Minis Rugby
Canucks Minis is our grassroots program for our youngest members of the club. Our main goal with Minis is safe, fun and respectful rugby. This is an introductory level played on smaller fields, focused on the very basics of the game. U5, U7 and U9 run as co-ed teams and games are non-contact flag and touch.
We want to provide our Minis with positive initial rugby experiences, hoping to create an interest level to progress them to our Junior program in the future. Minis is a great way for kids of shapes and sizes to stay active outside, while having fun and learning a new sport.
U5
RUGBY
U5 (One Co-Ed team)
NON-CONTACT
The U5s focuses on gross motor skills such as running with the ball, kicking and learning to pass.
Commitment:
One-hour practices on Mondays at Stanley Park (6-7 PM) and games once per week on Saturday’s.
U5s, U7s and U9s play festival style on Saturday mornings between 10:00-11:30 am at the Calgary Rugby Park. These festivals typically run every Saturday (with the exception of long weekends) from the beginning of May to the end of June and then resume again at the end of August until the end of September.
2025 Cost: $180
U7 RUGBY
U7 (One Co-Ed team)
NON-CONTACT
The U7s program begins with an introduction to flag rugby wearing tag belts, with an emphasis on the basics of the game – passing backwards and running forwards.
Commitment:
One-hour practices on Mondays at Stanley Park (6-7 PM) and games once per week on Saturday’s.
U5s, U7s and U9s play festival style on Saturday mornings between 10:00-11:30 am at the Calgary Rugby Park. These festivals typically run every Saturday (with the exception of long weekends) from the beginning of May to the end of June and then resume again at the end of August until the end of September.
2025 Cost: $300
U9 (One Co-Ed team)
NON-CONTACT
The U9s team builds on basic skills learned in U7 and adds further skills to progress knowledge of the game and strategy.
Commitment:
One-hour practices on Mondays at Stanley Park (6-7 PM) and games once per week on Saturday’s.
U5s, U7s and U9s play festival style on Saturday mornings between 10:00-11:30 am at the Calgary Rugby Park. These festivals typically run every Saturday (with the exception of long weekends) from the beginning of May to the end of June and then resume again at the end of August until the end of September.
2025 Cost: $300
U9
RUGBY
U11 RUGBY
U11 (Two teams - Boys & Girls)
INTRODUCTORY CONTACT
The U11s program begin to introduce contact and tackling after the first few weeks of flag rugby and are separated into gender-based teams. Safety is our main one priority at this level and all players are taught the best techniques to tackle an opponent and also receive a tackle safely.
Commitment:
One-hour practices on Mondays at Stanley Park (6-7 PM) and games once per week on Saturday’s.
U11s play festival style on Saturday mornings between 10:00-11:30 am at the Calgary Rugby Park. These festivals typically run every Saturday (with the exception of long weekends) from the beginning of May to the end of June and then resume again at the end of August until the end of September.
2025 Cost: $360
Learn More
Cost should never be a barrier to play rugby and we have many resources to help alleviate cost concerns such as installment plans and other subsidies. If payment assistance is required, please contact us.
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Still not sure about rugby? In addition to our Minis Program, we work with Rugby Alberta to host a number of Try Rugby days throughout the year at various locations to provide an easy introduction to the sport for kids ages 6 - 14. Try Rugby days are free, one-hour sessions with certified coaches that teach the basics of rugby through fun games and drills with a BBQ or other fun initiatives to follow.
Be sure to follow our social channels to see when our next “Try Rugby” day will be held.
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Vice-President, Junior Rugby: Luke Demeter
Head of Minis Rugby: Peter Ozadetz
U11 Coaches: Jason Wyn, Peter Ozadetz
U9 Coaches: Andrea, Chantal Crockett, Jason Bates
U7 & U5 Coaches: Dan Cunningham, Ian Middleton, Pat Wetherup
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