Cowichan Rugby Football 1st Division Women vs. Brit-Lions

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Saturday, April 13th, 2013
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

the Ladies take over . . .

The visitor will notice the handsomely equipped play area for children just beside the pathway to the grandstand. It is an appropriate reminder that Cowichan is a family club and that many current players grew up accompanying their dads to practice years ago. There were early attempts at a playground but it took the wives to organize three gala dinners, raise $15,000, contract some work and get donated labour and materials for the rest.
Some husbands were involved in the gala dinners for fund-raising but there is no mention of the persuasive methods used!

The women are assuming many roles on the executive and, of course, we celebrated the creation of a women�s XV this season. As for the children-we shall soon have third generation players.

Looking back over forty years it is hard to grasp how much we accomplished starting with virtually nothing; all this, as well as receiving incoming tours, meeting our game commitments, promoting the game at school level and achieving an enviable standard of rugby on the island. It has been done with thanks to our members and those non-members who have supported us without question. A magnificent achievement and contribution to the community of the Cowichan Valley.