Western Canadian Championship 2008
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The Western Canadian Championship 2008 was a Gaelic football
competition. Canada's west coast, in the provinces of British Columbia & Alberta, Gaelic Football teams compete for the title of Western Canadian Champions. The Western Canadian Championship is played out every year between the member teams of the Western Canada Division
. Each year the Championship is played out over round-robin matches in each gender, with each of the 4 member clubs playing the other teams twice over the summer months. The following is a summary of how the 2008 Championship played out.
Round
topped the table with a narrow victory over the Harps, and Harps & Wolfe Tones managed to beat the Chieftainettes. Unfortunately for the competition, the Albertan Ladies were unable to muster any teams for the Burnaby event, and so forfeited their games and right to the Championship.
Team
Team
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
competition. Canada's west coast, in the provinces of British Columbia & Alberta, Gaelic Football teams compete for the title of Western Canadian Champions. The Western Canadian Championship is played out every year between the member teams of the Western Canada Division
Western Divisional Board
The Western Canada Divisional Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is part of the Canadian County Board and is responsible for Gaelic Games in Western Canada. The county board is also responsible for the football, hurling, camogie and Ladies' Gaelic football, known collectively as Gaelic games...
. Each year the Championship is played out over round-robin matches in each gender, with each of the 4 member clubs playing the other teams twice over the summer months. The following is a summary of how the 2008 Championship played out.
Men's and Ladies' Results
| Venue | Game | LADIES | MENS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
1 | Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 0-0 (0) Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 7-14 (35) |
Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 0-6 (6) Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 2-4 (10) |
| 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
2 | Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 5-5 (20) Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-0 (0) |
Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-0 (0) Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 5-5 (20) |
| 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
3 | Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 5-5 (20) Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-0 (0) |
Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-0 (0) Red Deer Eire Og Éire Óg (Red Deer) Red Deer Éire Óg is a Gaelic football club started in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada in April 2007. It is made up of about 20 players.In 2008, the club became a member of Western Canada Division of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 5-5 (20) |
| 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
4 | - | Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 5-8 (23) Red Deer Eire Og Éire Óg (Red Deer) Red Deer Éire Óg is a Gaelic football club started in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada in April 2007. It is made up of about 20 players.In 2008, the club became a member of Western Canada Division of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 0-3 (3) |
| 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
5 | - | Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-3 (3) Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... 0-7 (7) |
| 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
6 | - | Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 2-12 (18) Red Deer Eire Og Éire Óg (Red Deer) Red Deer Éire Óg is a Gaelic football club started in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada in April 2007. It is made up of about 20 players.In 2008, the club became a member of Western Canada Division of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 0-4 (4) |
| 2 | Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
1 | Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 5-5 (20) Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-0 (0) |
Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 0-8 (8) Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 1-8 (11) |
| 2 | Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
2 | Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 1-5 (8) Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 4-7 (19) |
Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-6 (6) Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 2-3 (9) |
| 2 | Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
3 | Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-0 (0) Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 5-5 (20) |
Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 0-12 (12) Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 1-6 (9) |
| 2 | Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
4 | - | Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 0-6 (6) Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 1-9 (12) |
| 2 | Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
5 | - | Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 0-6 (6) Calgary Chieftains Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... 2-3 (9) |
| 2 | Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
6 | - | Vancouver Harps Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... 0-12 (12) Edmonton Wolfe Tones Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... 1-6 (9) |
Ladies
After first Round action, Edmonton Wolfe TonesEdmonton Wolfe Tones
The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack...
topped the table with a narrow victory over the Harps, and Harps & Wolfe Tones managed to beat the Chieftainettes. Unfortunately for the competition, the Albertan Ladies were unable to muster any teams for the Burnaby event, and so forfeited their games and right to the Championship.
Ladies' results
| P | W | D | L | Pts | GF | PF | TF | GA | PA | TA | Pts Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 69 | 4 | 5 | 17 | +86 |
| Calgary Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 57 | -6 |
| Edmonton Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 41 | 10 | 7 | 37 | -80 |
Men's
After the first Round, it looks good for the Calgary Chieftains with their 2 victories. The Draw between the other contenders, all but rules out either sides chances of clawing back the Chieftains.Men's results
| P | W | D | L | Pts | GF | PF | TF | GA | PA | TA | Pts Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Vancouver Harps The Vancouver Harps are a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Vancouver, Canada. They club represents the Vancouver Irish Sporting & Social Club... |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 43 | 2 | 26 | 32 | +63 |
| Calgary Calgary Chieftains The Calgary Chieftains are an Gaelic football club based in Calgary, Canada. They play at the Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club grounds and are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 36 | 39 | 2 | 31 | 37 | +75 |
| Red Deer Eire Og Éire Óg (Red Deer) Red Deer Éire Óg is a Gaelic football club started in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada in April 2007. It is made up of about 20 players.In 2008, the club became a member of Western Canada Division of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.... |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 32 | 5 | 30 | 45 | -69 |
| Edmonton Edmonton Wolfe Tones The Edmonton Wolfe Tones are a Gaelic football club based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. They play during the summer months with a very active and vibrant group of people involved. The Wolfe Tones are members of Western Divisional Board of the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.Jack... |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 32 | 5 | 30 | 45 | -69 |