Vancouver, BC: Club officials have confirmed dates and locations for five True Blue Mini Rugby Jamborees this season.
Mini Rugby programs are run by BC Rugby member clubs, who provide a safe and fun environment for our youngest players to learn all about rugby. Not only do the "Minis" learn the fundamental skills, they are provided the opportunity to make new friends at their club while competing in "mini rugby jamborees".
Four jamborees will be hosted across the Lower Mainland by Capilano RFC (February 19th), Burnaby Lake Rugby Club (March 4th), UBCOB Ravens (April 1st) and the Year End Jamboree at UBC (April 22nd). The Vancouver Island Rugby Union are set to host their mini jamboree on April 1st at Shawnigan Lake School.
For the upcoming season, Minis are players who were born in 2001-2006. Mini dues are $62.00 and registrations are due before players step onto the field of play.
For more information on the Mini Rugby programs please contact BC Rugby Provincial Coach and Development Manager Dave Brown at 604-737-3067 or by email at dbrown@bcrugby.com.
True Blue Mini Rugby Jamboree Dates:
February 19th - Capilano RFC (Klahanie Park)
March 4th - Burnaby Lake Rugby Club (Burnaby Lake Sports Complex)
April 1st - UBCOB Ravens (Jericho Park)
April 1st - Vancouver Island Rugby Union Jamboree (Shawnigan Lake School)
April 22nd (changed from April 15th) - Year End Jamboree at UBC (Wolfson Fields)
Lower Mainland Mini Rugby Contacts
Abbotsford RFC: Malcolm McRae -
mcraefamily@shaw.caBayside Sharks: Les Brown -
les.brown@baysideminirugby.comBurnaby Lake: Crystal Steele -
meg.steele@hotmail.comBurnaby Lake: Giovanni Lam -
giovannilam@gmail.comBrit Lions (Delta): Don Brown -
nodbbrown@dccnet.comCapilano (West Van/North Shore): Barry Allen -
barry@clickrealty.caCapilano (West Van/North Shore): Cherie Devisser -
Cherie_Devisser@vancity.comChuckanut (Washington): Tim Davenport -
tdavenport@scienceops.comLangley: Jenny Foss -
bluesummitfarms@hotmail.comLangley: Jamie Overgaard -
rovergaard@vsb.bc.caMeraloma (Kitsilano) : Chris Brydon -
meralomaminirugby@gmail.comMeraloma (Kitsilano) : Connie McGinley -
conmcginley@shaw.caUBCOB Ravens (Vancouver West): Gareth Rees -
grees@magma.caUBCOB Ravens (Vancouver West): Lora Anjos -
lora@anjos.caRichmond: Roger Lane -
rogerrrfc@yahoo.comRichmond: Dave Carlson -
daveheathercarlson@hotmail.comRidge Meadows: Cal McIntosh -
mcintooshie@gmail.comRidge Meadows: Jen Bott -
jbott@telus.netVancouver Rowing Club (Stanley Park): Toby Mallinder -
TobyMallinder@bty.comVancouver Rowing Club (Stanley Park): Andy Wilson -
andrew@cwpc.comSurrey: Dan MacDonald -
dmacdonald.lly@eccohtg.comUnited (Port Coquitlam): Julia Beyea -
unitedminis@gmail.comVancouver Island Mini Rugby Contacts
Campbell River: Erin Young -
eayoung@telus.netCastaway Wanderers (Oak Bay): Ian MacLean -
macca@shaw.caCowichan: Kenton McNutt -
kentonmcnutt@royallepage.caNanaimo: Christine De Vries -
cblsdevries@shaw.caJames Bay: Marilyn Campbell -
mlcampbell14@gmail.comVelox (Saanich): Craig White -
craigwhite@shaw.caSaanich Peninsula (North Saanich): Darrel Couzens -
president@saanpenrfc.comTrubeBlue® and BC Rugby partner to Tackle the World
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