The BC Friends of Rugby ‘Legends of Canadian Rugby Long Lunch’ on Feb 21st: Scholarship Application Form for Graduating High School Players
The BC Friends of Rugby are looking forward to the upcoming fundraising ‘Legends of Canadian Rugby Long Lunch’ Friday, February 21 at the Yaletown Brew Pub. BCFoR have been supporting various BC based rugby grassroots projects for eight years now. Their support has had a significant positive impact on our local rugby community.
Funds raised at this year’s lunch will go towards our annual high school rugby scholarship program, and a coach appreciation evening during the BC High School Championships late May in Abbotsford. This year we will be offering 12 scholarships (6 male and 6 female) worth $1500 each.
Some additional exciting news is that the BCFoR are committed to helping grow the opportunities and expertise for our coaching community by offering a coach jamboree later in the year, as well as, in helping to fund an overseas coach shadow experience program. There will be more details to follow on both these opportunities later in the spring.
Please pass along the attached scholarship application to graduating high school players who have displayed ability, passion and potential in our sport.
Sincerely, BCFoR
2024 Scholarship Winners – Announced at 2024 BC High School Rugby Championships
There were 21 female applicants and 22 male applicants. It was a very difficult decisions as many talented and deserving young rugby players put their name forward. We would like to thank all of those who applied and wish everyone the best in their rugby careers.
Winners: 5 male and 5 female graduating high school players & 1 male and 1 female front row players including first year university students.
– must turn in complete application and two references
– must be eligible to play for BC
BC Friends of Rugby Scholarship Winners
Male Front Row:
Winner – Brighton Feldman UVic
Female Front Row:
Winner – Alli Dobson – WJ Mouat
Male Winners:
1) Beck Paspalas – St George’s
2) Joshua duToit – Carson Graham
3) Jonty Nicholas – Shawnigan
4) Liam James – Sir Charles Tupper
5) Chris Rose-Tregear – Claremont
Female Winners:
1) Hailey Hibbs – DW Poppy
2) Lanae Davenport – Robert Bateman
3) Caitlin Pearce – Shawnigan
4) Piper Jorgenson – Belmont
5) Kate Kristianson – Claremont