West Coast Challenge

The West Coast Challenge (formerly known as the British Columbia Cup or BC Footy Cup) was an Australian rules football competition in British Columbia, Canada.

The prize is the BC Cup.

History

The 2004 inaugural event, held in Vancouver, was won by the Vancouver Cougars.^[1]

In 2006, the format was changed to the West Coast Challenge Cup and the venue of Thunderbird Stadium was chosen. The Grand Final was won by the Calgary Kangaroos.

Daryn Ashcroft is the former world champion. He lost the crown in 2010 after an epic contest with his own brother, and new world champion, James Ashcroft

Past participating clubs

References

↑ David Carrigg, "Down under rules", Vancouver Courier, 5 August 2004

Australian rules football in Canada

Governing body	AFL Canada

Promotional bodies	Australian Football Association of North America AFL Canada

National teams	Northwind

Major representative competitions	Stampede Cup West Coast Challenge

Major leagues	AAFL AFL Ontario AFL Quebec NWPAFL

Metro footy leagues	Southern Ontario

Women's leagues	Alberta Footy Women's League Canada Women's Australian Football League

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