Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

Page 22 text:

AS THEY WERE UNDER 14 XV 1973- 1974 Standing: (L. to R.) D. Oswald. D. Hayes, J. Gilchrist, B. Anderson, E. Topolewski, P. Olesen, A. Balshaw, M. DeCoutere, Mr. K. Gillett. Seated: (L. to R.) D. Cran, C. Milner, T. Trafford, I. Murray - Captain, J. Salt, C. Beans, K. Morton. On the Ground: (L. to R.) R. Fullbrook, O. Clarke. AS THEY ARE Photo by |. G i II is 1st. XV 1977- 1978 Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. D.W. Hyde-Lay, A. Kelman, M. Olesen, R. Parr, C. Offereins, C. Milner, F. Prioleau, D. Stremic. Seated: (L. to R.) A. Balshaw, D. Oswald, P. Olesen, T. Trafford - Captain, P. Halls, J. Salt, B. Jones. On the Ground: (L. to R.) R. Jacobs, S. McMullen. 16

Page 21 text:

THE RUGBY 15

Page 23 text:

1st XV The First XV had a good season that produced some excellent rugby. The season was interrupted with cold weather which had the team wondering if it would be possible to play the remaining games. Through rain and snow they were able to complete their game schedule, winning 7 of them. The scrum was very small but by the end of the season they were able to hold their own against the best. The backs on the other hand started out well and kept the same level of play throughout. Patrick Halls, Peter Olesen and Rick Parr played excellent defense with extremely hard tackling. Special congratulations should go to Peter and Patrick for their good kicking. Peter kicked field goals consistently while Patrick broke the school drop kicking record with 5 from his position at fly half. Brad Jones, a fast and dangerous wing, had a good season but was unfortunately injured and had to be replaced by the hard-tackling Dave Shore. On the other wing, Andrew Balshaw started out shakily, but ended as the most improved player on the team. Frost Prioleau was new to the prop position but quickly adapted to become a valuable player. The two work horses of the team were Calvin Offereins and Darrell Oswald who could be seen rolling in the mud before each game. John Salt got around the field but was known for his jumping in the lineout. During the season School Colours were awarded to Patrick Halls, Calvin Offereins, Darrell Oswald and Andrew Balshaw. Overall a most enjoyable season. Torn Trafford (Captain) 2nd XV The Seconds started out slowly and were in full stride when the bad weather forced the cancellation of the rest of the schedule. Unfortunately injuries too affected the development of the team as a unit. The backs with one exception, suffered from anaemic tackling throughout most of the season, although in some games - notably against S.M.U. - the defense was excellent. Dave Shore led the backs with great offensive and defensive play, notably in his tackling. Chris Crossfield ' s kicking was good from the first game on and he got us out of many dangerous situations during the course of the season. John Bird made many breaks in attack and was competent defensively. The wings were hardly ever the same for two games with Cunningham, .,■: ■ ■ ■■.-. . ■. ■ ■■ 1— 4! 17