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Olson tabbed to lead T-Birds
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The UBC Thunderbirds are reaching back into their glory days with the naming of former player Shawn Olson as the new head coach of their football program. Olson replaces Ted Goveia who was let go at the end of the 2009 season after the team failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year under his tenure. There will be high hopes and expectations for the Surrey-native Olson who had spent the previous three seasons with the SFU Clan, including last year when he was the team's full-time assistant coach, quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. The Thunderbirds finished last season with a 3-5 record in the Canada West but that includes a forfeit win over SFU and a default win over Manitoba. Olson is no stranger to success during his last run with the T-Birds as a player. He was the quarterback of the team the last time the Thunderbirds won the Vanier Cup back in 1997, one of three national championships for the T-Birds after wins in 1982 and 1986. He was also a Canada West All-Star from 1998-2000 and sits second on the all-time passing list in UBC football history. Olson, a former Surrey Ram, also played professional football in Austria where he led the Vienna Vikings to three straight Austrian Champions and two Eurobowl Championships in 2004 and 2005. Football BC would like to congratulate Shawn on his appointment and wish him the best of luck in the 2010 season. |
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Football BC would like to congratulate Simon Fraser University’s Ray Wladichuk for signing a pro contract with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Vernon, BC native was originally a fifth round draft pick in 2009 (38th overall) of the Ti-Cats and made the team out of training camp in 2009 but opted to return to SFU for his fourth season with the Clan. The 6’1”, 190 lbs. defensive back appeared in seven games for SFU in 2009 registering 22 tackles and one interception. Football BC wishes Wladichuk the best of luck in his professional football endeavours. |
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Tickets on sale now for the 2010 Orange Helmet Awards Dinner
| 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 Master of Ceremonies will be his brother Darren Flutie, a former prominent CFL wide receiver. Football BC members receive a special rate of just $175 per plate or $1,750 for a table of ten. Corporate rates are $225 per plate or $2,250 for a table of ten. To purchase tickets, call 604.930.5466 For more information, please visit the BC Lions website. |
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Back for its third season, Full Speed Football Quarterback Academy consists of five sessions focusing on the fundamentals of playing one of the most physically and mentally challenging position in all sports. |
| Quarterback Academy: The Jay Prepchuk Quarterback Academy is designed to offer young quarterbacks an opportunity to further develop skills required for high performance. The topics covered include throwing mechanics, play action pass, footwork, and reading defences. The camp will also feature guest appearances from professional, university, and junior coaches and quarterbacks. There are only four sessions available and each session is limited to 10 Quaterbacks. More information and registration forms are available for download at playfootball.bc.ca. The registration fee is $250. For more information, contact power2perform@telus.net or call 604-980-5653. Receiver Academy: The Power2Perform Receiver Academy is designed to offer receivers and opportunity to further develop the skills required for this highly specialized position. The topics covered include stance and starts, blocking, route running and ball handling. There are only two sessions available and each session is limited to 12 Receivers. More information and registration forms are available for download at http://www.playfootball.bc.ca. The registration fee is $250. For more information, contact power2perform@telus.net or call 604-980-5653. |
| 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. |
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