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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.

This coming Tuesday, the BC Rugby Board will meet and consider approving a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy to be in effect as of October 27, 2021. The draft policy proposes that all participants aged 12 and over must be fully vaccinated to participate in any in-person rugby activity. This will apply to players, coaches, officials, team staff and volunteers but excludes spectators. A process will be provided for people wishing to apply for an exemption to be fully vaccinated based on medical or religious belief or creed grounds.

This policy is being considered to ensure the safety of both the rugby community and the general public. It also supports the practical adherence to the variety of vaccination mandates for indoor and outdoor activities that are being introduced and modified at the provincial, regional and sub-regional level. Additionally, should the Board approve this policy, we will be able to review BC's Return to Rugby policy and reduce some of the processes and restrictions imposed with all 12yrs+ participants being fully vaccinated.

We have worked with Rugby Canada and Sportlomo to provide several options for Clubs and participants to comply with this policy. To learn more about how this policy will be implemented, BC Rugby will host two, 90-min Zoom townhalls on Wednesday, October 13 at 4pm, and again at 7pm. Club registrars/administrators and Clubs' COVID Safety Officers are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be recorded and distributed.

Please register in advance to attend:

Ultimately, any 12yr+ participant who has not provided proof of being fully vaccinated by October 27 will have their registration status switched to 'approval pending' and will not be permitted to participate until they can comply with policy or receive an exemption.

Glen O - President Ebb Tide RFC

Phone: 250-813-2281

Now that the summer training sessions are over we return to Bullen Park for the Fall
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

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

Our COVID-19 playing rules remain in effect until such a time as Phase 4 comes into play.

As a reminder:

  • play is 6-aside
  • entrance to and exit from the field is from “gates” on the side line
  • hand sanitizer used before entering and exiting play, and attestation are still required
  • your Rugby Canada registration must be completed before playing, so please ensure your registration for 2020/2021 is still valid and if not, please register sooner than later – here’s the link https://rugbycanada.sportlomo.com/
  • play will continue as long as the NDP feel its safe to do so and the COVID curve continues to trend downward

How to Register with Sportlomo

BCRU Attestation Instructions on Computer for Ebb Tide Members

BCRU Attestation Instructions on Mobile Devices for Ebb Tide Members

Greetings all,

Hopefully you and your families are healthy and as happy as can be under the circumstances. There has not been a lot to report since the November suspension of adult sports but with vaccinations and other actions there is some reason for optimism about returning to the rugby pitch.

February 5, 2021

Earlier today, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the extension of the current Public Health Order with no definitive end date. This extension maintains the restrictions that are in place for sport as specified in the Gathering and Events Order updated on January 8, 2021. This extension is likely to last the month of February, although Dr. Bonnie Henry made clear the opened ended extension is intentional.

Happy New Year/Hogmanay Ebb Tiders!

For some, this email will be a reminder but for the rest us here’s an update on what’s happening with BCRU and getting back to running around again.

BCRU indicated back in December, in response to PHO restrictions, that Phase 3 resumption (touch rugby practices) will not occur until later in January or sometime in February. Keeping fingers on the pulse, the exec anticipates, realistically, a February restart (so there’s still at least three weeks for personal training to get fit ready for when we get back to it). Another update will be emailed out as soon as confirmation is received from BCRU to resume practice touch sessions… In the meantime, keep an ear to the Facebook page and the website for changes and more information as it becomes available.

Here's to looking at the try line in the coming weeks and cheers!

Chris - Vice President

Ongoing issues with the Rugby Canada and Sportlomo web platforms have delayed registration for the rugby restart. Therefore, the first run is scheduled for Friday September 18 @ 5:30 at Bullen Park. But before then here are the steps that need to be taken:

  • Darren will get the RC & Sportlomo sites functioning properly for our club
  • Darren will prepare an e-mail to members explaining the new process with links to get started
  • Members have to register BEFORE 5:30pm on Friday September 18
  • Members will also have to do the COVID attestation BEFORE 5:30pm on Friday September 18, you will get instructions on how to do this

Please have another look at the e-mail sent out on September 2 with details about how the runs will be conducted.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation.

Game on!

Glen

  1. Return to Rugby for Ebb Tide Rugby Football Club Survey
  2. 2020 AGM Summary
  3. Executive Update - July 27, 2020
  4. Rugby Canada statement on Return to Play