About Junior Rugby
Youth and Mini Rugby Age Grades
Youth Programs are available within the various clubs of the Edmonton Rugby Union. Contact the club closest to you for registration information.
Games are held Saturday mornings in a festival style for U5s-U11s between 9:00-11:30 am. Saturday Festivals run every Saturday from the beginning of May to the middle of July every weekend with the exception of long weekends.

U13 & U15’s play on Wednesday evenings between 6:30-8:30pm beginning the first week of May and continuing until mid-July.
U17 & U19’s play on weekdays between 6:30-9pm beginning the middle of June and continuing until mid-August.
You can learn more about junior Age Grade Law Variations by clicking the button below:
Co-ed Minor Rugby
Beginner Rugby — Under 5 years old
The U5 age group is combined with all clubs in Edmonton and focuses on gross motor skills such as running with the ball, kicking and learning to pass.
Non-Contact Flag Rugby – Under 7 years old
The U7s program begins with an introduction to flag rugby wearing tag belts, with an emphasis on learning how to pass backwards and run forwards.
Non-Contact Flag Rugby – Under 9 years old
Our U9s program builds on the skills learned at U7s and adds in passing between 1-2 players before a score will be allowed, kicking and offense and defense break downs.
Introduction to Contact – Under 11 years old Girls and Boys
The U11s programs begin to introduce contact and tackling after the first few weeks of flag rugby and are separated into gender based teams. Safety is paramount at this level and all players are taught the best ways to tackle and receive a tackle safely.
Junior Girls and Boys Programs
Under 13 and Under 15 years old
The U13 and U15s programs transition to more of a full game which includes scrums and line outs and is usually played with 7 players per side. Coaches ensure safety is a top priority and players are comfortable with contact before games begin.
Under 17 and Under 19 years old
Players at the U17 and U19 level play a full 15 a side game. Individual Player and position specific skills are taught as well as a focus on team plays, supportive team work and a higher degree of competitiveness.
How much does it cost to play?
Fees vary by Club and age grade. Individual fees that make up the overall amount you pay are set separately by Rugby Canada, Rugby Alberta (and its subsidiary, Alberta Junior Rugby Association), Edmonton Rugby Union and Club. Each rugby body is responsible for its own fee, to find out how much fees are for you, contact the Club with which you are registering.
You can find contact information for ERU Clubs below:
Please Note
Rugby Canada’s vendor applies processing charges of
approximately 4% to all published fees.
Financial Assistance
Some third-party programs offer financial assistance for kids, such as KidSport and Jumpstart. Please click on the links below for more Information.
Please Note
These programs are not affiliated to, nor endorsed by, Edmonton Rugby Union.
South Coast Senior League
Round 5 match summary
Figtree Kangaroos 10. 10. 70 defeated Helensburgh Tigers 10. 9. 69
A thrilling encounter saw the Roos come from behind to secure a crucial 1 point victory. Down by 12 points at halftime, captain Jake Morrison sparked the comeback with a brilliant individual goal in the late in the 3rd quarter. Young gun winger Tommy Chen sealed the win with a spectacular off-the-ground finish in the dying minutes. The defensive effort from Mike Stevens and Danny Walsh was outstanding, making crucial tackles when it mattered most.
Best Players: J. Morrison (c), T. Chen, M. Stevens, D. Walsh, S. Parker
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Any questions about the club can be directed to the following committee members who will be able to assist you with any enquiries.
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