Club Rugby is the lifeblood of Rugby in BC. With 60+ registered clubs in the Province, there is usually lots of competitive 15s and 7s action taking place throughout the year.
THE AGE-GRADE CLUB RUGBY season starts in September with local jamborees and ends with the Club Finals in December. Before playing a full Rugby 15s program, Age-Grade players start the season in 7s or 10s variation of the game to develop fundamental Rugby skills. Sevens is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide and the perfect place for all players to start their Rugby journey, regardless of previous experience.
From October to December, teams then expand to play XVs Rugby building towards the Junior Club Finals in December each year. XVs is the traditional format of the game but is still underpinned by the same fundamental skills learned from Rugby Sevens.
BOYS' JUNIOR LEAGUES
Age-Grade Boys Club Rugby leagues take place regionally with schedules on Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. There are competitions for teams in U19, U17, and U15 Age-Grades, creating a solid player pathway for progressive Rugby development.
GIRLS' JUNIOR LEAGUES
Girls Club Rugby leagues take place in Fall each year and play both Rugby 7s and 15s variations of the sport.
MINI RUGBY AGES U5 to U12 The Mini Club Rugby season starts in September and ends in May.
Mini Rugby is offered at many Clubs across the Province. In both Fall and Spring each year, several clubs offer TRY Rugby days. These are free events where clubs open their doors to the wider community and encourage children to give Rugby a go.
Our young athletes play a variation of rugby called Rookie Rugby. Rookie Rugby is a fun, safe version of the sport allowing players to learn the Laws of the Game without any bumps or bruises. New recruits to Mini Rugby play Rookie Rugby (also known as Flag or Touch Rugby). It is non-contact, fast, fun, inclusive and simple for any child to learn. All participants wear belts with flags attached by Velcro and try to evade the clutches of their opponents.
If a player holding the ball loses a flag, they must stop and pass the ball to a teammate. Games are overseen by coaches who help guide the players around the field, encouraging inclusivity and mass participation.
The emphasis is on enjoyment, getting children in contact with a Rugby ball, meeting new friends and working off all that excess energy. Rookie Rugby is played by all players at K to Grade 3, as well as newcomers in the Grade 4-6 groupings.
Based on the current Age-Grade Law Variations, players between the ages of 5-10 will play non-contact.
Players aged 10-12 can begin the transition to tackle (contact Rugby) based on comfort level
Yes – when we are starting out with young children, we want to make it every bit as safe as it is fun. Mini Rugby is a safe, non-contact format of Rugby.
AGE GRADE AGES 13 to 18
Many of Canada’s best players were already in high school when they picked up a Rugby ball for the first time. Whether you want to play socially, become an Olympian, or somewhere in the middle, the sport of Rugby offers a world of opportunity.
SENIOR AGES 19+
Whether you are new to BC or new to the sport, we want to get you onto the field. In BC, you will have the opportunity to participate in full contact competitive leagues and non-contact social rugby, operated by individual clubs.
MASTER 35+
Masters Rugby Programs are offered at numerous Member Clubs throughout British Columbia. Masters Rugby is traditionally played by people over 35 years old.
THE AGE-GRADE CLUB RUGBY season starts in September with local jamborees and ends with the Club Finals in December. Before playing a full Rugby 15s program, Age-Grade players start the season in 7s or 10s variation of the game to develop fundamental Rugby skills. Sevens is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide and the perfect place for all players to start their Rugby journey, regardless of previous experience.
From October to December, teams then expand to play XVs Rugby building towards the Junior Club Finals in December each year. XVs is the traditional format of the game but is still underpinned by the same fundamental skills learned from Rugby Sevens.
BOYS' JUNIOR LEAGUES
Age-Grade Boys Club Rugby leagues take place regionally with schedules on Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. There are competitions for teams in U19, U17, and U15 Age-Grades, creating a solid player pathway for progressive Rugby development.
GIRLS' JUNIOR LEAGUES
Girls Club Rugby leagues take place in Fall each year and play both Rugby 7s and 15s variations of the sport.
MINI RUGBY AGES U5 to U12 The Mini Club Rugby season starts in September and ends in May.
Mini Rugby is offered at many Clubs across the Province. In both Fall and Spring each year, several clubs offer TRY Rugby days. These are free events where clubs open their doors to the wider community and encourage children to give Rugby a go.
Our young athletes play a variation of rugby called Rookie Rugby. Rookie Rugby is a fun, safe version of the sport allowing players to learn the Laws of the Game without any bumps or bruises. New recruits to Mini Rugby play Rookie Rugby (also known as Flag or Touch Rugby). It is non-contact, fast, fun, inclusive and simple for any child to learn. All participants wear belts with flags attached by Velcro and try to evade the clutches of their opponents.
If a player holding the ball loses a flag, they must stop and pass the ball to a teammate. Games are overseen by coaches who help guide the players around the field, encouraging inclusivity and mass participation.
The emphasis is on enjoyment, getting children in contact with a Rugby ball, meeting new friends and working off all that excess energy. Rookie Rugby is played by all players at K to Grade 3, as well as newcomers in the Grade 4-6 groupings.
Based on the current Age-Grade Law Variations, players between the ages of 5-10 will play non-contact.
Players aged 10-12 can begin the transition to tackle (contact Rugby) based on comfort level
Yes – when we are starting out with young children, we want to make it every bit as safe as it is fun. Mini Rugby is a safe, non-contact format of Rugby.
AGE GRADE AGES 13 to 18
Many of Canada’s best players were already in high school when they picked up a Rugby ball for the first time. Whether you want to play socially, become an Olympian, or somewhere in the middle, the sport of Rugby offers a world of opportunity.
SENIOR AGES 19+
Whether you are new to BC or new to the sport, we want to get you onto the field. In BC, you will have the opportunity to participate in full contact competitive leagues and non-contact social rugby, operated by individual clubs.
MASTER 35+
Masters Rugby Programs are offered at numerous Member Clubs throughout British Columbia. Masters Rugby is traditionally played by people over 35 years old.