Hornets Junior Rugby

Team and League Play Information

Updated schedule posted on www.albertajuniorrugby.com

Complete rules of play on www.albertajuniorrugby.com

U8 Mixed

Coaches: Bruce denOudon 

Practices start:  Sunday, April 26, 9:30-12:00 Calgary Rugby Union TBA

Season Starts: Sunday, April 26, 9:30-12:00 Calgary Rugby Union

Season Ends: Saturday June 26

Fall Season: August 30 to October 11

Practices and Games: Every Sunday morning from 9:30-12:00, except statutory holidays, usually at the Calgary Rugby Union.  There is a training session followed by festival style games.  Games are two 10 minute halves. 

League Information:  Teams have 5-7 players and play non contact mini flag rugby.  Emphasis is on enjoyment, learning and safety.  Players stay on their feet at all times and may not dive to score a try and no kicking of the ball is allowed. 

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Running shoes or soccer cleats or rugby cleats may be worn (no single front stud). A Hornets tee shirt to play in will be provided at registration.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black shorts or sweats may be worn.  Wear Hornets socks, provided at registration, for games and practices.

U10 Mixed

Coaches: Rachel Evans and Scott Treadwell

Practices start:  Sunday, April 25, 9:30-12:00 Calgary Rugby Union TBA

Season Starts: Sunday, April 25, 9:30-12:00 Calgary Rugby Union

Season Ends: Saturday, June 25

Fall Season: August 29 to October 10

Practices and Games: Every Sunday morning from 9:30-12:00, except statutory holidays, usually at the Calgary Rugby Union.  There is a training session followed by festival style games.  Games are two 10 minute halves.

League Information: Teams have 5-7 players and play non contact mini flag rugby.  Emphasis is on enjoyment, learning and safety.  Players stay on their feet at all times and may not dive to score a try and no kicking of the ball is allowed. 

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Running shoes or soccer cleats or rugby cleats may be worn (no single front stud). A Hornets tee shirt to play in will be provided at registration.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black shorts or sweats may be worn.  Wear Hornets socks, provided at registration, for games and practices. 

U12 Mixed  

Coaches: Evan Poll, Anton Strydon and Chris Isherwood 

Practices start: Wednesday,March 31, 2010

Season Starts: Sunday, April 25, 2010

Season Ends: Sunday , June 20, 2010

Fall Season: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Practices and Games: Games are every Sunday morning from 9:30-12:00, except statutory holidays, usually at the Calgary Rugby Union.  There is a training session followed by festival style games.  Games are two 10 minute halves.   There will another non compulsory practice TBA 

League Information: Teams have 9 players and play non-contact flag rugby for the first two weeks then switch to modified contact rugby.   A maximum of two players can tackle any ball carrier and there is no kicking of the ball.

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Running shoes or soccer cleats or rugby cleats may be worn (no single front stud). A Hornets tee shirt to play in will be provided at registration.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black shorts or sweats may be worn.  Wear Hornets socks, provided at registration, for games and practices. 

U14 Boys  

Coaches: Marc Boulianne, Brad Schneider and Neil Hagerty

Practices start:  Monday, March 29, 2010

Season Starts: Sunday, April 25, 2010

Season Ends: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fall Season: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Practices and Games: Every Sunday morning from 9:30-12:00 usually at the Calgary Rugby Union.  There is a training session followed by league games.  Games are two 25 minute halves.  Practice TBA but probably Monday and Wednesdays at Lord Beaverbrook High School from 6:00 to 7:30.  There may be some Wednesday games depending on the league schedule.

League Information: Teams have 13 players and play contact rugby

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Soccer cleats or rugby cleats should be worn (no single front stud).  Running shoes should not be worn. A playing jersey will be provided.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black shorts and Hornets socks should be worn for all games.

Additional Opportunities:  Alberta provincial team; Alberta summer games team

U15 Girls  

Coaches: Chris Kelly and Valerie Ball

Practices start: Monday, April 5, 2010

Season Starts: Sunday, April 25,2010

Season Ends: Sunday,July 25, 2010

Fall Season: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Practices:  Sundays prior to games; TBA but probably Mondays at 6:30pm and Wednesday at 630.The U15 girls are invited to stick around after their Monday night practices and may also attend Thursday practices at 6:30 with the senior women. The senior women practice Monday and Thursday nights 6:30-8:00 at Lord Beaverbrook High School.   This allows U15 girls the opportunity to practice at a higher level and to develop relationships with the Hornets senior women (whom they will eventually be old enough to play with!).  The U15 girls will not participate in any contact drills with the senior women, nor will they play any games with them, it is simply another skill development opportunity for the girls.

Games: Sundays usually at the Calgary Rugby Union

League Information: U15 girls play a 'Festival' style league on Sundays, meaning that all U15 girls from across Calgary will come and be assigned to different teams each week.  The U15 league is still at the development level.  Many of the other Calgary clubs do not have enough girls to form their own U15 teams, therefore girls are assigned to teams each Sunday where they will first practice and then play games against the other teams that have formed.  This helps the girls get to know each other and play with different players each week in a game situation.  No one can play for a rugby club while they are playing for their high school senior rugby team.  Therefore if you make your senior rugby team at school you can practice with the Hornets but you can not play any games until your high school team is eliminated from playoffs.  If you make your high school junior rugby team, or if your school does not have a rugby team, you can play and practice with the Hornets.

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Soccer cleats or rugby cleats must be worn (no single front stud).  A playing jersey will be provided.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black rugby shorts and Hornets socks should be worn for all games.

Additional Opportunities:

Alberta Provincial team for National Championship in August; Alberta Summer Games 

U16 Boys  

Coaches: Mike Stott, Peter Rowe, Russ Jack and Corey Spinks

Practices start: Monday, March 29, 2010

Season Starts: Sunday, April 25, 2010

Season Ends: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fall Season: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Practices: Monday and Wednesday 6:30-8:00 at Lord Beaverbrook High School.

Games: Sunday afternoon and some Wednesday evenings, usually at the Calgary Rugby Union or the Irish Rugby fields

League Information: No one can play for a rugby club while they are playing for their high school senior rugby team.  Therefore if you make your senior rugby team at school you can practice with the Hornets but you can not play any games until your high school team is eliminated from playoffs.  If you make your high school junior rugby team, or if your school does not have a rugby team, you can play and practice with the Hornets.

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Soccer cleats or rugby cleats must be worn (no single front stud).  A playing jersey will be provided.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black rugby shorts and Hornets socks should be worn for all games.

Additional Opportunities:

Prairies Tournament: Alberta Provincial team for National Championship in August; Alberta summer games

U18 Girls  

Coaches: Chris Kelly 

Season Starts: Saturday,June 26, 2010

Season Ends: Wednesday July 28,2010

Fall Season: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Practices:  TBA

Games: Sundays usually at the Calgary Rugby Union

League Information: U18 girls play a 'Festival' style league on Sundays, meaning that all U18 girls from across Calgary will come and be assigned to different teams each week.  No one can play for a rugby club while they are playing for their high school senior rugby team.  Therefore if you make your senior rugby team at school you can practice with the Hornets but you can not play any games until your high school team is eliminated from playoffs.  Therefore U18 games will not start until June 22.   You need to register and pay your fees prior to any practices to keep your insurance current and to be eligible for select teams. If you make your high school junior rugby team, or if your school does not have a rugby team, you can play and practice with the Hornets.  Once girls turn 18 they can also play for the Hornets women’s team.

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Soccer cleats or rugby cleats must be worn (no single front stud).  A playing jersey will be provided.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black rugby shorts and Hornets socks should be worn for all games.

Additional Opportunities:

Alberta Provincial team for National Championship in August 

                                                                                                                                         U18 Boys
Coaches:  Sam Goodseth

Season Starts: Saturday, June 26, 2010

Season ends: Wednesday, July 28, 2010



 League Information: No one can play for a rugby club while they are playing for their high school senior rugby team.  Therefore if you make your senior rugby team at school you can practice with the Hornets but you can not play any games until your high school team is eliminated from playoffs.  Therefore U18 games will not start until June 22.   You need to register and pay your fees prior to any practices to keep your insurance current and to be eligible for select teams. If you make your high school junior rugby team, or if your school does not have a rugby team, you can play and practice with the Hornets. Once boys turn 18 they can also play for the Hornet’s men’s team.

Equipment:  Mouth guards must be worn for all games and practices.  Soccer cleats or rugby cleats must be worn (no single front stud).  A playing jersey will be provided.  For health reasons, bring your own water bottle.  Black rugby shorts and Hornets socks should be worn for all games

Additional Opportunities: Alberta Provincial team for National Championship in August ,  Touring teams