Junior Ravens Rugby
Junior Ravens Rugby offers age- and skill-specific training in an inclusive, welcoming environment where every player can develop skills, learn safe play, and build confidence!
Registration for our Junior Ravens Winter Rugby Program will open on Wednesday, November 4 at 9:00am
The winter program has 10 sessions running from Sunday, January 9 to Sunday, March 20 (no program on March 13). Program times can be found below.
Junior Ravens Rugby
- The program is overseen by the head coach of our varsity women’s rugby team, Dave Luong.
- Sessions will be led by Varsity Women’s team coaches as well as current varsity players
- Developing young rugby players to reach their potential, regardless of current skill level.
- Promoting and growing the game of rugby.
- Creating a culture of fair play and respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, and the game itself.
- The program runs in the Spring, Fall, and Winter.
This program offers two levels of development:
Flag Rugby (non-contact; new to rugby)
Transition to Tackle (some rugby experience)
Programs
Flag Rugby (Ages 8 to 12)
- Led by varsity rugby coaches and players
- Safe environment with all training equipment (flags)
- Development of Catch/Pass skills
- Development of Evasion/Footwork skills
- Development of Tracking skills
Transition to Tackle (Ages 10 to 14)
- Become tackle ready in a safe environment utilizing top training equipment (shields, tackle tubes, weighted chop tackle bags, crash mats, Tetra Tackling system)
- Development of tracking & tackling skills
- Development of Catch/Pass skills
- Development of Evasion & Ball In Contact skills (being tackled)
- Development of proper body shape (Breakdown skills & Scrums)
Who Can Play & What to Bring
What is Included
Open to all children between 8 to 12 years old for Flag and 10 to 14 years old for Tackle
Running shoes or cleats
Rugby short (optional)
Mouth guard
Water bottle
Comfortable athletic clothing
- Under Armour Junior Ravens t-shirt
- Parking during program dates and times
Dates & Cost
The program has 10 sessions running from Sunday, January 9 to Sunday, March 20. The winter program costs $169.
The program will indoors in our Fieldhouse
| Flag Rugby Group | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 8 to 12 | Sundays | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Transaction Tackle Rugby Group | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 10 to 14 | Sundays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
No Program On
Saturday, March 20
Location
The winter program takes place Indoors in our Fieldhouse.
Important Notes
- Parking in Lot P5 is included in your program fees but must be validated each time you park with the HotSpot link provided in our welcome e-mail.
- Using the HOTSPOT app or QR code on the pay station will not work.
For questions regarding programming details or any other aspect of the Junior Ravens Rugby Program
Please contact michael.cicchillitti@carleton.ca; or 613.520.2600 ext. 1022