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Todd Whitlock agrees to a one year position as head coach of the Sarnia Saints RFC.

The Saints’ are pleased to announce that Todd Whitlock has

signed on to coach the men’s side for the 2012 season.

Whitlock brings a wealth of playing and coaching

experience to the club. As a two (2) time club MVP,

Whitlock will encourage a high level of participation from

both the players and the club management.

Club Captain, Tyler Boyd, “The guys are excited to have

Whitter onboard. With hard work and discipline, I believe

that we will finish in the top two and be able to compete for

the McCormick Cup in November.”

The Saints’ premier and development side both finished third overall in their respective divisions in 2011.

The premier side lost in the consolation final of the McCormick Cup to Peterborough.

The 2012 season will kick-off on the road for the Saints against Ajax and Barrie respectively. The Home

Opener will take place June 2nd at Norm Perry Park. (See page 3 for more info)

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The Coach, Todd Whitlock

Saints are hosting a Multiple

Sclerosis Benefit Dinner and

Match. The proceeds will

benefit both the Sarnia-Lambton

Multiple Sclerosis Society and

Barry Chalmers.

The Sarnia Riding Club will be

hosting the June 14th benefit

dinner. The dinner will be

presented by chef Marcel St-

Aubin and there will be a silent

auction as well as the live

auctioning of the specially

designed MS jerseys.

Benefit match, a full day of

rugby, will be had on the 16th of

June at Norm Perry Park. Four

games are scheduled to take

place including an old boys game

at 11am. The men’s premier

side kickoff at 3pm and will be

televised by TVCogeco and also

lived streamed by Blackburn

Radio. (See page 3 for more

info)

M u l t i p l e s c l e r o s i s b e n e f i t e v e n t

Whitlock to coach

Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Event

Announcements

The Saint

Membership Dues - the backbone

of your club

2012 Men’s Premier Schedule

Youth Rugby Camp - August 13-17

Game Results

What’s Happening

Purchase your Multiple Sclerosis

t-shirt

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1989-- OFSAA (Port Perry) playing member St Clair

Colts, under coaches Stuart and Martin Smith

Playing member - High School Selects Vs Welsh

Touring Side (Pre Canada match)

1992-1994- Lakehead Norwester Club Rugby -

playing member

1995-Current, playing member

1998 Coffs Harbour Quins semi finalists - playing

member

High school rugby coach (18yrs)

Three (3) OFSAA appearances with the

boys.

2001 High School select team to England/Wales

2006 NCIVS to England/Wales

2007 Men's tour to Ireland

Member of the 1997 Intermediate Cup, Marshall

Cup, and League Championship squad

Awards

Most Valuable Player- 2009 & 1996

Club Man of the Year - 2009 & 2008

High School Coach of the Year - 2006

Most Improved Player - 1995

Whitlock’s philosophy...to develop individual players’ skills

on the pitch, but also to develop awareness of their role

within a grass roots organization, and the clubs’ part in a

greater community (Sarnia-Lambton).

Team Goals…

to improve on last year’s performances with both the

Developmental and Premier Sides.

to fully support at least one major community/club

event i.e. MS related events

What do we want to be known for?

We want to be known as the hardest working team on the

field, relentless in team defence and disciplined. I want

teams to come to town knowing they’re going to work 80

minutes to get points, and that our guys are going to make

them earn everything. This begins with a commitment to

this philosophy, a commitment to each other, and then an

inclusive commitment to improving individual tackling, unit

defence, and overall fitness.

Coaching

Level two NCCP

Referee - Level One

W H I T L O C K T O C O A C H

Shawn Georgiou is riding in

the MS Bike Tour. If you

would like to sponsor him in

his goal of reaching $1,000.

Visit http://mssociety.ca/

msbiketours/

T h e s a i n t P l a y e r p r o f i l e

Colin Turnbull

Country: Scotland

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10”

Weight: 83kg

Current Club: Sarnia Saints RFC

Past Clubs: Stirling Scottish Premier 1

Position: Scrum-half, fly-half, fullback, winger

Experience:

2011-12 member of the senior squad at Stirling

County RFC

2010-11 won the 2nd XV Reserve league title

with Stirling County RFC

2009-10 won the 2nd XV Reserve league title

with Stirling County RFC.

Selected for the Scotland Student Rugby League

team that played against the Exiles squad.

2008-09 Member of the SR squad at Stirling

County RFC

2007-08 Stirling County U-18 team which won

the Scottish Cup, Captain of Alva Academy,

Player of the year at Alva Academy, awarded

‘Outstanding Contribution to Rugby at Alva Acad-

emy’.

2006-07 Stirling County RFC U-18 team won

Caledonia Cup and named 3rd XV Player of the

Year

2005-06 Stirling County RFC U-16 team and

Central Crusaders U-16 district team

Stuart Edwards

Country: Scotland

Age: 20

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 90kg

Current Club: Sarnia Saints RFC

Past Clubs: Alloa RFC, Stirling County RFC

Position: Fly-half

Experience:

2012 - Club International XV 2011 – U20 Junior World Cup Championship,

finished 10th 2011 - U20 played in the 6 Nations which mir-

rored the full team 2010 - Captained the Scotland U19 team which

beat both Italy and France 2009 - Scotland U18 6-nations tournament and

captained them against Viadana (Italy) U20 side

Who’s the longest serving President of

the SSRFC...

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become increasingly difficult. With the physical demands

of an 80 min match along with twice a week practices

during the hot summer months, participation in the game

proved to be far too taxing on his body. Five years after his

first diagnosis, he had to give up a game he loved.

Barry has now directed his concentration to fighting to find

a cure for MS by participating and raising awareness

through events such as the MS Super City Walks, the MS

Bike Tour and the Sarnia Saints MS Match.

Barry now resides in London Ontario with his wife

Meighen. He is attending School at Kings University

College, studying towards a double Honors Bachelor of

Arts Degree Major in

Thanatology and

Sociocultural

Anthropology. Currently

he is awaiting acceptance

into the School of Social

Work at Kings University

College.

Barry Chalmers, of Wyoming, Ontario, was introduced to

rugby at the age of 15 as a high school freshman. As a

member of the LCCVI Lancers rugby team, coached by

Jim Keane, Barry quickly learned the game, excelling at

the sport. The following year, in 1998, he made his debut

with the Sarnia Saints Rugby Club and has never looked

back.

Over the years, Barry has represented Sarnia with a high

level of integrity and passion for the game. He was

selected to represent the Niagara Rugby Union's U18

select side for the Ontario Games in 2000, in which they

took home the silver medal. That same year he was asked

to Captain the Saints' junior touring side to England and

Wales. He used his experience representing the NRU's

select side and was an indispensable leader of the touring

side. After gaining experience playing junior rugby, Barry

made a seamless transition to men’s rugby. He grew to

make many lifelong friends and had an immediate impact

on and off the pitch.

He was diagnosed with MS in 2003 at the young age of

23. He started noticing difficulties primarily with his hands,

legs and feet. To make quick movements started to

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Alluding the tackle for the try!

The lady saints will be looking

to improve upon a tough

season last year.

Barry Chalmers

June 2nd Home Opener

Calcutta

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June 14th Multiple Sclerosis

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June 16th Multiple Sclerosis

Benefit Match

WHAT’S HAPPENING

WOMEN’S HOME

GAMES

May 26th v Norfolk

June 2nd v London

June 16th v Bruce County

...Only 39 Captains have

served the Saints in its 54yrs...

Hello Club members and rugby supporters,

Welcome to another season of Sarnia Saints Rugby. A promising year has been planned

with many functions including a MS benefit event and a club tour to Europe.

The Saints are looking to build on a strong season last year and are happy to have Todd

Whitlock join the coaching staff.

A few overseas guests are confirmed to come over for a visit and everyone is excited to

experience the camaraderie that only the Sarnia Saints Rugby Club can provide.

Good luck to all teams and participants of the forthcoming season.

Ryan Mortensen

Sarnia Saints Rugby Club

President

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Exhibition Games EG1 – Saturday April 21st v Bruce County (Away) EG2 – Saturday April 28th v Black & White game (Home) EG3 – Saturday May 5th v Detroit Tradesman (away) Home Games – Saints will play 8 of 14 games at home in 2012 GM3 - Saturday June 2nd v Oshawa Vikings - HOME OPENER - CALCUTTA GM5 - Saturday June 16th v London St. George – MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BENEFIT MATCH GM7 - Saturday July 7th v Brampton Beavers GM8 - Saturday July 14th v Ajax Wanderers GM9 - Saturday July 21st v Barrie RFC GM10 - Saturday July 28th v Niagara Wasps GM13 - Saturday September 15th v Peterborough Pagans GM14 - Saturday September 22nd v Brampton Beavers Away Games – 6 games on the road for 2012 GM1 – Saturday May 12th v Ajax Wanders GM2 – Saturday May 26th v Barrie RFC GM4 – Sunday June 10th v Niagara Wasps GM6 – Saturday June 23rd v Peterborough Pagans GM11 – Saturday August 11th v Oshawa Vikings GM12 – Saturday September 8th v London St. George Tour Date August 13th – 23rd Playoffs September 29th – October 28th TBA

PREMIER SCHEDULE

Name Position Country Tries Points Ben Trinham 9 (England) 4 70 Joel Clarke 10 (Canada) 8 69 Dean King 11 (Ireland) 8 60

Mike Hart 15/10 (Canada) 5 41

Chris Dundee 14 (Canada) 7 35

Rhodri Holloway 11 (Wales) 4 30

Bobby Walsh 13 (Canada) 6 30

Ben Antler 14 (Canada) 4 20

Tyler Boyd 7 (Canada) 4 20

Simon Kennefick 6 (Canada) 2 17

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RESULTS

Tries:

Ben Antler

Steve Young

Vance Jardine

Tyler Boyd

Cody Irvine (first try)

Todd Whitlock

Chris hart (4)

Quincy Weatherby (3)

Converts:

Mike Hart (2)

Steve Young (3)

MOM:

Chris Hart

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Brendan Groombridge

Matt McAuslan

Cody Irvine

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2011 CLUB AWARD WINNERS

Club Awards

Tyler Boyd - Club Man of the Year

John Gilroy - Encouragement Award

Mike McGuire - Front Row Flair

Daniel Feenstra - Diadore Award

Rory Keane - Rookie of the Year

Ryan Carr & Dave Koebel - Legacy Award

Premier Awards

Vance Jardine - Most Valuable Player

Matt Bahro - Most Improve Player

Development Awards

Simon Kennefick - Most Valuable Player

Nathan Mills - Most Improved Player

Women’s Awards

Julia Greenshields - Most Valuable Player

Christina McTavish - Most Improved Player

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CONGRATULATIONS TONY & CYNTHIA MITCHELL

ON YOUR

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Senior Women $250

STUDENTS

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Women $225

DUES ARE THE BACKBONE OF YOUR CLUB

Our Board of Directors

President - Ryan Mortensen

Secretary - Brian McAuley

Treasurer - Brendan Groombridge

Fixtures - Chris Groombridge

Funding Officer - Craig Johnston

Publicity/Website - Shawn Georgiou

Clubroom Manager - John Gilroy

Social Director - Nick Powel & Dylan Cullis

Women’s Rep - Jacqueline Fairbairn

Director at Large - Stu Powell

Director at Large - Ian McEwen

Director at Large - George O’Mahony

Director at Large - Dave Koebel

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The Sarnia Saints Rugby Clubs’

2012 Vice Presidents

Coaching Fund Appeal Dear Friend of Rugby,

The Sarnia Rugby Club has been in play since 1958. Each year the clubs’ executive makes sure that all active mem-

bers of your club pay their annual dues in order to take part in play and practise. Dues collected go to cover registrations

and insurance to Rugby Ontario and Rugby Canada, the clubs operating expenses, and to buy uniforms and training equip-

ment. This year we need help.

The club now plays in a very tight Ontario Senior League. To be competitive with the clubs at our current level we bring

in guest coaches. For the past 4 years, the clubs executive and players have taken on a guest coach initiative offer-

ing qualified and vetted individuals a co-op formula to reimburse a portion of their travel after their arrival and a place to

sleep while they are in Sarnia. All other living expenses are paid for by guests themselves. No guest coaches Sarnia experi-

ence is ever entirely subsidized by the Sarnia Rugby Club. No guest has ever received payment for their time, efforts, and

contributions to our club, ever. Guests are only selected to play if there is a determined need. But this year, we need

some help.

This year the club is selling Vice President Memberships, committing proceeds to a coaching fund. A Vice Presidents

membership fee is $100. As well as cash, gifts in kind can be accepted. The coaching fund will be used for enhancing the

clubs coaching budget and to enrol club members into coaching clinics in the future.

Thank You for taking the time to read about your clubs Vice President memberships and its’ coaching initiative. If you

would like to become a 2012 Vice President of the Sarnia Rugby Club please let me know and I will make arrangements to

have a receipt issued and to give you appropriate recognition. As well, I’ll want to make it a priority to keep you informed

of activities and developments through this upcoming season.

Your Sarnia Rugby Club hopes to enjoy your support to this campaign. Thanks Again,

Ryan Mortensen, President

Sarnia Saints Rugby Club

ps: if you’d like, you can purchase a 2012 Vice Presidents Membership for a spouse or friend, as well as for yourself.