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ANZAC Day event at Mahoneys downtown
Canadas National AFL team the Northwind and Mahony and Sons cordially invite you to attend a social gathering on Sunday 24th April starting at 12 noon.
The event will be taking place at Mahony and Sons brand new Burrard Landing location (downtown). This is an incredible venue and it’s worth coming down just for the views!
Come enjoy the weekends AFL/ Rugby and Rugby League on the big screens along with a live music selection that will be sure to include some Aussie and Kiwi favourites.
Of course there will be lots of Prizes, Raffles, 2up and Chook Raffles.
All proceeds raised will go to the 10 BC Footy players selected to the Canadian National Team. In August of this year they will head to Australia to compete in the 2011 International Cup!
Tickets are available at the door but buy from Northwind members to guarantee entry! seating is limited.
Cougars down Hawks for Round 1 win
In their opening round match the Cougars got up on the Bayhawks early and never looked back.
Both teams were playing with a collection of new and old faces but it was the Cougars who gelled quicker and fell into a groove early on. Cougars veterans M. Harrison and Steier kicked early goals along with newcomers Gavin and Rocket before the Bayhawks could get on the board.
When the Hawks worked the ball inside 50, the relentless pressure from the Cougars back-line, led by Coops and BC, ensured there wasn’t any time or space to have their efforts reflected on the scoreboard. The pressure from the back-line was contagious and the entire Cougars line-up showed great fitness chasing down every Hawk in sight. New comers Turvs, Brod and Rory dominated the middle and created numerous turnovers that led to Cougars scores.
Canadian National team members Clayton Lund and Matt Payne were bright spots for the Hawks; Lund snagging at least 2 majors in close and Payne playing strong in the backline all day. Regan led his young squad from the back pocket and gobbled up any and all wayward Cougars kicks.
A full match report, scores and goal kickers will be posted shortly.
Thanks to everyone that braved to cold weather to come out and support.
Round 1 details
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Training – Wednesdays 6pm Douglas Park
Vancouver Cougars regular season training has begun in anticipation of the April 9 round 1 match.
Bring boots & water to Douglas Park every Wednesday night at 6pm.
Douglas Park (20th and Willow): http://tinyurl.com/douglasparkVancouver
Jumper presentation / Season kickoff function!
Our first event of the year is coming up on Thursday the 7th of April. The occasion is the kick-off
to the 2011 season and Jumper Presentation. Dinner will be provided by our new sponsor FS
Financial.
Partners welcome!
What: Jumper Presentation Dinner, Season Kick-Off
Where: Mahony and Sons (Downtown Location) – 1055 Canada Place
When: 7pm, Thursday 7th April 2011
RSVP to me in person, by phone or email by Monday 4th of April.
Look forward to seeing you at Mahony’s!
Karl McGrath – Vancouver Cougars President
778 227 2114 karlems@hotmail.com
Cougars Pre-Season Training In Full Swing!
The Vancouver Cougars have begun their pre-season training sessions.
Monday night team runs - Meet on the corner of Howe and Davie st at 5:30
Wednesday night indoor training – Mt Pleasant Elementary School 6 – 8pm $5 / session or $20 for all pre-season training.
For more info or to be added to the Cougars mailing list contact Karl McGrath karlems@hotmail.com
Stay tuned for information about locations and dates for outdoor training.
Lorin “Bozza” Thomson named coach for 2011!
With the 2011 season just around the corner, the Cougars committee are pleased to announce the appointment of Lorin “Bozza” Thomson as coach for the upcoming season.
Bozza has plenty of footy experience both at a high level in Tasmania, and a couple of years here in BCFooty. He captained the inaugural year of the Harps in 2009, and followed that up with the captaincy of the Cougars in 2010.
With a couple of key signings at the Cougars, it is shaping up to be a fantastic year!
Congrats Bozza, and we can’t wait for preseason training to begin!