The Dog River Howlers will be sending two teams to compete in the Las Vegas Invitational Sevens tournament, running from February 10 - 12, 2011. This will be the first time the Howlers will play in a US-based sevens event and the first U 18 team representation for the club. The Junior Howlers will be playing in the U 18 International Division, featuring two all star teams selected from the United States, two BC representative sides, and teams from Colorado, Utah and the Mid-Atlantic.
Junior Howlers Team:
Matthew Heaton - Quebec - Ormstown Saracens
Lucas Hammond - Ontario - The Toronto Nomads R.F.C
Jon la Placa - Ontario - Barrie RFC
Andrew Battagllia - Ontario - Aurora Barbarians RFC
Jordan Bowcott - BC - Cowichan RFC
Brian Murphy - BC - Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
Patrick Kay # - BC - Cowichan RFC
Cameron Lawson - BC - Vancouver Rowing Club
Robbie Anderson - Alberta - Calgary Hornets
Evan Johnson - Saskatchewan - Campbell Collegiate/Regina Condors
Matt Taylor - Nova Scotia - Dartmouth Pig Dogs
Kieran McAuley - BC - Vanier High School
Coach - Robin MacDowell
Ass't Coach - Nanyak Dala
Physio - Heather DesRoches
Manager - Kevin Blanchette
The Senior Howlers will be competing in the Men's Elite Division, featuring the national teams from Bermuda, Russia, Jamaica, Chile, Mexico and club teams France Select, Kamikaze International (from the UK) and Humless, (from Utah).
Senior Howlers Team:
Colin Brown *# - Ontario/BC
James Buchanan * # - Alberta
Derek Daypuck * - Ontario
Morgan Findlay # - Quebec
Peni Lutu # - Saskatchewan
Robin Mc Dowell *# - BC
David Poettcker # - BC
Mozac Samson # - Alberta
Chase Sereda # - BC
Ian Shoults * # - Alberta
Sam Val Zehan # - Alberta
Playing/Coach - Ryan Smith*# - Ontario/Alberta
Ass't Coach - Nanyak Dala
Physio - Colleen Penman
Manager - Leo Lane
* - Canadian cap
# - Howlers cap
Along with Karl Fix, Howler President, the team will be accompanied by Rodger Swany (frequent manager of the Rugby Canada NSMT programs) to assist with management duties. The Howlers are also fortunate to have the services of Lizette Greyling. Lizette is a very experienced therapist and will bring her skills to assist with training preparation and player management (injury, hydration, recuperation). Also making the trip will be the Howlers official photographer Jose Lagman and Judy Teasdale (also a photographer).
As always,there will a good contingent of Howler supporters and rugby enthusiasts making their way down to watch the Howlers and take in the iRB 7's.
Junior Howlers Team:
Matthew Heaton - Quebec - Ormstown Saracens
Lucas Hammond - Ontario - The Toronto Nomads R.F.C
Jon la Placa - Ontario - Barrie RFC
Andrew Battagllia - Ontario - Aurora Barbarians RFC
Jordan Bowcott - BC - Cowichan RFC
Brian Murphy - BC - Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
Patrick Kay # - BC - Cowichan RFC
Cameron Lawson - BC - Vancouver Rowing Club
Robbie Anderson - Alberta - Calgary Hornets
Evan Johnson - Saskatchewan - Campbell Collegiate/Regina Condors
Matt Taylor - Nova Scotia - Dartmouth Pig Dogs
Kieran McAuley - BC - Vanier High School
Coach - Robin MacDowell
Ass't Coach - Nanyak Dala
Physio - Heather DesRoches
Manager - Kevin Blanchette
The Senior Howlers will be competing in the Men's Elite Division, featuring the national teams from Bermuda, Russia, Jamaica, Chile, Mexico and club teams France Select, Kamikaze International (from the UK) and Humless, (from Utah).
Senior Howlers Team:
Colin Brown *# - Ontario/BC
James Buchanan * # - Alberta
Derek Daypuck * - Ontario
Morgan Findlay # - Quebec
Peni Lutu # - Saskatchewan
Robin Mc Dowell *# - BC
David Poettcker # - BC
Mozac Samson # - Alberta
Chase Sereda # - BC
Ian Shoults * # - Alberta
Sam Val Zehan # - Alberta
Playing/Coach - Ryan Smith*# - Ontario/Alberta
Ass't Coach - Nanyak Dala
Physio - Colleen Penman
Manager - Leo Lane
* - Canadian cap
# - Howlers cap
Along with Karl Fix, Howler President, the team will be accompanied by Rodger Swany (frequent manager of the Rugby Canada NSMT programs) to assist with management duties. The Howlers are also fortunate to have the services of Lizette Greyling. Lizette is a very experienced therapist and will bring her skills to assist with training preparation and player management (injury, hydration, recuperation). Also making the trip will be the Howlers official photographer Jose Lagman and Judy Teasdale (also a photographer).
As always,there will a good contingent of Howler supporters and rugby enthusiasts making their way down to watch the Howlers and take in the iRB 7's.
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