Varsity Dawgs 45 Windsor Dukes 7

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

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

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

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

Border Battle Wrap-Up

Border Battle 2011

Varsity 41-Ballenas 21

JV's 52-Ballenas 0



Varsity Dawgs @ Handsworth Royals

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

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!

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





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

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

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

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

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

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

How We Roll!

Varsity Dawgs @ Abbottsford Panthers Week 2

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

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!

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

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!

The Province’s Big 5 preseason football rankings

Practices Have Begun

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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 John Barsby Football Registration

Tuesday, March 1st 6:31 PM

In School Multi-Purpose Room



Watch The Varsity 53-27 BC Championship Victory Here

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

2010 Championship Day Slide Shows/Photo Albums

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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

John Barsby 32-Pitt Meadows-7

BC Quarter-Final Varsity Game Day Itinerary



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

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

John Barsby JV's 53 Robert Bateman 14

Next-Up is BC Semi-Final Game!

More to Follow!!!!

Go Dawgs!

BC Quarter-Final Week

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!

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

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

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.