BURNABY CENTRAL 2025-2026 Fall Season Update - Welcome Back!

Check back here to see Fall Sport Updates!  Also, check our Instagram page (@bbycentral_athletics) or the Athletics Board outside the large gym for practice updates and under the Team Tabs for each sport's  contact info.   If the SIGN UP FORM is closed, see the team Coach!  Sign up lists will open on Sept. 2 and close on Sept. 12!!

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball - SIGN UP Closed.   Practices/Tryouts: 345 PM on Sept 9, 10, 12   Games: Wed 4/515 PM         

Meeting: Friday Sept 5 at lunch in Room C233

Grade 9 Girls Volleyball - SIGN UP Closed.  Tryouts: Sept 3/4 @3/4  Practices: Mon/Thurs 345  Games: Wed 4/515 PM

Grade 10/Junior  Girls Volleyball - SIGN UP Closed.   Tryouts: Sept 3/4 @530  Practices: Tues/Thurs 530 Games: Mon @4/515 PM

Senior  Girls Volleyball - SIGN UP Closed.  Tryouts: Sept 3/5 @530    Practices: Mon/Wed @530   Games: Tues/Thurs @530/7 PM 

Junior Boys Volleyball - SIGN UP Closed.      Meeting: Fri Sept 5 @Lunch Lg Gym    Tryouts & Practices : tba  Games: Mon 4/515 PM

*We are currently looking for a co-coach (student or community).   Applicants can contact Mr. Vagnarelli (must complete Concussion Awareness Tool and Criminal Record Check if non-Central student).

Senior Boys Volleyball - SIGN UP Closed.     Tryouts: Wed 715 pm, TH/Fri 345 pm Practices: Mon/Wed @345 Games: Tues/Thurs 530/7 PM

Junior Boys Soccer - SIGN UP Closed.      Tryouts: Mon Sept 8 (+10th tbc) Games:  Mon/Wed @3/3:40 PM

Senior Boys Soccer - SIGN UP Closed.    Tryouts: Tues Sept 9 (+11th tbc) Games: Tues/Thurs @3/3:40 PM

Grade 8 Boys 13 Aside Rugby - SIGN UP Closed. Practices Tu/Wed/Th at 345 PM Grass Field  Start Thurs Sept 11 Meeting: Tuesday Sept. 9 at lunch in the large gym.

SPRING BOYS RUGBY MEETING - Monday Sept 8 at Lunch in Wt Room.  SIGN UP: Jnr (9-10) HERE,  Senior HERE! 

Cross Country Team (Gr 8-12) - SIGN UP Closed.   Practice: Mon/Fri at 345 PM starting Sept 15 (meet at track/green bunker).   Meets: Wed or Thurs at Central Park or Mundy Park.    Meeting: Mon Sept 8 at 340 PM Commons

Swim Team (Gr 8-12) - SIGN UP Closed.  Practices: Tuesday/Thursday starting Sept 16 at 345-5 pm @ Bonsor Pool 

      Meeting: Monday Sept 8 at Lunch in the Large Gym   

Field Hockey Team (Gr 8-12) - We are currently do not have an adult coach/sponsor; if interested please contact Mr. Vagnarelli.  If we can find a coach/sponsor and there is enough student interest, we will be able to run a team in the future.  As of now we do not plan to run a team this fall due to a lack of interest at the end of last school year. 

BURNABY CENTRAL ATHLETICS   Scores/Schedules :

Check out the Burnaby New West Sports Athletic Association NEW website for updates and schedules at bnwsaa.ca !

Check out the Fraser North Zone website for updates and Zone Championship Tournament Dates: frasernorthathleti0.wixsite.com/website

BURNABY CENTRAL SPORTS COUNCIL :

Check back here or our Instagram page (@bbycentral_athletics) for Winter Sports Updates and Scorekeeping Info:

CENTRAL SPORTS COUNCIL (formerly the Scorekeeper Club) - students who are interested in joining the Sports Council will learn how to  be a minor official for our Athletic Program.  You can earn service hours to put towards the School Service Award, gain valuable experience for resumes/applications, and pick up some free Central Athletic Gear!  We will hold training meetings before the upcoming volleyball and basketball season (check back here or on our Instagram page).   If you are interested, click here to SIGN UP .

  Fall Sports Council/Volleyball Training:

• Info Meeting: Friday Sept. 12 at Lunch in B205

• Volleyball Scorekeeper Training: Thursday Sept. 18 at Lunch in B205

• Check The Scorekeeping Tab on this webpage for Links to Volleyball Scoresheet Instructions and teaching videos

• Volleyball Referee Clinic: Sign up coming soon; see Mr. Vagnarelli if you are interested in learning how to be a Volleyball Referee (Up or Down Ref) for Burnaby Central Volleyball Games (fall/spring).  Volleyball Referee Clinic: We will meet on Thurs. Sept 11 at 4-8pm in B205!  Volleyball Refs can earn service hours/$$ and valuable experience.  Sign up HERE or see Mr. Vagnarelli in the PHE Office.

Winter Sports Council/Basketball Scorekeeper Training: 

• Info Meeting Thurs. Nov. 20 @ Lunch B205, Training on Wed. Nov. 26 @ Lunch B205 (Scoresheet) and Fri. Nov. 28 @ Lunch Large Gym (Score clock).

• Sign up via Scorekeeper email that is sent weekly (sign up above so we have your email) or see Mr. Vagnarelli in the PHE Office

Spring Sports Council: 

• Info Meeting Thursday April 2 at Lunch B205 (for scorekeepers and Volleyball Refs)

• Sign up for Gr 8/9 Boys Volleyball, Netball (card flipper on Wednesdays) or Track Volunteers (help with equipment at meets on Wednesdays)

• Volleyball - Sign up for 1 of the positions available: Score Sheet, Card Flipper, Lines Person (see training links under scorekeeper tab)

• Sign up via Scorekeeper email that is sent weekly (sign up above so we have your email) or see Mr. Vagnarelli in the PHE Office

2024-25 BURNABY CENTRAL ATHLETIC AWARDS:

Check our Instagram page (@bbycentral_athletics) for pics from our 2024-2025 Burnaby Central Athletic Awards Ceremony or click HERE to see a Digital Presentation of this year's award winners and Highlight Videos!  

Check the Athletic Update tab for more updates & photos!  Congratulations to all of our Athletes and Thank You to all of our Coaches, Sponsors and Student Volunteers for a great season!

Central Athletics.... by the Numbers:

Central Athletics had a very successful year with over 481 student athletes and volunteers involved with 34 teams!  Our teams won 5 BNW banners (Jnr Boys Volleyball, Golf, Netball, Senior Girls Soccer, Senior Boys Rugby), 1 Fraser North Banner in Jnr Boys Volleyball, and 1 Provincial Banner in Junior Netball. 

We also want to recognize the teams who finished top 4 at Zones: Track & Field 1st place finishers - Lexie Ha, Aashni Patel, Alexis Robinson, Misha Sayani. 2nd Place- Snr Girls Soccer, Golf, Ben (Cross Country), Prompt & Yifan Badminton Jnr Mixed Doubles, Yifan Jnr Girls Singles, Jnr Boys 4x100 Track & Field. 3rd Place - Jnr & Snr Girls Volleyball. 4th Place - Jnr Boys Soccer, 8 Girls Volleyball & Basketball, Snr Boys Rugby, Jnr Ultimate. 

We had an amazing 9 teams qualify for Provincials this year:  Junior Girls & Boys (4th) Volleyball, Swim team, Wrestling, Cross Country Team, Golf Team, Track & Field team in 13 events and 6 relays, Junior Netball, Senior Girls Soccer (7th).

BURNABY CENTRAL ATHLETICS ONLINE STORE :

 CLICK the links below to go to our Spring Athletics Clothing Store.  You can buy a personalized hoodie or short/long sleeve Tshirt with your sport of choice!  Fall Volleyball, Rugby, & Soccer Athletes can also buy their gear for next year!  STORE CLOSES March 13, 2025 (expect 8 weeks for delivery).

Track   Badminton Netball Ultimate         Volleyball Rugby   Soccer