Fundraising Evening Event for Canadian Women’s XVs Programs: Keynote Speaker Elissa Alarie @ UBC on March 2nd
[ed. Event link to buy tickets. NOTE: If anyone is interested in doing a donation it will be doubled as the first 250K is being matched by a corporate investor. Donations can be made at the ticket link above.]
An evening with National team coaches, players and supporters to raise funds for Canada’s Women’s U18, U20 and U23 programs.
The Canadian Women’s XVs (Instagram @beleafxv) showed the rugby community, as well as many new fans across the world, that we are a country that plays with pride and passion. That we are still competitive on a world stage without a professional league or professional contracts. To keep this level of on-field performance we must also fund the next crop of national players and support the revival of the age-grade pathway.
JOIN US in connecting with people from all parts of the game through stories that highlight the greatness of our game, the growth it can create as people, players and passionate supporters and the community it makes while raising funds for the future.
DETAILS
Date: March 2, 2023, 7:00 pm
Venue: UBC Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre – Wong Trainer Welcome Centre, 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604 822 6289
Tickets: Adults $100, Students: $25
There will be:
– guest speakers – past and current national team players, coaches and supporters of the game
– prizes – signed jersey and other swag
– appies and nibbles
– non – alcoholic and alcoholic beverages – 1 free with a ticket
– an opportunity to connect with old and new friends
– interactive storytelling
Confirmed Speakers:
– Dean Murten – Head Coach – UBC Women’s Rugby
– Elissa Alarie – 2 time Olympian and member of the national 15’s team – World Cup 2014 & 2021
– Mikiela Nelson – Member of the 2021 World Cup Team/UBC Thunderbirds
Who is welcome:
– Anyone and everyone that the sport of rugby or sport generally has impacted positively.
Who is organizing:
– Mimi Appelbe and Darcy Patterson
– contact: raisingtheuprights@gmail.com
Silent Auction Organizers: Shannon Atkins and Kelly Bodutch
Can’t Attend? You have the option to donate towards our Women’s age-grade teams.