{"id":2962,"date":"2021-11-02T16:07:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T23:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/?page_id=2479"},"modified":"2023-09-06T07:42:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T14:42:57","slug":"steven-batie-memorial-fund-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/index.php\/support-a-fund\/awards\/steven-batie-memorial-fund-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Steven Batie Memorial Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Steven Batie Memorial Award Fund<\/strong> was created by Steven\u2019s family in 2021 to honour his 25-year legacy in Canadian rugby. He was a leader both on and off the pitch at the club, provincial and national U21 level and his legendary tenacity during the game was matched only by his kindness, warmth, and welcoming nature off the field.<\/p>\n

Steven\u2019s rugby life began with the Ladysmith Secondary School Blues Rugby Program, followed by the Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club. After high school, Steven became a beloved member of the UVic Vikes Rugby Program for six years, meeting and playing alongside lifelong friends under the mentorship of Doug Tate.<\/p>\n

Following his university graduation, he went on to become a long-standing member of the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. For 15 years, he played at every level with the club while helping coach and mentor new players. He also volunteered his time and expertise to provide additional fitness training to support players trying out for representative teams. Burnaby Lake was also where he met his wife Jean and his family is grateful to the club for embracing the entire Batie family.<\/p>\n

Steven was also a valued member of a number of representative teams, including the Mid Island Tsunami, the Canadian U21 Men\u2019s World Cup Team, and BC at all levels, including starting in BC Bears\u2019 famous 2014 victory over the Uruguayan Men\u2019s National Team.<\/p>\n

Support of this fund will help grow the game and support the clubs that brought Steven much joy and happiness during his life, in addition to keeping his spirit alive for his family.<\/p>\n

In addition to supporting this fund, Steven\u2019s family asks that you also honour his life and legacy by being kind – to yourself, your teammates, your friends and even strangers – for everyone you meet may be fighting a battle you know nothing about.<\/p>\n

In closing, the family has asked that we share the words Steven’s dad would say to him before every single game (and most practices) over his 25 years playing rugby:<\/p>\n

Play Hard.<\/strong><\/span>
\nPlay Safe.<\/strong><\/span>
\nAnd Have Fun.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility:<\/strong>
\nThe award will be gifted annually to:<\/p>\n