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James Bay Athletic Association

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James Bay AA
Full nameJames Bay Athletic Association
UnionVancouver Island Rugby Union
Founded1886; 138 years ago (1886)
LocationVictoria, British Columbia
Ground(s)MacDonald Park
League(s)BC Premier League
2018-198th
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2nd kit
Official website
www.jamesbayrugby.com

The James Bay Athletic Association is a Canadian rugby club based in Victoria, British Columbia. The JBAA were formed in 1886 and are said to be the oldest sports organization west of Montreal.[citation needed]

James Bay play their home games at MacDonald Park in Victoria, British Columbia. JBAA play rugby from September through April, running three men’s rugby teams, a women’s team, and Under-19 and Under 16 youth teams.

History

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JBAA has won 54 Vancouver Island Barnard Cup championships – and a record 24 British Columbia Rounsefell Cup championships. In the 2005/2006 season, JBAA won the Barnard Cup, the Rounsefell Cup, and the inaugural Canada Club Championship.

Titles

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1925, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1946, 1963, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014

Notable players

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The James Bay Athletic Association has produced a large number of players who have played representative rugby both in Canada and internationally.

See also

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