BC: Westside Packers U18 flag champs: U12, U14, U16 goes this weekend in Kelowna

Westside Packers crowned U-18 provincial flag champions; Provincial championship for U-12, U-14 and U-16 goes this weekend in Kelowna

Congratulations are in order for Coach Mike and Doug Pauls and the Westside Packers who were crowned British Columbia provincial under-18 flag champions for the 2011 season at the tournament held at Vancouver College this past Sunday.

The Packers will be going to represent our province at the Football Canada National 5-on-5 flag tournament at Dalhousie University in Halifax from June 22 – 25, 2011.

Looking to join the Packers in Halifax will be the U-16 provincial champions which will be made known at this weekend’s (June 11-12) provincial flag tournament at the Capital News Centre in Kelowna, BC. Also to be decided at the Kelowna tournament will be the provincial champions at the U-12 and U-14 age categories.

Here is a brief event wrap-up from BCCFA Spring Flag Football Coordinator Doug Pauls:

The fast-pace 5-on-5 style of flag football was at its best on a sunny day at the BCCFA provincial tournament. Many close, action-packed games were on display. Speed of play, accurate passing and athletic catching were the norm.

The semi-final game between the Coquitlam and the Vancouver Westside Falcons featured a triple overtime ‘Texas shoot out’ tie breaker to determine the winner. Every player involved in the league saw an improvement in their individual and team football skills.

BCCFA U-18 Flag Football Final 2011 Standings:

1. Vancouver Westside Packers
2. Vancouver Westside Falcons
3. Burnaby Chiefs
4. Coquitlam Titans
5. North Surrey Saints
6. Vancouver Westside Jets
7. South Delta Colts

Here are the members of the U-18 Provincial Champion Westside Packers:
– Eli Pauls
– Liam Mahara
– Andrew Pauls
– Angus Ker
– Cam Bonoc
– Mitch Corea
– Daniel Laventure
– Justin Sanvido
– Lucas Domingo
– Coaches: Mike Pauls & Doug Pauls

Of note: Daniel Laventure, Justin Sanvido and Liam Mahara are among the 62-players who have made it through the first round of cuts for Team BC (Football Canada Cup).