A big thanks goes out to our 2013 sponsors: The Royal Coachman, The Optimist Club of Strabane, aldente Dentistry, the Royal Canadian Legion (Waterdown) and Haurlay Farms.
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The Waterdown Boy's Rugby Club
Crest of the Waterdown Boys' Rugby Club
In 2004 Zach Beers approached Mr. Prangley with the idea to start a rugby team at Waterdown District High School. By 2005, "The Originals" were formed with the support of Simon Lewis, Braden McLeary, Matt Stajov, Andrew Hyde, and Mr. Tidridge. Both boys and girls made up the original team at Waterdown before they were split into separate programs for the 2006 season (Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Thomas taking over as coaches for the girls' team). The Originals trained the entire 2004-5 season to play one match against Pearson High School - a game in which Waterdown came away victorious.
The 2006 season, Waterdown's first in HWDSB League, was a huge success for the team. Finishing fourth in City Finals, the Waterdown Boys' Rugby Club announced its presence to the Board. This success was followed the next year with the team declaring itself part of the "True Sport" movement, a pledge that promoted the skills and values of sport. 2006 was also the year local restaurant, The Royal Coachman, announced its sponsorship of the team - a relationship that continues to this day (a 2008 special edition jersey now hangs in the Royal Coachman). The following year saw the addition of Monty Heald to the Coaching Staff.
On February 13th, 2008, the Club were given the distinct honour of being marshals, as well as forming the flag party, for the vice-regal visit of The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Club served His Honour with class and dignity. As a mark of honour, the 2008 jerseys had a mace embroidered on them in gold.
Thanks to the efforts of Eddie Enriquez and Paul Bousfield, the Club received a sizable donation from the Ministry of Education in 2009. This grant allowed the Club to offer more support to its members, as well as ensure that boys participated in some out-of-board tournaments. 2009 also saw the addition of Dave Burnett to the coaching staff - Dave eventually became Head Coach in 2010.
The 2006 season, Waterdown's first in HWDSB League, was a huge success for the team. Finishing fourth in City Finals, the Waterdown Boys' Rugby Club announced its presence to the Board. This success was followed the next year with the team declaring itself part of the "True Sport" movement, a pledge that promoted the skills and values of sport. 2006 was also the year local restaurant, The Royal Coachman, announced its sponsorship of the team - a relationship that continues to this day (a 2008 special edition jersey now hangs in the Royal Coachman). The following year saw the addition of Monty Heald to the Coaching Staff.
On February 13th, 2008, the Club were given the distinct honour of being marshals, as well as forming the flag party, for the vice-regal visit of The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Club served His Honour with class and dignity. As a mark of honour, the 2008 jerseys had a mace embroidered on them in gold.
Thanks to the efforts of Eddie Enriquez and Paul Bousfield, the Club received a sizable donation from the Ministry of Education in 2009. This grant allowed the Club to offer more support to its members, as well as ensure that boys participated in some out-of-board tournaments. 2009 also saw the addition of Dave Burnett to the coaching staff - Dave eventually became Head Coach in 2010.
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The 2010 season began with "The Group of Five" (Eddie Enriquez, Monty Heald, Dave Burnett, Zach Hrozjak & Mr. Tidridge) meeting at the Royal Coachman to completely revamp the Club. The 2010 season saw more fund-raising, tournament play and training than any season so far. Staff advisors Mr. McGregor, Mr. Rizza, Mr. Petruszkiewicz and Mr. MacIntyre rounded out the team to deliver the best rugby program Waterdown had ever seen with the boys finishing 3rd in HWDSB League (after Saltfleet and Orchard Park). There were a lot of glorious milestones during the sixth season: The 3 Trys/3 converts scored against Saltfleet, Val Stoicescu's remarkable 3 Trys in one game, Nathan Bryan's epic conversions, and Jordan Young's Trys as a rookie to name a few. We also had the crazy match against Guelph Collegiate at Joe Sams, Tyler Bower's field promotion, and the heart-breaker (and eventual redemption) with MacNab.
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 The Royal Coachman has been our official sponsor since 2005 |
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Our club was devastated to learn of the sudden death of our head coach, Dave Burnett, from acute pancreatitis April 2nd, 2011. A meeting was held at WDHS first thing on April 4th so that the team could be told face-to-face what had happened. Attending a celebration of the life of Coach Dave, the boys honoured him in a way that he would have really loved: by throwing the ball around while people from all over the country gathered to remember a true gentleman. Captain Jake Newman dedicated the 2011 season to Coach Dave, and his name has been shouted across the pitch ever since.
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The 2012 season for the Club was one of its most successful. A strong collection of young men came to together to deliver some extraordinary play during some epic games (a match against MacNab during a snow/rain storm immediately comes to mind). Finishing the year ranked fourth in the city, the WDHS Club was celebrated by none other than the lieutenant governor of Ontario. At a special assembly convened for the boys the following message was read to the school:
His Honour, The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (a great friend of WDHS) heard about the extra-ordinary group of young men and their coaches involved with the WDHS Boys’ Rugby Club.
His Honour, The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (a great friend of WDHS) heard about the extra-ordinary group of young men and their coaches involved with the WDHS Boys’ Rugby Club.
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The fact that our team comprises true gentlemen, that are community-minded, that have bonded so well really touched His Honour, who has asked that they be presented with a set of Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Pins. These pins were presented to the Club, to be given to the boys, last night at Queen’s Park (in the Vice-Regal Suite).
The pins are a personal gift from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and a great honour for our Club. Our boys and their coaches will be officially “pinned” during a ceremony on May 10th (WDHS’ May Day) in front of the school body so they can be acknowledged publicly. More information about the ceremony will be released as details are hammered out. 50 pins have also been presented to the Principal of WDHS in honour of the boys to be given by her to deserving students. |
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WDHS Boy's Rugby Club Captains
2004-5 - Zach Beers
2006 - Mike Dougherty, Vice-Captains Robbie Irvine & Nathan Baylor 2007 - Austin Walker, Vice-Captains Nathaniel Stajov & Chad Strapp 2008 - Matt Boag, Vice-Captains Kyle Pampalas and Austin Walker 2009 - Zach Hrozjak, Vice-Captains Joe Newman & Brandon Binkley 2010 - Zach Hrozjak, Vice-Captain Tyler Bowers 2011 - Jake Newman, Vice-Captain Nick Bridges 2012 - Matt Bousfield, Vice-Captain Nathan Bryan 2013 - Nate Bryan & Brendan Bryan |
2013 Recreational Jersey Order Form:
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Season Pictures:
WDHS Rugby in the News
| November 22 2006, Warriors Ready to Rock, Flamborough Review |
| May 8 2008, WDHS Boys Kick Off Rugby Season in Hamilton, Flamborough Review |
| May 15 2008, Rugby Boys Victorious, Flamborough Review |
| June 26 2008, WDHS Rugby Club Celebrates End of Season, Flamborough Review |
| March 27 2009, Rugby Boys Kickoff Fifth Season, Flamborough Review |
| May 27 2010, Rugby Club Hosts Bottle Drive, Flamborough Review |
| April 14 2011, Waterdown Boys Rugby Team Loses a Great Mentor, Flamborough Review |
| May 14 2012, WDHS Rugby Players Pinned, Flamborough Review |
Mandatory HWDSB Permission and Health Forms (must be filled out and handed into Mr. Tidridge in order to play)
| NEW 2013 Permission Form.pdf |
Health Forms:
Introduction to Rugby Booklet
| Intro to Rugby.pdf |
2013 HWDSB Rugby Schedule
| HWDSB Rugby Schedule 2013.pdf |
Location of "The Dome" (Sherwood Forest Park)Drive down Highway Five until Appleby Line.
Turn Right onto Appleby Line. Follow Appleby Line to Fairview Street. Turn left onto Fairview. Follow Fairview all the way to the end (Sherwood Forest Park is located there). |
Important Dates & Times for the 2013 Season:
Ching Cup, May 17th
Click the file below to see the updated schedule for our tournament on Friday.
| updated_boystournament_draw2013.pdf |
Waterdown @ Sherwood, May 14thScore: 44-0 (Waterdown)
Trys: Sonny Hirst (X3), Nate Bryan (X2), Brendan Bryan Conversions: Brendan Bryan (X4) Penalty Kicks: Brendan Bryan (X2) BOA: Ryan Hallam Ryan Hallam is a hero. Tuesday's BOA winner took down the largest prop we have ever played and then got right back up . . . the prop didn't. Waterdown has continued is undefeated season by beating Sherwood 44-o, assuring the school with at least a second place rank going into City Finals. One match remains. |
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Trys were scored by both the Bryan brothers and the antelope-human hybrid Sonny Hirst. Completing the match were hard workers such as Oli Froom, Steve Millman, Michael Bacher & Brett Jackson. A special thanks goes out to Shane Harper for averting what could have been a apocalyptic ending to the match. To reference Lord of the Rings, the great "Eye of Mordor" now gazes upon one last school: Saltfleet.
Westdale @ Waterdown, May 10th
Score: 32-5 (Waterdown)
Trys: Sonny Hirst (X2), Jake Omay, Nick Beales
Conversions: Brendan Bryan (X3)
Penalty Kicks: Brendan Bryan (X2)
BOA: Jeff King
The Waterdown Boys’ Rugby Club are heading into their final week of league play undefeated after their epic game against school rival Westdale. WDHS hammered their opponents like Rick Grimes and the Walking Dead – the play was both fast and intense with a final score of 32-5. Trys scored by Sonny Hirst (only two this time), Jake Omay and Nick Beales. Fresh from his big date, Captain Brendan Bryan rounded out the scored by kicking three conversions and two penalties. Will Richardson even scored an honourary try near the end of play. Intense support was offered by players such as Jake Hertel and brothers Luke and Cuan Gavin. The fearless warrior Jeff King was awarded the BOA and likely wore it the entire weekend - he earned it!
The boys face a pivotal week these next five days, culminating with their match against Saltfleet on Thursday. The stars are aligned Waterdown, will the gods of rugby continue to smile on our club?
. . . Monty says "yes" and he knows them personally!
Trys: Sonny Hirst (X2), Jake Omay, Nick Beales
Conversions: Brendan Bryan (X3)
Penalty Kicks: Brendan Bryan (X2)
BOA: Jeff King
The Waterdown Boys’ Rugby Club are heading into their final week of league play undefeated after their epic game against school rival Westdale. WDHS hammered their opponents like Rick Grimes and the Walking Dead – the play was both fast and intense with a final score of 32-5. Trys scored by Sonny Hirst (only two this time), Jake Omay and Nick Beales. Fresh from his big date, Captain Brendan Bryan rounded out the scored by kicking three conversions and two penalties. Will Richardson even scored an honourary try near the end of play. Intense support was offered by players such as Jake Hertel and brothers Luke and Cuan Gavin. The fearless warrior Jeff King was awarded the BOA and likely wore it the entire weekend - he earned it!
The boys face a pivotal week these next five days, culminating with their match against Saltfleet on Thursday. The stars are aligned Waterdown, will the gods of rugby continue to smile on our club?
. . . Monty says "yes" and he knows them personally!
MacNab @ Waterdown, May 7th
Score: 35-22 (Waterdown)
Trys: Sonny Hirst (ALL OF THEM)
Conversions Kicked: Brendan (ALL OF THEM)
BOA: Sonny Hirst
It is rare when a comet passes so close to the earth that it is witnessed by an entire community. In 1910 the mighty Halley's comet passed by, and then in 1997 it was Hale-Bopp. Yesterday Waterdown witnessed the Hirst Comet in a succession of approaches that can only be described as spectacular. All told, Sonny Hirst scored five - count them FIVE - trys. This was quickly followed by Captain Brendan Bryan kicking five conversions, securing our victory against MacNab. Brilliant plays by Jordan Ralph, Josh Davies and the fearless Clayton Riggs fed the ball to where it needed to go, particularly in the second half of the game. A great thanks goes out to veterans Kyle Konquees, CJ Stockford and Nick Bridges who came out to support the team, as well as Waterdown heart-throb Shane Harper who, despite being injured, supported his team to victory.
Ms. Burnett, wife of former head coach Dave Burnett, was also at the game to see our boys play. She was touched to see that Dave’s gnome still occupying pride of place on our rec jerseys.
Trys: Sonny Hirst (ALL OF THEM)
Conversions Kicked: Brendan (ALL OF THEM)
BOA: Sonny Hirst
It is rare when a comet passes so close to the earth that it is witnessed by an entire community. In 1910 the mighty Halley's comet passed by, and then in 1997 it was Hale-Bopp. Yesterday Waterdown witnessed the Hirst Comet in a succession of approaches that can only be described as spectacular. All told, Sonny Hirst scored five - count them FIVE - trys. This was quickly followed by Captain Brendan Bryan kicking five conversions, securing our victory against MacNab. Brilliant plays by Jordan Ralph, Josh Davies and the fearless Clayton Riggs fed the ball to where it needed to go, particularly in the second half of the game. A great thanks goes out to veterans Kyle Konquees, CJ Stockford and Nick Bridges who came out to support the team, as well as Waterdown heart-throb Shane Harper who, despite being injured, supported his team to victory.
Ms. Burnett, wife of former head coach Dave Burnett, was also at the game to see our boys play. She was touched to see that Dave’s gnome still occupying pride of place on our rec jerseys.
Orchard Park @ Waterdown, May 1st
Score: 31-12 (Waterdown)
Trys: Nate Bryan X2, Michael Bacher, Sonni Hirst, Dallas Brizland
Conversions Kicked: BrendanX3
BOA: Reilly McCleary
Something great happened in our glorious land of Flamborough yesterday. Across its rolling green hills, dotted with the occasional llama, or half a chicken from Shane, stood a pitch (beautifully lined by Mr. Knapp) were a rugby match was being played. It was one of those matches where you know you are witnessing something great.
The Waterdown Boys’ Rugby Club faced Orchard Park, the second ranked school in this Board for the past 10 years. In their first league match of the season, WDHS defeated OP 31-12. Brilliant play by the Bryan brothers, our captains (including Nate the brilliant mathematician), deserving BOA recipient Reilly McCleary, Dallas Brizland and Michael Bachner created a moment that we have been waiting seven years to witness. The hard work of Oli Froom, Sonni Hirst and Ryan Hallam did not go unnoticed, but this was truly a team effort. Watching from the sidelines were former players Kyle Duckworth, Joed Dagnall, Tyler Bowers and the Bousfield brothers.
Well done gentlemen – you are heros.
Trys: Nate Bryan X2, Michael Bacher, Sonni Hirst, Dallas Brizland
Conversions Kicked: BrendanX3
BOA: Reilly McCleary
Something great happened in our glorious land of Flamborough yesterday. Across its rolling green hills, dotted with the occasional llama, or half a chicken from Shane, stood a pitch (beautifully lined by Mr. Knapp) were a rugby match was being played. It was one of those matches where you know you are witnessing something great.
The Waterdown Boys’ Rugby Club faced Orchard Park, the second ranked school in this Board for the past 10 years. In their first league match of the season, WDHS defeated OP 31-12. Brilliant play by the Bryan brothers, our captains (including Nate the brilliant mathematician), deserving BOA recipient Reilly McCleary, Dallas Brizland and Michael Bachner created a moment that we have been waiting seven years to witness. The hard work of Oli Froom, Sonni Hirst and Ryan Hallam did not go unnoticed, but this was truly a team effort. Watching from the sidelines were former players Kyle Duckworth, Joed Dagnall, Tyler Bowers and the Bousfield brothers.
Well done gentlemen – you are heros.
Workout Routine developed by Brad Farquhar (Feb 22nd, 2013)
WDHS Alumni Brad Farquhar (currently in Western University's Kinesiology Program) has developed a workout routine for our Club. Please take a look at the uploaded sheets, and see Mr. Tidridge with any questions you have, or if you would like to be put in contact with Brad.
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Mouthguards - aldente Dentistry
Dr. Schaeffer has spoken to the dental laboratory in Hamilton, and they are generously offering a One Laminate pressure formed sports mouthguard at a reduced fee.
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In an ideal situation, the R-3 pressure formed mouthguard is the best for individuals playing sports like rugby, however, even a One Laminate mouthguard can be useful (and definately way better than boil'n'bites and other non- custom mouthguards).
Take a look at the file attached to this message that details mouthguards aldente is able to make with the regular fee, and then the reduced fee for our team. There is information about the different types of mouthguards on this sheet. Please feel free to print them out.
If you want one of these mouthguards, players should call or email aldente (click on their logo at the top of this website) to make the appointments. Make sure to let them know you are a member of the rugby team so that they know to apply the appropriate discount.
Take a look at the file attached to this message that details mouthguards aldente is able to make with the regular fee, and then the reduced fee for our team. There is information about the different types of mouthguards on this sheet. Please feel free to print them out.
If you want one of these mouthguards, players should call or email aldente (click on their logo at the top of this website) to make the appointments. Make sure to let them know you are a member of the rugby team so that they know to apply the appropriate discount.
Joe Sams Park (Flamborough):
More information (including the address) of Joe Sams Park can be found here.
League School Locations:
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