Shrum’s Last Stand?
Football fans in the Metro Vancouver area might want to mark Saturday, October 17th on their calendar and plan to make a trip to the campus of Simon Fraser University. Not only does that date mark the 32nd ever Shrum Bowl contest between hated cross-town rivals the UBC Thunderbirds and the SFU Clan, but if recent reports are any indication, it may be the final chapter in the annual clash – at least in the immediate future.
On September 17th, the Canadian Press reported that the athletics program at SFU was being placed on probation for the 2009-10 season by Canada West – a move that stems from SFU’s recent successful bid to enter into the NCAA’s Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference in time for the 2011-12 season. The story got more interesting six days later when SFU announced
plans to expedite their entry into the Great Northwest Athletic Conference with play beginning next season in 2010-11. The move to the NCAA will include the University’s football program, making this season the final year for the Clan in the CIS Canada West.
While it is possible that the Shrum Bowl becomes resurrected following SFU’s entry into NCAA’s Division II, this year’s version of the Shrum Bowl could very well be the last time that SFU and UBC plays a meaningful game – at least as far as league standings are concerned.
The all-time Shrum Bowl series is knotted at 15-15-1 and while it would be a tremendous shame were arguably the best provincial football rivalry to fall by the wayside, if this truly is the last time that these two teams get to duke it out for cross-town bragging rights, you can be sure that this game will live up to all the hype and more.
Tickets for the Shrum Bowl start are available for $10 for the general public and $5 for SFU students. Kickoff is at 1pm. Tickets are available at the SFU Burnaby Campus bookstore or online on the
SFU Athletics
website.
The UBC T-Birds are organizing a Shrum Bus for the game which includes transportation to and from SFU as well as a game ticket for $15. To reserve a spot, contact
tickets@gothunderbirds.ca.
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Football BC at the 2009 BC Lions Salute to Amateur Football
On October 2nd, the BC Lions hosted their annual Salute to Amateur Football night by showcasing several amateur football teams from BC during the half-time show. Football BC took part in the festivities and we have the picture to prove it.
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to check out our photos from the event and while you’re there, don’t forget to become a Fan of Football BC on Facebook!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Football BC would like to wish all our members and supporters a happy and safe Thanksgiving long weekend (and a Happy Columbus Day for our followers in the United States).
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Reminder: Nominate the 2009 Community Coach and Scholastic Coach of the Year
Football BC is asking supporters of a Football BC member organization to send in nominations 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.
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.
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Reminder:
True Sport
Foundation Grant
The True Sport Foundation is accepting applications for the True Sport Community Sport Fund and all eligible organizations are encouraged to apply before the deadline of October 31st. Grants are in the amount of $5,000 or $25,000. For more information and to complete an application form online, visit the
True Sport Foundation
website.
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Reminder: The Home Depot NFL Youth Coach of the Year
Football BC would like to remind all CIS players that nominations for The Home Depot NFL Coach of the Year are now being accepted. For more information or to nominate your high school or community coach, visit
www.nflcanada.com and look for the nomination form under the ‘Programs’ section of the website. The deadline for submissions is November 5th.
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