Bayside Rugby Club’s goal has always been to make rugby the affordable sport for families both in and around our community. 2010 marks a major step forward in realizing this goal with the creation of our “Adopt-A-Shark Program”.

Echoing the same values as “The Right To Play” program (www.righttoplay.com), Bayside Rugby Club intends to create a healthier and safer community through the power of sport and play. Bayside therefore invites individuals, families, businesses, local clubs and associations to “Adopt-A-Shark” by sponsoring less fortunate children to come to Bayside and be part of the great game of rugby during our 2010 season.

A sponsorship amount of $250 per child will cover the child’s Bayside club dues, their insurance with The BCRU, as well as their kit which will include a Bayside team jersey, shorts, socks, mouth guard and cleats.

All eligible boys and girls from Kindergarten to Grade 12 from within or outside of our community are welcome. We are targeting children who cannot afford to play organized team sports and for whom rugby could be a much needed outlet to channel their energy in a positive manner, thus enhancing their own lives and creating a healthier community.

All we ask from them and their parents is a willingness to commit to games and practices for the course of the 2010 mini or junior season.

If you are interested in “Adopting-A-Shark”, please feel free to contact our Sponsorship Director:

Andy Blackburn:
Cel. (604) 418-1202
E-mail: andyblackburn@shaw.ca

 “Adopt-A-Shark Program”
(as of Jan 26th, 2010)

A special thanks to Cass Conkin (Bayside Premier Player and Semiahmoo High School and Bayside Junior Rugby graduate), who through his active involvement with our Community, especially with Elementary School Principals, in his role as “Youth Diversity Liaison” has identified and provided us with our first 4 Sharks.