Keith’s Korner
- And so, a new chapter beings
The preparations for this game began well before the bus left for Montreal. Players and parents (Vanasse, Taylor, Bussey) stepped up to provide 1/2 time and after game snacks and drinks. Our Head Coach and Trainers provided more “on the bus” snacks. Players arrived on time and fortunately we got… Read more: And so, a new chapter beings - A Championship Built One Snap At A Time
CHAMPIONSHIP – Kanata Knights vs Bel-Air Norsemen – Nov 2/25 – Sportsplex – 6:30pm A perfect fall evening for football under the lights but not a Friday. The Championship game was moved to Sunday because of Halloween and it was played under the first day of Daylight Savings Time (DST) after the… Read more: A Championship Built One Snap At A Time - THE SAGA.THE BATTLE. THE GRIND… CONTINUES⚔️
SEMI-FINAL GAME – Myers Riders vs Bel-Air Norsemen – Oct 24/25 – Sportsplex – 6:30pm The Varsity semi-final pitted the fourth place Myers Riders against the first place (undefeated) Bel-Air Norsemen Although the skies were full of threatening clouds it did not rain but it was a damp, cool… Read more: THE SAGA.THE BATTLE. THE GRIND… CONTINUES⚔️ - Victory Forged Under The Lights ⚔️
GAME 8 – Bel-Air Norsemen @ North Gloucester Giants- Oct 17/25 – Sportsplex – 8:30pm This final Norsemen regular season game started around 9pm due to the extensive overtime in the early game between Kanata 10 and Myers 7. Although it was cooler at this time of the evening it… Read more: Victory Forged Under The Lights ⚔️ - Riders Charge. Norsemen Hold. ⚔️
On this evening when the moon and seven sisters were visible in the East and the weather was perfect for football the Norsemen started as they did last game. In spite of the fact that, in first place, they are now the target for all Varsity teams they continue to… Read more: Riders Charge. Norsemen Hold. ⚔️ - Hard-fought game, Norsemen prevail ⚔️
This was an unusually warm and comfortable October evening for football. The sun had dipped below the Sportsplex so we did not need to block the sunshine to see the play and the stands had just re-opened for spectators this evening. The first quarter began with the Knights kicking off… Read more: Hard-fought game, Norsemen prevail ⚔️ - Norsemen Hold The Line⚔️
This game was the late Friday night game and unfortunately with the bleachers/stands closed for repairs the fans were exposed to the dampness at the ground level. This dampness could make the body ache and anyone uncomfortable very quickly. In spite of this environment the game began promptly at 8:30PM… Read more: Norsemen Hold The Line⚔️ - Imperfect, But Victorious
So far the weather has been ideal for Friday Night Football. The games start with sunny warm temperatures but by the time the second game occurs the temperature has dropped quickly. These low temperatures create a chill and aches and pains for those with arthritis. Dress warm! The Norsemen began… Read more: Imperfect, But Victorious - Gridiron Warriors Collide
Once again it was a perfect night for football and once again after a back and forth first Quarter the Bel-Air Norsemen took control and defeated the Kanata Knights as they did in the pre season game Aug 22. However this score was higher simply due to the turnovers to… Read more: Gridiron Warriors Collide - The Brotherhood Runs Deep
This game was perfectly timed to start with pleasant weather and end just before the severe storm warning and heavy rain began. There was gridlock after the game in the parking lot and down Woodroffe Ave. due to a traffic light malfunction. This game began with the Norsemen receiving and… Read more: The Brotherhood Runs Deep - Black & Gold, Bold & Proud
On a near perfect football night the Norsemen met a Myers Ryders team which has just returned to this Varsity level of play. This meant there were many unknowns for both teams. Once again the visiting team opened with the kick off which was returned by Charles Guei (#15) for… Read more: Black & Gold, Bold & Proud