Bear Cubs: Cuteness Overload!
We had an absolutely adorable moment this Sunday with one of our youngest Bear Cubs, featured here with his mom. This young athlete was all smiles and ready to get into the rugby spirit, showing us that rugby is truly for everyone, no matter how young. Look at that focus with the rugby ball!
U12: Star Talent Meets Future Stars
This weekend, our U12 Boys and Girls had the fantastic opportunity to work with some top talent! Pacific Pride sent four players to join us at practice—two worked with the U12 Boys, and two worked with the U12 Girls. We also had two senior women players come out to practice and work with our U8/U10 Girls. The kids were thrilled, and it’s not every day they get to train alongside some of the best in Canadian rugby. The Pacific Pride players’ community work is invaluable, and we are so lucky to have them, along with our senior women, as role models for our young athletes.
Tackling Like Pros!
One of our U12 athletes was caught in action, just before hitting the tackle bag. As you can see, she’s having the time of her life, learning key skills and improving her game every week. Keep up the great work!
A Sunday with a Rugby Legend: DTH
If you’re a rugby fan, you know DTH van der Merwe is one of the most famous and accomplished players in Canadian rugby history. But on Sundays, DTH is just another JBAA supporter and rugby parent, out on the field cheering on his kids with the rest of us. Want to see why he’s a rugby legend? Check out this incredible run by DTH. It’s always a thrill to have someone of his caliber supporting our club and inspiring the next generation.
Kamloops Recap
Our James Bay Junior Athletes were at the Kamloops 7's this weekend, bringing back some great results:
U18 Girls: Silver
U16 Girls: Gold
U14 Girls: Gold
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, and volunteers for their hard work. It was a great weekend, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved!
Important Reminders
Mouthguards Required! Please ensure all U12 athletes have their mouthguards for practice and games.
The schedule is now up on TeamSnap until the Christmas break. If you haven't registered yet, please do so at https://www.jbaa.ca/registration. For those who have registered, TeamSnap invites have been sent out. If you haven't received any communication, please contact us at minirugby@jbaa.ca.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the next practice!
JBAA Mini Rugby
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