JUNIOR BOYS & GIRLS RUGBY
U16 U17 & U19
Velox has a strong tradition of providing the finest training to young rugby enthusiasts. With one of the longest serving Youth & Junior divisions on the Island, Velox is committed to teaching and playing rugby at the highest level.
Our Junior Rugby program based in Victoria BC, has been part of the Velox club since the 1980’s. In 2005 our U16 Boys team won the Vancouver Island Rugby Union Championship and went on the play well at the BC Provincial Championships.
Velox is fortunate to have its own clubhouse adjacent to our field. This enables us to host touring teams with ease and Club is the centre of the community and provides the focus for many activities within the town and surrounding locality. All organisations are welcome to use the facilities and are encouraged to do so.
Velox is a favourite fixture for many international touring school and club teams. We provide excellent facilities and are world famous for hosting visitors from around the world.
Recent guests include;
U16 Kinross Wolaroi School (Orange, NSW Aus) April 2007
U17 Kristen School (NZ), April 2007
U16 RGS Guilford School Surrey (UK), April 2007
U16 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (Alta Can), April 2007
U17 Westmon School, Pontypool, Wales (UK) June 2007
U20 Yorkshire Terriers Club (UK), July 2007
U17 Llandovery Welsh Club (UK), August 2007
New Zealand touring team vs. Velox Spring 2007
Rugby is a free-flowing, physical game that develops speed, endurance, team spirit and confidence. Club Rugby is an excellent way to prepare players for school rugby and expands the rugby season (schools typically play only in the spring or fall).
Velox's Junior Rugby Programs complement other sports by teaching athletes game strategy and the ability to "read space" on the field. Velox Valhallians RFC of Victoria, BC is a member of the Vancouver Island Rugby Union (VIRU) and the BC Rugby Union (BCRU) under the auspices of Rugby Canada.
New registrations are welcome at any time. Players are required to provide their own shorts, socks, and cleats. Junior Jerseys are provided through the club or may acquired at very reasonable rates.
Age Group Categories
U16 (14&15 years as of Jan 1st)
U17 (15&16 years as of Jan 1st)
U19 (17-18 years as of Jan 1st)
* The U17 is a fall team that bridges the gap from U16 – U19.
2006 U19 Men’s Team
To make enquiries, or to register, please contact the Team Manager; for your age grade team mangers;
U16: Cindy Davies 477-7553 stumps@shaw.ca
U17 Mark Pratt 889-8746 mmpratt@shaw.ca
U19 Tony Watson 586-0515 peggywatson@shaw.ca
Additional contacts
Director of Club Rugby, John Lyall jglyall@yahoo.ca
Clubhouse phone 250 721-3500
Youth rugby for those under 14 (U8/10/12&U14) Contact cdginbc@shaw.ca
Youth & Junior Registrar Christine Davis Goff cdginbc@shaw.ca
Seasons & Practise Schedules
Junior Rugby teams practice weekday evenings during their regular VIRU (Vancouver Island Rugby League) playoff season with League games on Sunday.
The U17 & U19 teams play in the fall with practices twice a week from August 27th through the end of November early December depending on playoff schedules.
U16 teams play exhibition games and practice with the U17 in the fall & move to a full VIRU schedule in the spring with practices twice a week with League games on Sunday.
Coaching
Velox Junior Rugby Coaches are experienced rugby players and athletes many who have or may currently play on National and Senior Velox men's & women's teams. Velox senior and National players are available to coach in the school league. Velox coaches endeavour to work with schools to avoid conflicts in game and practice schedules.
If you enjoy contact sport, want a free flowing game and are keen to develop physical fitness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, get in touch with us today! For more information about rugby in British Columbia, see the BC Rugby Union website www.bcrugby.com
Registration
Important Documents for Registration 2007:
(click to download)
Code_of_Conduct_for_Parents_and_Players.doc
Velox_Youth_&_Junior_Club_Registration_Form.doc
Rugby_Canada_Reg_Form.pdf
To register, please contact the Coordinator and Registrar, Christine Davis-Goff, at cdginbc@shaw.ca or call 598-2962.
New registrations are accepted at any time during the season. Registration fees are $120 for one player and $100 for siblings + a $30 Refundable Fundraising deposit per family (deposit returned when two or more fundraising events are attended)..
Current Fundraising options to join in on are;
1) Royal Victoria Marathon fence removal (Sunday Oct 7th, 2:00- 4:30)
2) Sell $50 tickets (before Oct 30th?)
3) Sign up their parents to use the Thrifty's card (pass at least $1000 in groceries through the card by March 1)
4) Christmas tree recycling in January
5) Sydney Rod & Gun Club = serve food Nov 9th - 11th
