Alexandria Rugby offers U15 and U13 tackle in both the spring and summer for boys only (right now, anyway). In the spring we team-up with with Fort Hunt Youth Rugby and in the summer we work with the city's Department of Recreation to organize tackle teams for competition in Rugby Virginia's youth tackle leagues.
Spring rugby practices and games are held on Fort Hunt fields just south of beltway. Practices begins in mid February and the season runs until mid-May. Matches will typically be played on Saturday mornings.
Summer rugby practices and games are held at George Washington Middle School fields. Summer practices begin in mid-June and the season runs to the end of July. The summer program is open to Alexandria City residents only.
Spring League/team specifics:
Full, 15 per team, tackle rugby with youth-specific law variations,
Boys only (for now),
Open to all boys who are 11 years old or younger as of Dec 31, 2012.
Practices will be held on weekday afternoons/early evenings just south of the city line in the Alexandria portion of Fairfax County
Matches will be played in conjunction with RugbyVirginia U-19 (high school) matches - typically on Saturday mornings.
Summer League/team specifics:
City of Alexandria residents only,
Full, 15 per team, tackle rugby with youth-specific law variations,
Boys only (for now),
Open to all boys born between 1/1/1997 and 12/31/2000.
Practices will be held on weekday evenings at GW Middle School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 22301
Matches will be played in conjunction with RugbyVirginia's summer league predominantly throughout northern Virginia on Saturday mornings.
We're eager to provide Alexandria kids with the opportunity to experience tackle rugby while they are still developing their interests and honing their athletic abilities. These programs will introduce boys - and girls when we have enough interest - to the tackle game and teach them proper technique and playing style so they learn to play the game safely and smartly from the start.
Spring League Registration will be administered by Rugby Virginia, the governing body for youth and high school age rugby in the state. All relevant information including eligibility requirements and fees is available on the Rugby Virginia website.
Summer League Registration will be administered by the Alexandria Rec Department.
Questions and concerns about Alexandria Rugby's team and involvement in either league can be directed to us via our email. (info@alexandriarugby.org).
