Piedmont Family YMCA
Charlottesville, VA
Youth | Rugby
We are excited to be partnering with the Virginia Rugby Football Club to deliver a skill-development program designed to introduce children to the basics of non-contact rugby in a fun and inviting environment.
| WHO | Boys & Girls Grades 1st-6th |
| WHAT |
The Y's rugby program has an emphasis on learning the sport, confidence building, and socialization. Participants will be broken down into the following groups by grades: 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, and 5th-6th. Sunday sessions will consist of 60-minute structured learning time/practice. Grades 3rd-6th will have additional 30-minutes for scrimmages, totally 90 minutes per session. This is a co-ed program. Players should wear comfortable athletic clothing. Cleats are recommended, but not required. Mouth guards are required for all players. |
| WHEN | Sundays, March 18th - April 29th (no session on Easter) |
| WHERE |
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1827 1170 River Road, Charlottesville VA |
| TIME |
2-3pm grades 1st-2nd 2-3:30pm grades 3rd-6th |
| FEE |
$65 Brooks Family YMCA Members $95 Non-members Financial assistance is available. |
Program Goals:
- Build a strong concept of team work
- Introduce and build upon basic rugby skills
- Provide a fun, non-competitive atmostphere for children to learn the fundamentals of rugby
- Have fun!
Register online or in person at the Brooks Family YMCA. Registration deadline is March 10.
Questions about the program? Contact Sports Program Director, Dan Noland, at dnoland@piedmontymca.org or 434 974 9622.
