Last chance to nominate this year's Community Coach of the Year and Scholastic Coach of the Year

Football BC would like to remind everyone that this Friday, December 11th is the final deadline for fully completed nomination forms and citations to be accepted for 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.

For detailed information and to download the nomination form, visit the Football BC website.

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. This year's keynote speaker will be former CFL and NFL quarterback Doug Flutie while the MC will be his brother Darren Flutie, a former prominent CFL wide receiver.

For ticket information, call 604.930.5466.

BCCFA season concludes with Super Sunday of action

The BC Community Football Association had the spotlight all to themselves this past Sunday as they were the last association to host amateur football action in British Columbia in 2009 and they did not disappoint with five tightly contested match-ups at McLeod Stadium in Langley, BC. In the end, five teams emerged from the weekend with the right to call themselves the 2009 BCCFA 12-man provincial championships.

Atom Division:
Kelowna-Mission Vipers def. South Delta Rams 24-22

The Kelowna-Mission Vipers built up a 24-0 lead after three quarters but the Rams made it interesting in the final quarter scoring 22 unanswered points. Unfortunately, the comeback was not enough as the Vipers held on for the victory.

Pee Wee Division:
Abbotsford Falcons def. Langley Mavericks 19-14

The Abbotsford Falcons built up a 19-6 lead after three quarters but the Mavericks nearly capped off an improbable comeback in the final quarter. A late fumble by the Falcons gave the Mavericks a chance to go for a late touchdown to win the game but the Falcons defence came up huge to deny the Mavericks with no time left to capture the Pee Wee title.

Jr. Bantam Division:
Victoria Renegades def. Chilliwack Giants 43-16

The Victoria Renegades put on a scoring clinic building up a 29-8 lead at the half-time and coasted to a 43-16 win over the Chilliwack Giants.

Bantam Division:
Coquitlam Chargers def. Abbotsford Falcons 7-3

The Falcons program is denied their second title of the day as the Coquitlam Chargers manage to out-last the Falcons in a tight, low-scoring affair in the Bantam final. Chargers QB James Dowdall is the only player to score a touchdown while the defence came up huge in the dying seconds picking off a pass and allowing the Chargers to run out the clock.

Midget Division:
Chilliwack Giants def. Nanaimo Redmen 20-10

Chilliwack's Midget team earned a measure of revenge for their Jr. Bantam team as they knocked off the Nanaimo Redmen to earn the Midget championship. The Redmen drew first blood connecting on an 18-year field goal to take a 3-0 lead after the first quarter but the Giants rebound with 13 unanswered points to close out the half. After allowing the Redmen to pull within three points after the third quarter, Chilliwack's Josh Hayden seals the deal for his team with a 78-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Football BC would like to congratulate all the 12-man provincial champions as well as all the teams that participated in Community football in the 2009 season. We look forward to seeing you again in 2010.

Centennial Centaurs capture first championship in 43 years topping W.J. Mouat Hawks in Subway Bowl Championship

The 2009 BC High School Football season ended in style with the Centennial Centaurs battling the W.J. Mouats in a tight, high-scoring affair this past Saturday at McLeod Stadium in Langley, BC in a contest that was broadcasted live on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific and The Team 1040 Sports Radio.

The Centaurs captured the AAA Senior Varsity championship - the school's first title since they opened in 1966 - by out-lasting the Hawks 39-36 in a game that came right down to the wire. It was a highly successful weekend for the Centaurs program that also saw them capture the AAA Junior Varsity title on Friday afternoon with a 24-22 win over the St. Thomas More Knights.

It was also a very successful weekend for Victoria's Mt. Douglas Rams program who made the most of their trip to the mainland this weekend by walking away with a pair of titles. The Rams knocked off the Windsor Dukes 41-20 on Saturday afternoon to claim the AA Senior Varsity championship while the Rams also claimed the AA Junior Varsity championship with a 61-21 win over the Mission Roadrunners on Friday afternoon.

In the Grade 8 Tier I Division, it was Lord Tweedsmuir winning 3-0 with an overtime field goal in a defensive struggle against the St. Thomas More Knights. In the Grade 8 Tier II Division, it was the Handsworth Royals knocking off the Hugh Boyd Trojans by a final score of 14-12.

Football BC would like to congratulate all champions as well as all the participants in BC High School Football in 2009. We look forward to seeing you again in 2010.

For a selection of photos from the 2009 Subway Bowl Championship games, please visit Football BC's Facebook page and don't forget to sign up and be a fan! We also encourage fans to upload their best photos from the 2009 football season directly onto our Facebook page.

"Royal" treatment for Handsworth football players at Qwest Field

Members of the Handsworth Royals football team were on hand at Qwest Field on Sunday prior to the NFL contest between the Seattle Seahawks versus the San Francisco 49ers.

The Royals were selected to be part of a special pre-game ceremony honouring their Canadian fans at the Seahawks contest. The players carried out the Canadian flag onto the field in a pre-game ceremony that also feaured the RCMP Colour Guard as well as the Canadian National Anthem being sung by Mark Donnelly, who is a fixture at Vancouver Canucks hockey games.

For a photo gallery of the Handsworth Royals taking part in the ceremony, visit the Seattle Seahawks Canada Facebook page. While you are on Facebook, don't forget to become a fan of Football BC!

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.

Missed an Issue?

If you're looking for an earlier edition of The Huddle newsletter, visit our website to find a full archive of previously published newsletters.

In This Issue

Last chance to nominate this year's Community Coach of the Year and Scholastic Coach of the Year
BCCFA season concludes with Super Sunday of action
Centennial Centaurs capture first championship in 43 years topping W.J. Mouat Hawks in Subway Bowl Championship
"Royal" treatment for Handsworth football players at Qwest Field
Reminder: Support Football BC with a donation to the National Sport Trust Fund - BC Chapter
Reminder: Take an NFL player to school
Missed an Issue?

Quick Links

Local Football Action

Need a football fix? Visit these links to find an upcoming game in your community.

Partner Links and Resources

Upcoming Events

2010 Orange Helmet Awards Dinner

Friday, April 9th
Come celebrate the cream of the crop in BC amateur football in this special annual fundraising event that raises thousands of dollars for amateur football in British Columbia. This year's event will be held at the brand new Vancouver Convention Center and will be hosted by former BC Lions and CFL greats Doug and Darren Flutie. The Football BC rate for this event is just $175 plus GST per ticket or $1,750 plus GST for a table of ten. For ticket information, call 604.930.5466. For more inforation, visit the BC Lions website.

If you have an upcoming event that you would like to promote on Football BC's website and in our newsletter, send them to:

communications@playfootball.bc.ca.

Please include the event name, location, date(s) and time(s), as well as a short description.