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

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THE COLTS This year ' s Colt ' s XV never really got untracked. Hin- dered by poor ball handling and tackling skills combined with a lack of experience, this year ' s team had more ground to make up than most teams at this stage in their careers. The team ' s strongest area of play was set scrummaging. Size and strength played an important role here since this year ' s team was by far the largest in recent years. We never came up against a pack we couldn ' t push off the ball which was an important factor in many of our successes. Our most consistent forward was MarkCollver. His hard work in set plays and his mobility in open play made him a very constructive forward. In lineout play Andrew Lotto, with his height and good hands, was always a threat. Unfortunately for this team set scrummaging is only one part of the game; knowing what to do with the ball once won is another. David Penley our scrum half ran well and kicked tactically in the early part of the season but this threat tailed off as lack of support by the forwards put him under a great deal of pressure. The rest of the backs, lacking in passing and tackling skills, improved as the season pro- gressed. Harley Ware, captain and centre, provided the necessary link in a rather weak backfield. Roger Kemble provided some excellent running and was without question the most promising. The overall picture of the Colt ' s was disappointing. A great deal of ability was present but the necessary discipline and basic level of skill was lacking. Nevertheless, the future looks bright for many of these players as they move into their final years and I am confident some of them will represent the School ' s 1st XV within a year or two. MR. Hall THE COLTS A XV Buck Row: M. Collier, B. Anderson, L. Sleeves; A. Lotto, P. Gorosh, G Boyd, Mr. M. Hall (Couth) Middle Row: R. Kemble. D. Schieldrop, D. Penley. H. Ware (Captain). P. Roskell. K. Gunning, S. limns Front Rote: G. Dare . R. Girotto 19

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THE FIFTH XV Revenge is mine , saith the Lord, I will repay . While this is an admirable way of ordering one ' s life in general, it falls down somewhat on the rugby field. For the past few years the 5th 6th XV have usually left Brentwood rugby fields licking their wounds and quoting the well-known Biblical maxim. This year, however, the boot (30 pairs of them) was on the other foot. On four separate occasions Shawnigan ' s 3rd game met Brentwood College and on all four occasions the Shawnigan teams were the victors; not just by narrow streak scores, but by majestic ones; the 5th XV ' s best being 46-0. Each time battle was joined, fine rugby was played, some of which was the best rugby seen at this level for many a year. The result was always the same: wins for Shawnigan, losses for Brentwood. Both teams played well but the 5 th XV played magnifi- cently, and certain people merit mention: Kerby Wong, captain after Rob Stevens ' injury (with Stevens playing our scores might have been astronomical!), whose favourite trick was rolling and peeling off; Roger Hope who had a keen sense of anticipation and great strength; Jim Barekman and Richard Carruthers, the second row of the scrum the latter in one game scoring his first try ever and whose tackling was something to behold; Larry Kaumeyer who was a good poster of the ball; Tighe Crofton who ran as though he had a train to catch; John Johnstone who knew only one way to go - forward! Then, there was Ryo Inoue, a great hooker of the ball and tireless worker. All the 3rd Game team members deserve mentions but they would no doubt applaud the above selection of out- standing players. With the Biblical maxim soundly vindicated, we must now put into practice the other side of the coin: Love your enemies because they may have the Lord ' s help next year! J.S. Findlay Back. Row: Mr. J. Findlay (Coach), T. Crofton, D. Bull, J. Barekman, R. Hope, R. Stevens, T. Pratt, D. McRae Middle Row: C Duncan, J. Johnstone, L. Bethell. K. Wong (Captain), L. Kaumeyer, M. Kaumeyer, R. Inoue Front Row: S. Christopher, R. Carruthers 18

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THE JUNIOR COLTS A XV Back Row: K. Marr, R. McMullan, B. Vogel, D. Peel, B. Iwaschuk, C. Adderson, M. Strongman, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger Middle Row: R. Donahue, C. Wright, ]. Hayes, T. Seeger (Captain), J. Atkinson, J. Duclaud, R. Evans Front Row: T. Torrie, J. Kitson THE JUNIOR COLT ' S For the Junior Colts the 1979 season must be consi- dered a disappointment. Beginning the term with the graduates of a powerful 1978 junior side, and having gained several excellent new members, the team properly expected to have a winning season. Indeed, in the first two matches against public schools, winning easily, the Junior Colts established that they were a side to be reck- oned with. Unfortunately, these initial games also pointed up the flaw which was to prove their undoing, individualism. The team this year had many excellent athletes who were good at the game, knowledgeable and fit, but who found great difficulty in working as part of a team. Too often one player would merely watch a team-mate per- form without lending any assistance. This problem was magnified when the team played the more disciplined sides from other independent schools. Only once were the Junior Colts able to play up to their potential as a team and that was during an away match with St. George ' s. There, Shawnigan dominated every area of the game and came away with an outstanding victory after some of the best junior rugby played in recent years. Several players were exceptional both as individuals and as team members. Darcy Peel proved to be a very strong and intelligent second row who learned the art of line-outs and worked tirelessly to gain control of the ball. Jeff Hayes, as eighth man, was indispensable as a forward. He managed to be in the right place all the time and so was able to clean-up ' most errors. His reading of the game, his constant effort, and his place-kicking will be of much use to future teams! Ken Marr, as full-back, was a strong runner and a decisive tackier. Tom Seeger, Captain and scrum-half, was also a key player. While his service was erratic at times, his courage, speed, and reading of the game (especially on blind-side breaks) were more often telling factors in a match. Chris Wright, a wing, was fast, dangerous, and a super athlete. He often covered more than his share of the field in defence, and, given a yard or two with the ball, was sure to score. Although the Junior Colts lost several important matches they still deserve much credit for their hard work, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship. Dr. T.W.S. Seeger 20