gaels for their 33-31 victory over the Calgary Dinos in the 45th Desjardins Vanier Cup.

Football BC would like to extend special congratulations to the following players that are listed on the Gaels website that call a BC city their hometown: QB Justin Chapdelaine (Abbotsford), K/P Dan Village (Abbotsford), DB Chris Adams (Vancouver), LB Thaine Carter (Nanaimo), LB Patric Hong (West Vancouver), OL Gordon Randall (Delta), OL Patrick Sullivan (North Vancouver), and REC Blake Davies (West Vancouver).

Football BC would also like to recognize the following players listed on the Dinos website that call a BC city their hometown for their incredible 2009 season and for representing the Canada West in the CIS showcase game: DB Jamahl Knowles (Vancouver), LB Julian Simmerling (West Vancouver), REC Stefan Dupuis (West Vancouver), LB Kyler Parkes (Surrey), LB Spencer Boehm (North Vancouver), OL Carson Rockhill (Parksville), DL Deji Oduwole (Coquitlam), DL Brandon Rockhill (Parksville), and DL Carlos Gulielmi (Kelowna).

CIS Football is comprised of teams from the Canada West, Atlantic, OUA, and Quebec conferences, respectively. The UBC Thunderbirds and SFU Clan (final season in 2009) are members of the Canada West and of Football BC. We congratulate all participating teams in the CIS for an outstanding 2009 season and look forward to the 2010 season.

Match-ups set for 2009 BCCFA 12-man championships

Most of Canada's attention this weekend was focused on the 97th Grey Cup, but here in BC there was plenty of playoff action still going on in local amateur football and none more so than from the BCCFA who had nine different games scheduled over Saturday and Sunday to determine the final spots in this year's 2009 12-man championships.

Listed below are the teams that have advanced to this coming Sunday's championship final. In addition to teams representing the Vancouver Mainland Football League, Valley Community Football League and Southern Interior Football Conference, there is also a strong Vancouver Island flavour with both the Victoria Renegades (Jr. Bantam) and Nanaimo Redmen (Midget) advancing to championship day.

Atom - 9:00am
South Delta Rams vs. Kelowna Mission Vipers

Pee Wee - 11:00am
Langley Mavericks vs. Abbotsford Falcons

Jr. Bantam - 1:00pm
Victoria Renegades vs. Chilliwack Giants

Bantam - 3:30pm
Coquitlam Chargers vs. Abbotsford Falcons

Midget - 6:00pm
Chilliwack Giants vs. Nanaimo Redmen

All games will take place at McLeod Stadium in Langley, BC. Times listed are Pacific Time (PT). Tickets are available at the gate.

2009 Subway Bowl Championship match-ups set

An exciting and unpredictable 2009 season in BC High School Football is set to conclude over this weekend beginning on Friday, December 4th when the Grade 8's, Jr. AA and Jr. AAA divisions hold their championship finals followed by the Sr. AA and Sr. AAA on Saturday, December 5th.

The following is the schedule of the championship games in BC High School Football. All games will take place at McLeod Stadium in Langley, BC.

B.C. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SUBWAY BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Friday, December 4, 2009.

Grade 8 Tier II - 12:00pm
Handsworth vs. Hugh Boyd

Grade 8 Tier I - 2:30pm
St. Thomas More Collegiate vs. Lord Tweedsmuir

Junior AA - 5:00pm
Mt. Douglas vs. Mission

Junior AAA - 7:30pm
St. Thomas More Collegiate vs. Centennial

B.C. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SUBWAY BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday, December 5, 2009.

Senior AA - 3:00pm
Windsor vs. Mt. Douglas

Senior AAA - 7:00pm
Centennial vs. W.J. Mouat

General admission tickets are just $10. For those who are unable to make it out to McLeod Stadium on Saturday, the Sr. AAA championship game between Centennial and W.J. Mouat can be seen live on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific (channel 22).

Also, a reminder to those who are planning to attend this year's Subway Bowl Banquet that the event takes place tonight (Wednesday, December 2nd) at the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre at 7:00pm.

Reminder: Orange Helmet Awards tickets and voting for Coach of the Year

The 2010 Orange Helmet Awards Dinner will be held on Friday, April 9th at the new Vancouver Convention Centre in support of BC Amateur Football.

For ticket information, call 604.930.5466.

Also, don't forget to nominate this year's Community Coach of the Year and/or Scholastic Coach of the Year. The winning coaches will be honoured at the 2010 BC Lions Orange Helmet Awards Dinner.

Fully completed nomination forms and citations must be received by Friday, December 11, 2009. Nominations will not be accepted verbally or by phone. For detailed information and to download the nomination form, visit the Football BC website.

Reminder: Support Football BC with a donation to the National Sport Trust Fund - BC Chapter

Football BC would like to encourage members and supporters who have the financial ability to make a contribution to support Football BC with a donation through the National Sport Trust Fund (NSTF).

To support Football BC, simply visit the NSTF webpage on Sport BC's website and click on Cash Donations. Fill out the information as required and select "Football BC - SR Bowl Program" under the Select a Project drop down menu.

Thank you in advance for your support. To discuss different methods that you can help support Football BC, contact us at communications@playfootball.bc.ca or by phone at 604.677.1025.

Reminder: Take an NFL player to school

Want the ultimate show-and-tell experience? If you're a student aged six to 13 in Canada (excluding Quebec), you can enter now to win a chance to take an NFL player to school.

From now until December 30th, students can visit Sportsnet.ca and register for a chance to take an NFL player to school. The program, now in its sixth year, focuses on inspiring youth to make the most of their in-school and after school time by making smart and healthy choices and by setting goals and working to achieve them.

Four winning students will be selected and have an opportunity to ride to school in a limousine with an NFL player and join him in addressing his or her classmates. Winners will also receive NFL merchandise for their entire family. Past NFL stars that have made the trip to Canada include Marcus Trufant of the Seattle Seahawks and Trent Edwards of the Buffalo Bills.

To enter the contest, click here.

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In This Issue

Montreal Alouettes crowned 2009 Grey Cup Champions
Queens Gaels capture the 2009 Vanier Cup
Match-ups set for 2009 BCCFA 12-man championships
2009 Subway Bowl Championship match-ups set
Reminder: Orange Helmet Awards tickets and voting for Coach of the Year
Reminder: Support Football BC with a donation to the National Sport Trust Fund - BC Chapter
Reminder: Take an NFL player to school
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Subway Bowl All-Star Awards Banquet

Wednesday, December 2nd
Three nights prior to the Subway Bowl, BC High School Football will honour the best of the best in the 2009 season at the Subway Bowl All-Star Awards Banquet. The event will take place at the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby, BC (located beside the Grand Villa Casino). Tickets are just $60 each (or table of 10 for $600) and can be purchased by contacting Lui Garcea (778.990.9299 or lgarcea@telus.net) or Mark Nykolaichuk (604.868.0394 or nykol@shaw.ca). For more information, visit the BC High School website.

Subway Bowl

Saturday, December 5th
The cream of the crop of BC High School Football will be crowned on December 5th at McLeod Stadium in Langley, BC. Championships for all divisions, ranging from Grade 8 to the showcase AAA Varsity levels, will be decided on this great day of football. Tickets are available at the gate on game day. For more information, visit the BC High School Football Association website.

BCCFA 12-Man Championships

Sunday, December 6th
The BC Community Football Association celebrates the 42nd edition of their showcase 12-man provincial championships on December 6th at McLeod Stadium in Langley, BC. Champions in five divisions will be decided. The Atom championship kicks off the day at 9:00am followed by the Peewee at 11:00am, the Jr. Bantam at 1:00pm, the Bantam at 3:30pm, and the Midget at 6:00pm. Tickets are available at the gate on game day. For more information, visit the BCCFA website.

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