Football BC's The Huddle Newsletter
September 2009 | Issue #6  Governing Body for Amateur Football in BC

Nominate the 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 coach(es) will be honoured at the 2010 BC Lions Orange Helmet Awards Dinner.

The Community Coach of the Year award can be any coach of a BC Community Football Team (BCCFA) or a BC Junior Football Team (BCFC). The Scholastic Coach of the Year award can be any coach of a BC High School Football Team or a BC University Football Team. Nominations are not limited to head coaches, but can include assistant coaches or position coaches. Eligible coaches are those who have resided in BC or whose primary coaching responsibility was in BC during the 2009 calendar year. Nominees will be judged for their overall performance and service to amateur football in BC.

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.

      

Football BC congratulates the 2009 Punt Pass & Kick winners

Football BC would like to congratulate the following community football players for winning this year’s BC Lions Punt Pass & Kick Tournament:

Flag: Taran Birdi – Cloverdale
Atom: Michael Dowhaniuk – South Surrey White Rock
PeeWee: Arjay Shelley – Coquitlam
Jr. Bantam: Lucas Gibson – North Surrey

The Punt Pass & Kick program tests a player’s accuracy and distance in punting, passing and kicking. Community teams from across the Lower Mainland are invited each year by the Lions to hold inter-squad competitions with the winner representing their team in the final held at BC Place. This year, the final competitions were held on Saturday, September 19th prior to the Lions game against the Toronto Argonauts.

“The BC Lions would like to congratulate all the teams and players for participating in this year’s Punt Pass & Kick,” said Jamie Taras, BC Lions Director of Community Relations. “All our participants competed hard and it is very rewarding to see all the young, talented football players that British Columbia is developing.”

For more information on Punt Pass & Kick, contact Natalie Neumann at the BC Lions Community Relations Department by e-mail at nneumann@bclions.com.



      

Two B.C. born individuals inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Football BC would like to congratulate Jim Mills (born in Vancouver, B.C.) and Tony Anselmo (born in Michel, B.C. – now Sparwood, B.C.) for being inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this past Friday.

Mills, inducted into the Players category, was a three-time All Canadian Offensive Tackle and a two-time Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in the CFL. He spent the majority of his playing career (all but one season) with his hometown BC Lions. Mills was previously named to the BC Lions Wall of Fame and was also voted as a member of the BC Lions’ 50th Season Dream Team.

Anselmo, inducted into the Hall in the Builders category, has been very active in the Calgary football community with his contributions to the Stampeders Football Club. He played a significant role in the 1986-87 “Save our Stamps” campaign and later helped the club transition from a community-based team to private ownership. He was previously inducted onto the Calgary Stampeders Football Club’s Wall of Fame and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

The True Sport Foundation accepting applications

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.

The True Sport Community Fund helps communities increase inclusion and accessibility in new or existing sport programs for children and youth, aged four to seventeen, from low income, Aboriginal and new Canadian families. Community organizations, teams or clubs must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible to apply for a True Sport Community Fund grant:
  • Must be a not-for-profit, or a registered charity, or an amateur athletic organization or community program dedicated to sport
  • Must be located in a Canadian province or territory
  • Must provide sport programming for children or youth
  • Must have plan to promote inclusion and increasing accessibility to children and youth in sport programming
  • The applicant signing the application form must be 
    18 or older.

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.  

In memory of Roy “Rocky” Cameron

Football BC would like to extend their condolences to the family of Roy “Rocky” Cameron after his sudden passing on September 11, 2009.

Rocky was a homegrown football talent playing high school football with the Vancouver College Fighting Irish before turning professional and plying his trade in the Canadian Football League with the BC Lions, Edmonton Eskimos, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Rocky is survived by his wife Wallis, son Tye, daughter Marny, and grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 1:30 – 4:30pm at the Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam. The family is requesting that only close friends, neighbours, former business associates, and sports teammates attend the service.

                      

Reminder: Salute to Amateur Football Night this Friday

Football BC would like to remind all individuals involved with amateur football that the BC Lions annual Salute to Amateur Football takes place this Friday (October 2nd) at BC Place.

Several clubs from the BC Community Football Association will be taking part in the half-time event showcasing their on-field skills in one of five simultaneous mini-games.

For special amateur football ticket rates, contact the BC Lions’ Kyle Beattie at 604.930.5464.

Reminder: Western Camp tryouts for 2010 World Women’s Tackle Football Championship

A reminder to all women interested in trying out for Canada’s entry at the 2010 World Women’s Tackle Football Championships that the lone camp taking place in Western Canada will be held on Saturday, October 10th in Winnipeg, MB.

For more information on the 2010 World Women’s Tackle Football Championship, visit the Football Canada website. 

For more information on the Western Camp, contact 
Tannis Wilson at tannisw@mts.net. 

      

Advertising opportunity with 
the BCCFA

Championship season in the BC Community Football Association is coming up soon and the BCCFA are asking for the help of the local business community to support their two upcoming championship events by purchasing an ad in the BCCFA championship program.

For one price, your ad will appear in two separate publications: the 9-man championship program (Kamloops) and the 12-man championship program (Langley). Deadline for ad submissions is Friday, October 9th.

For rates and ad specifications, e-mail communications@playfootball.bc.ca.

      

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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BC Lions' Salute to Amateur Football night

Friday, October 2nd
The BC Lions will be holding their annual Salute to Amateur Football night on October 2nd when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium. Amateur players will be showcasing their skills during half-time in front of a large, capacity crowd under the Dome. For special amateur football group rates, contact Kyle Beattie at the BC Lions office at 604.930.5464.

Shrum Bowl XXXII

Saturday, October 17th
The next chapter in B.C.'s biggest football rivalry takes place on the campus of Simon Fraser University as the SFU Clan host the UBC Thunderbirds in the 32nd Shrum Bowl on October 17th. The T-Birds look to avenge their 20-19 loss in last year's Shrum Bowl as well as their 26-17 season-opening loss to the Clan back on August 29th. The all-time Shrum Bowl series is tied at 15-15-1. Kick-off is at 1pm at Terry Fox Field. For more information, visit the SFU Athletics website.

Ske'lep School of Excellence - Junior Player Development 6-on-6 Football Weekend

Friday, October 23rd - Sunday, October 25th 
The Ske'lep School of Excellence will be hosting the Junior Player Development 6-on-6 Football Weekend from Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th. The camp is open to all boys and girls, aged 11-14, who currently attend the Ske'lep or Skeetchestn schools. The event introduces students to the game of football and gives participants the opportunity to gain some hands-on experience in full equipment. For an event itinerary and more details, visit the main page of the Football BC website.

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