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 2023/24 Season!
Please note some changes to the ages and prices for the upcoming season:
- U6 (born 2018) Flag rugby co-ed – $125
- U8 (born 2015) Flag rugby co-ed $125
- U10 (born 2014) Flag rugby co-ed $125
- U12 (born 2012/13) Intro to contact rugby $150
- U14 (born 2010/11) Contact rugby $225
- U16 (born 2008/09) Contact rugby $200
- U18/19 (born 2005/06/07) Contact rugby $200
REGISTER HERE »
– Step 1 – Select Province BC Rugby – Step 2 – Select Cowichan Youth
Junior Boys
Contact the Junior Boys section via email to juniorboys@cowichanrugby.ca
- U18/19 Boys – Coaches: Danny Hamstra, Ty Benson and Kim Anderton
- U16 Boys – Coaches: Cam Fulton, Dan Mark and Andrew Gudmundseth
- U14 Boys – Coaches: Shay Anderson, Steve Hale and Gord McGeachy
Practices
- U18/19 Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-7pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Tuesday September 5th to Sunday December 10th 2023
- U16: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-7pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Tuesday September 5th to Sunday December 10th 2023
- U14: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Wednesday September 6th 2023 to May 2024*
*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 »
– Step 1 – Select Province BC Rugby – Step 2 – Select Cowichan Youth
Junior Girls
Contact the Junior Girls section via email to juniorgirls@cowichanrugby.ca
- U18/19 Girls – Coaches: Nicole Wood and Owen Wood
- U16 Girls – Coaches: Sherry Spence and Jess Wikkerink
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U14/U12 Girls – Coaches: Morgan Littlejohn and Grant Healey
Practices
- U18/19: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-7pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Tuesday September 5th to Sunday December 10th 2023
- U16: Wednesdays 7pm-8.15pm / Sunday game times TBD (check with coaches)
- From Wednesday September 6th 2023 to Sunday December 10th 2023
- U14 & U12: Wednesdays 7pm-8.15pm and Sundays 10:30am-11:30am
- From Wednesday September 6th 2023 to May 2024*
*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 »
– Step 1 – Select Province BC Rugby – Step 2 – Select Cowichan Youth
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