The 2025 season is set to begin with two weeks of preseason matches and we are excited to implement our Rugby Operations in alignment with Strategic Priority 2 of the ERU 2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan (click here to read the full strat plan).

What?

Develop a seeding format for senior M/W at the beginning of the year that allows clubs to assess their own capacity in terms of numbers and competitive level

How?

Conduct a series of mini-game tournaments for senior M/W
teams in the month of May … A series of 3 team mini-game round robins each week …

Why?

To help clubs determine the most appropriate levels to enter their teams for the competitive season .. The purpose is to create a ranking “ladder” from which tiered competitions, Alberta Cup, 1st division, 2nd divisions can be established

Rationale?

The shorter games allow for more opportunities to compare against others … teams may be allowed to play at reduced numbers as needed

Next Steps?

Upon completion of the seeding round, ERU to outline proposed break-out for Divisions. Clubs to finalize teams and divisions based on evidence from seeding round results.