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The Ebb Tide Rugby Football Club is the oldest continuously operating Over-40 rugby club in British Columbia, Canada. We have active players between the ages of 38 and 70's and active social members well into their 80's.  Social members and visitors are welcome to join us at our regular Thursday evening run-around.  Ebb Tide is a member of the Pacific Northwest Over 40's Rugby Union.

Players are eligible to play at 38 years.

While there has not been any rugby on the pitch, there are many things going on behind the scenes as we prepare to return to play in the fall in the midst of a pandemic.


Return to Play

Rugby Canada approved a Return To Play Strategy and handed over responsibility for implementing it to provincial rugby unions. You can find a copy of the Strategy and a whole lot more related information on the BCRU website: https://www.bcrugby.com/

Here is the short story:

  • There are 5 phases to the Strategy
  • We are gearing up for the third Phase: Rugby Restarted. This will allow us to play touch rugby with some adjustments. It is scheduled to run from September to December but the start date is subject to the state of the COVID pandemic.
  • Rugby Reinvented is the fourth phase and is scheduled to start in January and would allow for inter-club games of either touch or low-contact rugby.
  • Every club must do a risk assessment and prepare a COVID Safety Management Plan; ours is nearly final.
  • BCRU must approve the Plan and as a club we can only undertake the activities described in the Plan.

June 19, 2020 – Langford, BC:

As Rugby Canada and all Provincial Member Unions continue to move towards a return to play, the working group provided further updates on the process:

‘Rugby Return to Play’ document

The national Rugby ‘Return to Play’ guidelines were approved by the Rugby Canada Board of Directors earlier today and will be distributed to all Provincial Rugby Unions. In conjunction, the national suspension of sanctioned rugby activities has been lifted.

The lifting of the suspension does not signify an automatic return to play across the country. Each Provincial Union will now incorporate the guidelines into their planning and apply to their provincial health authorities for approval for rugby to return in an appropriate and safe way. In early stages, this will involve modifications to regular training and/or games.

The regulations and guidelines at the Provincial level will ultimately drive the timelines for when a return to play is possible.

AGM

Normally the AGM would be held in June but due to the COVID pandemic it will be deferred to a later date while executive examine options to safely encourage attendance and participation by members.

One of the key activities during the AGM is the election of officers to the executive. The executive meets monthly. This year the five positions up for election are:

2 year appointments

  • Vice-President: responsible for scheduling, liaising with other PANORU clubs and internal communications to members
  • Treasurer: oversees all financial transactions, maintains financial records, and prepares budget forecasts for executive; an accounting background is useful but not necessary
  • Social Director: responsible for organizing hostings at home games and coordinating the holding of other social events such as the golf tournament and Christmas party
  • Secretary: records minutes at executive meetings, maintains records and documents

1 year appointment:

  • Captain: leads the club on game day and at practices, and is the only player to speak to the referee during games

This year, Dave Millard (VP), Jim Capron (Treasurer) and Tim Walshaw (Social) have indicated that they will not be standing for re-election. On behalf of the club, I thank them for their service and contributions over the years. However, this means we do need members to step forward and fill these roles.

Dave Knox (Secretary) and Paul Eby (Captain) have indicated their willingness to stand for re-election, but any other club members are welcome to stand for these positions as well.

If you are interested in any of these five positions, or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me or any executive member.

Captain’s Awards

The annual awards get together has been postponed until we are able to have a proper social gathering. Cancellation remains possible, if restrictions remain in place for an extended period. Please make arrangements to return trophies to Paul so we are ready to go when the circumstances allow.

2020/2021 Dues

In light of the suspension of the current season, and the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming season. All members will only be asked to pay Social member dues of $50 for the 2020/2021 season. Dues are payable anytime between now and August 31, 2020. When players are allowed back on the pitch, we will pro-rate the player dues accordingly for the balance of the season. We have not received any direction from Rugby Canada on registration for the 2020/2021 season.

If you have any questions or concerns about any issue to do with the club, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss. I hope you and your families stay healthy and safe during these unusual times.

Yours in rugby

Glen

President
Phone: 250-813-2281
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Yesterday, Rugby Canada informed all Provincial Rugby Unions that the Board of Directors had approved extending the current suspension on all Rugby Canada sanctioned activities indefinitely. They are committed to reviewing this no later than June 30, 2020.

For clarity, “Rugby Canada sanctioned activities” include all in-person registered participant team training sessions; all in-person match official & coach training & education courses; all inter-provincial, club, domestic & international tours. The only exception to the suspension are the national senior teams and players to whom the suspension will not apply; provided that they train only with the approval and supervision of Rugby Canada’s Chief Medical Officer, and subject to ongoing guidance from the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee and public health agencies.

To read Rugby Canada's announcement of this decision, go to: https://rugby.ca/en

BC Rugby Board is meeting on April 8 and will consider the implications of this indefinite extension, with the latest advice from Federal and Provincial Governments. I will follow that meeting with a communication to provide an update on any decisions made.

Now that weather is getting better training sessions return to Bullen Park for the Spring unless otherwise posted here or on Facebook
5:30 pm at Bullen Park next Esquimalt Recreation Centre

To see if Bullen is open or closed, click here to check the field status.
Changeroom #4 in Arena
527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt BC

Beverages to follow at the Gorge Pointe Pub

This event has been cancelled

To support all of our club and outreach activities we need to reach outside our membership and encourage all our friends to join us.  Get your friends together and form as many rinks as possible. More the merrier, all are welcome, no experience necessary, just alot of fun and sillness on the ice.  Singles, couples, foursomes we will help match you up with curlers.

Saturday, February 15, 2020
Esquimalt Curling Club

et christmas party2019EBB TIDE CHRISTMAS PARTY
ROYAL COLWOOD GOLF COURSE
DEC 13, 2019

Gentlemen
It is time to get "Dressed UP" and take that "Special Person " in your Life out to our Annual Christmas Dinner at the Golf Club.
The Ebb Tones are taking a much deserved night off and Steve has spared "No Expense" to find us the best bar bands in town, "The Groove Diggers".

  • Cocktails at 6:00 pm,
  • Dinner at 7:00 pm
  • Click here to open Event Poster (pdf format)
  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Dec 5th

Visit the Schedules Page for a listing of the games and dates.

Rugby Canada registration begins from the home site and the member login option at the top

https://reg.sportlomo.com/rugbycanada

We are now ready to commence registration through the Ebb Tide Rugby Club.  The 2019-20 year runs from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Rugby Canada registration begins from the home site and the member login option at the top

https://reg.sportlomo.com/rugbycanada

et golf poster 2019Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:30 - Check In / Registration
Tee Times begin at 1:00 pm
Only 15 tee-times reserved, so don't miss out
Cedar Hill Golf Club (1400 Derby Road)

Bid on these great Silent Auction items:

Early Bird registration is $65 per player includes:

Shamble Format (see below)
Prizes
9 Holes of Golf
Dinner Buffet

Late Registration after August 3rd is $70 per player

To register your foursome or as a single player contact Dave Valentine
E-Transfer of funds to Dave can be done at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Shamble Format:
A shamble is a type of golf tournament that combines elements of a scramble with elements of regular stroke play.  Like in a scramble, all members of a team tee off and the best ball of the four tee shots is selected. All players move their balls to the spot of the best ball. From this point, the hole is played out at stroke play, with all members of the team playing their own ball into the hole.

Ebb Tide RFC 2019 Annual General Meeting

Windsor Park on May 23rd @ 7:00pm after practice

This is your opportunity to determine the direction of the Club. Plan on attending the meeting, present your motions to the floor for a membership vote.  Nominate a club member or be nominated for a position on the executive and make a difference. We are stronger with full engagement of the membership.

AGENDA DETAILS:

There will be elections of executive members for the following positions: President, Field Director, Quartermaster, Director at Large, Registrar & Captain

New Business:  Please forward any agenda items to Dave Knox (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Glen Okrainetz

MOMENTS OF GLORIOUSNESS AT EBB TIDE FINAL SEASON GAME

Ebb Tide and Snow Caps face-off in Knock-on Challenge

ebbtide vs snowcaps may4 2019 9Leadership at the highest levels always sets the tone for the troops and performance. So when old-boys referee Pierre Lachetti left his whistle at home, the conditions were ripe for an afternoon of what resembled rugby. No worries though, some chap just happened to have a spare whistle in his pocket…

  1. Practice at Windsor Park - May 9, 16, 23, 30
  2. TGIF - Friday May 3
  3. Ebb Tide 2019 Awards Night - June 20
  4. Practice - May 2
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