Rugby

Rookie Rugby is Rugby Canada's national rugby program. This is a co-ed, non-tackling game for children ages 4-15. Rookie Rugby is a fun and active start to being part of a team through the joy of rugby. By developing the principles for the love of physical activity, team work and the skills of rugby at early ages we are aiming to develop strong values and skills that can be used throughout a lifetime.
The program runs 8 weeks from April 29 to June 24, 2018

Age Divisions
Category:     Mini rugby                     Flag rugby                         
Birth year:   2012-2014                     2004-2011                        
Age:             4-6                                7-14                                   
Fees:            $60.00                          $70.00
Day:             Sundays                                 
*All equipment will be provided except for cleats or running shoes.

MINI RUGBY
Mini rugby will be a 45 minute session focusing on gross motor skills. Children and their parents will co-actively learn to run, pass and kick a rugby ball. Simple interactive co-operative games will also be used for children to implement their new found rugby skills.

FLAG RUGBY
At this age, athletes will be introduced to the key skills required for Manitoba Flag Rugby. This will include; running, passing, kicking, catching and defensive flag removal. Players will be introduced to simple rugby games. The second half of the season will build on skills learned in the first half with the introduction of playing full 7-aside games. These 60 minute sessions will have athletes getting prepared to play in organized tournaments.

GAMES AND PRACTICES
Mini rugby:     12:15 - 1:00 PM
Flag rugby:     1:00 - 2:00 PM