Tomorrow's Big Clash!

Good morning all players and spectators,

Tomorrow will see the first official game of the NWPAFL 2006 Season with the opening clash between the Eagles and the Cougars.

Players are reminded to arrive at 1pm. GAME STARTS AT 1:45PM
* what to bring? Shorts, socks, boots/cleats, mouthguard etc

Where - Burnaby Lake Sports Fields (EAST) "Grass Rugby Fields" at the end of Sprott Street. (Need more info - check out www.bcfooty.com or email Stu/Chris)

I would like to remind you all that we are always looking to make these games full 18 per side and as such I am encouraging everyone to pull on the boots this Saturday........if you missed some trainings, are new to either club or are returning after some time away.....come along and join in for the game! Everyone will get a run!

Finally, memberships are due before the game on Saturday. These dues must be paid in order to play - we do have a single game day fee of $10, otherwise pay for the full year membersip of $90. See Doug Vargo (Cougars) or Colin Hilton (Eagles) for membership forms and fees.

It will be a great day of footy and should be a lot of action and fun!

Please email Stuart (stu_grills@hotmail.com) or Chris (freemo76@hotmail.com) if you will NOT be able to attend!


Spectators and players will gather after the game to analyse the highlights at the Burnaby Lake Sports Club - Proud sponsors of the Burnaby Eagles AFC.

******** Check out some pics from the recent presentation of jumpers (guernsey's) day, in the gallery section of the links to the right, or the picture below! **********

In The Eagles Nest (Coach Freeman's Address)

This week is the opening game between the Burnaby Eagles and the Vancouver Cougars. So what can we expect from the eagles this week in the first game .... well a lot of determination and toughness at the football!

The Eagles welcome all the new boys to the club and look forward to a big year from them. We will be without star CHB Pete Taylor who will be in Montreal on buisness and veteran backman Myk Aussie who is still in Calgary looking for a wife to marry! The Club would like to wish Damien Chatfield all the best as he moves on and begins more of his travels around the world, a big game this week to finish off would be great mate and thanks again. The captain and vice-captains of the club will be anounced after training and lets get right behind these guys who will lead by example all year.

Lets start by having a big training run this thursday and take that feeling into saturday!

CARN THE EAGLES!




















"leading by example" - Coach Freeman

Eagles clan still prominant in Tipping Comp!

Myk Aussie of the Burnaby Eagles heads the list of current players/supporters in the Footy tipping group after 4 Rounds as he sits in 2nd place behind ex-Bc Footy playing legend John Hoad. Other notable Eagles in the current top 10 are Pete Taylor (Roo Boy) in 6th and Jason Stratford (Goalsneak Jase) in 7th position, both just 1 point off top spot. Expert tipper of the past few years -Nelson (now back in Australia) finds himself back in the top 10, in 4th position and is one to watch out for!

After 4 Rounds in the 48-member BC Footy Tipping Competition:




"Myk Aussie"

Eagles set to fly high against Cougars this weekend!

Round 1 kicking off this weekend !!!!

Training - Thursday

Thursday Training is currently scheduled for this Thursday on the Artificial Turf fields at Burnaby Lakes Sports Complex. For those that haven't been before, check out the "Links" section to the right for directions to the ground. Closest Sky Train Station in "Sperling-Burnaby Lakes" and is a 10 minutes walk to the fields. Training starts at 6.30pm.

After the session we'll head over to the Rugby Club for a few refreshing beverages.

Round 1 - Burnaby Eagles vs. Vancouver Cougars - Saturday

Also scheduled out at Burnaby Lakes but on the Grass Fields on the other side of the road. Game time to be confirmed via email this week - probably around 1pm onwards.

Memberships

Finally, don't forget to pay your memberships as soon as possible as we have many expenses that need to be covered and more importantly - you cannot PLAY unless you have filled out a membership form and paid your dues. Need more info - talk to Roo Boy, Pete Taylor Doug at training, or read all the details via the Membership Link from the menu on the right.

Updated Schedule

The games schedule has now been updated to show the 2nd half of the year so block those dates down now! Check it out via the Schedule Link from the menu on the right.

Future Canadian Aussie Rules Stars!

Take a look at the new website created for the North Delta Junior Aussie Rules Football League. This is the only kids league in North America and we now have over 120 kids and 12 teams in age groups of U11, U13 and U16's. The website is a bit of fun and shows updated scores and standings. Round 1 from last weekend had some pics taken and they are on the site too ... look closely for 3 ex- Eagles/Cougar players that are still somewhat connected to the main senior club who are helping with coaching/umpiring in the league.

North Delta Junior Aussie Rules Football League

Eagles Prominant Early in AFL Footy Tipping Comp!

Eagles Committee members Pete Taylor (Kangaroos supporter) & Jason Stratford (Adelaide Crows supporter) are sitting in 4th and 5th positions respectively after 2 Rounds of the AFL tipping. Fellow Eagle & Adelaide Crows supporter "Myk Aussie" closely follows in 6th position. ORFY (Andrew Orfanos), Stratford's friend who lives in Adelaide is in the lead again for the 2nd Round in a row with 12 correct tips total. It's going to be a tight race! Stay tuned for more updates as the weeks go by!

Pete Taylor - leading "Eagle" tipster!