JOHN BARSBY FOOTBALL

2011 John Barsby Football Alumni Game

2012-01-03T09:10:00.000-08:00

Alumni "Rip-It Up!"

Great game played on New Years Eve by our Alumni. For the first time in a half-decade the "Old Dawgs" won with the crew 1996-2005 defeating 2006-2011 26-20 in a hard fought contest. Alumni parent and long-time friend of the program Mr. Joe Allen did a great video compilation as seen below of the fierce contest. Remember all, we play at high noon the first Saturday after Christmas every year.

It sure was good to see everyone and share the afternoon together!

Go Dawgs!

Subway Bowl!

2011-12-15T10:07:00.000-08:00

Dawgs Shine in BC Championship Games!

Congratulations to the 2011 AA JV BC Champions our very own JV Dawgs! Our JV's won a heart -stopping game vs arch-rival Mission by a score of 22-20. Well Done Fellas! Your hard work and persistence is an inspiration and sets the bar for Barsby squads in the seasons to come!

A huge congratulations to our 2011 Varsity on their terrific season! We came up four points short in our 16-12 Championship Game loss, but that does not take any lustre or credit off of a superb season and 23-1 two-year record since September 2010. We fought like Lions and "left it all on the field" vs a superb Mission squad. No shame and no regrets fellas, life is going to hand us all some disapointments and like we always say, how you bounce back from hard-times is what is really going to define you in the long-run.

To all the parents, students, staff, school administration, alumni and friends of the program who came out to support both teams on December 3rd; A most heartfelt thanks from all of us who were down on the field of play. We were lifted and encouraged throughout the day by your support!

Go Dawgs!

AA Varsity BC Championship Game!

2011-12-01T09:44:00.000-08:00

AA Varsity BC Championship Game

vs Mission Roadrunners

Saturday, 3 December, 2011

3:01 PM

BC Place Stadium

Uniform: Reds

Game Day Itinerary

0906 Meet In Dawghouse/$10.00 to Coach Cooper
0931 Equipment Check
0936 Board Bus
0946 Bus Departs
1031 Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay Ferry Sails
1256 Arrive At BC Place
1311 Secure Change Room
1341 Change Into Game Uniforms/Conduct All Taping
1311 Begin Warm-Up
1501 Kick-Off
1701 Game Ends
1721 Change
1741 Board Team Bus For Horseshoe Bay
1901 Ferry Sails For Nanaimo
2101 Arrive At Dawghouse/Turn In All Uniforms and Equipment
2131 Players Released

*All School Rules Apply On This Trip
**Players Should Have Lunch And Supper Meals With Them.
***Each Player Must Bring His Own 4 Litre Water Jug.
****All Players Must Travel To And From Game On Team Bus
***** No Gatorade, Pop, Food, Spitz etc. Allowed On Field

GO DAWGS!

AA Jr. Varsity BC Championship

2011-12-01T09:26:00.000-08:00

AA Junior Varsity Championship Game

vs Mission Roadrunners

Saturday, 3 December, 2011

10:01 AM

BC Place Stadium

Uniform: Whites

Game Day Itinerary

0521 Meet In Dawghouse/$10.00 to Bob
0536 Equipment Check
0541 Board Bus
0546 Bus Departs
0631 Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay Ferry Sails
0731 Change Into Game Pants/Socks/Conduct All Taping
0856 Arrive At BC Place
0916 Begin Warm-Up
1001 Kick-Off
1201 Game Ends
1216 Change
1246 Move to Stands and Assemble At Team Area.
1501 Varsity Game Kicks Off
1716 Board Team Bus For Horseshoe Bay
1901 Ferry Sails For Nanaimo
2101 Arrive At Dawghouse/Turn In All Uniforms and Equipment
2131 Players Released

*All School Rules Apply On This Trip
**Players Should Have Breakfast, Lunch And Supper Meals With Them.
***Each Player Must Bring His Own 4 Litre Water Jug.
****The Dome Is Not Heated. Bring Warm-Clothing For The Sr. Game
*****All Players Must Travel To And From Game On Team Bus
***** No Gatorade, Pop, Food, Spitz etc. Allowed On Field
******Players Must Stay Inside Dome Throughout The Day!

GO DAWGS!

BC Championship Games

2011-11-28T15:22:00.000-08:00

Subway Bowl Games

AA JV BC Championship Game

John Barsby Bulldogs vs Mission Roadrunners 10:01 AM BC Place Stadium

AA Varsity BC Championship Game

John Barsby Bulldogs vs Mission Roadrunners 3:01 PM BC Place Stadium

Tickets Can Be Purchased At Stadium

$12.00 for Students

$15.00 for Adults

Fan Bus

We will be having fan busses for the big games! We will have a student fan bus and an adult fan bus for each game. Tickets can be purchased at the school front office. Fan bus tickets are $20.00 and once purchased are NON-REFUNDABLE.

The Fan Bus works as follows:

There is a student fan bus and an adult fan bus that will pick-up passengers at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. Students must ride on the student fan bus and are not allowed on the adult fan bus.

We will have an adult and a student bus waiting for passengers disembarking from the 0620 Departure Bay Sailing to Horseshoe Bay and we will have another student and adult fan bus waiting for passengers disembarking from the 1030 Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay Sailing.

Procedure:

You purchase your seat on the bus at the school front office. Your name goes on a roster of people who have a seat on that bus.

You are responsible for getting to the BC Ferry terminal at Departure Bay and purchasing a ticket on to the appropriate sailing.

You must then meet in front of the the Horseshoe Bay terminal and board your bus.

The bus will drive its passengers to BC Place.

You are responsible for your own ticket purchase at BC Place. Students may not leave the stadium during the day's events.

At the conclusion of the Varsity Game you must assemble in front of the stadium and board your bus back to the Horseshoe Bay Terminal.

You are responsible for your ferry ticket back to Departure Bay and your ride from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal home.

Updates to follow:

Semi-Final Scores

2011-11-28T13:42:00.000-08:00

Dawgs earn their way to BC Championship games!

Congratulations to our JV's and our Varsity on their BC Semi-Final wins this past week. Our JV's defeated Robert Bateman 41-6 in a driving wind and rain storm while our Varsity continued their win streak in Thunderbird Stadium (UBC) with a 54-6 victory over the Vernon Panthers. Next-up are the BC Championship Games at BC Place on Saturday, December 3rd. Go to http://www.bchighschoolfootball.com/ for game times and ticket information.

Go Dawgs!

Varsity BC Semi-Final Game

2011-11-22T09:24:00.000-08:00

BC AA Varsity Semi-Final Game

Varsity Dawgs vs Vernon Panthers

12:01 PM Saturday, 26 November, 2011

UBC's Thunderbird Stadium

Uniform: Reds

Game Day Itinerary

0616 Meet In Dawghouse/Pay Mr. Steele $10.00 For Ferry
0631 Equipment Check
0646 Board Bus
0746 Duke Point Ferry Sails for Tsswassen Terminal
0921 Change Into Game Pants, Socks, Cleates/Conduct all Taping
1041 Arrive at Stadium
1121 Begin Team Warm-Up
1201 Kick-Off
1401 Game Ends
1701 Ferry Sails for Departure Bay
1906 Arrive @ Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1926 Players Released

*All School Rules Apply On This Trip
**Players Should Bring A Morning Snack, Lunch and Supper.
***Players Need To Bring A 4 Litre Water Bottle
**** All Players Must Ride To And From Game On Team Bus

JV vs Robert Bateman

2011-11-22T09:04:00.000-08:00

JV BC Semi-Final Game

vs Robert Bateman Timberwolves

12:01 PM Thursday, 24 November, 2011

Burnaby Lakes Artificial Turf

Uniform: Blacks

Game Day Itinerary

0716 Meet In Dawghouse/Pay Bob $10.00 for Ferry
0731 Equipment Check
0741 Board Team Bus
0831 Ferry Sails for Horseshoe Bay
0926 Change into Game Pants/Cleates/Conduct all Taping on Ferry
1046 Arrive at Burnaby Lakes/Gear-Up
1111 Begin Team Warm-Up
1201 Kick-Off
1401 Game Ends
1701 Ferry Sails To Departure Bay
1906 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1926 Players Released

*Players should bring a morning snack, Lunch and Supper
**Players need to bring a 4 litre water bottle
***Players should bring weather appropriate clothing
****All School Rules apply on this trip
*****Players must travel to and from game on team bus.

Varsity Win BC Quarter-Final

2011-11-20T14:49:00.000-08:00

Varsity Dawgs 40 Abbottsford Collegiate 6

The game was a story of two halves. We struggled with mental breakdowns in the first half and a good opponent made us look pretty average. We were more complete during the second half. A win is a win and we will surely take it. Now it is time to go back to practice and get better. Our next opponent will make us pay dearly for similar miscues.

Full Game Photos at: http://craigletourneauphotography.blogspot.com/

BC Semi-Final Game Saturday, 26 November, UBC Thunderbird Stadium versus the Vernon Panthers.

Go Dawgs!

JV's Win BC Quarter-Final!

2011-11-17T11:11:00.000-08:00

JV Dawgs 53-Holy Cross 0

Dawgs Play Behind Their Shoulder Pads!

A huge day at Beban Park in the worst of playing conditions! Winds, sleet and driving rain did nothing to slow down the Dawg Juggernaut as we hosted the Holy Cross Crusaders of Surrey. Our opponents came out physical and we responded in kind. Over four quarters we gave our best and when everything was said and done, we had earned our way into the BC Semi-Final.

Bad Weather...Great Team Effort!

Next up for our JV squad is the Robert Bateman Timberwolves of Abbottsford. Bateman is coming off of big shut-out wins of their own and will easily be the most complete and formidable opponent we have faced this year. These guys are big fast and physical. Barsby beware! History is full of very talented teams who fell short after reading their own press clippings and underestimating a good opponent. It is full of teams who under-achieved because they thought past deeds were worth a block or a tackle in the now. Be humble, be focused and train/live in the now.

Robert Bateman is good, very good. Our preparation has to rise to a new level!

Go Dawgs!!

Full Game Photos at: http://craigletourneauphotography.blogspot.com/

Varsity BC Quarter Final Game

2011-11-14T14:43:00.000-08:00

Varsity Dawgs vs Abbottsford Collegiate Panthers

3:01 PM

Friday, 18 November, 2011

UBC-Thunderbird Stadium

Uniform: Blacks

Itinerary

0901 Meet In Dawghouse/Give Bob $10.00 for Ferry
0931 Equipment Check
0936 Board Team Bus
1031 Departure Bay Ferry Sails
1321 Arrive @ UBC
1416 Begin Team Warm-Up
1501 Kick-Off
1701 Game Ends
1716 Bus Departs
1901 Horseshoe Bay Ferry Sails
2100 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
2121 Players Released

* All School Rules Apply On This Trip.
** Players Must Travel To And From Game On Team Bus.
*** Players Are Responsible For All Missed School Work.
**** Each Player Must Bring His Own 4 Litre Water Bottle.
*****Players Should Bring A Lunch And Supper

Varsity 56 Clarence Fulton 0

2011-11-13T19:42:00.000-08:00

Kudos to the Maroons for making the trip down to "The Rock" on Friday. Epic weather to boot!

Next game for our Varsity is vs the red hot Abbottsford Collegiate Panthers. Day to be annonced.

Go Dawgs!!

JV BC Quarter Final Game!

2011-11-13T17:52:00.000-08:00

JV BC Quarter-Final Game This Wednesday!

Our JV Dawgs host the Holy Cross Crusaders Wednesday, 16 November, 3:01 PM at the Beban Park New-Artificial Turf Field.

Uniform: Blacks

Itinerary

1256 Team Meets In Dawghouse/Tapes/Changes Into Game Uniforms
1326 Equipment Check
1336 Board Team Bus
1351 Arrive at Beban Park Field
1406 Begin Team Warm-Up
1501 Game Begins
1701 Game Ends
1706 Board Team Bus For Dawghouse
1721 Arrive At Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1741 Players Released

*All School Rules Apply On This Trip
**All Players Must Travel on Team Bus To And From Game
***Players Are Responsible For All Missed School Work: Study Hall is Thursday!
****Each Player Must Bring His Own 4 Litre Water Bottle

Go Dawgs!

JV Dawgs vs Argyle

2011-11-13T17:40:00.000-08:00

JV Playoff Opener a Success!

Round 1 of the 2011 JV Playoffs had our JV Dawgs hosting a bunch of hungry gamers from the North Shore. Though the score got big early, much credit goes to the Argyle squad for A) taking the game and B) playing hard to the final whistle. We invited the young team into our post-game afterglow and the relationship between our two programs took on new and positive life. We will be travelling to play the Pipers in early 2012 and are looking forwards to a cross-water rivalry with this North Shore school.

Our next game will be the AA JV BC Quarter-Final onWednesday, 16 November, 3:01 PM versus the Holy Cross Crusaders. The game will be played at the new artificial turf field located at Beban Park.

Go Dawgs!

Barsby Vs South Delta

2011-11-09T21:11:00.000-08:00

Focus - Intensity-Barsby Do Or Die
!

Playoffs! Focus! Intensity!

2011-11-07T21:06:00.000-08:00

It's The Barsby Man That Makes The Clothes...Not The Clothes That Make The Man!

I am what I do every day!

Lets Play Some Gal Dang Football!

Focus! Intensity!

2011-11-07T20:23:00.000-08:00

FOCUS! INTENSITY!

Tiny Lil South Nanaimo Public School...

Go Dawgs! Baby We Are Gonna Bring It!

Varsity Playoff Round 1

2011-11-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

Varsity Dawgs vs The Clarence Fulton Maroons

Friday, 11 November, 1:31 PM

Beban Park Artificial Turf Field

Uniform: Reds

Itinerary

1126 Meet In Dawghouse/Get Changed/Taped

1156 Equipment Check

1206 Board Bus For Beban Park

1221 Arrive at Park/Secure Bench Area

1241 Begin Team Warm-Up

1326 Captains Called

1331 Kick-Off

1531 Game Ends

1546 Board Bus For Dawghouse

1601 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change-Over Gear

1616 Players Released

*Each Player Needs to bring his own 4 litre water jug

**All School Rules Apply on This Trip

***All players must travel to and from game on team bus

Junior Varsity Playoff Round 1

2011-11-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

John Barsby JV Bulldogs vs Argyle Pipers

12:01 PM, Wednesday, 9 November, 2011

Beban Park New Artificial Turf Field

Uniform: Blacks

Itinerary

1001 Meet In Dawghouse/Change Into Game Uniforms

1026 Equipment Check

1031 Board Bus For Field

1046 Secure Bench Area

1106 Begin Warm-Up

1156 Captains Called

1201 Kick-Off

1401 Game Ends

1411 Take Down Field

1421 Board Bus For Dawghouse

1436 Arrive @ Dawghouse/Change Over Gear

1501 Players Released

* Players need to bring their own 4 litre water jug

** All school rules apply on this trip

***Players must travel to and from game on team bus.

****Players are responsible for all missed school work. Study Hall is on Thursday after school!

Friday JV Vs Vanier Cancelled

2011-11-04T00:03:00.000-07:00

JV Game vs G.P. Vanier scheduled for 1:45 PM this Friday, 4 November is cancelled.

Varsity @ South Delta

2011-11-02T13:02:00.000-07:00

Varsity Dawgs @ South Delta Sundevils

Saturday, 5 November

1:31 PM South Delta HS Field

Uniform: Whites

Each Player Should Bring: $10.00 for Ferry, Two meals, Weather Appropriate Clothing, 4 Litre Water Jug

Itinerary:

0846 Meet In Dawghouse

0911 Equipment Check

0916 Board Bus To Duke Point Ferry Terminal

1016 Ferry Sails For Tsswassen

11:31 Get Changed into Game Pants/Socks/Conduct All Taping

1216 Ferry Arrives

1231 Board Bus

1251 Arrive @ South Delta/Get Changed

1306 Begin Warm-Up

1326 Captains Called

1331 Kick-Off

1531 Game Ends

1536 Board Bus For Tswassen Ferry Terminal

1746 Ferry Sails for Duke Point

1946 Board Bus For Dawghouse

2006 Arrive @ Dawghouse/Change Over Gear

2021 Players Released

* All team members must travel to and from game on team bus.
**All school rules apply on this trip.

Junior Varsity vs G.P. Vanier

2011-11-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

Our JV's will host the G.P. Vanier Towhees on Friday, 4 November at 1:46 PM in "The Cage".

This will be our last regular season game and the fellas could sure use everyone's support!

Uniform: Blacks

Itinerary

1231 Meet in Dawghouse/Get Taped and Changed into Game Uniform

1256 Equipment Check

1301 Take Field For Warm-Up

1341 Captains Called

1346 Kick-Off

1546 Game Ends/Field Cleared

1621 Players Released after changing over gear

* Each Player should have his own 4 litre water jug
**Players are responsible for missed school work from last block of instruction Friday.
***Study Hall Thursday!

Varsity Visit To Chase River Elementry

2011-11-01T19:07:00.000-07:00

ENJOY!

"One Day Pa and I Wanna Be A Barsby Bulldog!"

Varsity Dawgs 45 Windsor Dukes 7

2011-10-28T16:37:00.000-07:00

Complete Game Photos can be viewed at: http://craigletourneauphotography.blogspot.com/

Great game Friday afternoon in the cage. Huge defensive day and physical in all three phases of the game.

South Delta next Saturday in their house. We go to work Monday, 6:01 AM. Time to get better Dawgs!

Week 8

2011-10-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

Week Eight News

JV's

Our JV's have a bye this week as Handsworth pulled the pin on their visit at the last second. Though frustrating, we have decided to redouble our collective and individual efforts and get better this week! Weight Room, Study Hall and a series of great practices will leave us better on Friday than we started on Monday. This week is going to be a springboard for us into the November playoff run!

Varsity vs Windsor HS

Our Varsity squad will host the Windsor Dukes of North Vancouver on Friday at 1:46 PM "In The Cage". We are looking forward to a great turnout and a fun afternoon of JB Football.

Go Dawgs!

Junior Varsity @ Edward Milne

2011-10-18T10:37:00.000-07:00

JV Dawgs @ Edward Milne

Wednesday, 19 October, 2011

EJ Milne HS Field

Uniform: Greys
Players need to bring their own 4 litre water bottle

Itinerary

1226 Meet In Dawghouse/Change into game pants
1256 Equipment-Check
1301 Board bus For EJ Milne HS, Sooke, BC
1421 Arrive @ EJ Milne/Get Changed
1446 Begin Warm-Up
1531 Kick-Off
1731 Bus Departs for Dawghouse
1901 Arrive @ Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1921 Players Released

* All School Rules Apply on This Trip
** Players Responsible For All Missed School Work (Study Hall is Thursday, PM)
***Players should bring a light snack for pre-game.

Varsity 30-Handsworth 6

2011-10-14T23:20:00.000-07:00

When we first started our program Handsworth and Windsor pounded on us by 40 plus pts....gone, but not forgotten.

Border Battle Wrap-Up

2011-10-12T21:13:00.000-07:00

Border Battle 2011

Varsity 41-Ballenas 21

JV's 52-Ballenas 0

Varsity Dawgs @ Handsworth Royals

2011-10-11T14:23:00.000-07:00

Varsity Dawgs @ Handsworth Royals

Friday, 14 October, 2011

2:01 PM

Handsworth HS Field

Uniform: Whites
Players Should Bring: Morning Snack, Lunch, Supper, 4 Litre Water Bottle, Weather Appropriate Clothing, Ten Dollars

Itinerary

0836 Meet In Dawghouse
0926 Equipment Check
0936 Bus Departs For Departure Bay
1031 Ferry Sails For Horseshoe Bay
1131 Change Into Game Pants
1226 Board Bus For Handsworth
1246 Arrive @ Handsworth
1311 Begin Team Warm-Up
1401 Kick-Off
1601 Game Ends
1606 Board Bus For Horseshoe Bay
1701 Ferry Sails To Departure Bay
1946 Board Bus For Dawghouse
2001 Arrive @ Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
2016 Players Released

*All School Rules Apply on This Trip
**All Players Must Travel To And From Game On Team Bus
***Players Responsible For All Missed Class Work (Varsity Study Hall Is Wednesday after School)

Junior Varsity @ Ballenas

2011-10-11T14:08:00.000-07:00

JV Dawgs @ Ballenas Whalers

Border Battle Part II

Wednesday, 12 October, 2011

Ballenas HS Field

Uniform: Black Pants, Grey Tops
Players Should Bring: 4 litre water-bottle

Itinerary

1246 Meet In Dawghouse
1251 Change Into Uniforms/Conduct All Taping
1321 Equipment Check
1331 Board Team Bus For Ballenas
1406 Arrive at Ballenas HS
1426 Begin Warm-Up
1516 Kick-Off
1716 Game Ends
1721 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1756 Arrive @ Dawghouse and change over gear
1816 Players Released

* All School Rules Apply on This Trip
** Players must ride to and from game on team bus
***Players are responsible for all missed class work. Study Hall is on Thursday after School

BORDER BATTLE THIS WEEK!

2011-10-02T12:27:00.000-07:00

Dawgs

Whalers

The Canem Cage

1:46 PM Friday, 7 October, 2011

Strap On Your Head Gear!

Time To Get It On!!!

It's Border Battle Week baby and BC's biggest HS Football Rivalry is stacking up to be a classic! Our Varsity Dawgs (4-0) host The Ballenas Whalers (3-1) on our home dirt this coming Friday afternoon and its a big one for both squads as this game not only counts for pride, but has massive playoff implications right out of the gates. The Whalers are for real this year and it is going to take our best week of prep and a supreme effort on the field of play to take this one.

The call is going out now to every Dawg supporter, alumni, parent and the student body to get out to the field and Rock-The Cage! Rain or shine, this is going to be "A Happening" to remember! We need the 12th man on the field with us (our crowd) as we do gridiron battle with our arch-rival Ballenas!

Below is a video diary of the Whaler season to date. Look for yourselves folks! They are good!

Its for real folks and this one is for keeps!

JV Dawgs vs Nanaimo District Islanders

2011-10-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

The Tenth Annual Ray Kocher Classic will be played this Wednesday, October 5th 3:01 PM "In The Cage!" The game is called the Ray Kocher Classic as he was the Principal first at John Barsby and then at Nanaimo District who gave the go ahead for the start of High School Football at both schools. Over the ensuing decade, hundreds and hundreds of young men have enjoyed and grown within the High School Football Experience. Both programs are thriving and this game is a lot of fun.

Game Day Itinerary

Uniform: Darks

1336 Players need to meet in the Dawghouse.

1401 Equipment Check

1411 Take Field For Warm-Up

1501 Kick-Off

1701 Game Ends/Take Down Field/Change Over Gear

1736 Players Released

**Note: Study Hall is Thursday After School!

Varsity Dawgs 48 Edward Milne 0

2011-09-30T20:16:00.001-07:00

Big Day For Dawg D!

Dawg D Closes In For Another White-Out!

Defense was stellar again on Friday as we held a Milne team that had scored 60 plus points the week prior to zero on the scoreboard. Big kudos however to the Wolverines who fought hard to the end and who were great sportsmen! Without them, we never would have had a game.

The coaching staff was pleased with the total team effort across the roster and believes that we took another step forward towards building a better squad. The pre-season is now over and we are really going to be getting down to business at practice and on the playing field. There will be no free lunches and everyone is going to have to compete mentally and physically. Preparation, preparation, preparation men.

Thanks again to the parents who helped with the sticks this week, Mr. Gray and JB Alumni Mr. Harry Parmar for their efforts on the PA and to Mr. Craig Letourneau for the game photos.

To view weekly game photos please go to:

http://craigletourneauphotography.blogspot.com/

This coming week has our JV's hosting Nanaimo District HS at 3 PM In The Cage on Wed. 5 October and our Varsity hosting our arch-rival The #4 ranked Ballenas Whalers on Friday, 7 October at 1:46 PM!

Go Dawgs!

Varsity vs Edward Milne Wolverines

2011-09-29T09:44:00.000-07:00

Friday, 30 September 2011

Varsity Dawgs Vs Edward Milne Varsity Wolverines

Beban Park New Artificial Turf Field

Kick-Off: 1:46 PM

Uniform: Whites

Itinerary

0731 Team Breakfast in Multi-Purpose Room

1131 Meet in Dawghouse, Conduct all taping, change into game pants, socks, cleates.

1206 Equipment Check

1216 Board Bus

1221 Bus Departs For Beban Field

1259 Begin Team Warm-Up

1341 Captains Called

1346 Kick-Off

1546 Game Ends

1556 Board Bus For Dawghouse

1611 Arrive at Dawghouse, Change Over Gear

1631 Players Released

* All School Rules Apply on This Trip
** Zero Caffeinated Beverages/Energy Drinks
*** Each Player must bring his own 4 litre water jug
****All Players must travel to and from the game on the team bus.

Week 3 Wrap-Up

2011-09-25T13:36:00.000-07:00

Belmont Double Header Big For Barsby

JV's Make It 2-0

The day began with another outstanding breakfast served-up by Chef Chandler and his crew and things only got better from there. Our JV's posted a 48-0 victory over their opponents recording our second consecutive shutout of the year. It doesn't get much better defensively. On offense, "Air Buldog" made an appearance with over 270 yards thrown above our lovely turf. It was a fun game and it signals better things to come as the season unfolds.

Varsity Defense Ready To Unload

Our Varsity Dawgs played some great physical ball in a game shortened to the first half due to Dawg inflicted attrition on the opposing bench. Hats off to Belmont for coming to play the game and they gave a good account of themselves while the game was on. We had another very good defensive day giving up only a two point conversion. The defense also recorded four interceptions in the first half alone! Belmont's lone score came off of a very well executed kick-return and we have to go to work to get better in that area! Offensively, we spread the ball around well and the blocking was outstanding.

A big thank you to all the students, teachers, parents, admin, alumni and friends of the program who came out to cheer on our squads! The Barsby Dance Team did a great job at both half-times!! A special thank you to Mr. Letourneau for his great game pics. These can be viewed at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/casualeye37/sets/72157627629920705/

Well done! One Team, One Family, One Mission!

GO DAWGS!

Week Three Double Header vs Belmont HS

2011-09-19T14:17:00.000-07:00

Dawgfight in The Cage 23 September!

The Belmont Blue Bulldogs roll into town for a week three double-header Friday, 23 September in "The Cage"!

Belmont is a huge school with a population that is over three times as big as ours. The athletes that will step on to the field for the Blue Bulldogs will surely be a reflection of the draw the school has. Do not underestimate what we will be facing on the field come Friday!

Kick-Off Times

11:01 AM Junior Varsity Kick-Off

1:46 PM Varsity Kick-Off

We will be wearing our dark uniforms for this game.

Go Dawgs!!

Week Two Big For The Dawgs

2011-09-19T13:35:00.000-07:00

Week two was a road warrior week for our JV's and Varsity with 52-0 and 42-7 wins respectively. Defense and some very good special teams "Pride and Joy" play characterized both games. Our players travelled well and "delivered the mail" when they arrived at their destination. This is good experience for the big games that loom on the mid-horizon. For now, it is time to prepare for our week three double-header against the Belmont Blue Bulldogs of Langford.

Go Dawgs!

Week 1 Varsity Hi-Lites vs Holy Cross

2011-09-15T10:30:00.000-07:00

How We Roll!

Varsity Dawgs @ Abbottsford Panthers Week 2

2011-09-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

Varsity Dawgs @ Abbottsford Collegiate Panthers Friday, 16 September, 2011 Rotary Stadium, Abbottsford, BC

Week Two has our Varsity Dawgs on the Road against the hard-running, smashmouth Abbottsford Collegiate Panthers. This is going to be a true test of our road warrior grit as we are going to wake up and assemble at the Dawghouse at 0-Dark Thirty in the morning in order to catch the first ferry over.

Game Day Information as Follows:

Uniform: Whites

Each Player Must Bring: Ten Dollars ($10.00) for Ferry Fee, Breakfast, Lunch and a snack for the ride home.

Game Day Itinerary

0511 Assemble at Dawghouse
0526 Equipment Check
0531 Board Bus
0536 Bus Departs For Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
0621 Ferry Sails For Horseshoe Bay
0811 Board Bus For Abbottsford
0946 Arrive at Rotary Stadium, Abbottsford, BC
1001 Change into Uniforms, Conduct All Taping
1041 Begin Warm-Up
1131 Kick-Off
1331 Game Ends
1401 Bus Leaves for Horseshoe Bay
1701 Ferry Sails for Departure Bay
1846 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1906 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1926 Players Released

*Note:

* All School Rules Apply on This Trip
**Players are responsible for all missed class work.

Junior Varsity Dawgs @ Hugh Boyd

2011-09-11T17:49:00.000-07:00

Season Opener Wednesday, 14 September, 2011

Our JV Dawgs open up their season with a road trip to play Richmond's ever tough Hugh Boyd Trojans on Wednesday, 14 September. A breakdown of the day is as follows:

Uniform: Black Pants and Grey Tops
Each Player must bring the following: A Four Litre Water Bottle, Lunch, a post-game snack and $10.00 to be turned in at the Dawghouse door for their ferry fee.

Game Day Itinerary

0831 Meet In Dawghouse
0901 Equipment Check
0911 Board Team Bus To Duke Pt. Ferry Terminal
1016 Ferry Sails to Tsswassen Ferry Terminal
1131 Change into Game Pants and Socks/Conduct all Taping
1231 Board Bus For Hugh Boyd
1301 Arrive at Hugh Boyd HS
1311 Begin Warm-Up
1401 Game Begins
1601 Game Ends
1616 Board Bus For Tsswassen Ferry Terminal
1746 Ferry Sails For Duke Point
1956 Board Bus For Dawghouse
2021 Arrive At Dawghouse/Change over Gear
2041 Players Released

*Note:
* All School Rules apply on this trip.
** Players are responsible for all missed classwork.
*** Study Hall is Thursday after school

Week 1 Varsity Opener Big Win For The Dawgs!

2011-09-11T17:35:00.000-07:00

Dawgs Roll In Opener!

John Barsby Varsity Opener A Success

The grand opening of the City of Nanaimo's new artificial turf field at Beban Park was a huge success as our varsity squad came out playing tough en route to a 36-0 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders of Surrey.

Many thanks are due to the City of Nanaimo for giving us the opportunity to represent HS ball in this great football town of ours. Thanks also to Mr. Gray and Barsby Alumni Harry Parmar for the great job on the PA. The concession was also a success and thank you to Erlene Cooper, Grandma Cooper and Mrs. Lorraine Tanti for all of their hard work.

Game photos were snapped by Mr. Craig Letourneau of JBCS and can be viewed at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/casualeye37/sets/72157627514135093/

Kudo's to Chef Bruce Chandler for the AWESOME program breakfast Friday morning. We were fuelled and ready to play ball Friday Night!! Also, a big shout out and thank you to all the students, staff and supporters of the program that were in attendance! You make us play harder for sure!!

Next up for the program are road trips to Hugh Boyd for our JV's on Wednesday and Abbottsford for our Varsity squad on Friday.

Monday Practice for Varsity is 0600 AM

Monday Practice for JV's is 3:15 PM.

Go Dawgs!!

Varsity vs Holy Cross Crusaders Friday, 9 September

2011-09-06T14:22:00.000-07:00

Game Day Itinerary/Critical Information

Friday, 9 September vs Holy Cross Crusaders at The New Beban Park Artificial Turf Field

Uniform: Blacks
**Each Player must bring a four litre water jug**

Itinerary: All times PM
1501 Meet In Dawghouse, Conduct all taping./Change into game socks and pants.

1526 Conduct Equipment Check
1536 Load Team Bus
1551 Arrive at Beban Park Artificial Turf Field
1601 Begin Team Warm-Up

1646 Captains Out/Mayor Conducts Ceremonial Kick-off
1701 Kick-Off
1901 Game Ends
1916 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1931 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change over Gear

1951 Players Released
*Note:

* All school rules apply on this trip
**All Players must travel to and from game on team bus.
***Zero carbonated drinks, caffiene, or energy drinks should be consumed on game day.

Provincial Rankings Now Out!

2011-09-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

The Province’s Big 5 preseason football rankings

Practices Have Begun

2011-08-23T10:03:00.000-07:00

Time To Get Better!

Ultimately, each player owns his own soul and is in control of his individual point of effort. The decisions you make affect everyone on the squad.

"That was my goal coming in as a rookie and my goal throughout my career: being the best they ever had."

- Michael Irving

Friday 19th Gear-Up Sessions

2011-08-08T08:44:00.000-07:00

Equipment Issue and Fitting Friday, 19 August

Get Fitted Properly So You Can Bring It!

We begin practices on Monday, 22 August. It is important that each player has his practice pants/jersey fitted and put together along with a helmet/shoulder-pad check prior to taking the field. We do not want to waste time on practice day doing this. We will fit and issue uniforms and protective equipment Friday, 19 August in the Dawghouse.

Friday, 19 August Equipment Issue

Session 1- Begins at 11:01 AM and Ends at 12:31 PM

Session 2- Begins at 6:01 PM and Ends at 7:31 PM

Opening Practices Monday, 22 August

JV's: 3:01-5:31 PM (Players should arrive no later than 2:31 PM

Varsity: 6:01-8:31 PM (Players should arrive no later that 5:31 PM)

Players Must Bring a 4 Litre Water Jug with name written on it. Coach has left plenty of rocks on the field for those who forget.

Weight Room This Summer!

2011-06-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

The weight room will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:01 AM-11:16 AM beginning Monday, July 4th. Workouts last approximately 40 minutes when athletes proceed at a steady pace. Hard- work in July and August will be at our side when we take the field in September, October, November and December.

Hard Earned Is Hard To Beat!

(photo by Jeff Banks Photography)

JV's Show Much Promise In 2011 Spring Jamboree

2011-06-06T07:29:00.000-07:00

JV's Light It Up At 2011 Jamboree!

JV Jamboree Photos at:

http://craigletourneauphotography.blogspot.com/

Wow! Our JV's served notice that they are on a mission in 2011 this past Saturday. We kicked-off game one in a wild melee vs AAA Champion Mt. Douglas and finished on top of a 38-28 tilt. Game two vs arch-rival Ballenas was 28-6 Barsby and game three against AAA finalist Vancouver college wound up 30-6 for the Dawgs.

JV's "Get After It!" Spring 2011

The scores don't necessarily tell the whole story of the day however as coaches on both sides of the ball rotated players liberally. The story of the day was team execution, mental cohesion, physicality and desire. Much hard work has taken place since 4 December 2010 to prepare for the 2011 campaign. Six months into the process and we demonstrated that we are well on track as individuals and a team.

Video analysis shows however, that there is much work to do to be where we want to be on both sides of the ball. There will be some wound licking for a couple days and then it is back to work building something we can all be proud of!

Players, coaches, parents and supporters. A great Spring!! Time to hit the books and finish as strong as we can in the classroom.

Go Dawgs!!

Dawg D Ready To Unleash

Varsity Spring Jamboree Jamboree

2011-06-04T07:12:00.000-07:00

The 2011 Season Begins Well

Congratulations to our Varsity Dawgs on a well played afternoon of Football! The rivalry game with Ballenas is surely alive and well!!

The coaching staff was able to get a very good look at a wide variety of players in different positions and combinations throughout the day. It was a pleasure to see the teamwork between veteren players, new arrivals from JV and our group of brand new Barsby Football Players. There is much potential in the 2011 group and a whole lot of work ahead required to narrow the gap between our current performance and where our potential performance exists. Narrowing that gap is half the fun of playing the game!

Chainsaw 2011 Coming To a Field Near You!

Mr. Craig Letourneau from JB took some great photos of the NDSS game and the Ballenas Game. Please click the following link below to view:

http://craigletourneauphotography.blogspot.com/

Junior Varsity Jamboree

2011-05-30T14:53:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 4th @ Nanaimo District HS

Uniform: Blacks
All players must bring a minimum of one two litre water bottle.

Itinerary

0901 Meet in Dawghouse, change into game uniform and conduct all taping.
0936 Equipment Check
0946 Board Bus To Nanaimo District HS
0956 Arrive at NDSS and secure team area.
1011 Begin Team Warm-Up
1051 Meet at Center Field for Orientation
11:01 vs Mt. Douglas HS
1141 Game Ends (10 minute break)
1151 vs Ballenas HS
1231 Game Ends (10 minute break)
1241 vs Vancouver College
1321 Game Ends (10 minute break)
1331 vs Nanaimo District HS
1411 Game Ends (10 minute break)
1421 Challenge Game
1501 Game Ends
1506 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1516 Arrive At Dawghouse: Return all uniforms for laundering, store equipment for summer.
1541 Players Released

Note: All school rules apply on this trip.

Varsity Jamboree Friday, 3 June

2011-05-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

Friday, 3 June @ Nanaimo District HS

Uniform: Blacks
All Players should bring a minimum of one two litre jug of water.

Itinerary

1216 Meet In Dawghouse/Change into Game Uniform/Conduct All Taping
1246 Equipment Check
1251 Board Bus For NDSS
1301 Arrive at NDSS/Secure Team Area
1311 Begin Warm-Up
1351 Meet at Center Field For Orientation
1401 vs Nanaimo District HS
1451 Game Ends (15 minute Break)
1506 vs Ballenas HS
1551 Game Ends (15 Minute Break)
1606 vs Belmont HS
1656 Game Ends
1706 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1716 Arrive at Dawghouse, Turn in All Uniforms for Laundering, Store Equipment For Summer.
1741 Players Released

Note: ***All school rules apply on this trip. Players are responsible for making up missed assignments.

Jamboree Week Spring 2011

2011-05-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

Greetings All,

Spring Ball 2011 has gone exceptionally well. Practices have been fully attended and we have made great strides towards implementing the base offensive and defensive systems that we will use this coming Fall. Importantly, a great team chemistry amongst our players and coaches has developed. This Elan will be all important as we prepare ourselves to compete against the province's best in the coming months.

This week's schedule is as follows:

Monday, 30 May: Varsity Practice 1526-1701
Tuesday, 31 May: JV Practice 1526-1701
Wednesday, 1 June: Varsity Practice 1526-1701
Thursday, 2 June: Program Individual and Team Photos/Uniform Issue 1506-1701
Friday, 3 June: Varsity Jamboree @ Nanaimo District HS 1401-1701
Saturday, 4 June: JV Jamboree @ Nanaimo District 1101-1501

Jamboree Transportation, Schedule and Itinerary will be published shortly for both squads.

Lets make the best of this week and GET BETTER!

Go Dawgs!!

2011 Football Spring Frenzy Development Camp

2011-03-29T08:50:00.000-07:00

This year's camp takes place Saturday and Sunday April 16/17 at John Barsby HS. We are expecting 130 plus players grades 8-11 at the camp along with a superb contingent of coaches from across the Island.

Camp Information

Saturday, 16 April

Jersey Issue and Registration Confirmation for non-John Barsby Players will take place from 0830 to 0900 at the gymnasium entrance.

0916 Camp Introductions

0931 AM Practice

1131 Lunch (provided by camp)

1201 Positional Meetings

1231 PM Practice

1431 Wrap-Up

Sunday, 17 April

0931 AM Practice

1131 Lunch (provided by camp)

1201 Positional Meetings

1231 Team Warm-ups

1301 Camp Controlled Scrimmage

1431 End Camp

Garden Manure Sale a Success!

2011-03-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who supported our 2011 Garden manure sale this past spring break. Our biggest fundraiser is now complete and we now get on with the business of team and program building.

Go Dawgs!

2011 Garden Manure Sale

2011-03-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

Our 2011 Garden Manure Sale was a big success by many a measure! We had 100% player participation and even some volunteers from the student body who just wanted to pitch in and support! We shovelled 10 dump truck loads of manure that translated into 3800 bags of product for sale! To date we have sold all but 400 or so bags and are hoping to have them gone this coming weekend. All proceeds from the sale are going towards uniforms and protective equipment for the fellas!

Another huge benefit of our sale is the fact that the players have a direct hand in providing the means for equipping themselves. It is also a big team builder in the sense that everyone is working together for a common cause. Parents and coaches also pitch in with shovelling, deliveries and getting the word out. Our new VP came out and shovelled on Friday afternoon as well. The sale this year has surely been another step towards being the best we can be as a program. Well Done!!

Garden Manure Sale 2011

2011-03-07T16:25:00.000-08:00

Top Quality Two Year Old Garden Manure For Sale!

The John Barsby Football Program will be conducting its annual Garden Manure Sale Saturday and Sunday March 12/13th at the top of the student parking lot located off of Bruce Avenue. We will be open for business from 0800-1700 both days or until we are sold-out. We are selling top quality two year old cow manure for $5.00 per-40 lb bag. Customers who pick-up their order will receive a free bag of manure for every four bags they purchase.

All proceeds from this important fundraiser will go towards the purchase of uniforms and protective equipment for our young people.

All players are required to participate in the shovelling, bagging, loading and deliveries that will take place Friday and Saturday. We will begin shovelling Friday immediately after school and continue until we are complete or darkness sets in, whichever is first. The Dawghouse will be open at 0800 on Friday for the storage of your weather appropriate clothing and clearly marked shovel.

2011 John Barsby Football Registration

2011-01-25T07:57:00.000-08:00

2011 John Barsby Football Registration

Tuesday, March 1st 6:31 PM

In School Multi-Purpose Room

Watch The Varsity 53-27 BC Championship Victory Here

2010-12-12T17:40:00.000-08:00

http://www.playfullscreen.com/player.php?mediaid=11446

2010 Championship Day Slide Shows/Photo Albums

2010-12-12T08:16:00.000-08:00

Great Job All!

Mr. Bernie Crump's Slide Show

http://www.photoshop.com/users/crumpphotography/albums/ff4804e90cba439f83085d4bb9ff0ad7/slideshow

Mr. Joe Allen's Slide Show

http://picasaweb.google.com/joehead69/ChampionshipDec42010#

Mr. Craig LeTourneau's Slide Show

http://www.flickr.com/photos/casualeye37/sets/72157625534737218/

BC Champions!

2010-12-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

A Great Season JV's and Varsity!

BC Championship Slide Show: http://animoto.com/play/RK1Eq4iS0bVzI79k2tsuhw?utm_content=main_link

All Love to the players, parents, relations, alumni, school staff, student body, dance team and supporters in our community past and present! Saturday was "A John Barsby Happening!"

Championship Day In Context: Remember, the cut-off between AAA and AA Varsity is 300 Boys in G. 11/12 Combined

Football Schools 2010 Number of Boys G. 11/12

Kelowna 568

Rutland 546

New Westminster 533

Belmont 485

Centennial 469

Terry Fox 458

Pinetree 414

W.J. Mowat 409

Prince George 393

Earl Marriot 392

Eric Hamber 387

West Vancouver 367

G.P. Vanier 347

Salmon Arm 345

Langley 341

Lord Tweedsmuir 337

Mt. Douglas 334

Mount Baker 320

Pentiction 316

Carson Graham 315

Vancouver College 314

Correlieu 314

Alberni District 308

South Kamloops 295

Seaquam 293

NorKam 292

Moscrop 287

Howe Sound 284

Robert Bateman 283

Handsworth 281

Abbottsford Collegiate 280

Frank Hurt 270

South Delta 261

Nanaimo District 254

Ballenas 248

Pitt Meadows 247

Kelly Road 244

Rick Hansen 237

Samuel Robertson Tech. 234

Timberline 225

Vernon 221

Okanagen Mission 213

Clarence Fulton 199

Mark Isfeld 197

College Heights 192

Dutchess Park 191

Mission 186

Windsor 184

Valleyview 180

W.L. Seaton 180

Hugh Boyd 174

Edward Milne 174

Sands 163

Westsyde 147

Gulf Islands 146

Kalmalka 146

Nechako Valley 144

Holy Cross 135

John Barsby 128

St. Thomas More 122

Notre Dame 103

Four Championship Games (AAAJV/Varsity and AA JV/Varsity): John Barsby played in Two (2) Of Them!

Champions On and Off of the Football Field!

Directions to Empire Stadium

2010-12-02T10:11:00.000-08:00

For those who wish to travel to see the game independently:

PARKING AND

TRANSIT

PUBLIC PARKING

There is a parking lot located to the south of the stadium at the corner East Hastings St.

and Windermere St. (Across from Playland). The cost is $10. Please note these parking

spots are not reserved and are available on a first come, first served basis. Street parking

is also available in the surrounding areas.

TEAM BUS PARKING

Team buses are asked to enter via Gate 12 located at Cassiar St. and Hastings St. (south

side of the Stadium) to drop off players before proceeding to either the North Parking Lot

or the parking lot located at the intersection of Hastings St. and Windermere St. to park.

Please note that there is no parking available on the south side of the stadium on

stadium property. All parking is either at the aforementioned North Parking Lot or

the lot at Windermere and Hastings.

Gate 12 is the drop off and pick-up location for team buses ONLY.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Visit the Translink website at www.translink.bc.ca and use the Trip Planner for detailed

bus routes to the stadium. Empire Field is located at 3311 East Hastings Street,

Vancouver, BC, V5K 5J3. The Translink customer information line can be reached at

(604) 953-3333.

BC Championship Travel Itineraries

2010-12-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

Junior Varsity
Uniform: Reds
Bring: Your own water bottle; breakfast, lunch and supper; warm-weather appropriate clothing for post-game as we are staying to cheer on the Varsity.

0526 Meet in Dawghouse
0541 Equipment Check
0546 Board Bus
0631 Ferry Sails
0731 Change into Game Pants/conduct all taping.
0846 Arrive at Empire Stadium
0916 Take field for Warm-Up.
0953 Captains Called
1001 Kick-Off!
1201 Game Ends
1216 Change into regular clothing and assemble in bleachers.
1701 Varsity Game Ends
1721 Board Bus For Horseshoe Bay Ferry
1901 Ferry Sails
2101 Arrive at Dawghouse/Sort and turn-in all uniforms and protective equipment.
2131 Players Released

* All School Rules Apply on This Trip.
** Players are not to leave the Stadium at any time.
***There is a concession at the Stadium.
****All player bags will be checked by stadium security. Prohibited items will be cause for immediate removal from the stadium.

Varsity

Uniform: Blacks
Bring: Lunch and Supper; Your own water-bottle; weather appropriate clothing for post-game.

0901 Meet In Dawghouse
0931 Equipment Check
0936 Board Bus
1031 Ferry Sails for Horseshoe Bay
1251 Arrive at Empire Stadium/Make way to Team Dressing Room.
1331 Change into Game Uniforms/Conduct all Taping
1406 Begin Team Warm-Up
1453 Captains Called
1501 Kick-Off
1701 Game Ends
1716 Change into regular clothing
1741 Board Bus For Horseshoe Bay
1901 Ferry Sails
2101 Arrive at Dawghouse/Sort and turn-in all uniforms and protective equipment.
2131 Players Released

* All School Rules Apply on This Trip.

** Players are not to leave the Stadium at any time.
***There is a concession at the Stadium.
****All player bags will be checked by stadium security. Prohibited items will be cause for immediate removal from the stadium.

2010 BC Championship Fan Busses

2010-11-30T11:19:00.000-08:00

FAN BUSSES FOR THE BIG GAMES ARE NOW READY TO GO!

How This Works

**All Adult Fans are responsible for travel to and from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and the cost of their ferry ride to and from the game. The cost of entry to the championships is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth at the gate.

Adult Fan Busses

To get a seat on the Fan Bus MUST PRE-PAY AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE prior to 2:31 PM, Friday, December 3rd. You are responsible for all other ferry and gate payments as they arrise.

The cost is $10.00 cash per-seat. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Your name will then go on a list that reserves you your seat. If you are paying for others, you must indicate their names at the time of payment.

EARLY FAN BUS (lets you see BOTH the JV 10:00 AM Game AND the Varsity 3:00 PM Game.

There will be an adult fan bus that will be waiting next to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal at 0815 AM. This means you must be on the 0630 AM Departure Bay Ferry. You must walk off of the ferry and go directly to the bus. A school representative will be on the bus with a manifest of PRE-PAID passengers. You must present yourself and indicate who you are to board the bus. If you are on the list, you will be allowed to board the bus. If you are not on the list, you must make alternative arrangements to get to the stadium.

SECOND ADULT FAN BUS (lets you see the Varsity 3:00 PM Game.

There will be an adult fan bus that will be waiting next to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal at 12:15 PM. This means that you must be on the 1030 AM Departure Bay Ferry. You must walk off of the ferry and go directly to the bus. A school representative will be on the bus with a manifest of PRE-PAID passengers. You must present yourself and indicate who you are to board the bus. If you are on the list, you will be allowed to board the bus. If you are not on the list, you must make alternative arrangements to get to the stadium.

All Fan Busses will be waiting outside of the stadium at the conclusion of the Varsity Game which will be at approximately 5 PM. Fans will board their respective busses at 5:20 PM. Again, there will be a school representative with a passenger manifest that you have to check in with. If you are not on the list, you must make alternative arrangements to get to the ferry terminal. The bus will drop off passengers at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in time for the 7:00 PM sailing.

Again, adults will be responsible for their own ferry boarding fees and transportation after being dropped off at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal.

*Bus rides are first-come, first served in terms of reserving your pre-paid seat. It is important to book your seat as early as possible.

**This is a school event an appropriate behavior from all spectators is expected.

***If you have horns or drums, BRING THEM. Our motto as John Barsby Football fans is to Cheer for our Team and Not Against the other team. Be loud, have fun, wear red and always be appropriate!

****Stadium security will be checking all bags for items that are not appropriate for the event. Be prepared for this.

*****Lastly, the fan section is covered. It will be December weather however so bring warm clothing and or a blanket.

Student Fan Busses

Students must pick-up their Field-Trip Form at the school office. This form must be properly filled out and signed by their parent/guardian prior to payment being accepted and their name being placed on the student fan bus list. The fee for this trip is $30.00 and it covers the Ferry Fee, Bus to and from game and entry to Empire Stadium. The Itinerary for the student fan bus along with behavior expectations are on the field-trip form. Student Fan busses will be supervised by SD68 staff.

Go Dawgs!

John Barsby Students

BC Championships Here We Come!

2010-11-28T08:03:00.000-08:00

Wing-Back Kevin Good Rips Mission For Big Yards

Varsity BC Semi-Final Hi-Lites

Our Varsity Dawgs sealed the deal last night with a 28-0 BC Semi-Final win over the heretofore #2 ranked Mission Roadrunners. Program history has been made! BOTH the JV Dawgs and the Varsity Dawgs will be playing in BC Championship games next Saturday, December 4th at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, BC.

JV Kick-Off will be 10:31 AM vs the Mission Roadrunners (Mission, BC)

Varsity Kick-Off will be 3:01 PM vs the Handsworth Royals (North Vancouver, BC)

We need our best week of practices of the season this coming week!

Fan Busses: Fan busses will be organized this week. Start thinking about how many friends you can invite and how much red you can wear! With a great work-ethic and the power of program behind us, nothing is impossible!

Go Dawgs!

Congrats JV Dawgs

2010-11-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

BC Championship Game Alert!

Our JV Dawgs are going to play in the BC Championship Game Saturday, December 4th, 10:01 AM at Empire Stadium. We will be travelling over on the 0631 Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay Ferry that morning.

WE WILL BE HAVING FAN BUSSES FOR THIS GAME! Details to follow.

GO DAWGS!

Varsity vs Mission BC Semi-Final Game

2010-11-26T12:52:00.000-08:00

Varsity Semi-Final Saturday, 27 November, 2010

Location: Thunderbird Stadium, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Opponent: Mission Roadrunners

Kick-Off: 3:01 PM

Uniform: Blacks

Each Player Should Bring: Water Bottle, Lunch, Supper, Weather Appropriate Clothing, $10.00 for Ferry.

Itinerary

0901 Arrive at Dawghouse/Pay $10.00 to Mr. Rembold
0931 Equipment Check
0941 Board Bus
0946 Depart For Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
1031 Ferry Sails For Horseshoe Bay
1315 Arrive at Thunderbird Stadium/Proceed to Changerooms
1331 Change into uniforms/conduct all taping
1411 Begin Warm-Up
1451 Captains Called
1501 Kick-Off
1701 Game Ends
1706 Change
1726 Board Bus for Horseshoe Bay
1901 Ferry Sails For Nanaimo
2101 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
2126 Players Released

*All school rules apply on this trip.
** All player, spectator and coaching bags are subject to search prior to gaining entry to stadium.
***Players must travel to and from game on team bus.

Go Dawgs!!

Spectators

Cost is $10.00 and parking is $6.00.

Public Transit http://www.translink.bc.ca/ use Trip Planner for detailed bus routes to the stadium. Thunderbird Stadium is located at 6288 Stadium Road, Vancouver, BC. The Translink customer info line can be reached at 604-953-3333

Public Parking

Limited parking is available on the lot located at the stadium. Additional parking areas include the B7 lot across from the stadium on Stadium Road, parking meters on East mall, and parking at Wright Field next to the Sports Medicine Centre, which is located in the centre of "Thunderbird Park (enter off Westbrook Mall).

JV Semi-Final Game To Be Played at Barsby!

2010-11-22T15:06:00.000-08:00

This Week's BC JV Semi-Final Game will now be played in the Canem Cage (John Barsby Field) with kick-off at 2:01 PM Wednesday, 24 November. The change is due to significant snowfall in Ladysmith.

Varsity BC Semi-Final Set!

2010-11-22T13:24:00.000-08:00

Now Official

John Barsby Varsity Dawgs vs Mission Roadrunners

Saturday, 27 November, 2010 3:01 PM at UBC's Thunderbird Stadium

GATE ADMISSION PRICE WILL BE $10.00 FOR STUDENT AND ADULTS. PARKING AT UBC LOTS IS $6.00

**of note: all JV players and coaches will be issued a card which they may present at the gate to allow them FREE entry. This card is to be returned to Coach Stevenson on Monday at school.

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CALL LARRY REDA

(604) 987-6340

Go Dawgs!

BC Semi-Final Week!

2010-11-21T10:58:00.000-08:00

This week both of our squads play in the Provincial Semi-Finals. The semi's are the toughest games to play as two red-hot teams square off at each level. Though everyone is excited about the upcoming games, players are reminded that it is assignments and execution that gets business taken care of as opposed to emotion.

JV's vs Arch-Rival Ballenas HS

Kick-Off will be at 2:01 PM on Wednesday, 24 November at the new artificial-turf field in Ladysmith. This field is located at the extreme northern end of 4th avenue in Ladysmith, BC.

Game-Day Itinerary will be forthcoming as transportation details are worked-out.

Varsity vs Mission HS

Kick-Off TBA. Game will take place on Saturday, 27 November, at Thunderbird Stadium, UBC campus, Vancouver, BC.

Game-Day Itinerary will be forthcoming as kick-off and transportation details are worked-out.

Prepare well, play well! Go Dawgs!!

Varsity BC Quarter-Final

2010-11-19T23:17:00.000-08:00

John Barsby 32-Pitt Meadows-7

BC Quarter-Final Varsity Game Day Itinerary

2010-11-18T18:13:00.000-08:00

Double Wing Time Baby!

Game Day!

Uniform: Blacks
Bring: Water Bottle

0746 Team Breakfast In MPR
1031 Meet In Dawghouse/Conduct All Taping
1101 Equipment Check
1111 Board Team Bus
1116 Bus Departs
1141 Arrive at Field
1206 Begin Team Warm-Up
1253 Captains Called
1301 Kick-Off
1501 Game Ends
1516 Board Bus
1541 Arrive @ Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1601 Players Released

*All school rules apply on this trip.
**All players must ride to and from game on team bus.

Go Dawgs!

JV BC Semi-Final Game Breaking News

2010-11-18T07:49:00.000-08:00

BREAKING NEWS!

The JV BC Semi-Final Game will be played next week versus arch-rival Ballenas (defeated Handsworth 40-13) on a neutral, artificial turf site on Vancouver Island.

The Day and Location is now official: JB vs Ballenas on the New Ladysmith Artificial Turf Field. Kick-Off is 2 PM, Wednesday, November 24th. The Field located at extreme North End of 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC.

Time to start making arrangements to attend and to spread the news to all friends, family and JB supporters!!

A detailed game-day itinerary will follow. Stay tuned.

Go Dawgs!!

Congrats JVos

2010-11-17T16:47:00.000-08:00

John Barsby JV's 53 Robert Bateman 14

Next-Up is BC Semi-Final Game!

More to Follow!!!!

Go Dawgs!

BC Quarter-Final Week

2010-11-14T08:42:00.000-08:00

Dawgbites

John Barsby Football Newsletter

Quarter-Final Playoff Edition

British Columbia Quarter-Final Games
Junior Varsity

Our JV's will host the Robert Bateman Wolves of Abbottsford, BC on Wednesday 17 November at 2:01 PM in "The Canem Cage" on John Barsby Field.

Bateman is exceptionally fast, loaded with G. 10's and big up-front. We will have to prepare very, very well in practice Monday and Tuesday in order to be ready for this crew.

How you can help:
1) Attend the game if you can! The guys play their best in front of their parents and friends. The more folks out cheering, the better! Please network with friends and family to get a big crowd out to the game!

2) Field Set-Up: Coach Stevenson will be on the field at 5:06 AM Wednesday morning to set-up the field (Varsity practice is at 6:00 AM). Any help with field set-up would be greatly, greatly appreciated!

3) Stick Crew: Adult help is needed with the chains and down-box. If you can help with the sticks, please come by the field 15 minutes prior to kick-off and stand by them.

4) Field Take-Down: After each game it is a very big help when everyone pitches in to collect the field markers, signs, post-pads and properly store them in the bin.

Spectators: We need NOISE on game-day! We want to be classy as a crowd however so please use the maxim "Cheer Loudly For Your Team and not against the other team".

Varsity

Our Varsity will host the Pitt Meadows Marauders on Friday, 19 November at 1:01 PM on the brand new artificial turf field in Ladysmith, BC.

BCSSFA mandates that all varsity playoff games are played on artificial turf and this is the nearest location we can secure. The City of Ladysmith has really stepped up to get changerooms in place, bathrooms in place, parking arranged and bleachers for spectators.

Directions:

The field is located at the North End of 4th Avenue in Ladysmith. Directions to the game as follows: Headed South into town from Nanaimo on the Island Hwy. Turn right on to 1st Avenue and drive past Tim Hortons to the turnabout; Turn Right and drive up-the hill on Symonds Street until you reach 4th Avenue. Turn right on 4th avenue and drive north all the way to its end. You will see the field on your right hand side. http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Of Note: There are construction delays on the Island Hwy. near Cassidy. It is very wise to circumvent this by taking the Cedar Road turnoff and following Cedar Road to its junction with the Island Hwy. just past Cassidy airport. Will save you time.

The Game: Pitt is a very good football team with balanced running and passing and excellent special teams. On defense, these guys blitz a lot and are all about pressure! We surely have our work cut-out for us at Varsity in preparation for this game!
Help Needed

1) We need maximum attendance for the game! Please ask family and friends to come out as well as use your social networking sites to get word out! We want to be classy as a crowd however so pleas use the maxim "Cheer Loudly For Your Team and not against the other team". Our guys thrive on the home crowd and could use all the support they can get! Please wear red or black if you have such clothing.

2) Sticks and Down Box: We need adult crew that can make this game for the duration. The chain gang needs to be in place a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the game.

3) Field set-up: We are in the process of arranging a crew of volunteers to set the field up at 0900 on Friday Morning. Set-up will include all field markers/sticks/post-pads, game-day advertising/PA/Tent/ and scaffolding for video. Please contact Coach Stevenson Boomsha@yahoo.com if you can help. The more hands, the shorter the work. A huge effect of such volunteer help is the fact that it gives the coaching staff the opportunity to coach and prepare players to play the game!

4) Lastly, we need help taking the field down post game.

Folks, we can pull this off, but it is going to take the efforts of many people working together for it to happen. On behalf of the players who have worked so very hard to be playing in such meaningful games at this time of the season, I am most humbly and earnestly asking for your help. Now is the time for the power of program to bring forth its full measure!

Thank You and have a great week!
Coach R. Stevenson

Go Dawgs!

Round 1 JV Playoff Game is Complete!

2010-11-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

Congratulations JV Dawgs on your 60-0 round one playoff victory! Well done and get ready to move on! Now is the time to go to work fellas! Our job is to narrow the gap between where we are currently playing and what our potential performance is. Practice this morning at 6:00 AM saw 100% attendance in the cool November frost and by gosh, our effort and attitude were mighty encouraging!! Our opponent next week is a winner and have earned their way into the BC Quarter-Final just as we have. We have to find our best within ourselves for this match-up!

Kick-Off vs The Robert Bateman Wolves of Abbottsford is Wednesday, 17 November at 2:01 PM in "The Canem Cage"!

Varsity Week 9 Hi-Lites

Go Dawgs!!

2010 Season Week 9

2010-11-01T14:17:00.000-07:00

Week 8 Review

Varsity Comes-Up Big At Seaquam on Saturday

Our Varsity travelled to play Seaquam HS on Saturday and came away with a dramatic 24-22 win over a great Seahawk squad. Well done Fellas!

JV's Versus Ballenas HS, Wednesday, 3 November at 3:01 PM

This is the final week of Regular Season Play. Headed into our final games, our JV's are tied for first place with our arch-rival, the Ballenas Whalers of Parksville. We play the Whalers on Wednesday with Kick-Off at 3:01 PM on our home field in The Canem Cage! We are looking for a large and boisterous turnout for this game as the top seed coming off of the Island is at stake!

The Whaler File:

The Ballenas JV's throw the ball very well out of multiple formations and have an excellent draw-play. On the ground, Ballenas loves to pound the ball behind their outstanding offensive tackle and tight end. We can expect play-action pass off of just about every Whaler run play and of course, well developed screens. Ballenas will have trick-plays by the bushell so our defense needs to expect the unexpected from start to finish.
Defensively, the Whalers are tough up front with a fast flowing crew of linebackers. The defensive backfield is very disciplined and can play man and zone coverage equally well. Whaler special teams will feature fake kick-offs and fake punts. They run a good fake field goal as well.

Make no mistake, Ballenas is playing hard to win this one! We have to be our best.

Varsity vs Sands HS Friday, November 5th, 1:46 PM

Our Varsity squad will host the Sands Scorpions of North Delta this coming Friday in The Canem Cage. This game will represent the last game our Grade 12's will ever play on our home dirt. It is a special day for these young men and we aim to bring our best on to the field to support them!! Many of our 12's began playing flag football in grade 5/6 on our field and this is the closing act. A special day, a bitter-sweet special day.

The Sands File: Sands is HUGE and physical. This team loves smashmouth football and is very good passing the football off of play-action. The Scorpions have an arsenal of trick plays and use them well throughout the game.

Defensively, look for lots of Scorpion blitzes and a very good defensive line surge. This game will be PHYSICAL right out of the gates! Sands special teams are well coached and they will run a good reverse on their kick-return. The Sands kicking game is good in terms of depth and they do a very good job covering punts and kick-offs.

Bottom-Line: Barsby beware...this team almost beat AAA champion Centennial earlier this year and is now healthy. Sands is playing for a playoff spot on Friday. They will be motivated to say the least! We have to bring our A-Game!!

Parents: We need help with down-boxes and sticks as well as our field-take down post-game. Please lend a hand if you can.

Varsity Dawgs at Seaquam HS

2010-10-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

Always Tough and Prepared Seaquam Seahawks!

Our Varsity Football Squad travels this Saturday to play the ferocious and ever improving Seaquam Seahawks in a game that will determine first place in the Coast Conference and playoff seeding in November. Much is on the line on Saturday!

The Seahawk File: This is a group of football tough guys who go to work every day and get better. The Seahawks have shown this in their play week-to-week during the 2010 season to-date. Offensively, Seaquam gets it done in a variety of ways. At heart they like to pound the ball forwards in the hands of their outstanding tailback with their QB and FB picking-up the slack when necessary. Seaquam can also spread the field very well and their East-West Running game and ability to throw the football with a high percentage of completions vs throws being an admirable and dangerous trait. Even more impressive is their ability to minimize turnovers. On defense, Seaquam has been very opportunistic and has forced/recovered a very positive ration of turnovers. On both sides of the ball, the Seahawks are big and strong with a good skill set. Their Linebackers and DB's flow well to the ball and rarely surrender a big play over the top. Special teams are disciplined and full of hustle. In sum, Seaquam is going to be a very tough nut to crack!

Week 8 John Barsby at Seaquam

Saturday, 30 October, 2010

Uniform: Whites

Bring:

Lunch/Post-Game Snack
Weather Appropriate Clothing
Your Own Water-Bottle
$10.00 cash to be turned in to Mr. Rembold at the Dawghouse Door
Your Best!!

Saturday's Game Day Itinerary

0846 Meet in Dawghouse
0901 Equipment Check
0911 Board Bus For Duke Point Ferry Terminal
1016 Ferry Sails For Tswassen
1146 Change into Game Pants/Socks and conduct all taping.
1216 Arrive at Twassen Ferry Terminal
1231 Board Bus For Seaquam HS
1306 Arrive at Seaquam HS
1316 Begin Warm-Up
1401 Kick-Off
1601 Game Ends
1611 Board Bus For Tswassen Ferry Terminal
1651 Arrive at Tswassen Ferry
1716 Board Ferry (We will change on board ferry)
1746 Ferry Sails For Duke Point
1931 Equipment Check
1951 Board Bus For Dawghouse
2011 Arrive At Dawghouse/Change Over Gear For Mon. AM Practice
2031 Players Released

* All school rules apply on this trip.

The Province Newspaper: John Barsby Varsity and JV Ranked!

2010-10-28T09:06:00.000-07:00

The Province comes out every Thursday with provincial HS Football Rankings. This week both the Varsity and JV are ranked in the Top 5 Provincially. In addition, there is a big write-up on our Varsity Dawgs. To find out how high we are ranked/read the article, please go to: http://www.theprovince.com/sports/high-school-zone/index.html

Go Dawgs!

Week 7

2010-10-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Varsity 39 Hugh Boyd 0

Week 7 got off to a great start with the JV's bouncing back from a rough start vs Notre Dame and physically pounding their way to a 37-6 victory over the visiting AAA Jugglers. The game was quite frankly inspirational. Our JV's then went on to a record 37 players at JV study hall on Thursday after school! Simply awesome!!

At the Varsity level in league play vs Hugh Boyd HS our defense played out of its skin for four quarters and offensively we put together a good two quarters en-route to a shutout day in "The Canem Cage".

There are far bigger and tougher games ahead and all players should take heed that "Good Enough" is not "Good Enough" and accepting repeated/preventable mistakes is a surefire way to let high aspirations slip away from one's grasp.

Upcoming Varsity Practices:

Monday 25 October: 0600-0800

Tuesday 26 October: Backs and receivers 3:16-3:51

Wednesday 27 October 0600-0800

Thursday, 28 October 3:21-5:31

Friday, 29 October 2:01-3:31

Saturday, 30 October, Game at Seaquam HS!

JV Practices/Game/Study Hall

Monday 25 October: 3:21-5:31

Tuesday 26 October: Backs and receivers 3:21-5:31
Wednesday 27 October BYE
Thursday, 28 October 3:16.....JV Study Hall
Friday, 29 October 0601-0801

Big Games This Week!

2010-10-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Notre Dame JV's Roll In Wednesday!

Junior Varsity host Notre Dame High School Wednesday, 20 October, 1:31 PM!

In The Canem Cage!

Trojan Varsity Come Ashore on Friday!!

Varsity host Hugh Boyd High School Friday, 22 October 1:46 PM!

In The Canem Cage!

JV Dawgs Improve To 4-0 In League Play

2010-10-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

JV's On The Rise!

Congratulations JV Dawgs on your most complete team performance to date! We got it done every which way on Wednesday en-route to a convincing 60-6 victory over the visiting Mark Isfeld Ice of Courtenay. Our league record is now 4-0 and overall record is 5-1.

Next up for our JV Dawgs is the number 4 ranked AAA JV squad in the Province! Notre Dame HS of Vancouver BC will be travelling over to play us on Wednesday, 20 October at 1:31 PM. This will be an extremely physical game as Notre Dame likes to play old-school, tough-guy football which is just our cup of tea! We are all extremely excited about the opportunity to challenge ourselves against the legendary Notre Dame program!

Upcoming JV practices/Study Hall:

Thursday, 14 October: Study Hall 3:06-onwards in Mr. Austin's Room. We are going to break our attendance record today!!

Friday, 15 October: 0601-0801 AM.

Monday, 18 October: 3:21-5:31 PM

Tuesday, 19 October: 3:21-5:31 PM

Go Dawgs!!

Coach Lou Holtz

2010-10-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

Some Thoughts from one of the Great Ones.

Coach Lou Holtz

-Ability is what you're capable of doing; Motivation determines what you do; Attitude determines how well you do it.-

-I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.-

-If you want to know if your life means something, when you go to bed ask yourself: Did I make a positive difference in someone else's life today?-

2010 Border Battle

2010-10-09T22:10:00.000-07:00

John Barsby Varsity 56 Ballenas 25

A fun, action packed afternoon up at Ballenas HS in Parksville. The Whalers put on a great show and had their whole school out to the game! Our opponents game planned well and came out giving their all and did not let up for four quarters. We brought our best as well and what transpired was big play after big play on both sides of the ball for both teams. The Whalers kept it close for three quarters but our relentless team effort was just too much for em.

Collectors Edition Border Battle T's For Sale!

*Note: T-Shirt on the left of above image is the one being sold.

The Border Battle is our biggest rivalry game of the year each season and you could feel it all week and especially when their crowd took to the field all decked out in Whaler colours and garb. We have printed special T-Shirts to commemorate the game and rivalry that will be on sale while supplies last. Each shirt will be sold for $20.00 with proceeds going to equipment costs for the year. The JV edition of the Border Battle will be played on Wednesday, November 3rd at 3:00 PM in The Canem Cage!

Thanksgiving Week Varsity Practices

Wednesday, 13 October: 0601-0801 AM
Thursday, 14 October: 3:21-5:31 PM
Friday, 15 October: 2:01-3:21 PM Followed by Team Bar-B-Q.

Go Dawgs!!

John Barsby Football Alumni Awarded BCFC All-Star Status

2010-10-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to VI Raider Defensive Lineman Nick Woznesensky (06 Dawgs), Defensive Back Aaron Davies (06 Dawgs) and Mike Schaper (07 Dawgs) on being recognized as British Columbia Football Conference All Stars based on their on-field play with the defending Canadian Champion VI Raiders Football Club.

Well Done and way to carry forward the John Barsby Football Tradition of excellence! We are very proud of you and your teammates!!

Go Dawgs! Go Raiders!

JV's Improve League Record to 3-0

2010-10-07T10:40:00.000-07:00

2010 Overall Record 4-1
League Record 3-0

Provincial Rankings From The Province Newspaper (Howie's High School Hamper)

TRIPLE A

1. Centennial Centaurs (Coquitlam) (2-0). Did not play. (LW-1)
2. Vancouver College Fighting Irish (3-1). Def. Terry Fox 42-6. (2)
3. St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights (Burnaby) (3-1). Def. Windsor 36-0. (3)
4. Mt. Douglas Rams (Victoria) (3-1) Def. 2A Robert Bateman 35-6. (4)
5. Notre Dame Jugglers (Vancouver) (4-1). Def. Holy Cross 35-6. (5)

Honorable mention -- Kelowna (4-0). Def. Mt. Boucherie 30-12

DOUBLE A

1. Mission Roadrunners (4-0). Def. Robert Bateman 32-20. (LW-1)
2. Handsworth Royals (North Vancouver) (4-0). Def. Triple-A Terry Fox 27-20. (2)
3. John Barsby Bulldogs (Nanaimo) (3-1). Def. Triple A Lord Tweedsmuir 22-0. (3)
4. Ballenas Whalers (Parksville) (3-1). Def. Mark Isfeld. (NR)
5. Seaquam Seahawks (North Delta) (2-2). Def. Eric Hamber (NR)

A Big Congratulations to our JV Squad on their 32-0 victory vs the Timberline Wolves of Campbell River. The Wolves played tough early on with the half-time score favoring John Barsby 12-0. Our kick-off team ignited a second half explosion with a very physical wedge breaking performance that set the tone for things to come on both sides of the ball.

Well Done Dawgs!

JV Practices/Study Hall leading up to our home game this coming Wednesday vs Mark Isfeld are as follows:

Study Hall In Mr. Austin's Classroom: 3:06 PM Thursday, 6 October. Interim Reports are Rapidly Approaching!!!

Practice: Friday, 8 October: 0601-0801

Practice: Tuesday, 12 October 3:16-5:31

Wednesday Kick-Off vs Mark Isfeld is at 3:01 PM.

GO DAWGS!

2010 Border Battle!

2010-10-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

Strap on your Headgear, fill-up the ice bags and get ready for some old school high school rivalry football! The 2010 edition of Vancouver Island's biggest High School Football Rivalry Game is going to take place on Friday, October 8th at 2:01 PM on the Ballenas High School Field!

The host Whalers are 3-1 on the young season and are really hitting their offensive and defensive strides! The Whalers dominated time of possession last week en-route to a 32-12 victory over the Hugh Boyd Trojans of Richmond. Ballenas vicitimized Boyd with three on-side kick-off recoveries and an interception that all produced Whaler scores. The Whaler defense was at its physical best dominating the line of scrimmage and allowing many gang tackles by their linebacker and defensive back corps. Offensively, the Whalers scored by land and by air with a variety of formations, passes, direct and misdirection runs. In short, they were comprehensive and they were good.

The Barsby Varsity squad is going to have to bring its game to a new level when we step on to Whaler grass come Friday! There will be no room for mistakes and all should remember that previous stats and points are not worth a single yard, tackle or score in this game! How we practice this week and how we prepare mentally will be the biggest indicator of success or defeat on Friday. The Barsby coaching staff feels that this will be a real litmus test for the Varsity in terms of where we are and where we are headed. Ballenas will give no quarter and we will ask for none. Lets get better this week!

Week Five

2010-10-03T18:08:00.000-07:00

Great wins this past week for our JV's 22-0 over Lord Tweedsmuir and 32-0 for our Varsity over South Delta. A big congratulations to the 33 JV team members who came out for Thursday Study Hall!! Also, a big shout out to the large and boisterous crowd at Friday's Varsity Game!!

This week has our JV's on their final road-trip of the regular season travelling to Campbell River on Wednesday for a 3:16 PM tilt vs the Timberline Wolves. Our Varsity squad will travel up to Parksville for the annual Border Battle versus the red hot Ballenas Whalers in what will surely be a very, very hotly contested game. Kick-Off on the Ballenas HS field will be 2:01 PM.

The JV Itinerary for Wednesday is as follows:

Wednesday, October 6th
JV @ Timberline HS, Campbell River, BC
Kick-Off 2:01 PM
Uniform: Reds
Playing Surface: Grass

Itinerary

1201 Meet In Dawghouse/Change Into Game Pants/Conduct All Taping
1221 Equipment Check
1231 Board Team Bus
1236 Bus Departs
1401 Arrive at Timberline
1426 Begin Team Warm-Up
1516 Kick-Off
1716 Board Bus for Dawghouse
1846 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change over Gear
1901 Players Released

*Players should bring a light snack for post-game.
**All School Rules Apply on this trip!
***Players responsible for missed school work.
****Players need to bring their own water bottle
***** Players must travel to and from game on team bus.

Varsity Itinerary For Friday's Border Battle

Varsity Dawgs @ Ballenas Whalers

Friday, October 8th, 2010

Kick-Off: 2:01 PM

2010 Border Battle!!

Uniform: Whites

Itinerary

1131 Meet In Dawghouse
1136 Change Into Game Pants/Conduct All Taping
1206 Equipment Check
1216 Board Team Bus
1221 Bus Departs
1256 Arrive at Ballenas/Secure Team Area
1316 Begin Team Warm-Up
1401 Kick-Off
1601 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1641 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1701 Players Released
* All school rules apply on this trip.
** Players must travel to and from game on team bus.
***Players must bring their own water bottle.
****Players responsible for completing missed school assignments.

Varsity Team Breakfast Friday

2010-09-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

Big Day Ahead

0745 hrs. in Multi-Purpose Room: Time to break bread with your gridiron brothers!

JV Dawgs Week 4

2010-09-30T09:51:00.000-07:00

JV's Improve!

Congratulations to our JV squad on their 22-0 victory over AAA Lord Tweedsmuir of Surrey. We came out of the gates physical and never looked back. To go along with the play of the D, O, and Pride and Joy Units, there was a great pace set that carried us forward through the late quarters. The coaching staff was very proud of how the offense responded to some late 2nd quarter adversity on Wed. As well, the team travelled great and our behavior start-to-finish was superb.

A big thank you to Coach Biggen and his staff/program/school for their first rate hospitality. We very much enjoyed the experience!

The remainder of this week for our JV's is as follows:

Thursday, 30 Sept: JV Study Hall 3:06 PM to 4:31 PM. (Pizza arrives at 4:01 PM for those hard at work).

Friday, 0601-08001 hrs. AM Practice. **No shows will not travel to play Timberline next Wednesday!

Friday: 1:46 PM Varsity Host South Delta Sundevils! Come make some noise!!

Well Done Dawgs!!

Week 4 Varsity League Opener

2010-09-28T10:09:00.000-07:00

The South Delta Sundevils Are Coming To Town!

An outstanding South Delta varsity squad will arrive Thursday night, rest-up and be on the field for our league opener at 1:46 PM, Friday, 1 October in The Canem Cage. This game is huge, with playoff implications for both teams right out of the gates.

The Scout:

South Delta is big and physical up-front on both sides of the ball.
South Delta has a terrific passing game with well timed routes, superb receivers and the ability to read coverage and audible effectively.
Quarterback has a next level arm and touch on the ball!
South Delta runs multiple offensive formations looking for mismatches.
Run game is quick-hitting!
These guys love to run trick-plays and are very effective at doing so!!
Defensively, a very fast group to the ball! Defensive Line is well coached and disciplined.
Special Teams: They are well coached and employ just about every trick in the book. Swinging gate on PAT/Field Goal creates multiple threats to score!

Our Varsity Squad will have to play to our fullest potential in order to compete with South Delta. They were banged up in their last game and now have their atletes back along with two solid weeks of preparation. Expect anything and bring everything fellas!

WE NEED CROWD HELP! Calling out to all alumni and Dawg Supporters, we thrive on the noise and feel like there is an extra player on the field with us when you start rocking The Cage!

Go Dawgs!!

Junior Varsity Dawgs at Lord Tweedsmuir

2010-09-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

Our JV Dawgs will be playing an exhibition game Wednesday, 29 September vs (AAA) number 4 ranked Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers of Surrey.

Uniform: Reds
Bring: Your own water bottle, lunch and snack for return.
Cost: $10.00 per-player to be turned in to Mr. Austin @ the Dawghouse door upon arrival.

Itinerary

0631 Meet in Dawghouse
0641 Equipment Check
0701 Board Bus For Duke Point Ferry
0746 Ferry Sails for Tsswassin
0901 Change Into Game Pants, Conduct all Taping
1001 Board Bus For Lord Tweedsmuir
1046 Arrive @ Lord Tweedsmuir
1101 Change Into Uniforms
1116 Begin Warm-Up
1201 Kick-Off
1406 Board Bus For Tsswassin Ferry
1516 Ferry Sails for Duke Point
1721 Board Bus For Dawghouse
1741 Arrive at Dawghouse/Change Over Gear
1806 Players Released

Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary Location: http://ca.maps.yahoo.com/map?q1=6151-180th%20Street%20Surrey%2C%20BC%20V3S4L5%20CA&mag=5&ard=1#mvt=m&lat=49.1144&lon=-122.72401&mag=5&zoom=14&q1=6151-180th%20Street%20Surrey%2C%20BC%20V3S4L5%20CA

Of Note:

All Schools apply on this trip. Players must travel to and from game with team.

JV Study Hall 3:06 PM, Thursday, Sept. 30th in Mr. Austin's Classroom. Pizza @ 4:01 PM!

Next JV Practice is 0601-0801 Friday, October 1st. Players who miss this practice will not travel to Campbell River for next game.

2010 Ray Kocher Classic

2010-09-26T06:18:00.000-07:00

Two games played this week vs our neighborhood rival Nanaimo District HS were lights out fun. Our JV squad really found its stride turning in a solid performance en-route to a 35-22 victory on Thursday. The game was very, very physical and NDSS asked for and gave no quarter throughout. The coaching staff has been very impressed with the intensity and level of preparation from the whole team. The players have done an excellent job of assisting and pushing one another to improve. A job well done!

At the Varsity level we continued to roll with a 50-6 victory. The competition has been getting stronger however and we were stopped on downs for the first time since play began at the spring Jamboree. Another big effort by our defense led to five recovered fumbles! Pride and Joy units were outstanding again. Next up for our Varsity is our first league game Friday, October 1st, 1:45 PM versus the South Delta SunDevils.

Next-up for our JV squad is a renewal of our program's rivalry with the AAA Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers of Surrey this coming Wednesday. A travel itinerary will be posted.

Both our JV and Varsity will be practicing on Monday, 27 Sept (Pro-D-Day) from 3-5:30 PM.

Go Dawgs!

Week Four: Divisional Play Begins!

2010-09-23T11:16:00.000-07:00

A Message To Our Varsity

Guys, high school football comes and goes so quickly and there are 13 weeks of ball in a season. We are entering week four and the beginning of our divisional schedule. You have prepared well for what is coming down the pipes! From here on out, every game is for making the playoffs and then to move forward. We set our dream goal in the heat of August; each week we have laboured to improve. The process must continue.

Below is a video that defines the intensity we must bring to every practice and game from here on out. Watch it daily. When you are weary, watch it. When you catch yourself feeling complacent, watch it. When you need a push, watch it. Soak it in, personalize your "Last Play" effort. Bring your best. The alternative is regret, the most expensive thing in the world.

Last Play Dawgs! Last Play!

Varsity Team Breakfast

2010-09-23T05:06:00.000-07:00

Strap on Your Feedbags!

Varsity Team Breakfast Friday, 24 Sept. 0730 AM In Cafeteria!

Go Dawgs!!

JV's @ Nanaimo District

2010-09-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

JV Dawgs @ NDSS Islanders Thursday, 23 September, 2010

Itinerary

All Times PM

Uniform: Reds

1:36 Meet In Dawghouse/Change Into Gear, Conduct all Taping

1:56 Equipment Check

2:01 Board Bus To NDSS

2:06 Bus Departs

2:11 Arrive @ NDSS/Secure Team area.

2:21 Begin Team Warm-Up

3:11 Captains Called

3:16 Kick-Off

5:16 Game Ends

5:21 Board Bus to Dawghouse

5:26 Change over Gear

5:46 Players Released

*All School Rules Apply on this trip.

**Players must travel to and from game on team bus.

*** Players must bring their own water-bottle

**** All Missed Class Assignments must be completed.

2010-09-20T05:47:00.000-07:00

Ray Kocher Classic Game Week!

The tenth annual Ray Kocher Classic Rivalry Game between the John Barsby and Nanaimo District H.S. Football programs is slated for this week. The game and trophy get their name in honor of Mr. Ray Kocher who was the principal of both schools at the time that they respectively started their programs. Mr. Kocher’s unwavering support and encouragement are the reason that hundreds upon hundreds of young men over the years have had the opportunity to compete on the gridiron and measure themselves against their peers from across the province.

The John Barsby Junior Varsity Squad will travel to NDSS Thursday afternoon for a 3:16 PM kick-off and Friday afternoon, the Varsity Dawgs host the Islanders in the Canem Cage at 1:46 PM. These games are always extremely hard fought regardless of either team’s win-loss record and it is a source of school pride throughout the year.

The Varsity edition of this year’s duo of games will feature the John Barsby Dance Squad performing at half-time for our home and visiting fans. Lots of hard-fought fun this week! In the spirit of the game and fraternity of the two football programs: Go Dawgs! Go Islanders! Lets Get It On!!

Week 2 Wrap-UP

2010-09-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

In-Review

JV 32-Belmont 20

Hi-lite of the week: JV study hall!! Twenty-six players attended study-hall on Thursday beginning at 3:06 and with the last player leaving shortly after 5 PM. Four school staff members volunteered their help during this period with specialties represented from the Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Computer Science departments! Wow!! Those going the extra-mile were rewarded with some great tasting pizza at the end of the session! How we study and how we play are two peas in a pod; well done JV Dawgs!!!

JV Pride and Joy!!

After a slow start at this Monday's practice, our JV worked hard to improve during subsequent sessions. Friday's game at Belmont went a long ways towards telling us where we are at. Defensively, we played physical and sharp producing a score en route. Pride and Joy special teams units were outstanding and produced a touchdown. Offensively, our recivers showed much improvement. We will be going to work on offensive line and quarterback play come Monday! Everything is fixable with a "lets get better" attitude.

Varsity 58- Belmont 0

Pride and Joy Baby!

We did some growing in practice this week and were ready to play right out of the gates. Our team defense gave a savage account of themselves producing turnovers and many negative yardage plays for the opposing offense. Offensively, we started on a very short field all day long and were very efficient in terms of getting the ball across the goal-line with six different ball carriers contributing to the final score. The offensive line played superb and gashed big holes in the opposing unit. Pride and Joy special teams units had a monster day and was an inspiration/joy to behold. In a word, Devastation!

Game video shows areas requiring improvement, but this does not lessen the fact that we improved this week as individuals and more importantly, as a team.

All, enjoy the win and as of 0001 hrs. Sat. 18th, it is Ray Kocher Classic Game Week vs Nanaimo District. Time to go to work and get better!!

Week 2 @ Belmont

2010-09-13T14:16:00.000-07:00

Exciting Double-Header in Langford!!

Week two sees our JV and Varsity squads engaged in a double-header on the road versus the Belmont Bulldogs of Langford, BC. The JV game kicks off at 2:30 PM and is a league game. The Varsity game is exhibition and kick's off at 5 PM. Both contests will be played at Bear Mountain Stadium which is located at City Center Park in Langford.

We are using this trip as a program builder and the Varsity are departing along-side the JV so they will be present to watch and cheer on our young fellas. After their game, the Junior Varsity will be on hand to support the Varsity for their game. Both team busses will return together after the Varsity Game.

This week's practices:

Monday: JV and Varsity 3:16-5:31
Tuesday: JV 3:16-5:31
Wednesday: Varsity 0601-0801 JV 3:16-5:31
Thursday: Varsity 3:16-5:31

JV's Thursday Study Hall: 3:06 to 4:31 in Mr. Austin's Classroom!

Game Day Notes

Uniforms: JV in Reds, Varsity in Whites.
Cleates: Moulded rubber cleates or short, artificial turf studs.
Water-Bottle: Everyone brings their own personal water bottle.
Food: There will be no eating on the bus. Players should bring a pre-game snack (Seniors) and a post-game snack (JV's).

Itinerary

11:31 Dawghouse will be opened
11:32 JV's conduct all taping and change into game pants/socks.
11:33 Varsity assemble all individual uniforms and equipment.
12:01 JV Equipment Check/JV's load team bus.
12:04 Varsity Equipment Check/Varsity Load Bus
12:10 Both Team Busses Depart.
13:16 Arrive @ Bear Mountain
13:21 JV's Get Changed into uniforms/Varsity secure team area.
13:36 JV's Begin Team Warm-UP
1426 Captains Called
1431 JV Kick-Off
15:36 Varsity Get Changed into their uniforms/all taping conducted.
1606 Varsity Pre-Game Warm-Up Begins
1631 JV Game Ends/Handshakes and change into post-game attire (All gear gets loaded on bus before returning to watch varsity game!)
1656 Varsity Captains called to center field
17:01 Varsity Kick-Off
1901 Varsity Game Ends
1916 Board Bust For Dawghouse
2031 Arrive @ Dawghouse and change-over gear to practice uniforms.
2051 Players Released

**Of Note: All school rules apply on this trip. Players must travel to and from game on team bus. JV and Varsity, bring a snack!! It is going to be a long day. Hydrate well the night before! Eat a substantial breakfast and a good lunch prior to bus departing from school.

Week 1 Complete!

2010-09-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

A Super Day For The Varsity Dawgs!

Dawg fans were treated to a very complete, intense and elevated effort on Saturday vs the Okanagen Mission Huskies of Kelowna. The defense forced three turnovers and accounted for five sacks en-route to a physical, dominating performance.

Pride and Joy Units played their part giving us terrific field position most of the game and the offense struck quick, hard and often.

"Chain-Saw"
Video analysis shows much to work on however as we continue to go through the process of getting better each day, week and month. We are looking forward to a great week of practice ahead beginning Monday with a program defensive emphasis practice.

This week's practice schedule:

Monday: JV and Varsity 3:15-5:30 PM

Tuesday: JV 3:15-5:30 PM

Wednesday: Varsity 0600-0800 AM and JV 3:15-5:30 PM.

Thursday: Varsity 3:15-5:30 PM

Friday: Game Day! Both JV and Varsity will travel to Bear Mountain Stadium (City Center Park), Langford, BC to play the Belmont Bulldogs. Itinerary for the day will be posted this week.

JV Dawgs 16 Mt. Douglas 39

2010-09-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

No Quit in our DNA!

Our JV Squad opened up their season Wednesday versus the 2009 Provincial Champion Mt. Douglas Rams of Victoria. While we fell short on the scoreboard, we surely did not fall short on the character, attitude and effort board! The game was very, very physical both ways and the coaching staff was encouraged by what the players brought to the field! Sometimes you have to take a loss like this and treat it like a friend, look in the mirror real good, learn from it, and drive on with the mission! We are going to get a whole bunch better folks and there are big, big things ahead for the 2010 JV Bulldogs!!

It is back to work on Friday morning with the Dawghouse open at 6:00 AM and players on the field at 06:30. Time to lick our wounds and get focused on Belmont!

A big shout-out to the awesome crowd at the game!! Parents, classmates, varsity, alumni, teachers and of course, our Harewood neighbors/friends!! Another packed house in the Canem Cage.

Go Dawgs!

Barsby Alum Meets PM

2010-09-09T06:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Gang, football is a road that leads to many great and unexpected things. Former Barsby team captain and great, now team captain of the three time national champion VI Raiders, Nick Woznesensky got to meet the Prime Minister of Canada yesterday!

Go Dawgs!