Al Quance – Over the weekend I received word that our brother Al Quance has passed away. His passing is a loss for the Beach family, but his legacy is woven into the club’s history and spirit. May he be remembered with respect, gratitude and a smile for the stories he leaves behind. Please put him in your thoughts. I will pass on any further details as soon as I receive them.
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Some great rugby was played this weekend but not all games resulted in a Ws for the blue and gold.
The women were on the road again today last weekend against Brock RFC. The women dominated from the opening whistle against a much younger and inexperienced team. Showing that they can score at will while playing great defense, the women roll to an easy win 41-14.
The TRU Men made their way to Belleville and played a very tough side. Unfortunate knock ons and some lapses in defense made it difficult for our men to get any enough momentum on their side. A tough loss 12-26
ORU III no game to report. Waterloo 20 – Beach 0
Beach 2s delivered a momentum swinging battle that ended in a hard earned 24-24 draw. A result that felt equal parts satisfying and frustrating for both sides. A draw isnt the finish we were looking for but the performance showed character, depth and plenty to build on heading into next week.
The Beach 1s took on a very tough Waterloo side next. Unfortunately our men walked off the field with the scoreboard tilted heavily against them, but the story of this match was a lot bigger than the numbers. Waterloo and their supporters came in firing on all cylinders with clinical finishes, pace and momentum swings that broke the game open. We showed a lot of character, resilience and pride but took an L on this day 29 – 64
The Balmy Beach Old Boys (BBOBs) played on Sunday against the Niagara Old Boys (NOBS) at home. The NOBS did not have a full side to start the game and borrowed a couple of Beach players throughout the game. The Beach showed their magic with some great defense, big hits and moved the ball to exploit overlaps. A runaway game for the good guys 35-20
Upcoming fixtures
Friday June 12
7:30pm TRU Women at Mississauga RFC
Saturday June 13
11:30am – ORU III at Brantford RFC
2pm – ORU II at Brantford RFC
3:30pm – ORU I at Brantford RFC
3:30pm – TRU Men at Buccaneers at Sunnybrook
Letter from Kerry Singh
I hope that you are well. Please share my fundraiser with the BBC RFC Alumni:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kerry-with-his-van-expenses
Dear BBC RFC Alumni,I’m raising funds to help pay for essential upgrades and maintenance work to my wheelchair accessible van. My van provides me with an independent means of transportation within the community. I rely upon it for essential transportation, such as attending medical appointments and grocery shopping, and being able to socialize with family and friends. The funds will be used to pay for the following upgrades and services to my van Parts and installation of new wheelchair locking system and bracket for wheelchair Parts and labour for flooring replacement General maintenance and relocating emergency release handle New all-season tires, installation, balancing, and wheel alignment. Please support my fundraiser if you are able.
Cheers, and Up the Beach!! Kerry (Huggy)
