Rugby Rascals Jamboree in Nanaimo Features More Than 120 Players!

Rugby Rascals Jamboree in Nanaimo Features More Than 120 Players!

What a day we had in Nanaimo! Six U11 teams (Castaways-Victoria, Velox-Victoria, Cowichan, Nanaimo, Campbell River and the Comox Valley Kickers) + 4 U13 + 4U9 teams (our U9 player hooked-up with Cowichan for his first rugby game) =130 players with 5 separate games being played at any one time!  All our kids played with heart. This was our second game of contact as a club and the first game for 5 of our new players. Everyone did well but a special congratulation to those first time players who matched our overall commitment and enthusiasm. We learned a lot yesterday and still had fun.  Thanks to all the parents who made the trip and supported their player, to Ona Thorington who kept things rolling as well as everyone else who lent a helping hand. Special thanks to Melissa McLachlan for the pics which are posted on our Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comox-Valley-Rugby-Rascals/261788750608920 A reminder that this Wednesday’s practice is at 5:00 PM @ Fallen Alders Hall on Royston Road with our Sunday practice scheduled for 1:00 PM @ Comox Recreation Centre. Next jamboree: Cowichan will host at Shawnigan Lake April 7th at 10:00 AM instead of at Cowichan on March 24th (Spring Break). This means a long day for ourselves and CR however it promises to be a festive occasion held on the same pitch as Canada has played on in past years, plus our attendance increases the probability of Victoria teams coming here in succeeding years....

Rugby Rascals – Join our 2013 Jamborees!

Rugby is an amazing sport. It builds positive, strong attributes on a variety of levels. It promotes, first and foremost, team play. There are 15 players on the field, working towards a shared goal and supporting each other every step of the way. It also develops all kinds of muscles, ball skills, communication skills and hand-eye coordination. All things that benefit our little growing  stars a.k.a. the Comox Valley Rugby Rascals. [important]Click Here to View the Current Training Schedule[/important] First Mini Spring Season Practice - Sunday, March 3rd at the Comox Recreation Centre @ 1:00 - 3:00pm. BRING A BUDDY” Youth are asked to participate in as many training dates as possible in order to gain the most from the program and to be properly prepared for Jamborees throughout the season.         [notice]Kit: [/notice] Tall socks and Shorts (The team colors are maroon & black - so black socks/shorts are preferred.) Cleats T-shirt or layered T-shirt with a well-fitted long sleeve shirt underneath (no hoodies) Water Bottle Properly fitted mouth guard - U10 & up  *(Please see Mouth Guard Policy.)* The team colors are maroon & black - so black socks/shorts are preferred. [warning]You can also find out more information about the Comox Valley Rugby Rascals from our page on...
Rugby Rascals Take to the Field Again

Rugby Rascals Take to the Field Again

The Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Rascals are ready to start another season of sports. Our first ‘unofficial’ practice is Sunday (23 Feb) at 1pm at Fallen Alders.  Our first ‘official’ practice will be at Comox Rec on Sunday, March 3rd. It is a ‘Bring A Buddy’ day. Make sure to have a look at our calendar for a schedule of practice(s) and jamborees. [important]Visit the Rugby Rascals Calendar.[/important] At jamborees kids will learn the basics of rugby and skills appropriate for their age group, through fun games and activities! Please be sure your child brings a water bottle, and extra...
Rugby Rascals Take to the Field Again

Rugby Rascals – Join our Jamborees!

  Rugby is an amazing sport. It builds positive, strong attributes on a variety of levels. It promotes, first and foremost, team play. There are 15 players on the field, working towards a shared goal and supporting each other every step of the way. It also develops all kinds of muscles, ball skills, communication skills and hand-eye coordination. All things that benefit our little growing  stars a.k.a. the Comox Valley Rugby Rascals.   [important]Current Training Schedule[/important] Location: Lower Lake Trail Field, Courtenay B.C. Dates: Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm; Sundays 10am - 11am Youth are asked to participate in both weekly training dates in order to gain the most from the program and to be properly prepared for Jamborees throughout the season.       [notice]Kit: [/notice] Tall socks and Shorts (The team colors are maroon & black - so black socks/shorts are preferred.) Cleats T-shirt or layered T-shirt with a well-fitted long sleeve shirt underneath (no hoodies) Water Bottle Properly fitted mouth guard - U10 & up  *(Please see Mouth Guard Policy.)* The team colors are maroon & black - so black socks/shorts are preferred. [warning]You can also find out more information about the Comox Valley Rugby Rascals from our page on...
BC Rugby Union Mouth Guard Policy

BC Rugby Union Mouth Guard Policy

[notice]Please note that the BC Rugby Competitions Committee has ruled that, with immediate effect (from 17 January 2005), the wearing of a mouth guard in the approved manner is compulsory for all players participating in mini rugby and age grade Rugby in BC including:[/notice] All games (including U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19, U20/21 leagues) Jamborees Practices Summer Camps Any colour EXCEPT red is acceptable. It is strongly recommended that such mouth guards should be properly fitted by a dental practitioner to ensure a correct fit. The approved manner is in the mouth covering the top teeth. A player observed by a coach or referee to be not wearing a mouth guard, shall leave the field and not be permitted to return until such time as the player is wearing a mouth guard in the approved manner. In age league play, the team of the offending player shall be permitted a replacement during the period the offending player is off the field,   [warning]EXCEPTIONS:[/warning] Any players, (i.e. mouth breathers, braces etc.) who cannot conform to this policy must provide a letter from their dentist or doctor specifying the rational for not abiding by this policy. The player and his/her legal guardian(s) will be required to sign a release/waiver acknowledging that they understood the risk of not complying with this mouth guard policy. These 2 documents must be completed before the player engages in any rugby activities. Please note that players not wearing mouth guards are not covered by the dental insurance coverage provided in the Rugby Canada players’ insurance policy. Team officials will be required to manage this documentation and to have...