DOUBLE AWARD FOR PARMAR

Nanaimo Midget Redmen running back Jimi Parmar has been awarded the Vancouver Mainland Football League’s John Henry Award recognizing perseverance and excellence in the pursuit of football.

Football Nanaimo President Sean Roden also presented Parmar with this championship ring awarded the Redmen for winning the B.C. Community Football Association championship in December.

As well, Partmar received the award for Best Offensive Back and was named the BCCFA Championships MVP for the Redmen.

Roden said the ring was earned at the BCCFA Championship game Dec 6 but had only just arrived.

“The John Henry Award was announced at the VMFL AGM on Feb. 6 but Jimi was not able to come to the meeting for his award so I presented both to him today.”

John Henry is considered a founding father of football in British Columbia

The Nanaimo Redmen midget team, coached by Roden, went 9-1 last season, then defeated White Rock-South Surrey and North Surrey in the playoffs, going on to capture the VMFL playoff championship with a tight 3-0 win over North Delta.

The victory put the Redmen into the provincial championship game, where they lost 20-10 to Chilliwack.