Rugby Squash is back March 19th, 20th and 22nd of 2025 and this is your formal invitation to sign up! Shake off the rust, grab a racquet, a scrum cap and take your chances!
The tournament is open to the first 64 registrants and all skill levels are welcome! Entry is $70 and in addition to a tournament spot, you’ll receive all-pro souvenir T-Shirt, a bite to eat during the week, a few pints, and a chance to win fabulous prizes. It is not too serious, a great opportunity to give squash a try.
Please confirm via e-mail as soon as possible to gyoung240@yahoo.ca and e-transfer the cash and I will solidify your spot.
Tournament format is rally-point to 25, no need to win by 2. Players will be matched up as best as humanly possible with someone of similar ability or inability. Having said this, any mismatches will be addressed as best we can and all matches should be reasonably even.
The 64 players are divided into 8 teams of 8 for Wednesday and Thursday evening. We then take the aggregate for each team, and the bottom 4 teams are eliminated on Thursday, and the top 4 playoff on Saturday, pretty simple!
Games run from 4pm to about 10pm and we run on schedule give or take an hour or less. There is an opportunity to play scheduled matches earlier in the week, during the day or at alternative times during the tournament
Thanks again for your wonderful support over the years and incidentally, all proceeds go to the rugby section. Sign up, do it now as it will fill up quickly.
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for May 9th
Finally the regular season is upon us and it’s time to watch our athletes in Blue and Gold start the journey to defend the McCormick Cup!
3 games on tap this weekend all against Waterloo County at Tubs & Gee Gage Field
ORU 3s – KO 12:30 pm
ORU 2s – KO 2:00 pm
ORU 1s – KO 3:30 pm
We are less than a month away from the 70th Club Anniversary…. are you ready? Check out the merch and get yours for this historic weekend
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for March 21
70th Anniversary
Be sure to keep an eye out for updates on our website…70th Anniversary Page
Introducing your 2025 Rugby Executive.
President / Director of Rugby – Iain McLeish
Vice President – Brock Clancy
Treasurer – Malency Wainwright
Senior Men’s Director – James Roseborough
Senior Women’s Director – Maddy Harris
Secretary – Chris Hewitt
Youth Coordinator – Chris Kalbfleisch
Alumni Coordinator – Myles Martin
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Feb 27
Unfortunately there is no 6 Nations rugby this weekend but all teams will be back in action next weekend.
Rugby Squash – Rugby Squash is back March 19th, 20th and 22nd of 2025 and this is your formal invitation to sign up! Shake off the rust, grab a racquet, a scrum cap and take your chances! If you have never played or never heard of it, ask somebody who has.
We need 64 players of varying skill sets, from master to beginner to pay $70, get an all pro souvenir T-Shirt that you can wear around the club for the next 20 years to confirm how old you really are, a bite to eat during the week, a few pints, a chance to […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Feb 20
Craig Wells – It saddens me to inform you that Craig Wells has passed away. Please pray for his family during his most difficult time.
https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/oneill/obituaries/craig-wells/136656.html
6 Nations Round 3
Saturday February 22nd in the hall on the BIG SCREEN – $20 per person
9:15am – Wales vs Ireland
11:45am – England vs Scotland
Sunday February 23rd in the bar – No charge – Members and Guests only
10am – Italy vs France
All process go to supporting the Junior Rugby program
Introducing the Balmy Beach Old Boys (BBOBs) – For the 2025 Rugby season, we are starting a new Old Boys team at Balmy Beach. We will be called the Balmy Old Boys or BOBS for short. We have set up a WhatsApp group for […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Jan 30
The 6 Nations Tournament kicks off this weekend and Balmy Beach Club will be showing every game.
Saturday matches will be shown in the hall on the BIG SCREEN – $20 Entry Fee. All proceeds will help support the Balmy Beach Junior Rugby program.
Friday and Sunday matches will be shown in the bar – No Entry Fee
BBC breakfast served from 8:00-11:30AM Saturday & Sunday. See below for the full schedule.
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Dec 24
BBC Rugby Holiday Market – A special thank you for those who supported the BBC Rugby Holiday Market and Silent Auction We wanted to reach out and thank all of the members that supported the Annual Rugby Holiday Market & Auction. With your support, we surpassed previous years funds raised with a record breaking (at least from 2017 onwards) with $12,000. With these funds we are able to support our athletes with trainers, field access and offsetting costs to make Rugby accessible to as many athletes as possible.
We would also like to invite you to save the date for the 2025 Rugby Holiday Market & Auction on December 6th, 2025.
Wishing you all a joyful […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Dec 5
Rest in Peace Fletchers Field – For the past 60 years, Fletcher’s Field—fondly known as “The Square”—has been the beating heart of rugby in Ontario. It wasn’t just a field; it was a home, a stage, and a sanctuary. From regular season games to intense playoff battles, provincial clashes, and unforgettable international showdowns, Fletcher’s became a place where players and fans alike made the pilgrimage to Markham, season after season. But Fletcher’s was more than just a hub for fierce competition; it was a place where friendships were forged, where bonds formed over shared love for the game. It was the soul of rugby in this province—a place where victories were celebrated, losses were consoled, and countless memories were made. […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Nov 29
Holiday Auction Sat Dec 7th – A reminder that the Balmy Beach Holiday Auction and Market will be held at the club on Saturday December 7th. This is a big fundraiser for the section and all proceeds goes towards jerseys, field permits, goal post pads and much much more. Hope to see you there.
Download a copy of the Donations Letter
Although the rugby season has come to an end, the rugby section is still working hard to produce one of their most important events of the year, the annual holiday market and auction. Here is a note from Kirstin. If you are interested in helping or donating, please feel […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Oct 3
Congratulations to all our Gold and Blue athletes both men and women, on a great season.! – The ones were down going into the final minute of the game but a great play by young Jamie Cain turned the game in our favour and saw us hold up the cup for the last time in Fletchers Field. Here’s the game recap and if you want to watch the game, the link is below:
Wow! Everyone was fiending for a final to send off Fletcher’s Field in style and boy did this game deliver. If someone had said before this game started that we would: have our starting fly half dislocate his shoulder and removed from the game within the first 2 […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Sept 26th
A note from the rugby section re the finals being played Sept 28, 2024. As you may have heard, a series of wacky events has led to the last Gee Gage Cup to be played at Fletchers to be up for grabs between Beach 2’s and Beach 3’s. I think this is a great throwback to the early years of the Gee Gage Cup, where more than one or two of the finals were also Beach 2’s V Beach 3’s games. The game kicks off at 11:30AM, and a bus will be leaving the clubhouse at 9:30AM. Physio’s, refs, and champagne for after the game are already sorted, and I hear rumors that the smoke machine, and disco ball from […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Sept 18th
What a great evening as we said goodbye to a great blue and gold stallworth Claude “the Dude” Germaine.
We had over 110 in the main hall last night laughing at infamous moments and inside jokes and dirty poems. Big shout out to the roasters, Malency, Brock and Scott Dunham and to Kyle Nichols for MCing the event.
I spoke with Claude and he was super emotional and very drunk but infinitely thankful for the special evening he was able to spend with his family and friends on this very special night.
No game report from last weekend but the Beach 1s were able to squeak out a victory over the Oshawa Vikings 10-6 so they will be playing the last finals on […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Sept 12th
This week sees our Blue and Gold athletes back in action at our home pitch. The TRU Mens are in pursuit for the Gee Gage Cup while the ORU mens are eying a trip to the McCormick Cup finals. But first they need to get through some tough competition this weekend
TRU I vs Toronto Scottish – 1pm @ Tubs and Gee Gage
ORU I vs Oshawa Vikings – 3:30pm @ Tubs and Gee Gage
We had a massive crowd last week and the gents are hoping even more can make it out this week to make sure they fully understand what home advantage means.
The Alumni Dinner – This is your last call for you to confirm your spot for the […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Sept 8th
Some great rugby this weekend and I hope you had a chance to make to the pitch to watch the Beach take on Burlington
Burlington kicked off with the wind behind them. The battle by the beach was primarily played in the forwards with a lot of pick and goes from the base and driving mauls from lineouts. Knocking on the doorstep of Burlington’s goal line we moved the ball out wide and dotted down in the corner. Beach up 7-0. Burlington then marched right back down the field moving the ball efficiently through their center with runners attacking the gain line until they found a soft spot in the Beaches defense that was quickly exploited. […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for Sept 6th
A big thank you to Mike Edwards for forwarding me the information regarding John Edwards Celebration of life on October 25 at the club. Please see the link below and if you have any questions please send them to Mike at eddyeddy.edwards@gmail.com. https://pp.events/thelifeofjohnedwards
Sept 7th Fixture – This weekend we have one game on tap as we start the McCormick Cup run for 2024. The 1s will be taking on the Burlington Centaurs on Saturday at Tubs and Gee Gage field at 3:30pm. Time to dig out your blue and gold gear to cheer on the boys.
Alumni Dinner – Seats are filling up fast, so I suggest you respond to this email letting me […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for August 21st
Fall Dinner – After 35 incredible years on the pitch with Balmy Beach, Claude “The Dude” Germain is hanging up his boots. It’s been a journey filled with grit, determination, yellow cards and more red cards with more than a few good laughs, and we couldn’t let him go without a proper send-off. Join us on September 18th at the Balmy Beach Club for a night to remember, where we’ll honor The Dude in the best way possible—with a roast! Get ready for an evening of great stories, hearty laughs, and a few surprises as we celebrate Claude’s outstanding contribution to the team and the sport.
Details:
Date: September 18th
Location: Balmy Beach Club
Time: 6:30pm drinks Dinner 7pm – 10pm
Cost: $100 per person […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for August 13th
TRU Men A – 15:30 Balmy Beach TRU 1XV 17 Vs 29 Lindsay RFC 1XV @Tubs and Gee Gage
Marshall 1XV – 15:30 Burlington Centaurs 1XV 28 Vs 39 Balmy Beach Marshall 1XV @Sherwood Forest Park
Senior Men’s Exhibition – 14:00 Burlington Centaurs 2XV 24 Vs 28 Balmy Beach Marshall 2XV @ Sherwood Forest Park
TRU Women – 13:00 Toronto Scottish 63 Vs 0 Balmy Beach @Fletchers Field
U16 Boys Central – Balmy Beach Blue 76 V 5 Aurora Barbarians 1SATEC @ WA Porter CI
U16 Girls Central – 11:00 Balmy Beach 0 Vs 20 Barrie RFC @Tubs and Gee Gage
U16 Boys Exhibition – 10:00 Balmy Beach Gold 26 Vs 20 Aurora Barbarians 2 SATEC @ WA Porter CI
07/08/2024
U18 Boys Central – 19:30 Crusaders Rugby […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for August 2nd
Saturday August 10th Schedule
ORU I VS Burlington I in Burlington – KO 3:30pm
TRUW VS Scottish at Fletchers – KO 1:00pm
ORU II VS Burlington in Burlington – KO 2:00pm
TRUI VS Lindsay at Tubs and Gee – KO 3:30
ORU I and ORU II are both playing for first place in league points, and also the overall league championship. Two wins will see us still in contention for both going forward into the final week next week.
TRUW are playing semi-finals VS the Scottish. A win will see them through to the Championship game. Anything else will see them into the TRU Bowl.
TRUI are playing Lindsay in the TRU premiership semi-finals. This format and opponent has changed multiple times this week, but a win […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for July 29th
Please mark this in your calendar – Wednesday September 18th – This year, the Alumni are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the legendary 35-year rugby career of Claude St. Germain with an unforgettable roast! 🤣🏉 Join us for an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie as four fantastic speakers take the stage to humorously roast Claude all night long. Enjoy mouthwatering food and a lively atmosphere as we honor a true rugby icon. 🌟🍽️ But that’s not all! By attending, you’re also supporting a fantastic cause—a portion of your ticket will go towards bolstering our Junior Rugby Program. 🙌 Don’t miss out on this epic celebration—come for the laughs, stay for the memories, and help support the future […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for July 22nd
TRU II: Default Win VS Mississauga
TRU I: 33-15 Win VS Mississauga – I didn’t go to this game but it was apparently a route in the first half, and then Mississauga clawed their way back in a little.
ORU II: 14-22 Loss VS Scottish II’s – With over 65 players unavailable this weekend our ORU two’s came out of the gate slow. The boys on the field stepped up as much as they could but with so many players playing out of position in order to other absences it took a little while for the squad to find it’s feet. By half time we were down 0-14. The two’s rallied in typical fashion and won the second half, but ran […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for July 15th
Beach TRU II VS North Halton – Forfeit by North Halton
Beach TRU I VS Crusaders – Forfeit by Crusaders
Beach ORU II VS Peterborough II 55-5 – Not much to report here. As is typical lately for the ORU 2’s this game was never really in doubt and was a total domination. Forwards crushed the opposition pack and set up a bunch of opportunities for our backs to pull out some fancy moves and dot down some big tries. On to the next one.
Beach ORU I VS Peterborough I 40-21 – This game started out with a bang and beach pumped in quick successive try’s in the first half to put us up 28-0 at half time. Peterborough struck first in […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for July 8th
Lots more rugby this weekend as the Juniors take to the pitch and sand
The minis (U6-U12) will be tearing up Woodbine Beach in out 4th annual Sand Tournament on Sunday July14. Games will run by the bathing station from 9am to 12pm.
The U14 Girls will be hosting local clubs for league play at Tubs and Gee on Sunday as well. Kickoff starts at 9am
The U14 Boys will be up at SATEC on Sunday morning as well as they play teams in their division. Games run from 9am to 12pm.
Finally the U18 boys will be hosting touring side Plymouth College School at RH King on Monday July 15. Kickoff is at 6:30pm.
TRU II – Beach […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for July 1st
There were 2 games last night at Tee and Gee vs Ajax
ORU II – 33-5
ORU I – 38-12
Pure dominance from both the 1s and the 2s. The write up will be available next week.
Friday – U16 boys will be hosting King Edward School – Bath – There are 2 games both at Tubs and Gee kickoffs at 5pm and 6:30pm
Saturday – TRU1 vs Dragons – 3:30pm @ Tubs and Gee
Sunday – U14 girls will be playing at Tubs and Gee – kickoff at 9am – U14 boys will be playing at SATEC – kickoff at 9am
Last week recap – The U18 girls finally got the opportunity to put their training to the test and finished with a convincing 85-20 […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for June 24th
Game Recaps from the Weekend
ORU I 57 – Barrie 24
ORU II 31 – Barrie 5
TRU I 17 – Baystreet 22
TRU II 0 – Baystreet 20 _Default
TRU Women’s 25 – Belleville 22
Apologies for no recaps either as we have been having some communication issues. This will be sorted out and we’ll be back on track for our Week 7 games and beyond. On behalf of the Beach Alumni executive, we would like to wish you a very safe and happy Canada Day long weekend. Please be safe out there. There is some rugby this weekend if you are around.
Thursday June 27
Beach U18 Boys take on Bro Teifi, touring side from Wales. Location RH King Collegiate (3800 St Clair East) […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for June 17th
Hopefully you had a great Fathers Day weekend and it was capped off by 4 big wins at Tubs and Gee on Saturday afternoon
ORU I 39 – Oshawa I – 31
ORU II 33 – Oshawa II – 22
TRU I 73 – Baystreet Pigs I – 7
TRU II 38 – Baystreet Pigs II – 5
Sorry no write up this weekends games
This week we look ahead to week 6 action and the last games before the Canada Day long weekend
ORU I @ Barrie RFC (Jim Hamilton Field) – 3:30pm
ORU II @ Barrie RFC (Jim Hamilton Field) – 2pm
TRU I @ Baystreet (Sunnybrook Park) 3:30pm
TRU II @ Baystreet (Sunnybrook Park) 2:00pm
TRUW vs Belleville @ Tubs and Gee 12;30pm
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for June 10th
Game Recaps from the Weekend
Balmy Beach Dominates Ajax Wanderers with 45-29 Victory – In an electrifying display of rugby prowess, the Balmy Beach 1s triumphed over the Ajax Wanderers with a decisive 45-29 win on the road. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their skills, but it was Balmy Beach who emerged victorious, thanks to a formidable performance by their forwards.
From the first whistle, it was clear that Balmy Beach meant business. The forwards set the tone early, establishing dominance in the scrums and rucks. The power and cohesion of the pack were evident, as they relentlessly drove the Ajax forwards backward, winning crucial scrums and providing a steady platform for the backs […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for June 3rd
Game Recaps from the Weekend
5 beach games and 5 wins!!
ORU I 63 – Pagans 17
ORU II 34 – Pagans 20
TRU Women 32 – Brock/Lindsay 14
TRU I – Mens 63 – Dragons 3
TRU II Mens 60 – Dragons 19
Sorry no recaps this week but really with all of these lopsided scores all you need to know is that the Beach dominated all weekend long.
Upcoming Games
June 8, 2024
ORU I @ Ajax – 3:30pm
ORU II @ Ajax – 2:00pm
TRU Women – BYE Week
TRU I @ Oakville – 12:30pm
TRU II @ North Halton – 2pm CANCELLED
News
A big congratulations to our very own Beach Alumnus John Straumann for publishing his first novel: Long Time Coming: […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for May 27th
Game Recaps from the Weekend
TRU II: Beach vs Bucc’s II 24-12
A close game to open up the TRU II campaign after last week’s default by Mississauga. Bucc’s and Beach both came out swinging in this hard hitting affair. A quick try by Beach put us up 7-0. Beach soon scored again, but the Bucc’s came back to put the score at 12-7 at half time. The second half saw the return to rugby of former First Fifteen 8-man Damien Leonard after a multi year hiatus. Adding a little umph! To the TRU II pack gave us the edge we needed to pump in two more tries. Final Score 24-12.
TRU I: Beach vs Bucc’s I 66-26
Not much to report […]
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report for May 11th
Game Recaps from the Weekend
ORU I: Beach vs Aurora Barbs I 31-25
ORU II: Beach vs Aurora Barbs II 34-5
TRU I: Beach vs Mississauga Blues I 24-22
TRU II: Beach vs Mississauga Blues II 20-0 (Mississauga Default)
TRU Women: No game
Myles Martin Weekly Alumni Report
Upcoming Games
Picture it…The Tubs and Gee Field…Saturday May 11th
Saturday, 11:00 AM – TRU2 Match: Beach vs. Mississauga 2 The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the excitement is palpable as the Beach takes on Mississauga Blues 2s in the first match of the day. The crowd is buzzing with anticipation as the teams take the field, ready to showcase their skills and determination. It’s a fast-paced, high-energy game from start to finish, with both teams giving it their all to secure the win. The atmosphere is electric as the Beach emerges victorious, kicking off the weekend with a thrilling victory!
Saturday, 12:30 PM – TRU1 Match: Beach vs. Mississauga 1 The excitement continues to build as the […]
2024 U19 Ireland Tour
It came together quickly; towards the end of a successful 2023 U18 season, the coaching staff asked the question “Can we do a tour in the spring?” By September we had 25 players committed and we were on our way to Ireland in March 2024.
Knowing our opposition would be tough, we put together a winter schedule for the players to get them fitter than ever. A 12 week strength and conditioning program was run by Ryan MacSween out of Primal Gym; each Sunday morning 20 players would run, sweat and push harder than they ever have. By February Head Coach Andrew Steele had the squad shaking out the rust and running their attack system at the Metro Sports Dome every […]
Rugby Squash 2024
Here is the information from 240 regarding Rugby Squash
I am ecstatic to advise that Rugby Squash will be running March 20th, 21st and March 23rd of 2024 and this is your formal invitation to sign up! It is time to dust off your balls, your racquets, your goggles and such and squeeze onto the courts for some epic Squash action!
We need 64 players of varying skill sets, from beginner to pros (it’s a state of mind); to pay $65, get a deluxe souvenir T-Shirt to prove you were really there, a bite to eat during the week, a few pints, a chance to win fabulous prizes and most importantly the opportunity to rub shoulders with new people, […]
McCormick Cup 2022
The great news of the weekend is that both Beach Sr Men’s Teams won the McCormick Cup. The 2XV beat Lindsay to win the Gee Gage Cup and the 1XV won a nail-biter to beat the Scottish. That makes 16 McCormick Cups for the Blue and Gold. If you didn’t make a chance to see the game here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1jNaZJdmXY
Beach II’s V Lindsey – Just as a little history on this match; Beach TRU I’s and Lindsay played in the same league this summer. In our one match up, Beach won a close fought game. Beach finished 2nd after the TRU season qualifying for the TRU cup game. […]
Myles Martin – Rugby Alumni Chairman
Hi all!
Just wanted to drop a quick line and introduce myself. For those who don’t know me, my name is Myles Martin a recently retired player from the blue and gold. As Gerry mentioned, I will be your Balmy Beach Alumni Chairman. I recognize I have some very large shoes to fill and I know I can’t do it alone. There are some very special people who make up this group and they should be recognized as well.
Kyle Nichols, Gord Young, , Andrew Steele, Adam Marshall, Paul Mathieson, Rick Chambers, Glenn Miller & Lisa De Sario
I think that all of us combined can probably do half the job Gerry has done for the last […]
