Alum Weekend Starts Early

February 6, 2026

Simon Pacey prepares to slice through gap against the Bays, circa 2002!

Simon will be in the House this Saturday and would like to see any of his OLD teammates! Pacey played with CW men's Threepeat teams at the turn of the century. Simon, who came from New Brunswick, stayed on with CW after his days with the early Pacific Pride program under the tutelage of David Clarke. He was the first player from New Brunswick to play with Canada's NSMT against Wales - a fine achievement but not a score to remember. He was a hard running back who could play from #10 out the line. Welcome, Simon.

GUESS THAT ALUM - Gabby Senft; Lauren Sargent; Jess Nielsen; Clayton 'Duamer' Daume; Kit 'Commish' Warren; Stefan Alexander; Charlie 'Duck' MacLachlan.

VALE - Dave 'Lobo' Lloyd

It is with sadness today that we note the passing of Castaway, Dave Lloyd. 'Lobo' boasted the rare achievement of having played with two Canadian club sides that defeated International XV's! In 1975 he was on the UVic team that defeated Uruguay under the leadership of CW's Alun Rees. In 1978 the Castaways toured the UK and Europe, defeating the Belgium National XV, again, under the tutelage of Rees. Dave's best mate, Steve 'The Blue Ox' Thomson provides the followiing memory, one which will be concurred with by Lobo's many other mates and teammates over the years.

Valhalla has received another great friend of the game. Dave Loyd passed away in Kelowna on Feb. 2nd 2026. “Lobo” played for UVic, Castaways and the Kelowna Crows touring both Argentina and Europe and was a stalwart member of the forwards in back and second row (and occasional prop). He was a great supporter and servant of the game both coaching and refereeing in the Okanagan. Dave will be most remembered for his incredible wit, dry sense of humour and positive attitude. Badging, tour items and the porcelain toad will go down in history. He was a great friend to so many on and off the field. He was a wonderful creator and teller of so many stories. Friends and teammates will cherish the memories and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Jackie, Gareth and all his family.

R.I.P, Lobo