We have a great program run by former players with a proven track record of competitive play, skill development and teambuilding. Though rugby is an evasion sport, learning how to prepare yourself for contact as a ball carrier or tackler is a big safety and skill focus. Fitness plays a key role in our success as we strive to excel at all levels of the game. Whether you are new to rugby or a player moving up to a different age group, we will find a position for you.
Junior Teams Breakdown
The BC Rugby league play starts in September and ends in December. The focus for the spring session is on training which is coordinated around the school rugby season and for this reason there is no club league play from January to April.
Our teams look for opportunities for tournament and exhibition games in the late spring and early summer, after the school season has concluded.
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Players are grouped into the following age groups:
U14
U16
U18
Two mid-week practice in the early evening
Games are on Sundays
Home games are at MacDonald Park
Coached by: Eoin Carrol and Chris Whittacker
For more registration information email: youthrugby@jbaa.ca -
Players are grouped into the following age groups:
U14
U16
U18
Two mid-week practice in the early evening
Games are on Sundays
Home games are at MacDonald Park
Coached by: TBA
For more registration information contact: youthrugby@jbaa.ca
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Mini parents are always expressing their delight with an athletic program committed to fun, fitness and friendship. We make rugby FUN! It’s all about the smile.
Mini rugby is non-contact rugby.
Our Mighty Minis coaching staff include former Canadian International players and NCCP qualified coaches with small coach to player ratios. All of our coaches are Rugby Ready certified to ensure all of our players are physically fit to play and employ correct and safe techniques while playing. We do all of this to prevent, mitigate and manage injuries.
Jamborees are mini tournaments where we get together with other south island clubs and play fun games in a round robin style. Typically there are about 3 jamborees in the fall and another 3 in the spring. Schedules are announced late September and early February. U6 kids do not participate in Jamborees.
When we aren’t at a Jamboree, all sessions are at MacDonald Park in James Bay (205 Simcoe Street).
Players are grouped into the following age groups:
U12 - split by gender
U10 - mixed genders
U8 - mixed genders
U6 - mixed genders
Schedule:
Sundays - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
U12s go till 11:30 and have 1 midweek practice
September to end of April with break for December and January
Sessions start September 15 2024
Coached by: TBA
For more registration information contact: minirugby@jbaa.ca
“We are the Bays and we have a passion for rugby. ”
Game and practice Schedules
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For more information on the youth programme, please connect with any of the following:
Minis specific info: minirugby@jbaa.ca
Junior specific info: juniorrugby@jbaaa.ca
General Youth programme info: youthrugby@jbaa.ca
We are always looking for parents that are willing to help out. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.