2022 Riot Kickoff Meeting

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New, returning and potential members of the Regina Riot are all welcome to take part in the team’s annual kickoff meeting on January 26. The meeting gets underway virtually at 7 p.m. via Zoom. You’ll hear from key members of the organization, including coach Kris Hadesbeck and team president Morgan Bunce, about plans for the 2022 season.

For those who may not know, the Riot are three-time Western Women’s Canadian Football League (the highest level of women’s football in Canada) champs. In 2021, the team played a mini series of three games against their provincial rivals from Saskatoon. It’s hoped 2022 will see the return to a more normal schedule, including regular season games against the two Manitoba-based teams.

If you’re interested in joining the action, or just curious, make plans to join us the evening of January 26th. You’ll get all the information you need and, who knows, you might just have a Riot!

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The Riot’s preparations for 2022 are underway

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It seems like the 2021 mini season just wrapped up, but the Regina Riot is already working on the 2022 campaign. Close to 40 players, including 20 that are new to the Riot, took part in the Riot’s annual winter camp at Moose Jaw’s Yara Centre on December 11, under the direction and watchful eyes of the coaching staff.

“It was great to get back out on the field,” said head coach Kris Hadesbeck. “From a coaching perspective, it was helpful to see how the veteran players are progressing with their offseason training, and to give the new recruits their first taste of tackle football. Some of them look to be exceptional athletes, so that’s a definite plus!”

Next up for the Riot is the annual team kickoff meeting in January, officially launching preparations for the 2022 season. Anyone who plans to play for the Riot (or wants to learn more) in 2022 should try to attend. After that, twice weekly practices will begin in February. Watch the Riot’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for details. In the meantime, if any prospective players want more information on the team, the league, or women’s elite football, email coach Hadesbeck at reginariothc@gmail.com.

“The Riot continue to strive to field an elite-level team, and give women the opportunity to play the sport at the highest level,” said coach Hadesbeck. “I strongly encourage anyone to consider coming out. Whether you have played football before, or are coming from another sport, the Riot has a spot for you.”

“The winter camp couldn’t have been a better success for us this year,” said veteran quarterback Josie Shannon. “That makes the team even more excited for the upcoming season. We’ve continued to push through trying times and challenges, and have come out stronger on the other side together. We will be waiting anxiously to step out on the field against the other WWCFL teams in 2022!”

2022 Incentive Program

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Try the amazing sport of tackle football with the WWCFL’s Elite Regina Riot and earn $100 cash!

If you are between 18-28 years old and meet one(1) of the following criteria you’ll be eligible:

  • CIS Athlete (Any sport)
  • Minimum 2 years of flag or touch football experience
  • Provincial level athlete (Any sport)

Step 1 – Sign up for camp – here

Step 2 – Complete a quick sports background survey – here

Want to know more or talk to the head coach? Send him an email

*Applies to the first 30 applicants only.  Completing Dec. 11 both sessions of camp is required to claim incentive.

AGM ANNOUNCED FOR NOVEMBER 24TH, 2021

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The Regina Riot will hold their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, November 24th. The meeting time and location is still TBD.  It is open to the general public.

At the meeting, 6 board positions will be voted on: Vice-President, Treasurer, Director of Community and Sponsor Partnerships, Director of Marketing & Communications, and Member at Large. These will each be two year terms, with the exception of Member of Large. Member at Large will be a one year term. Descriptions for each of these roles can be found below.

If you are interested in applying for a board position, please submit a cover letter & resume to reginariotboard@gmail.com. The deadline for applications for all positions is Friday, November 19th at 11:59pm.

 

Riot Vice-President – Job Description

Riot Treasurer – Job Description

Riot Secretary – Job Description

Riot Director of Marketing & Communications –  Job Description

Riot Director of Sponsorship Community Partnerships – Job Description

Member at Large – Job Description

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Bringing out the best in each other – Ashley Clayton

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Welcome to the first of our monthly off-season player/staff profiles! Each month during this extended off-season, we’ll profile a Riot player or coach, providing you with a closer look at some of the outstanding people who make up the Regina Riot.

April’s featured player is defensive back, Ashley Clayton. This native of Kinistino is entering her sixth season with the Riot. Most people on the team refer to her by her nickname, which is a story unto itself!

“My nickname is Dirt. Yep, Dirt. One day while breaking down film with the rest of the defense, a coach told a teammate she needed to put an opposing player ‘in the dirt.’ This was my first year, and I LOVED the idea. So much so, that my teammates pinned the nickname on me, in recognition of my enthusiasm for tackling (ie. putting opponents in the dirt). So, the name just stuck.”

Cool! Tell us about your sports background, including football.

“I have played soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, baseball, softball, ultimate frisbee, and done track and field and football. I love the thrill of winning and beating an opponent.

When I moved to Regina, I was told of this new sport, (new to me) of ultimate frisbee. When I ‘accidentally’ ran into a few opposing players (mostly male), a teammate suggested that I try football. I was in awe, amazed that there was actually a place for girls to play football. I loved the game, was confused by the game, and loved the thrill of game day from that moment on!”

What do you do away from the football field?

“I’m a teacher. I get to work with students and help influence the people they will become. I also work with Regina AFFL (Adult Flag Football League) doing statistics. I believe statistics may be my second love.

I also volunteer/work with Girls in The Game, which is an amazing program aimed at coaching girls in self-esteem and sports. It is an organization that provides a place for females to belong, develop sports skills, self-esteem, and ultimately encourages women and girls to stay in sport. This program is so important. Girls need to know that they are strong, capable, and do not have to be stereotypes. I think it is so cool that I have an opportunity to encourage girls and teach them about the sports I love.

I also am a volunteer coach for the Regina Victorias, the all-girls RMF team.”

What do you enjoy most about playing for the Riot?

“I love game day. When I was finished high school sports, I thought that was the end of my competitive days. I missed the smell of walking into a school/arena/sports complex and feeling that wave of heat and smelling the stale sweat and anticipating the game. As an adult, the opportunity to compete as an elite athlete is unreal.

I also love the team aspect. A team keeps you accountable and pushes you to do and be better.”

How are you staying busy right now, including staying in shape for football?

“We have been so fortunate to have people and groups that help us to stay in shape and train. We have an amazing strength and conditioning coach in Shawn Kuster. Have you ever had someone push you and it exhausts you, but you feel good after? That is what Shawn brings with his knowledge, experience, and planning.”

How anxious are you to get back together with your Riot family? How much are you missing them?

“I wish I was practicing and getting ready for upcoming games right now! It is crazy the different friendships that you develop while being on a team. I miss spending all of that time with people who are amazing.

This team truly is like a family. When I need help, I know I can call on someone who is part of the Riot.”

The members of Riot Nation (fans, sponsors, etc.) are definitely missing you guys! Do you have a message for all of our supporters?

“The sponsors make doing what we do possible. A football game does not happen just because I want it to. The sponsors make playing at Mosaic Stadium a real thing. They make game days possible.

Without Evolution Fitness, well, I would not have a lot of muscle. Evolution Fitness has given me sanity over the course of this crazy life season. Without their sponsorship, this would have been so much harder.

The fans are amazing. They are family, friends, and people who love the sport of football. How fortunate are we that people come to cheer us on? Thank you to all the fans who took their time, drove to see us play in different cities, and pushed us over the years.

In short, thank you to the sponsors, fans, and people who care about the Regina Riot. I love the game and I hope they do too.”

Regina Riot 2018-06-03 vs Valkyries

AGM ANNOUNCED FOR NOVEMBER 10TH

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The Regina Riot will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th. The meeting will take place via Zoom at 7pm. It is open to the general public.

At the meeting, four board positions will be voted on: President, Treasurer, Director of Community and Sponsor Partnerships, and Member at Large. These will each be two year terms, with the exception of Member of Large. Member at Large will be a one year term. Descriptions for each of these roles can be found below.

If you are interested in applying for a board position, please submit a cover letter & resume to reginariotboard@gmail.com. The deadline for applications for all positions is Friday, November 6th at 11:59pm.

 

Riot President Job Description

Riot Treasurer Job Description

Riot-Director-of-Sponsorship-Community-Partnerships-Job-Description

Riot-Member-at-Large-Job-Description

 

From the gridiron to the front lines – Riot players do it all!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, including the cancellation of the 2020 Regina Riot season. One thing that hasn’t changed is the commitment of the members of the Riot organization to play a leadership role in their community – and that extends well beyond the football field! For example, several Riot players and coaches are working in essential services, helping to keep everyone safe during this unprecedented time.

 

Veteran linebacker (and 2019 team MVP) Adrienne Zuck is a registered nurse in acute care at the Regina General Hospital. As such, she’s busy helping her patients, while also keeping them, her co-workers and her family safe from the novel coronavirus.

 

“My work clothes go straight into the washing machine, along with the clothes I’m wearing, as soon as I get home from work,” Adrienne says. “As a health care professional, it’s crucial for me to keep myself and my family safe, so that I can provide care to people in need, and decrease the spread of the virus.”

 

Julianna Cornish thought learning a new position (transitioning from defensive line to offensive line) was the toughest challenge she’d face in 2020, until the pandemic arrived. Now, she’s focussed on providing important services to at-risk youth as an educational assistant and youth care worker at Ranch Ehrlo.

 

“Many of the youth I work with don’t have any support at home,” Julianna confides. “Right now, it’s more important than ever for us to be there for them, helping them to grow and develop. We’ve had to be pretty creative in terms of providing programming and implementing safety measures, but the smiles on the faces of those young people make it all worthwhile!”

 

Both ladies absolutely refuse to consider themselves heroes, despite what many of their fans (football and otherwise) may think. To Adrienne, Julianna, and everyone working hard to keep our community running, thank you. Riot Nation salutes you!

 

Want to know more? Check out the following media stories on Adrienne and Julianna:

 

CTV Regina: https://bit.ly/CTV-Zuck-Cornish

Regina Leader-Post: https://bit.ly/LP-Zuck

News/Talk (CJME) Radio: https://bit.ly/CJME-Zuck

2020 WWCFL Season Cancelled

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On Monday, March 30th the WWCFL officially announced the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This difficult decision was made with the support of all seven of the WWCFL’s teams, including the Regina Riot.

This decision was made based on a number of factors, the primary of which being the health and safety of all those involved with the league. The potential financial ramifications of having to cancel the season at a later point also played into the decision making.

The Regina Riot want to thank the players, coaches and staff for all the work that they’ve put into the season to date. We’d also like to thank our fans and sponsors for their tremendous support now and always.

We look forward to hitting the field again and celebrating our 10th season in 2021.

Interview with Head Coach Kris Hadesbeck

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The 2020 Regina Riot season is fast approaching, and we reached out to first year head coach Kris Hadesbeck to get his thoughts. Watch the video to learn more about Kris, his coaching history, his plan for the Riot going forward, and more!