Aurora Barbarians R.F.C.
Hall of Fame
Dinner and Ceremony
Saturday July 22, 2023
Under a Tent at Fletcher’s Fields*
Limited Seating: Tickets $60.00 available at www.abrfc.ca/events
On Saturday, July 22nd, the Club will celebrate its history with tributes to:
Robert “Bob” Lackey. Bob Lackey was the earliest promoter and coach of the Barbarians’ junior program, coaching a U-19 team to an Ontario club championship. He was a regular first team selection and recruited a number of long serving first team players in the 70s.
Roger Veale. Roger Veale had a 10-year history as a first and second team player. He was team captain, junior coach, and president of the club. In 1972 he was a negotiator for the club in its acquisition of a partnership in Fletcher’s Fields.
Brian Lyall. Brian Lyall was a founder of the Aurora Rugby Club and an inspirational force for building a rugby presence in our community. Active as an organizer and administrator, Brian was also the Club Coach from 1995 to 1999.
Barb DiNardo. Barb DiNardo was instrumental in the establishment of the TBRFC women’s team and is a champion for the advancement of both women’s and minor rugby in Toronto.
Kemeel Franklin. Kemeel Franklin was a front row veteran for the ABRFC Women’s team for 25 years. A “best ever” teammate, social committee member, club advocate and Junior coach.
Leighton Chong. Leighton Chong was a Canada U-21 national team player with a 30-year playing commitment for Aurora Barbarians. Leighton served on the executive, finessed the role of Club Captain and excelled as the official photographer of the Barbs.
- The front bar at Fletcher’s Field will serve as the gathering area/bar before and after food service. Dinner and the induction ceremony will be in a large marquis tent set up on the field adjacent to the clubhouse. Flat shoes for the grass surface in the tent are highly recommended.
