Officially founded in 2005, the junior program at Cowichan RFC has developed into one of the leading junior clubs in British Columbia. Fielding boys and girls teams, the juniors have seen great success playing in and winning BC Championships. Former notable junior piggies have gone on to play professional rugby and represent at the international level.
Registration Now Open for the 2022/23 Season!
Please note some changes to the ages and prices for the upcoming season:
- U6 (born 2017/18/19) Flag rugby co-ed – $100
- U8 (born 2015/16) Flag rugby co-ed $100
- U10 (born 2013/14) Flag rugby co-ed $100
- U12 (born 2011/12) Intro to contact rugby $125
- U14 (born 2009/10) Contact rugby $200
- U16 (born 2007/08) Contact rugby $200
- U18/19 (born 2004/05/06) Contact rugby $200
REGISTER HERE »
Please select – Province BC – Cowichan Youth – then your age grade
Junior Boys

Contact the Junior Boys section via email to juniorboys@cowichanrugby.ca.
- U18/19 Boys – Coaches: Carlin Hamstra, Danny Hamstra, Ty Benson, Mike Rea / Team manager: open position
- U16 Boys – Coaches: Mike Roberts and Grant Healey / Team manager: open position
- U14 Boys – Coaches: Peter Kis-Toth and Cam Fulton / Team manager: open position
- U12 Boys – Coaches: Steve Hale and Shay Anderson / Team manager: open position
Practices
- U18/19 Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-7pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Sunday September 11th to Sunday December 11th 2022
- U16: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-7pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Sunday September 11th 2022 to Sunday December 11th 2022
- U14: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Sunday September 11th 2022 to May 2023
- U12: Sundays 11:30am-1pm
- From Sunday September 11th 2022 to May 2023
*note there is NO rugby played in December and January*
What you need to play:
- Moulded mouthguard
- Cleats (soccer-style)
- Sporty clothing – t-shirt, shorts, sports socks. As the weather changes, come with layers so you can add when cool, take off when warmed up!
REGISTER HERE »
Please select – Province BC – Cowichan Youth – then your age grade
Junior Girls
U16 girls 7s squad, September 2021
Contact the Junior Girls section via email to juniorgirls@cowichanrugby.ca.
- U19/U16 Girls – Coaches: Lauryn Bons, Nicole Shaver, Carolyn Gudmundseth, Sherry Spence / Team manager: Denise McDonald
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U14/U12 Girls – Coaches: TBA / Team manager: open position
Practices
- U19: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-8:15pm
- From Sunday September 11th to Sunday December 11th 2022
- U16: Wednesdays 7pm-8:15 pm and Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm
- From Sunday September 11th to Sunday December 11th 2022
- U14 & U12: Wednesdays 7pm-8pm and Sundays 10:30am-11:30am
- From Sunday September 11th to Sunday December 11th 2022
*note there is NO rugby played in December and January*
What you need to play:
- Moulded mouthguard
- Cleats (soccer-style)
- Sporty clothing – t-shirt, shorts, sports socks. As the weather changes, come with layers so you can add when cool, take off when warmed up!
REGISTER HERE »
Please select – Province BC – Cowichan Youth – then your age grade
U13 Boys in Turkey Touch Tournament @ QMS
Photo credit: Hayley Picard
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U15 Boys vs JBAA in an Exhibition Game
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Coach, Player and Parent Educational Material:
Beginners Guide to Rugby Union (opens to World Rugby)
Child Sport Funding Assistance:
Below are some links to organizations that assist in funding children in organized sports programs. Submissions to these organizations will need to be made at the very beginning of the season.
KidsSport – www.kidsportcanada.ca
Athletics for Kids – www.A4K.ca