February 6, 2012

Brantford Harlequin Rugby Registration

February 4, March 3, and March 24
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Under 8's Flag

Co-ed Under 8’s Flag (Born 2004, 2005) $125.00
Co-ed Under 10’s Flag (Born 2002, 2003) $125.00

Co-ed Under 12’s Contact (Born 2000, 2001) $200.00

Girls Under 15’s Contact Girls (Born 1997, 1998, 1999) $200.00
Girls Under 18’s Contact Girls (Born 1994, 1995, 1996) $200.00

Boy's Under 14’s        U14 Contact (Born 1998, 1999) $200.00
Boy's Under 16’s        U16 Contact (Born 1996, 1997) $200.00
Boy's Under 18’s        U18 Contact (Born 1994, 1995) $200.00

Brantford Sports Council Banquet

Brantford Sports Council is holding the annual Banquet on Thursday, February 2nd.  They are focusing on Rugby this year, Peter Huigenbos is a speaker (he plans to talk about the support he got from Brantford Harlequins over the years) and Aaron Carpenter is a nominee for the Frank Tomlin – Sportsperson of the Year.
Tickets are $50 each
Venue is Branlyn Community Center
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM

Contact Bill Harding for more info at bharding.william@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!!!!

Brantford Touch Rugby

Lisa Shellington from the Harlequins Senior Women’s team is organizing a Brantford Touch Rugby League  Monday nights from 9-10pm starting Jan 16 for 8 weeks (great for winter fitness)
Address is 70 Morton Ave E (old spalding plant — now indoor soccer fields)
Fees:
For all 8 weeks $45
drop in rate, probably $7-10 a week.
To get this going Lisa needs 30 people to sign up to keep the $45 rate.  If fewer than 30 register the cost will rise.
Please email Lisa at  lshellington@gmail.com if you are interested ASAP.
You can also visit the Facebook page “Brantford Touch Rugby”

Harlequins Banquet Dec 17th

Harlequins Banquet on the 17th of December.

Dundson Legion – Brantford, ON

Also looking for donations for the silent auction fundraiser.  Cost is the same as last year, $25 per person and $40 a couple

WINNER – Six Nations Rugby Lottery

Brantford Harlequins are pleased to announce the WINNER of our Six Nations Rugby Lottery.

CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole Garcia of Oakville Ontario.

Nicole won two tickets to the Six Nations Rugby game of her choice, flight to destintation and $1500 spending money ($4000 value).

Ticket was drawn at the McCormick Cup championship final on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Fletcher’s Field in Markham. Winning ticket sold by Jay & Leslie Shaw.

Special thanks to the donor of the tickets and the flights!

 

Harlequins Annual General Meeting

Brantford Harlequins Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Sat Dec 17th – 1pm
Dundson Legion – Brantford, ON

AGM is where we will elect 2012 Executive
If you are interested in running for the following positions please send an email to Ken Courser and/or Kim Carpenter

Officers:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Club Captain

Directors:
Facilities/Grounds
Kitchen/Bar
Director – Junior
Director – Women
Director – Men’s

It’s your club – we encourage you to attend, run for or vote for the 2012 exec.

FUNDRAISER – LOTTERY

SUPPORT JUNIOR RUGBY PROGRAMS -BUY a TICKET
GRAND PRIZE
Ticket for 2 for a “6 Nations” Rugby Match (your choice) (FEB/MAR 2012)
Includes Airfare and $1500 spending money
Total value $4000
Tickets $5.00 each
Only 1250 Tickets (40% SOLD) 

See any Brantford Harlequins player, coach, executive member for tickets or more details.

2012 Six Nations
England – Twickenham
France – Stade de France
Ireland – Aviva Stadium
Italy – Stadio Olimpico
Scotland – Murrayfield
Wales – Millennium Stadium

Calcutta Fundraiser Results – June 18th

Recently, players, coaches, friends and family had the opportunity to bid on the Harlequin player (male/female) they believed would score the first try of the match Saturday June 18th (Family Day). The players bid on that scored the first try received 50% of the total pot.  THE RESULTS ARE IN…..

The womens winners were Aleks Prednozek and Amie Donkers who took away $365 on a $45 wager that Satyn Shellard would score first.
The mens winner was Dave Goodrow who won $610 for his $150 bet on Adam Maahs.
Funds raised for the club $975 – Thanks Everyone!!!!!

Family Day Fundraiser for Jordan’s Trek4 MS

Thanks to all the friends, family and rugby players for the generous donations in the amount of $655 for Jordan’s Trek4 MS.   Special thanks to all the volunteers who collected at the gate and Dave Neill for arranging the fundraiser.

 

“We Stand on Guard for Thee”

Rugby Canada and the Dog River Howlers Rugby Club are participating in a joint fundraising program to help the National Senior Men’s Team raise funds to offset their costs to participate in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
“We Stand on Guard for Thee” is based on the concept that players will “stand on guard” for the nation’s rugby community and all Canadians as they represent Canada at the World Cup games. We in turn will “stand on guard” and show our support for their tireless efforts to be competitive on the world stage.  
 You can choose the player you wish to support with your purchase of a “We Stand on Guard for Thee”  item. Simply note the player on your order form and net proceeds from the sale of the item will support that person Please take a minute to check out their webpage and show Aaron Carpenter – member of Brantford Harlequins Rugby Club – your support.  
http://supportrugby.ca/we-stand-on-guard-for-thee/
Article about fundraiser:

http://www.rugbycanada.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=3817&leagueID=0&page=53547