Week 4 JB Football

Games This Week

Jr. Varsity kick-off their season home opener on Wednesday afternoon, 3 PM in "The Cage" vs the Edward Milne Wolverines of Sooke.

Milne is going to roll in with their version of the Double Wing offense that used to be a successful and popular scheme at Barsby. This will require some great defensive practices leading up to the game and for our offense to capitalize on all of its opportunities to get the ball across the goal-line.

Speaking of defense, our JV defenders have been red hot the past two games allowing no points in either contest. Offensively we have scored 40 pts. in each contest. Time to PTM this game!

Varsity Host Frank Hurt

Surrey's Frank Hurt Hornets will be visiting "The Cage" Friday at 1:45 PM. The Hornets like to play physical ball on defense and will be looking to air up the ball with their spread attack.

This game week will go down as the biggest test of our resilience as a varsity squad since a rough start (0-3) in 2001 that eventually turned into a playoff season. We experienced perhaps the most heartbreaking and stunning loss in program history this past Friday and we need to move forward, stronger and hardened by our experience. Champions get up after being knocked down and fight on. We will do just that.

Burger Night!

Our program burger night and silent auction is this coming Saturday,6-9 PM at the Harewood Arms Pub. Tickets are $15.00 with each ticket holder getting a burger, fries and a beverage for their purchase. Half of the ticket cost will go to the JB football program. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of uniforms and protective equipment for the boys.

Please ask your friends and family if they would like to attend and support our program. Tickets can be purchased from Coach Stevenson or Coach Cooper after practice or at school.

VARSITY DAWGS HOST HANDSWORTH

The Varsity Dawgs host the Handsworth Royals Friday at 1:31 PM in "The Cage". This game is positively huge in terms of the impact it is going to have on the Coast Division standings. Coach Prepchuck and his Royals were stellar in their demolishing of the Frank Hurt Hornets last Saturday afternoon and they look to bring their brand of ball over to the Island and foist it upon the Dawgs. Our Barsby Squad is PTM and is looking forward to the challenge!!

We are hoping for a great turn-out to cheer on Harewood's pride and joy!

On another note, a big shout-out to our JV's for their 40-0 victory against Vanier Wednesday night in Courtenay. RM we are pulling for you and know you will be back with us soon and ready to take the field stronger than ever!!

Go Dawgs!!

Week 3 JV's at G.P. Vanier

John Barsby Junior Varsity at G.P. Vanier Towhees
6:01 PM September 23rd, 2009
Bill Moore Park, Courtenay, BC

Week 3 of the regular season continues with our JV’s travelling up the road to play the G.P. Vanier Towhees under the lights at Bill Moore Park in Courtenay. The drive is approx 1 hour in duration and there is bleacher seating and a concession for spectators. We are encouraging all parents, friends and supporters of the program to wear red and come support our JV squad. We are looking forward to a great evening of ball and a lot of fun on and off of the field this coming Wednesday night! When at games please remember to cheer for your squad and not against the other squad. Sportsmanship is big on and off of the field of play.

The Tale Of The Tape
Record: John Barsby 1-1 G.P. Vanier 0-1
Vanier Colours: Forest Green, Silver and White.
School Size: Number of Boys G. 11/12: Barsby 158 G.P. Vanier 337
Size Advantage: G.P. Vanier
Speed Advantage: Draw
Team Quickness: John Barsby

What we know about GP. Vanier: These guys like to play a very physical brand of football and have a very strong running game offensively. Vanier has a reputation for being tough ball players and we have to step-up to the plate to play ball with them. Playing at home, they will come out very intense and we can take nothing for granted in any phase of the game versus this squad.

Last week vs they: Had a bye.

Critical Information For Trip

Uniform: Reds
Bring: 4 Litre Water Bottle
Meal: All Players should eat a complex carbohydrate meal immediately after school: Peanut Butter and Jelley Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bagel/Bread with Milk and Fresh Fruit . No pop, Red Bull Energy type drinks or greasy fried food!

Itinerary

15:11 Meet In Dawghouse/Change into Game Pants/Socks/Conduct all Taping
15:36 Equipment Check
15:46 Board Bus
16:56 Arrive at Bill Moore Park
17:11 Begin Warm-Up
18:01 Kick-Off
20:01 Game Ends, Hand-Shake, Team Circle...Celebrate Game We Just Played.
20:16 Board Bus For Dawghouse
21:26 Arrive At Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
21:46 Players Released

Note To All
This Is a School Trip: All school rules apply!

All players must travel to and from the game on the team bus.

Football Study Hall: is Thursday (tomorrow) after school in Mr. Austin’s classroom. Attendance will be taken. As a team we need to train to be champions in the classroom as well as on the field...everything is connected!!

Try Your Hardest! Get Better Each Day! Do The Right Thing!

Varsity Dawgs @ Belmont HS Friday, 18 Sept

8 PM Friday, 18 September, 2009

Bear Mountain Stadium, City Center Park, Langford BC

Friday Night Lights at Langford's Bear Mountain Stadium

Our varsity squad travels to Langford this Friday to play the Belmont Blue Bulldogs on their home turf under the lights at Bear Mountain Stadium. We are encouraging our parents and football supporters to travel down and make the trip Friday Night! There will be a fan bus that departs at 5:45 PM from the JB bus loop and returns after the game which ends at 10 PM. This means that the bus will be arriving back at JB circa 11:30 PM.

Fan Bus Tickets are $10.00, are non-refundable and seats must be purchased from Mr. Austin at John Barsby School.

Students travelling on the bus must have a signed permission slip from their parents and should understand that all school rules regarding personal conduct apply on this trip.

The varsity team trip information is as follows:

Uniform: Grey Tops, Black Pants, Black Socks

Artificial turf cleate studs

Itinerary

1645 Meet in Dawghouse
1715 Equipment Check
1730 Board Bus
1900 Arrive at Park
1910 Begin Warm-Up
2000 Kick-Off
2200 Game Over
2220 Bus Departs for Dawghouse
2350 Arrive at Dawghouse
0010 Players Released

All school rules apply on this trip.

Bring your own individual 4 litre Water Bottle

Barsby JV's @ Mark Isfeld

Week 2 Tilt @ Mark Isfeld


John Barsby Junior Varsity at Mark Isfeld Ice
6:01 PM September 16th, 2009-08-31
Bill Moore Park, Courtenay, BC

Week 2 of the regular season continues with our JV’s travelling up the road to play Mark Isfeld under the lights at Bill Moore Park in Courtenay. The drive is approx 1 hour in duration and there is bleacher seating and a concession for spectators. We are encouraging all parents, friends and supporters of the program to wear red and come support our JV squad. We are looking forward to a great evening of ball and a lot of fun on and off of the field this coming Wednesday night!

The Tale Of The Tape
Record: John Barsby Mark Isfeld
Colours: Carolina Blue, Silver and White.
School Size: Number of Boys G. 11/12: Barsby 158 Mark Isfeld 181
Size Advantage: John Barsby
Speed Advantage: John Barsby
Team Quickness: John Barsby
What we know about Isfeld: These guys like to play a physical brand of football and have a good run-pass mix offensively with superb long snapping and a quick release from their quarterback. Playing at home, they will come out intense and we can take nothing for granted when facing them.

Critical Information For Trip

Uniform: Reds
Bring: 4 Litre Water Bottle
Meal: All Players should eat a complex carbohydrate meal immediately after school: Peanut Butter and Jelley Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bagel/Bread with Milk and Fresh Fruit . No pop, Red Bull Energy type drinks or greasy fried food!

Itinerary

15:11 Meet In Dawghouse/Change into Game Pants/Socks/Conduct all Taping
15:36 Equipment Check
15:46 Board Bus
16:56 Arrive at Bill Moore Park
17:11 Begin Warm-Up
18:01 Kick-Off
20:01 Game Ends, Hand-Shake, Team Circle...Celebrate Game We Just Played.
20:16 Board Bus For Dawghouse
21:26 Arrive At Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
21:46 Players Released

*Note To All

This Is a School Trip: All school rules apply!
All players must travel to and from the game on the team bus.
Football Study Hall is Thursday (tomorrow) after school in Mr. Austin’s classroom. Attendance will be taken.

Try Your Hardest! Get Better Each Day! Do The Right Thing!