James Bay Athletic Association
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| Full name | James Bay Athletic Association | ||
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| Union | Vancouver Island Rugby Union | ||
| Founded | 1886 | ||
| Location | Victoria, British Columbia | ||
| Ground(s) | MacDonald Park | ||
| League(s) | CDI Premier League | ||
| 2011-12 | Runner-up (1st in regular season) | ||
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The James Bay Athletic Association is a Canadian rugby club based in Victoria, British Columbia. The JBAA were formed in 1886 and are said to be the oldest sports organization west of Montreal.
Playing their home games at MacDonald Park in Victoria, British Columbia, JBAA play rugby from September through April, running three men’s rugby teams, a women’s team, and Under-19 and Under 16 youth teams.
History
JBAA has won 54 Vancouver Island Barnard Cup championships – and a record 24 British Columbia Rounsfell Cup championships. In the 2005/2006 season, JBAA won the Barnard Cup, the Rounsfell Cup, and the inaugural Canada Club Championship.
Facilities
James Bay play their homes matches at MacDonald Park located in Victoria, British Columbia.
Titles
- Rounsefell Cup: 22
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- 1925, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1946, 1963, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008
