2020 Rugby Season
If you would like to bring your child for a trial practice prior to registration
and to meet their peers and the coaches, we would be happy to have you join us.
Please contact: Steve Perkins -
or David Lyme -
U10
Generally for children that are in Grades 3 & 4.
If your child is an older Grade 4, register here, and Coach Lyme will assess with you if your child should play in the U12s
• Non-tackle program
• Practice on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 pm - Begins: March 5, 2019 - Location: Staples Field
• U10 will scrimmage each Saturday morning in Fairfield against other teams (Veterans Park, Reef Road) on the same field
• The aim will be to develop skills and enjoyment of the game, with match situations, but non-tackle
• Boys and Girls
U12
Generally for children that are in Grades 5 & 6.
If your child is an older Grade 6, register here, and Coach Lyme will assess with you if your child should play in the U14s
• Tackle program
• Practice on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 pm - Begins: March 5, 2019 - Location: Staples Field
• Matches against other towns on Sundays - See the Game Schedule Tab
• Boys and Girls
U14
Generally for children that are in Grades 7 & 8.
If your child is a younger/smaller Grade 7, register here, and Coach Lyme will assess with you if your child should play in the U12s or 14s
• Tackle program
• Practice on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 pm - Begins March 5, 2019 - Location: Staples Field
• Matches against other towns on Sundays - See the game Schedule Tab
• Boys and Girls
Additional Information
• USA Rugby: After signing up, parents will need to register their children with USA Rugby (CIPP fees for insurance),
the governing body of rugby in the USA. This is $25 for the U12/U14 children ("Youth Player"),
and $5 for the U10s and below ("Rookie Rugby"). Register under the Westport PAL Rugby club
• Safety: Headgear ("Scrum caps") and mouth guards will be compulsory for all players.
You can see examples of scrum caps on Amazon if you search for "Rugby Head Gear" or "Rugby Scrum Caps" and
the brands are Barnett, Elite Tek, Cantebury amongst others
