Good evening all,
Even though our regular season may have come to an end, our incredible athletes and coaches continue to represent the club at the highest level.
Congratulations
This weekend saw the finals of the U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship and the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship. Congratulations to ShonDreya Smardon (Sr Women), part of the University of Victoria Vikes who took home gold, and to Jack Priestman (Sr Men) who was part of the University of Guelph Gryphons, who won gold for the sixth year in a row, and Jack was also named OUA first team all-star. Well done to you both.
Congratulations also goes to Georgia Priestman (U18) who has been selected as one of 12 to join the Rugby Canada U18 girls sevens team to compete for the first time at the Global Youth Sevens tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. Congratulations also to Maggie Grills (U18) who is a NTR, fantastic to have two BSRFC girls high in the RC sights.
Finally congratulations to Greg Hedgecoe who coached the Rugby Canada U17 boys team to fourth place at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Senegal. It was fantastic watching you all on that global stage, well done.
Important Dates
Ontario Blues Senior Women Try Outs
- Saturday Nov 15, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Queen’s University – Nixon Field
- Athletes must be 18 or older to attend. Registration fees: $50
- Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 10AM
- There is another session Sunday, 22 November, 2026, time TBC
Rugby Student-Athlete Pathway Workshop for Gr 11 & 12 Athletes
Join us for a workshop on Post-Secondary Student-Athlete (Rugby) Pathways and Opportunities. Hear from Sarah Storey on the application process, Jenn Russell and Colin Evans on what it takes to successfully transition to a university or college rugby athlete and two rookies who have completed their first season with UOttawa. (More details to follow)
Junior Awards Banquet and Dance
Saturday, November 28, 7-11 pm
Lock in your tickets now! The 2026 BSRFC Junior (U14-U18) Awards Banquet is going to prop-up your fall calendar with guaranteed good times. Show up with your left (or right) wingperson on November 28, 2026 at the NDHQ Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ mess (4 Queen Elizabeth Drive) doors open at 6:30 pm. Semi-formal dress.
Gee-Gees Women’s Rugby ID Camp
- Date: Sunday, November 29, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Who: Grade 11, 12 and CÉGEP rugby players
- Price: $30
- Registration form
Have a great week everyone,
Anne