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JBAA Press Release - New Coach Announcement - Welcome to the Bays, Brett

James Bay Athletic Association President, John de Goede wishes to share the following Coach update:

"Brett Beukeboom will take over the role of Head Coach of Men’s Rugby at JBAA, effective immediately. Brett will replace current coach Tony Healy. Brett brings years of coaching experience, RFU Level 2 certification and will continue on with the JBAA Player-Centric Philosophy: to allow the players to thrive on and off the pitch.”

de Goede when on to say: “JBAA appreciates all the hard work and time put in by Healy, especially during the Covid shutdown. We accepted Tony’s decision to step down when the season ended. We wish him all the best in his future coaching endeavours.”

Interested in playing with JBAA? You can contact Brett at : coach-senior-men@jbaa.ca

Need more information about JBAA or this story? Contact John de Goede at : President@jbaa.ca

More on Brett: (https://www.ultimaterugby.com/brett-beukeboom)

A Team Canada legend and Cornish Pirates powerhouse, in his early days Brett played against the Bays and went on to play for UVic. His professional rugby career included 32 international caps and the Rugby Word Cup - he brings with him a wealth of experience, both as player and coach with a proven track record of success on the pitch.

Coaching Experience:
- Coached local club rugby in England for 3 seasons. 
- Ontario Blues academy coach for 8 months. 
- JBAA Assistant coach for 2 seasons. 
- Guest coach with Pacific Pride when time permits. 

From all of us, thank you, Brett - looking forward to hitting the pitch with you at the helm!

Esquimalt High School Epilepsy Awareness Rugby 7’s Hosted at JBAA - 12 Apr '24

Where: JBAA, Macdonald Park - 205 Simcoe Victoria, BC

When: Friday, April 12th - 9:30am Kickoff - 3:40pm Finish

Cost: No cost - donations are welcome for bursary fund

Donation info:

  • A scholarship/bursary fund is being created for this event.

  • 50% of the donations collected will be going directly to the BC Epilepsy Society charity.

  • 50% of the donations will be going to a deserving rugby player in the form of a bursary or scholarship to help cover costs associated with:

  Post-secondary tuition expenses for Fall 2024

  Local Club Fees, travel, and accommodation 

  Travel Expenses from participation on BC Rugby Provincial

          or Canada Rugby team events (national or international)

*Donations can be made in cash, or cheque made payable to Esquimalt High School with a note saying it is for “Epilepsy Awareness Bursary Fund” provided to tournament host Eliza Woods and the Esquimalt Rugby Executive.