The Meraloma Athletic Club - Vancouver, Canada

sponsors of amateur sport activities since 1923

Meraloma Rugby

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Moore-Frid Bursary:

This bursary, in recognition of Buzz and Goose, will be awarded to:

a proud Meraloma who is dedicated to bringing excellence to the game of rugby for players and spectators alike
a rugby player or non-playing participant who has made a significant contribution to Meraloma Rugby
a leader on the field and a volunteer off the field whose efforts show they are proud to be a Meraloma
someone who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary education institute.

Complete details, including how to donate are available here:

D.L. 'Buzz' Moore and David M. Frid Bursary Fund

Summer Events:

Touch Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45 on Connaught West field, all are welcome
Rugby 7's practice Thursdays at 8 pm after touch
Summer Tournaments:
- June 22, Vancouver Rugby Sevens hosted by Meralomas at Connaught Park
- July 27, Burnaby Lake Lighthouse Sevens hosted by Burnaby Lake Rugby Club at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex
- Aug 3, Abbotsford Rugby Sevens hosted by Abbotsford RFC at CFV Exhibition Park, Abbotsford
- Aug 10, Bayside Summer Sevens hosted by Bayside Athletic Association at South Surrey Athletic Park, Surrey
Possible Tournements depending on interest:
- June 8, James Bay 7's
- June 15, Canlight Fiji 7's
- June 29-30, Williams Lake 15's
- July 11-14, Victoria Int'l youth 7's
- July 20, SFU 7's
- Sept 7, Victoria 7's

Meraloma Rugby Senior Rugby 2013 Awards

1st Div Women:

Best Back: Annie Arnott
Best Forward: Shelby Sloan
Most Improved: Elizabeth Theemes-Golding

Premier Men

Best Back: Shawn Mercier
Best Forward: Callum Morrison
Most Improved: Thomas Roche

1st Div Men:

Best Back: David Brammall
Best Forward: Scott McGinley
Most Improved: Guido Suez

3rd Div Men:

Best Back: Emile Wilson
Best Forward: Aaron Norman
Most Improved: James Lambert

Rugby Exec Legacy Awards:

Players/Players Women's Award: Samantha Travis
Womens Dedication to Rugby: Rebecca Haber
Club Man of the Year: Kevin Hunter
Sr Men's Club Captain: Brian Erichsen
Sr Women Club Captain: Jackie Small
Veterans plaque Men: John Boulaine
Trainers-return From Injury: Mile Racic
MVP Sr Mens Program: Lynyrd Hall
MVP Sr Womens Program Jackie Small

In the News:

Meraloma Mini Rugby was featured in a Vancouver Courier Article: Meraloma rugby club looks for young blood.

For more informationm see the Mini Rugby Page
Five Meraloma Senior Mens players are named to the Province News Paper Blog Provincial 15.
See the Province Rugby Blog for the full list.

Online Registration:

Online registration now available. Click here to begin.

2012-2013 BCRU Premier Schedule:

All schedules are available up from the: BC Rugby Union

Congratulations to the Meraloma Alumni who received their International Caps at the Canada- Georgia Game - June 23, 2012:

Chris Tynan - 1987 - USA
Ron Toews - 1993 - Wales
Shaun Lytton - 1995 - Uruguay

About Us:

Welcome to the home of the Meraloma Rugby Club located in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Our Clubhouse (a Vancouver Heritage Building) and home ground, Connaught Park, is located in Kitsilano, which is the beach-side district in the heart of Vancouver. We compete in the Vancouver Rugby Union, as part of the British Columbia Rugby Union.

We are looking for both experienced and inexperienced players to join and become part of the Vancouver Meraloma Rugby team. By having Men, Women, Junior, Senior and Mini teams, we are able to cater to all interested players at various skill and commitment levels. If you have been playing and enjoying the sport for years, or just wanting to check it out and give it a go, come on down and join the fun!

The Vancouver rugby season each year begins in early September. Training begins mid-August at Connaught Park and runs every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. The Rugby Club invites all players (new to the game or experienced players) to join us in the social and competitive aspects of our club. Please contact us for more information.

During the summer, we maintain our fitness and skill levels with some spirited touch rugby sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m.

During the summer, rugby in the Vancouver area continues with a multitude of representative rugby and sevens tournaments.

The Meraloma Club was established in 1923 and hosts the sports of Men’s and Women’s Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, Field Hockey, Softball and Basketball. There are currently 350 active female and male members and 100 associate members.