The International Olympic Committee has voted to re-include rugby 7s in the Olympic Games beginning in Rio de Janeiro 2016.
Rugby will be a non medal sport in London in 2012. This means your child is the right age represent the USA in Rugby at the Olympics in 2016. Did you know that the USA is the current Olympic Champions (1920, 1924)?
What Is Youth Rugby?
Youth rugby is a process of developing rugby players from kindergarten through high school players.
It involves a pathway of development from small 7 a side non-contact "touch" rugby for young players,
through to full 15 a side contact rugby for high school level teams.
Youth rugby is for both boys and girls.
Southern California Youth Rugby offers programs for all ages and all levels of play.
Come give it a TRY!
Why Play Youth Rugby?
The main reason to play youth rugby is because it is FUN!
Running, kicking, passing, and teamwork are a few of the things you will experience in this fast growing sport.
It requires lots of energy and it teaches children to think on their feet by playing a game that does not stop for time outs or breaks in play.
Youth rugby also builds strong self confidence and camaraderie by participating in a sport where sportsmanship is not just a word but is embraced and expected by the sport worldwide.
