BALMY BEACH RUGBY
70TH ANNIVERSARY
If you didn’t know, the Balmy Beach Rugby Club, the largest and most successful club in Canada is Celebrating it’s 70th Anniversary in 2025.
The festivities are set for June 2025! Here you will find all the information you need to know about events, ways you can contribute, and any other important details.
Space is limited for BOTH the Gala Dinner and Golf Tourney, so send your payments in early to claim your spot!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
EVENTS
GALA DINNER SOLD OUT
Tickets for our Gala Dinner are sold out. If you wish to get on a waiting list, in case there are cancellations, please contact Gerry Allen by email: gd_allen@hotmail.com or call him at 416-698-2130.
On Wednesday, June 4th, we will be having a Gala Dinner at the Balmy Beach Club.
The dinner will consist of a 3 course meal with the highlight being a delicious Cornish hen.
The evening will feature good looking people, lots of laughs and a guest speaker.
Cocktail hour begins at 6:00PM, seating at 7:00PM, dinner will be served at 7:15PM. Dress code is business casual, NO CLEATS ALLOWED!
GOLF TOURNAMENT
On Thursday, June 5th, the BBC Rugby Alumni will be hosting a golf tournament at Riverside Golf Course.
Riverside Golf Club is a championship 9-hole golf course nestled on 54 acres in the heart of Pickering Village. Playing 2895 yards in length, the course features three par threes, four par fours, and two par fives, that will surely test the athleticism of even the finest BBC athletes.
A day of golf and laughs is only $125, and includes course fees, lunch, transportation, and refreshments.
There is a bus taking golfers to Riverside Golf Club that will leave the Balmy Beach Club at 7:45AM. Tee-off shotgun start at 9:00AM.
You can pay for your ticket using e-transfer and sending your payment to beachrugby70th@gmail.com (please indicate the payment is for the Golf Tournament in the e-transfer memo section).
You can also pay via cheque. The cheque should be made out to Balmy Beach Rugby. You can mail or drop the cheque off at the Balmy Beach Club ATTN: Iain McLeish.
BALMY OLD BOYS DEBUT
The Balmy Old Boys Rugby Team will have its inaugural game on the evening of Thursday, June 5th at Tubs & Gee Gage Field versus Oakville. Kick off is at 7:00PM.
The BOBs is an over 35 team, social team, where this is no coaching, no practices, rolling subs, and where we play at two speeds – slow and slower. There will be more games throughout the summer and fall.
This is your chance to rage against the dying of the light! If you’re interested in playing against Oakville or other games with the BOBs, please contact Chris Hewitt at bobs@balmybeachrugby.com.
PUB NIGHT
From your glory days playing with the Blue and Gold, you may recall that peak performance on any Saturday required proper hydration.
On Friday June 6th, The BBC Rugby Alumni have organized a pub night at the Balmy Beach Club.
We encourage you all to come down to the club, order your favourite beverage and reminisce about games past. Festivities start at 7:00PM.
CLUB DAY
The culmination of the 70th Anniversary will be marked by Club Day on Saturday June 7th, and feature 4 senior men’s games and 1 women’s game.
All 5 games will take place at Tubs & Gee Gage Field. The first game of the day is at 10:00AM and the last one starts at 4:30PM. For all game times, head to our Fixtures Page.
Tropical South Food Truck will be selling delicious Cuban sandwhiches and other tasty items, and Radical Road Brewery will be providing thirst-quenching adult beverages.
Make your way to the top of the hill and find the Alumni Peanut Gallery, captained by Kevin Quinn.
MERCHANDISE
We now have a lovely selection of merchandise for sale. These items will be for sale at the Gala Dinner and at the field on Club Day.
You can also order yours ahead of time and guarantee you don’t miss out. Simply e-transfer beachrugby70th@gmail.com with the total amount of your items.
BARBARIAN RUGBY POLO – $95.00
These Barbarian Rugby Polos are a throwback to seasons past, when your cleats could be used to do real damage. They are custom made in Ontario with the finest soft-knit 8oz cotton. Wear yours on the sideline on the 70th Anniversary and you might be lucky enough to find your way onto the field.
Polos come in sizes Small to XXXL. There are a limited number, so get yours while you can!
COASTERS – $25.00
Don’t ruin your coffee table, grab a lovely set of 4 engraved slate coasters that some in a beautifully engraved wooden box. These are the perfect gift for someone constantly leaving coffee rings around the house or someone looking to jazz up their basement bar. Get yours while supplies lasts!
T-SHIRTS – $25.00
This is the Official 70th Anniversary t-shirt. Made with 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. These shirts are pre-shrunk, unisex and come in sizes Small to XXXL. A limited number have been made, so get your order in now.
BEER COOZIE – $10.00
Tired of those warm beers on those hot summer rugby Saturdays? You need a custom-printed Beer Coozie! Not only will your beer stay cool while you nurse it, but you’ll let everyone know you’re a part of the GREATEST RUGBY CLUB IN THE COUNTRY!
KEY CHAIN BOTTLE OPENER – $5.00
There’s no more need use your teeth to open your beer. Keep it classy and use a key chain bottle opener. Each one is photo-etched with the has the BBC logo and “Balmy Beach Rugby”.
If you wish to purchase any of these items ahead of the Gala or Club Day, please e-transfer beachrugby70th@gmail.com with the total amount of your items, and indicate what you would like to purchase.
GET INVOLVED
ALBUM OF PHOTOS & MEMORIES
Do you have any photo albums in attic, or photos stored on a hard drive, or wonderful memories about teammates from seasons past?
The anniversary planning committee is putting together an archive of photos and stories. We would be forever grateful if you would send us any photos or stories you have. If you don’t have digital copies, please contact us and we will find a way to make sure your photos are added to our archive.
If you have photos or stories from 1955 to 1969 please email Ken McAulay (kenmcaulay1@gmail.com)
If you have photos or stories from 1970 to 1999 please email Rick Chambers (rick.erin88@gmail.com)
If you have photos or stories from 2000 to 2024 please email Tyler Allen (tyler_allen@msn.com)
SPONSORSHIP
The goal of the 70th Anniversary is to celebrate the multitude of people who have been apart of the Balmy Beach Rugby community over the past 70 years and the impact the Club has had on our lives.
The ensure the success of the 70th Anniversary and elevate the Planning Committee is looking for sponsors to help support the event.
If you are interested in helping support the Balmy Beach Rugby Club’s 70th Anniversary, please reach out to Gerry Allen (gd_allen@hotmail.com).
OTHER INFO & FAQ
CAN ANYONE ATTEND THESE EVENTS?
Anyone who has purchased a ticket to Gala Dinner or Golf Tournament may attended each respective event.
Anyone may attend the Pub Night at the Balmy Beach Club (there is a $20 cover fee).
Anyone may attend Club Day at Tubs & Gee Gage Field.
HOW CAN I BUY A TICKET TO THE GALA DINNER?
Gala Dinner tickets are $100 for one ticket and $160 per couple. You can pay for your ticket using e-transfer and sending your payment to beachrugby70th@gmail.com (please indicate the payment is for the Gala Dinner in the e-transfer memo section).
You can also pay via cheque. The cheque should be made out to Balmy Beach Rugby. You can mail or drop the cheque off at the Balmy Beach Club ATTN: Iain McLeish.
There are a limited number of Gala Dinner tickets. They are first come, first serve, so submit your payment ASAP.
HOW CAN I RESERVE A SPOT IN THE GOLF TOURNAMENT?
The Golf Tournament Entry Fee is $125. You can pay for your ticket using e-transfer and sending your payment to beachrugby70th@gmail.com (please indicate the payment is for the Golf Tournament in the e-transfer memo section).
You can also pay via cheque. The cheque should be made out to Balmy Beach Rugby. You can mail or drop the cheque off at the Balmy Beach Club ATTN: Iain McLeish.
There are a limited number of Golf Tournament spots. They are first come, first serve, so submit your payment ASAP.
HOW CAN I BUY A TICKET TO THE PUB NIGHT?
There will be a $20 cover fee for the Balmy Beach Club Pub Night. There are no tickets being sold ahead of time for the Pub Night. There is a capacity limit of 250 guests.
DO I NEED A BBC MEMBERSHIP TO ENTER THE CLUBHOUSE?
No membership is required to enter the club on the evening of the Gala or Pub Night as long as you have purchased a ticket/entry fee.
Anyone is permitted in to the club after the games on Club Day. However, there is a capacity limit of 250 guests.
WHERE IS THE BALMY BEACH CLUB?
360 Lake Front
Toronto, ON M4E 1A7
IS THERE PARKING AT THE BALMY BEACH CLUB?
There is pubic parking lot with limited free parking. The lot has approximately 40 spaces.
There is limited free street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood.
There is paid-parking on Queen Street.
WHERE IS TUBS & GEE GAGE FIELD?
1091 Eastern Ave
Toronto, ON M4L 1A8
IS THERE PARKING AT TUBS & GEE GAGE FIELD?
There is pubic parking lot with limited free parking. The lot has approximately 50 spaces.
There is free street parking on Coxwell Avenue, East of the field.
There is free street parking on Eastern Avenue, North of the field.