Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation

The Rugby Builder

“He was a great ambassador for the game and did maybe more than anyone else in the country for the sport” - Marcello Wainwright

Read More: https://www.thestar.com/initiatives/santa-claus-fund/proudfoot-corner-bill-webb-s-dedication-to-toronto-rugby-touched-many/article_bdd8cbe5-5e71-5cf0-8410-c6e124b07a70.html

The Rugby Builder

“He was a great ambassador for the game and did maybe more than anyone else in the country for the sport” - .jpg

Read More:
https://www.thestar.com/initiatives/santa-claus-fund/proudfoot-corner-bill-webb-s-dedication-to-toronto-rugby-touched-many/article_bdd8cbe5-5e71-5cf0-8410-c6e124b07a70.html

ONLY 5 weeks left!!!

Register your child/ren TODAY! Come and join us at our 6-week FREE Saturday flag rugby program inside the gym at Sprucecourt Public School at 70 Spruce St, Toronto, ON.
Schedule/Time Slots
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Lil' Rugger (3-5)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Lil' Rugger (3-5)
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Lil' Rugger (3-5)
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM - Mini Rugger (6-8)
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM - Mini Rugger (6-8)
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Mini Rugger (6-8)
Registration Link
https://tirfrugby.wufoo.com/forms/zms7ah11meecps/
If you have any questions, please contact Daniella Popal at [email protected]

On behalf of the Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation, we would like to announce that Amanda Neale-Robinson has left the organization in order to pursue other opportunities.

Amanda was employed with TIRF since 2017, initially in a Communications role and for the last several years, as the Executive Director. We are very grateful for the contributions Amanda made to the organization, and to serving young people through rugby, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

At this time, we will continue on with all programming commitments. If you have any questions about TIRF or its programs, please direct them to Vali Bennett – [email protected]. For more on Amanda’s time at TIRF, please see her post at www.AmandaNR.com

Alan Broadbent, Bill Dinardo, Scott Bryan

TIRF Board of Directors

Amanda Neale-Robinson Silhoute of a TIRF staff at dusk about to throw a rugby ball in the background to a program participant in the foreground.

Register your child/ren TODAY! Come and join us at our 6-week FREE Saturday flag rugby program inside the gym at Sprucecourt Public School at 70 Spruce St, Toronto, ON.

Schedule/Time Slots

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Lil' Rugger (3-5)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Lil' Rugger (3-5)
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Lil' Rugger (3-5)

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM - Mini Rugger (6-8)
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM - Mini Rugger (6-8)
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Mini Rugger (6-8)

Registration Link
https://tirfrugby.wufoo.com/forms/zms7ah11meecps/

If you have any questions, please contact Daniella Popal at [email protected]

Are you a high school student? Are you looking to sharpen your rugby skills before winter training starts? Come join us on November 11, November 25, and December 2nd, 2023 at Sprucecourt PS.

Registration Link
https://tirfrugby.wufoo.com/forms/rugby-skills-sessions/

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Looking for Mentors! With the re-launch of the Regent Park RFC program this fall, TIRF is looking for mentors interested in working with young people! It's a short-term commitment taking place on Saturdays in Regent Park. Read more here: https://tirfrugby.ca/tirf-regent-rfc-mentorship/

Bill Webb October 17, 1963 - August 28, 2023. The TIRF community is deeply saddened by the news of Bill Webb’s passing. He was a friend, advisor, and confidant to TIRF and although he proudly wore blue and red, we think he looked best in TIRF green.

Bill led and served through rugby in many ways. His work through TIRF was truly life-changing. Bill had provided sound advice on TIRF programming, advocated for resources or systems change, and funded post-secondary scholarships, as well as representative rugby bursaries. Bill’s influence on the lives of others was wide and deep in terms of both scope and substance.

Bill was always so kind, and patient. He celebrated the very best in rugby and firmly believed in the potential and possibility through equitable investment in sport throughout its entire ecosystem.

He forged paths where there weren’t any. He boldly asked others to follow or walk alongside side him. He invited others to the table and made sure to hold space for other voices to contribute to a broader vision.

We mourn the loss of Bill, but we are so grateful for the moments he shared with us, the moments he created for others, and the courageous steps he undertook to mend the cracks within the system.

We are thankful for the time and support he gave us and TIRF athletes and extremely grateful for the courage, love, and support of his family that fortified him in all his pursuits. His wife Dr. Agnes Wong; and two children James and Stephen; along with his family and friends, are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Bill was compelled to do this work, to improve the game, to make it more accessible. Those who were most impacted by his dedication and joyful spirit will see to it that his work, his shared vision, and the playbook he created, will live on.

Self-Care
Grief and loss can take multiple forms. If you find that you are struggling with the news, like us, there are resources out there to help.

Get a friend to review your application. There's still time! Visit www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture Deadline is midnight June 25, 2023

5 Days left to get your 2023 Scholarship Application submitted. Visit www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture to view the application guide and prepare your application.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
You still have time to finish your resume and get your 2023 TIRF Scholarship Application submitted. Deadline Midnight June 25, 2023. www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
You have until Sunday, June 25, to get your application in. Don't delay! https://ow.ly/abG950ORGkA

It's your last day to apply, so get your application in! We're accepting scholarship applications until midnight tonight. www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture

5 Days left! Timing is quickly running out. Make sure you spend these next few days reviewing your application, checking your spelling, and connecting with your references. Deadline is midnight, June 18, 2023. www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture

You've got questions? We've got answers. The TIRF Scholarship page has access to resources so that you can prepare your BEST scholarship application. You can find FAQs and an application guide to help you prepare your submission! Deadline to apply for a TIRF scholarship is midnight, June 18, 2023. www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture

We're here to help. TIRF's scholarship program supports promising student-athletes through a Doncaster Foundation multi-year scholarship award; and the Eventi-Webb single-year scholarship award. Learn more about the TIRF Scholarship program and apply at www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture.

You inspire us! Every. Single. Day. School can be hard, but affording post-secondary shouldn't have to be. That's why TIRF invites YOU to apply to the 2023 TIRF Scholarship Program. Details on our website www.TIRFrugby.ca/MyFuture

“Exclusively for TIRF coaches, youths, participants, families and friends, we’ve teamed up with the Toronto Arrows and have free tickets available for you all. We want to ensure that professional rugby in Toronto is accessible for all, and thanks to some generous donations we are doing just that!

To claim your tickets, simply fill in your details at this link - https://forms.gle/DNnABMsmmzUBdQGE9 - please note, that this offer is only available to TIRF participants, friends and families. We look forward to seeing you all at the games!”

Join our summer squad. Get your resume and cover letter together. Deadline is midnight tomorrow. www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

Are you between 15-30 and looking for a summer job? We're looking to hire youth to be high school rugby coaches. Must already have your world rugby level 1. Visit the job posting at www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

Work hard. Play harder. Deadline to apply for April/May summer employment is on April 8. Grab a friend to review your resume and cover letter before it's too late! www.TIRFrugby.ca/Jobs

4 Days left to spruce-up your resume and apply to work at TIRF this summer. Visit www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

Summer days were meant for rugby! Apply to be a part of the TIRF summer dream team. Deadline for early summer employment is April 8, 2023.

Make life-long friends and teach rugby this summer. Create events, lead groups, lead workshops, build teams, and make memories. Deadline is April 8. www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

Work Hard. Play harder. One week to go to get your application in for TIRF summer employment. www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

We're looking for someone like you to join our 2023 Summer Dream Team. Deadline is April 8. www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

Come thru fam.... www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

We're all leaders here. There's a place for you on our team. Check out our job descriptions at www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs and apply before April 8.

We're hiring youth with their world rugby level 1 coaching credentials to join our team coaching junior rugby in high schools; after-school; and getting the TIRF 7s team ready for the fall 7s season. Deadline is April 8, 2023. View the job description at www.TIRFrugby.ca/Jobs

Are you between the ages of 15 to 19 and live or identify with Regent Park? Do you have leadership skills that you want to put to the test? Do you care about the kids in your community. We do too!! We are looking for energetic young people to join our team….Apply before April 5th!

https://tirfrugby.wufoo.com/forms/regent-park-rfc-team-regent/

Hey you! Yah you! This message is for you.... Apply before April 8. www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs

Love working with kids? Apply to work at TIRF this summer. We're looking for sports counselors. Don't worry if you don't know rugby. We'll teach you all you need to know to lead flag rugby games & activities. www.TIRFrugby.ca/Jobs

Looking for a summer job where you're the leader? We're looking for leaders to join our 2023 Summer Dream Team as the Team Supervisors/Regional Captains; Operations & Membership Coordinator; and as a Rugby Development Coordinator. Visit www.TIRFrugby.ca/Jobs to learn more.

Get off the sidelines and into your summer job at TIRF! We're hiring youth to work with us from late April until the end of August. Visit www.TIRFrugby.ca/jobs and apply before April 8, 2023!

🎟 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗫 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪

Lock in those seats for our eight home matches, Arrows fans. YLS is going to be buzzing.

🎫 https://torontoarrows.com/tickets/
ℹ️ https://torontoarrows.com/news/sgt-2023/

Thursday, February 2 was a PD Day. We rented a bus and hit the road with 17 Garde 11 TIRF athletes to visit two schools that they voted on visiting.
Thanks to our friends at for welcoming us onto campus and connecting us with student athletes.we explored the campus and peaked into some lectures as well.
Hope we can do this again and bring even more inner-city youth out to visit schools and start to envision their post-secondary careers.

Thursday, February 2 was a TDSB PD Day. We rented a bus and hit the road with 17 Garde 11 TIRF athletes to visit two schools that they voted on visiting.
Thanks to our friends at for welcoming us onto campus. It was a delight to be able to watch a practice and we felt right at home.
Hope we can do this again and bring even more inner-city youth out to visit schools and start to envision their post-secondary careers.

Gearing up for summer 2023! Evan is training Ella on the system so we can start pre-booking!

Also, 2023 Summer Dream Team applications opening up soon! We are so excited for what we’ve got cooking and can’t wait for you to join us.