May 19, 2012

HRFC Sponsorship NEWS

David Owen, President of The Q-META Group presents a $5,000.00 cheque to Brantford Harlequins Rugby Football Club President Ken Courser, left, and Director, Youth Development, Al Prior, right.  The Q-META Group has entered into a multi year sponsorship
agreement with the Harlequins.  With rugby 7s becoming an Olympic sport, rugby throughout Canada has experienced a surge in participation.  The Brantford Harlequin’s rugby 7s program commences this fall.  For more information contact AL Prior at [
mailto:al.prior@granderie.ca ]al.prior@granderie.ca.

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HRFC Fundraiser – April 5th

Harlequins Fundraiser

Bunny Hop at Club NV

234 Colborne St, Brantford

Thursday, April 5th

9:00 PM – Doors Open

Tickets $10 (at the Door)

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

U-14′s Win Red Division Championship

Q-Meta Group won the Ontario Rugby Union U14 Boys Red Division championship on Sunday at Fletcher’s Fields in Markham. In the semi-finals, Q-Meta Group defeated Ajax  48-28 led by three tries by Brandon Giles and one try each by Will Kelly, Justin Wilson, Will McArthur, John Mayne, and Matthew Minutillo. Ian Chisholm kicked three converts and Minutillo added one convert. Standout players included Gareth Myhal, Liam D’Amato. and Brock Dubicki.

In the championship finals, Q-Meta Group defeated Mississauga 36-14. Will McArthur and Brandon Giles scored two tries each and Will Kelly and Matthew Minutillo added one try each. Ian Chisholm kicked three converts. Standout performers were Michael Rizzo, Lyam Paris, and Mike Poppa.

U-14 Results – August 7th

The Q-Meta Group defeated Mississauga Blues 43-24 in U14 Rugby. Try scorers were:  Will Kelly with 3 tries, and one try each by Matthew Minutillo, Will McArthur, Brandon Giles, and Brock Dubicki. Ian Chisholm kicked 3 converts and Will Kelly kicked 1 convert. Stand-out performers included Carter Newman, Jay Carr, and John Mayne.

“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

Jordin Kozina’s – Trek 4 MS fundraiser

Support Jordan Kozina’s “Trek 4 MS” at Brantford Harlequins Rugby Family Day – Donations at the gate.  You can also visit Jordan’s website to donate at http://trek4ms.ca/about.html

Under-18 Girls Rugby Practice Cancelled for Wednesday

This week’s under-18 girls rugby practice has been cancelled. Practices will resume next Monday at 6:30pm. If you did not receive an email about practice being cancelled, please email jillianweir@hotmail.com to get on the email list.

Have a great week and weekend!!!