YOUTH RUGBY
U8, U10, U12, & U14
Rugby is a free-flowing, physical game that develops speed, endurance, team spirit and self-confidence. It is a game that was created to provide a position for every body type and personality. The camaraderie of a rugby team is arguably the most rewarding of all sports.
Velox Valhallians Youth Rugby is for boys and girls up to 13 years of age. Teams are organized by age group: Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14. Our U-8 team plays "touch rugby" (no tackling). We introduce the skills of ball handling, passing, running with the ball, staying in position and reading the field over time as players develop. In games, the ball is handed off each time a player is touched with two hands by a player from the opposing team.
Tackling is introduced at the U-10 level and is taught in a systematic way to ensure the development of safe technique.
Rugby clubs have traditionally encouraged family participation. Velox Valhallians Youth Rugby is fortunate to have a high level of involvement of the senior club's premier players, as well as members of the national Canadian team, as coaches. Velox is affiliated with the BC Rugby Union.
The main clubhouse and pitch are located at 3957 Gordon Head Road, Victoria BC (near McKenzie). Now 6 years old, Velox Youth Rugby is the oldest kids' rugby club in Victoria.
Schedules
The 2007-2008 season will start with our second annual “Kick-off Clinic” on Sunday, 9 September. Please contact Christine Davis-Goff (cdginbc@shaw.ca) for details.
All current, new and potential players welcome. This clinic will focus on introducing new players to the game and preparing returning players for the season. After the Kick-off Clinic, U-8 to U-14 teams will meet weekly on Sunday mornings from 10am to 11:30am.
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..
Jerseys, shorts and socks are available for purchase from the club.
