The quest for another trip to a National Junior Championship begins on Friday as the Okanagan Sun embark on their 45th season.
There will be an abundance of young football talent invading the Apple Bowl this weekend, as the defending BCFC Champion Sun host their annual Spring Camp, May 9, 10, 11.
This year will mark the 4th Spring Camp for Travis Miller as Head Coach, who has attended every early season camp since 2005, short of two.
The Sun are expecting in the neighbourhood of 120 players, possibly more, if everyone who has shown interest, shows up for the 3-day camp.
Due to the closure of the Parkinson Rec. fields, the camp will be held on the East Field, corner of Bernard and Spall, access is from the rear parking lot.
Over the weekend, Saturday & Sunday, members of the Sun Board of Directors will host a pancake breakfast from 8-11:00 AM. Following the delicious griddle cakes, there will be BBQ’d hamburgers and hotdogs, French fries and savoury corn-on-the-cob!
All food is available by donation with funds going to the Okanagan Sun Football Club.
If you have bags upon bags of cans, bottles, anything returnable, collecting in the garage or basement, bring them on down to the Apple Bowl as the Sun is also hosting a “Bottle/Can Drive”.
As there will be many players to keep an eye on at this year’s camp, there are three Kelowna area born players who will be attending their first Okanagan Sun camp that Coach Miller and his staff are keen on.
1) Shawn Basran – OL – Mt. Boucherie S.S. – 6’3”, 265lbs.
2) Parker Scott – LB/RB – Rutland S.S. – 5’9”, 195lbs.
3) Jacob Spencer – DB – Mt. Boucherie S.S. – 5’10” – If Jacob is successful in becoming a member of the 2025 Okanagan Sun, he will be the 4th Spencer in the family to do so. His father Paul Spencer played ’05-’09 as a DB, Jonathon Spencer, Paul’s brother, played from ’99-’02 at QB and Lucus Spencer, DL, played in ’19-’21.
Spring Camp Itinerary
Thursday, May 8 (In town players)
4:30 PM – Registration Opens
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Practice (Helmets)
📃 Evening Signing Event for committed players
Friday, May 9 – Day 1
2:30 PM – Registration Opens
4:30 PM – Team Meeting (Apple Bowl Stands)
5:30 PM – Practice #1 (Helmets & Shoulder Pads)
7:30 PM – Practice Ends
Saturday, May 10 – Day 2
8:00 AM – Taping Begins
9:15 AM – Team Meeting
10:00 AM – Practice #2 (Full Pads)
12:15 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 PM – Practice #3 (Uppers)
4:15 PM – End of Practice
Sunday, May 11 – Day 3
8:00 AM – Taping Begins
9:15 AM – Team Meeting
10:00 AM – Walkthrough (Helmets)
11:30 AM – Break
1:00 PM – Scrimmage (Full Pads)
3:30 PM – Camp Wrap-Up
4:00 PM – Team BBQ (Players & Coaches Only)
