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MAINTAINING THE LEGACY OF RUGBY AT SAINTS The Dragon Fund is a perpetual endowment created for the rugby program at St. George’s School. Annual income from this fund allows the Head of Rugby to do some long-term planning with the certainty that funding will be available for the key initiatives that can significantly enhance the program. There are two key areas where this additional funding will make a huge difference to the quality and outcome of the rugby program:
O U R C A N A D I A N R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S
1. EXCELLENCE IN COACHING The foundation of our program is built upon outstanding coaching. One of the ways we can assist our coaches, and ensure a better experience for the boys, is to provide them with more professional development. Our coaches need to stay abreast of the latest coaching techniques and methods being used by the top programs around the world and they also need to have the resources to recognize and inspire those students who make a difference, through the development of a Wall of Honour.
Canada XV Chris Barrett '07 Andrew Bibby '75 Richard Bice '88 Mike Chambers '53 Ian Cooper '87 Tim Cummings '60 Thomas Fraine '63 Robbie Greig '72 Barry Leigh '72 Stanley McKeen '00 Patrick Palmer '80 Angus Stewart '69 Barrie Stubbs '56 Conor Trainor '07
Canada 7's Michael Armstrong '96 Andrew Bibby '75 Ben Grant '05 Robbie Greig '72 Patrick Hamilton '82 Trevor Hammond '96 Patrick Palmer '80 David Stockton '03
2. OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS International tours have been an integral part of the St. George’s rugby experience since 1956. On each tour, approximately 45 boys travel and usually about five of those boys require some financial assistance in order to go with the team. We don’t want anyone left behind who deserves to go and that means finding between $15,000 and $20,000 to provide the financial support necessary for each tour. Moreover, the quality of the St. George’s rugby program has been such that a number of boys over the years have been invited to participate in the National Team Program. To encourage and support our boys to reach the next level of their rugby development, the creation of a Canada Fund will provide financial support to players who are invited to attend Provincial and National Team development programs. The level of support offered will be based on the boys’ financial need. Complete information on the The Dragon Fund and how your support can make a difference to this important program at St. George’s School, is available through: Don Livingston, Chief Advancement Officer at (604) 221-3883 or email: dlivingston@stgeorges.bc.ca
Junior Representatives Beau Chapman '01 Thomas Cobb '04 Ben Grant '05 Benz Henrikson '06 Tyler Hotson '03 Colin Jarvis '06 Sam Jenkins '02 Zahid Jethani Edward Johnston '97 Fabian Leitner '00 James MacDonald '05 Angus McPhail Mike Mackay '04 Zandre Nemetz-Sinchein '04 Alex Perrin '07 James Potter '04 Dean Solloway Geof Stancombe '62 James Steeves David Stockton '03 Marcus Tholin '04 David Turner Ross Yellowlees
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THE DRAGON FUND
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