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The Beach 2XV – took to the home pitch on Saturday to face the Scottish, hoping to send the home crowd away happy. Unfortunately, the result was not what we were hoping for, and the final score of Scottish 37, Beach 10 doesn’t tell the whole story of the effort on the field.We played some tough rugby. The forwards went about their work with grit, the defence put in plenty of hard tackles, and there were stretches where the group showed the kind of physicality and commitment that make this club proud. Playing at home, the squad wanted to make a statement, and they gave everything they had. What we couldn’t find was the momentum. Rugby is a game of momentum, and when it swings the wrong way it can be difficult to win it back. Each time we started to build something, the Scottish found a way to shift the tide. Over eighty minutes those moments added up, and they were able to tilt the scoreline in their favour. Ten points on the board for the Beach shows there was fight in the group, and the squad never stopped competing. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support the team at home. Your voices were noticed and appreciated.

1XV – The unexpected six-game unbeaten streak finally ran out of steam on Saturday, as the 1XV met the defending champions in a match that would decide their season. It was a hard way to end a run that few had seen coming. The men came into the game with confidence and momentum, and they had earned both. Six straight matches without a loss had turned a side with modest expectations into one that opponents were starting to take seriously. That belief showed from the opening whistle. The 1XV competed at the breakdown, defended with purpose, and refused to be intimidated by the reigning champions. The men did their best. Nobody in the squad left anything on the pitch, and the effort was there from the first minute to the last. In the end, it wasn’t enough to pull out the win, and the loss brings their season to a close. Beach 21 Harlequins 34 Still, the result shouldn’t overshadow what this group accomplished. A six-game unbeaten run is no small feat. The 1XV can hold their heads high, and the lessons and momentum from this season will be there when they return next year.

So the McCormick Cup will be the Oakville Crusaders vs the Brantford Harlequins at 3pm at Crusaders Park

The Gee Gage cup will be the Oakville Crusaders vs the Toronto Scottish at 1pm at Crusaders Park

Tune in to watch the games live on Rugby Ontario’s Youtube page

Rugby Ontario’s Youtube page

Lastly the Balmy Beach Old Boys (BBOBs) will be taking on Oakville at 11:30am at Crusaders Park. They will be playing in the inaugural Master Cup. We will be looking for some redemption after a tough loss in the Burlington Tournament earlier this summer.

The men are back in action this weekend after a break to celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend. The1XV take their show on the road to Brantford and will kickoff against the defending McCormick Champs. The last time we played Brantford was at the end of August pulling off a dominant 48-24 win. Lets keep this winning momentum going and punch our ticket to the McCormick final in Oakville on October 24. Kickoff is at 3pm.

The 2XV are at home this weekend against the Scottish. If you recall, we beat them in September 45-21. The faithful lined the sidelines dawning the blue and gold that day and we need that same energy again. The winner will be playing for the Gee Gage cup next Saturday. Kickoff is at 2pm.

Lastly I wanted to pass along some information regarding Stew Gage’s Celebration of Life. It will be held at the club on November 14. Please see the flyer below.

Here is a recap of the game in Burlington from Coach McLeish – What a game! Beach entered into this game as a seed 6 “underdog” taking on the seed 3 Burlington Centaurs. However, anyone who has watched the Beach Men’s First XV over the last 7 games knew that the seedings don’t reflect the current 7 game win streak that the squad is on. The game started with a penalty to Beach leading to a Burlington kick, maul and score to put them up 0-7. A yellow card to Burlington then led to three free flowing tries for Beach to make the score at 19-7. Unfortunately a yellow card to Beach immediately after Burlington returned to full strength led to two Burlington tries. Both mauls followed penalties and kicks into our 22. Score 19-19. Going into halftime it became clear that Burlington’s game plan was to hold onto the ball long enough to milk a penalty, and then maul every single line out.

Both teams traded blows back and forth throughout the second half when with 7 minutes left both Beach fly Half and the Burlington 8-man with twin yellow cards after a late hit and following exchange of pleasant words, leaving the game tied 33-33. Beach immediately capitalized on the chaos with a quick tap penalty advancing down the field to score putting the good guys up 38-33. With 5 min left to go, Burlington worked the ball into the Beach 22 meters. What followed was a goal line defense stand for the ages. It didn’t matter when Burlington threw at us, Beach responded with intensity and violence. After five minutes of chop tackles, double hits, and absolute dog work, Burlington knocked on, ending the game. Score 38-33

I want to take a second to thank all the fans, players, spouses etc… who came out to support the boys Saturday. That field sounded and felt like a home game with our fans completely drowning out Burlington. It pumped me up from on the far sideline, and I’m sure it did for the players on the field as well. Two more to go….

There is no rugby this weekend as we observe the Thanksgiving Weekend.

Glen Hamilton – On Thursday October 8th, the Beach club will be remembering our dear friend and teammate Glen Hamilton. Please feel free to pass through between 3 and 6pm to pay your respects and share in the celebration of life for such a great man.

1XV at Burlington Sherwood Park – You know what time of year it is. The days are shorter, the nights are colder, the leaves are changing and starting to fall. All points to the best time of the year, McCormick Cup run time. The 1XV have been playing some unbelievable rugby for the last month and with a 6-8 record and 40 points, have found their way into the tournament as the 6th seed. This weekend we travel to Burlington to take on the 3rd seed, the Burlington Centaurs. Kick off is at 3:30pm at Sherwood Park.

The 2XV finished the season with 49 points and a 9-4-1 record. Securely locking the 3rd seed in the Gee Gage Cup. They have a bye this week.

The men finished up their regular season last Saturday as they took on the best team in the Marshall, the Oakville Crusaders. The Beach were red hot coming into this contest. The 1XV haven’t lost a game since July while the 2s haven’t lost since late June. What did we have in store for the CRU?

It was an absolute shootout for the 2XV who have been averaging 36 points over their 6 game win streak. Unfortunately were not able to pull off the W coming up short, 38-24

The 1XV have turned around their season and are the hottest team in the league since the August break. It also helps to have the last 4 games of the regular season at home too. This game was like the last 3. Tough defense and taking advantage of their mistakes, the Beach take down the CRU 31-12.

There are no games this weekend.

The BBOBs Finally Lose – The Balmy Beach Old Boys played in the Niagara Old Boys Tournament on Saturday. Last year we hoisted the Samuel Adams Octoberfest Trophy high and had full intentions of doing it again this year. Unfortunately the Niagara Old Boys decided to play some in the second game and issue the BBOBs their first loss ever. I guess all good things come to an end. We finished the tournament 2nd overall.

Huggy’s 60thh Birthday Celebration – Last Call

Dear Alumni, You’re invited to join me in celebrating my 60th birthday at the Club on Sunday, September 27, 2026 (12 PM – 4 PM). Lunch will be catered by the Club for guests and is included in the cost of your ticket. Tickets are only $19.66 each plus a small service fee. Please visit my Eventbrite web page to get your tickets. Tickets are only available in advance. 🎟️ 👇🏽

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrate-1966-tickets-1983680367378

I look forward to seeing some former teammates and familiar faces there! Cheers, and Up the Beach! Kerry Singh (Huggy)

The Beach took on their nemesis the Scottish last weekend in a must win situation for both the 2XV and 1XV. How did we do?

The 2XV – took to the pitch first and were on fire from the opening kickoff. Tough defense and taking advantage of the Scottish miscues led to a flood of scoring opportunities resulting in a 33-7 lead at the half. The Scottish had nothing on this day. Final score 45-21.

The 1XV – also came out hot playing some great defense. There was a huge goal line stand within the first 10 mins. We recovered the goal line drop and marched the length of the field resulting in a great try. By the end of the first half we were up 7-0. The second half opened with another score from the Beach and extending the score to 14-0. At one point we were up 21-0 but the final score ended up being 24-10.

This Saturday the men take on Oakville at home in another must win situation. This is also the last game of the regular season.
2XV – 2pm
1XV – 3:30pm

The BBOBs – The Balmy Beach Old Boys (BBOBs) are also back in action this weekend as defending champions of the Niagara Old Boys Tournament. The tournament is at Burlington RFC and kickoff is 9:40am. The BBOBs first game is 10:15am.

Shout out to our very own Glenn Tarver who had a nice piece published by The Slam. Check out the ARTICLE HERE ->

After a 2 week hiatus, the gentlemen are back on the pitch this weekend to take on the long time rival the Scottish. The 2XV are currently in 4th place, just one point behind the Scottish so this will be a pivotal game for seeding purposes. The 1XV are in 7th place and are tied with Waterloo who we split games with this season, 2 points behind the Barbs in 5th, and 3 points behind the Scottish in 4th. The 1XV have been on an absolute tear since the break in August and have a chance to end the season in 3rd place but first the task at hand is to handle business this Saturday.

Both games are at home this weekend – Hope to see you at the pitch
2XV – 2pm
1XV – 3:30pm

Stewart Gage – We lost one of the true heartbeats of the Beach with the passing of Stewart Gage. Across sixty-five years as a member of Balmy Beach Club, Stewart wasn’t just a player, he was part of the club’s fabric, a familiar face on the field who helped build the community and camaraderie the Beach is known for. Stewart’s spirit will stay woven into that field for a long, long time. The Beach won’t be the same without you. Stewart Gage Memorial

Saturday was filled with emotion as we took on the Brantford Harlequins at home this past weekend. Speaking to some of the players they said this week was tough as the constant thought of coach Brian was on everyone’s mind and how can we best honour him. With a pair of wins in dominant fashion.

With black tape on the arms of our athletes, our 2XV took to the field. The rules state that we can only field 15 players but you know coach Brian was out there in spirit. The Beach implemented a new defensive structure that saw us attack the gain line and push out when the ball cleared the channel. This resulted in a lot of double tackles, stops behind the gain line and kept the Quins at bay for most of the half. The Beach climbed to a commanding 19-0 lead but a late try by the Quins saw the halftime score 19-7. The Quins opened the second half with a try bringing the score to 19-14 and then another try making the score 21-19. Late in the second half with the Beach camped out inside the Quins half, we won 2 scrums against the head. The second scrum drew a penalty which allowed up to pin the ball inside the Quins 22m. Although we couldn’t convert the lineout into points, we did get a turnover, ran a play short side and scored in the corner making the final score 26-21.

A beautiful moment before the 1XV kicked off as both teams lined up on the 15 for a moment of silence. There were flowers presented to coach Brian’s wife as well from the Beach. After the tears were wiped from the faces of the faithful and the men, the whistle sounded the start of the game. There was an early card by the Quins for a deliberate knock on which led to a try for the Beach. Then a perfectly weighted cross kick saw us put more points on the board. The half time score was 26-5. The Qunis opened the second half with a try but they didn’t have enough to threaten the lead. A turnover by the Quins on the Beach goal line was scooped up by the Beach winger and taken 80m. A couple of passes and we dotted down behind the uprights and we ended the game on a high note. The final score 48-24. Don’t look now, but the 1XV have won their 3 games and have climbed their way into 5th place. There are 2 games remaining in the regular season both at home against the Scottish and Oakville.

Both teams are now on a 2 week break so there won’t be any action until September 12th.

Coach Brian Krawetz – It is with a profoundly heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Coach Brian Krawetz, our senior men’s forwards coach. Brian left us early Monday morning, with his wife by his side, after an intense and heartbreakingly brief battle with cancer. Brian was more than a coach, he was a steady presence, a mentor, and a man who cared deeply about the players he worked with. His impact on our club, and on the people within it, will not be forgotten. There will be a moment of silence held before both games this weekend as we honour his life, his commitment, and the legacy he leaves behind. Please keep Brian’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Coach Brian Krawetz Remembered >>>

The women kicked off the homestand this past weekend by taking on the Scottish in the Women’s TRU Premiership Championship game. The women entered the game riding a 10 game winning streak and absolutely destroying everyone in their path but have not faced the Scottish this season. The Scottish came out looking very sharp with a clear game plan to pin the Beach deep in their half and apply pressure through driving mauls and pick and goes off the base. This pressure opened up to a 21-7 lead including a penalty try for too many penalties around the goaline. A well timed water break helped the Beach women reset and the last 20 minutes of the half saw the women expose some shoddy Scottish defense leaving some gaping holes. The speed on this team was on full display for the home side support to see as we went into the half level 21-21. The second half was all about defense and taking advantage of Scottish miscues. The women gave up an unconverted try early in the second half but at the 65 min mark, we took the lead and never looked back. The final 36-26 raising the trophy. Well done ladies. Winning the TRU results in a promotion to the Ontario Women’s League (OWL) for next year. The top tier for women’s rugby in Ontario. Congratulations ladies, Up the Beach!!!

The Mens 2XV took to the field right while the party was just getting started for the women on the sideline but that energy was electric. We took on a very undersized and young Waterloo County team. The game was all about the Beach from the kickoff. It was clear that our size up front was a huge advantage that Waterloo had no answer for. Every set piece was dominated but us so our backline had clean ball all day long. On defense every scrum they had went backwards resulting in scrums won against the head or penalties for us. A great game all around and everybody on the bench got a run. Final score Beach 33 Waterloo 17. We take on the Harlequins on Saturday at 2pm at Tubs and Gee

The Beach 1XV were ranked in 7th spot and Waterloo was ranked in 6th. Another winnable game for us especially coming off the win in London last week. The game was a see-saw battle with both teams exchanging trys one after the other. We scored a late try at the end of the first half to keep the game tight but down with a score of 26-20. The second half was a lot like the first half but we did not give up. A charge down at the 65 min mark that led to a try, turned the momentum in our favour and after exchanging trys we were but by the slimmest of margins. The final score was Beach 45 Waterloo 40. Since the break, the 1XV have 2 convincing wins and are up against the always tough Brantford Harlequins at Tubs and Gee at 3:30pm this Saturday. Let’s get it done, gents.

Including this weekend’s games, there are 4 games left in the regular season and all 4 of them are at home. Lets make it tough for our opponents and line the sidelines to show some love and support.

The women did it again!!! After a long trip to the Niagara region, the women took on the Wasps with championship game implications on the line. As they have been doing all season long, the women showed their dominance in all aspects of their game. Tough defense, great set piece and taking advantage of their mistakes. The determined blue and gold were able to make it happen and pull off a 48-25 win and punch their ticket to the finals. The finals are this Saturday at Tubs and Gee. Kickoff is set for 12:30pm. WE WANT YOU THERE!!!!! Get your gear, your noise makers and show your support by cheering on the women this Saturday.

Men’s Results
ORU 2’s – The Beach 2’s squared off against the last place London 2’s. London’s 2’s haven’t won a game all year and it became pretty clear right off the bat that today wouldn’t be their day either. The Beach pumped in a couple early trys to open up a lead. The sky’s opened up with heavy rainfall which slowed down the scoreboard for the middle chunk of the game, but Beach trys continued to build up throughout the second half. Final score Beach 50 – London 14.

ORU 1’s – It’s been a season with lots of frustration so far with the Beach men dropping 6 games by less than a try, and three games by less than three points. However this week the streak of close losses broke as the Beach took it to an aggressive London squad. Beach got off to an early lead although for the first half London managed to keep the game close. Powered by a strong scrum, and dominant maul, the Beach managed to control much of the possession in the second half, leading to multiple trys. This gave Captain Jason Park multiple opportunities to earn points with his boot going 8/9 from the tee. While the squad still had work to do preparing for the rest of the season, when the final whistle blew, the Beach had a convincing lead. Beach 48 London 24.

Mens Fixtures
ORU II vs Waterloo – 2pm – Tubs and Gee
ORU I vs Waterloo – 3:30pm – Tubs and Gee

Glen Hamilton – It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of the passing of Glen Hamilton. Glen loved the club, rugby and the community and he will be missed. The stories and laughs he leaves behind will keep his memory very much alive among everyone who knew him. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time.