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

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THE JUNIORS Success at this level is so often determined by size and presence of one strong runner. This year ' s Juniors had neither and so it is perhaps not surprising that the results were not very exciting. The moderate success of both teams was based on solid scrummaging - the A ' s were never out-hooked and the main credit goes to two very strong props in Shawn Addi- son and particularly Alan Anderson and an excellent hooker in Jordan Naples, who in addition was a good pack leader. Andrew Wooldridge also showed promise as a lock and in the B team the strongest all round forward was Harry Schuurmans. The line-out play was never very strong as the jumping lacked aggression - indeed this is what was lacking in the packs generally. The emphasis throughout the season was on passing (which is becoming somewhat of a dying art) and towards the end of the season the A three quarters were moving the ball quite well even if they were not gaining much ground in the process. Inevitably there were many occa- sions when they passed when virtually anything else would have been better. But these are advanced lessons which are far beyond the player of some three months experience. The tackling generally was not strong - seldom was a decisive tackle made - notable exceptions being Jordan Naples, Alan Linden and, in the B team, Blair Calkins and, on occasions, when the spirit moved them, Alan And- erson and Rod Heard. The most promising players in the back division were Paul Klawer at scrum half; Jim Knox at centre, although temperamentally he claims to be more suited to the pack, and Jack Colbourne who has at least one of the essentials for a full-back - a safe pair of hands. But the most exciting runner of all was Pat Lavin whose only draw back was his lack of pounds and inches. Their coaches will watch their further development with keen interest. S.A.S. Lane W.H.H. McClelland THE JUNIOR A XV Back Row: Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland (Coach), A. Linden, S. Hutchinson, S. Ormes, P. Jerry, S. Addison, D. Brewer, F. Ueberschar, P. Schieldrop, Mr. S.A.S. Lane (Coach) Middle Row: J. Colbourne, A. Wooldridge, J. Naples, R. Heard (Captain), }. Knox, G. Meyer, A. Anderson Front Ron: P. Klawer, P. Lavin li

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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

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RUGBY RESULTS 1979-1980 X X en X CO x m x X X X X O o o O X X X X CO CO ( o o D c CM ■D c 5 5- sz S o o o O o o — — — 5-8 24-6 8-35 16-10 16-0 12-7 34-12 14-12 14-12 8-28 12-12 6-10 Brentwood College 16-0 1st Game Brentwood College 9-0 7-10 6-6 12-8 20-8 12-0 0-8 8-4 0-14 4-12 22-16 4-4 8-16 2nd Game Brentwood College 46-0 12-0 3rd Game Brentwood College 22-4 26-8 4th Game St. George ' s School 7-13 4-8 48-4 4-50 4-12 4-13 13-23 4-22 20-4 1st Game St. George ' s School 6-11 7-3 16-0 0-16 6-26 14-13 7-21 4-6 2nd Game St. Michael ' s University 10-10 23-0 46-0 10-4 16-12 0-24 0-32 0-14 16-4 School - 1 st Game St. Michael ' s University 10-6 14-9 8-0 0-17 4-8 0-32 8-12 9-28 8-16 School - 2nd Game Point Grey Secondary 20-0 32-16 48-6 8-18 School Magee Secondary 20-8 School Hillside Secondary 20-8 School Cariboo Hill 48-3 22-0 26-0 22-8 20-0 0-24 Secondary School Claremont Secondary 27-3 School - 1st Game Claremont Secondary 22-3 School - 2nd Game Oak Bay 22-4 Secondary School McPherson Park Junior 4-30 Secondary School Glenlyon Preparatory 3-15 28-4 School - 1st Game Glenlyon Preparatory 0-9 44-0 School - 2nd Game Mountain 21-3 6-6 Secondary School Lake Cowichan 32-0 0-22 Secondary School , Mt. Prevost Junior Secondary 22-0 24-6 12-16 School - 1st Game Mt. Prevost Junior Secondary 1 8-9 School - 2nd Game Mt. Prevost Junior Secondary 22-4 School - 3rd Game George Bonner Junior 12-4 Secondary School Cowichan Senior Secondary 26-10 18-6 School - 1st Game 5 4 14 14 2 4 3 2 6 5 7 3 Cowichan Senior Secondary 4-16 4-3 School - 2nd Game Old Boys 4-16 6-36 18- WINS 11 6 8 LOSSES 3 5 2 DRAWS 1 1 1 2 22