Youth Rugby

2023 Registration InformationDownload

Weather permitting, the U5-U15 season starts towards the end of April. Late registration may be permitted but will be assessed each season depending on the number of players and past rugby experience (for those tackling).

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ schedule changes: U5 to U15 rugby will have spring and fall sessions. Registration includes both and confirmation of player availability will be asked for in TeamSnap. U7, U9 and U11 games days will be Saturday mornings, May 6 – June 24. U13 and U15 game days will be Wednesday evenings, May 10 – June 28.

🍁 Fall rugby for U5 to U15 will run on Saturdays from September 9 – 30.

U16 and U18 leagues start after the high school season and run until the end of August.

Note: No club rugby will be scheduled on May, July and August long weekends.

stalbertjuniorrugby@gmail.com (U13-U18)
stalbertminirugby@gmail.com (U5-U11)

Program specific information, including the age grade laws (rugby rules) is below.

A player’s age group is determined based on their age before January 1, 2023.

Under-5 Rookie Rugby: Intro to Sport

Spring and fall non-contact rugby for all players born in 2018 or later. Split into preschool and pre-kinder groups. Friday evenings and optional Saturday morning sessions. May-June and September. Registration includes a St. Albert Rugby player shirt.

Under-7 Rookie Rugby: Flag

Spring and fall non-contact rugby for all players born in 2016 or 2017. Practice Friday evening and games Saturday morning. April start date is weather dependent. First games are May 6th and last games June 24th. Resumes for September. Registration includes a St. Albert Rugby player shirt.
2023 LAW VARIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY RUGBY: U7 & U8 RUGBY

Under-9 Rookie Rugby: Flag

Spring and fall non-contact rugby for all players born in 2014 or 2015. Practice Friday evening and games Saturday morning. April start date is weather dependent. First games are May 6th and last games June 24th. Resumes for September. Registration includes a St. Albert Rugby player shirt.
2023 LAW VARIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY RUGBY: U9 & U10 RUGBY

Under-11 Rookie Rugby: Introduction to Contact

Spring and fall contact rugby for all players born in 2012 or 2013. Practice on Wednesday and Friday evenings with games on Saturday mornings. April start date is weather dependent. First games are May 6th and last games June 24th. Resumes for September. Registration includes a St. Albert Rugby player shirt.
2023 LAW VARIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY RUGBY: U11 & U12 RUGBY

Under-13 Junior Rugby

Spring and fall contact rugby for players born in 2010 or 2011. Separate boys and girls teams. Practice on Monday and Friday evenings with games on Wednesdays. April start date is weather dependent. First games are May 10th and last games June 28th. Resumes for September. St. Albert Rugby jerseys are provided and returned at the end of season.
2023 LAW VARIATIONSFOR COMMUNITY RUGBY: U13 & U14 RUGBY (7s)
2023 LAW VARIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY RUGBY: U13 & U14 RUGBY (13 v 13)

Under-15 Junior Rugby

Spring and fall contact rugby for players born in 2008 or 2009. Separate boys and girls teams. Practice on Monday and Friday evenings with games on Wednesdays. April start date is weather dependent. First games are May 10th and last games June 28th. Resumes for September. St. Albert Rugby jerseys are provided and returned at the end of season. Players born in 2008 who also want to play Under-16 rugby July-August must register as a U16 player.
2023 ERU U15 10’S LAW VARIATIONS

Under-16 Junior Rugby

Summer and fall contact rugby for players born in 2007 or 2008. Separate boys and girls teams. Two practices a week with games on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings. April start date is weather dependent. First games are the week of June 26th and finals are on August 19th. Resumes for an optional 7’s season in September. St. Albert Rugby jerseys are provided and returned at the end of season.
2023 ERU U16 15’S LAW VARIATIONS

Under-18 Junior Rugby

Summer and fall contact rugby for players born in 2007 or 2008. Separate boys and girls teams. Two practices a week with games on either Monday or Wednesday evenings. First games are the week of June 26th and finals are on August 19th. Resumes for an optional 7’s season in September. St. Albert Rugby jerseys are provided and returned at the end of season.
2023 ERU U18 15’S LAW VARIATIONS

Rugby Kit and Equipment

  • Running shoes or cleats
    • NO football or baseball cleats
    • Plastic soccer cleats are great
    • Rugby cleats with metal studs are NOT required and are only allowed for contact age grades
  • Mouthguard (not required for non-contact sessions)
    • Mandatory for all players U11-U18
    • Must be worn for contact training and in games – no exceptions
  • Red rugby socks
    • Optional and team managers/coaches will provide info
    • Traditionally an all red knee high sport sock
  • Rugby shorts
    • Optional, though recommended for age grades that tackle
    • Available at speciality sport stores
    • Club branded rugby shorts may be for sale, team managers/coaches will provide info