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Over a long period of time now, since 1975 officially,
the Hokkaido Barbarian`s Rugby Team has evolved from a
spirited band of young men who loved their rugby to an
official rugby club with five senior rugby teams and over
80 junior players! From the original "Stale Vomits"
to the Hokkaido Barbarians Rugby Football Club, one thing
has remained constant, the players love of rugby and their
determination to be the best team on the day, whoever
and wherever they play.
The photo below is taken in 1984, one of the original
"Vomit" teams with many of the original founding
members. Bottom left is Mark Ealey, a Hokkaido University
student at the time who assisted the club considerably
in renaming themselves the Hokkaido Barbarians and taking
on the challenge of becoming a more serious and ambitious
rugby team in Hokkaido.
This website is dedicated towards keeping former and current
players, club members and supporters up to date with current
happenings at the club. Its also intended to give the
many former players around the world the opportunity to
stay in touch, and share their stories and photos.
The rugby club has players of all ages and abilities so
whether you are new to the game or aspiring to play rugby
at a highly competitive level the Barbarians have a team
suitable for everyone.All teams train on Saturday mornings
and play their games on Sunday, most usually at our Jozankei
club grounds. The A Team competes annually in the East
Japan and All Japan Championships and has been ranked
in the top four club teams in the country for over 10
years now. The Under 35 Team has regular tournaments as
well and has players aged from 35 to 64 years old making
up the team. Some players play regularly, others come
along for a run when they can. From 2010 the club will
also field a Hokkaido Barbarians Ladies Rugby Team for
the very first time.
Most important of all though the club is about fun, enjoying
the rugby but also enjoying each others company off the
field and making the most of the outstanding rugby facilities
in Jozankei.Anyone and everyone is welcome anytime to
come along and enjoy the wonderful sport of rugby at the
Hokkaido Barbarians Rugby and Sports Club.
Please check out the LATEST NEWS of the Barbarians from
time to time and if you have any inquiries about the club
or rugby please contact Jamie Coventry at juniorcoventry@hotmail.com
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| Training grounds (natural grass): Jozankei grounds |
| Exclusive weight training space |
| Sports trainer: Director of Yokoyama Clinic (Dr. Yokoyama) |
| Analysis group established within coaching board: use
analytic tools |
| Winter training ground: with cooperation of Hokkaido
Soccer Association/use indoor artificial turf |
| Priority use of General Recreation Center's gym (game
court: 50x34m, ceiling height: 12.7-15.3m): with cooperation
of Nopporo General Recreation Center's management office |
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| Foster ties with the community: Barbarians Junior Club |
| Publish "Barbarians Jr. Yearbook" to report
activities to parents |
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| Create an environment so players need not retire: Over35
Club |
| Compete in Yokohama YC&AC competition |
| Compete in Chitose Over35 competition |
| Unexpected turn of events: although it was the Over35
group that helped found the Junior Club so that children
could appreciate the sport, it is now often the adults
who are encouraged to learn the sport of rugby by watching
the young players enjoy the game. |
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| Irish Pub Clubhouse (Brian Brew) |
| A space for parties/celebrations after competitions,
welcome parties for the visiting team, socializing with
team-mates |
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| The grounds are located in the city of Jozankei, about
40 minutes from city Sapporo. |
| The Barbarians purchased the grounds, together with
the club house, in 2007. |
| The grounds are 15 acres in area and are separated into
2 fields. One is used mainly for rugby and the other is
often used for activities such as cricket and baseball. |
| The club house can house up to 100 people and includes:
a conference hall, dining area, shower facilities, table
tennis/darts/pool table, and activities room. |
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