Kids and Youth Athlete Development Club
Kids and Youth Athlete Development Club
Toronto City is an inclusive Rugby Club for kids and youth, ages 6-18 in Toronto. Young athletes can come and learn the basics of rugby. At each age level, new skills and rules are added until they are playing full 7's and 15's rugby in our U16 and U18 programs (we play Flag Rugby until U10).
Join Coach Damien and our team of coaches as they put you through your paces. Sunday’s 5:15pm - 6:45pm. From late Nov - April (14 weeks): $200
Join Colin Shaw and Bill Di Nardo as they help fine tune specialty skills. Sunday’s 4:15pm - 5:15pm. From late November (14 weeks): Free with Skills & Drills. $150 on its own.
Flag Rugby: For Kids Ages 6-10
For girls and boys born in 2018/2019/2020. This program is all about fun (and if they learn a little rugby, that's great too!)
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls and boys born in 2016/2017.
In this program we start to introduce the basics of rugby: Running, Passing, and Catching the ball. Teamwork is important at this level as we start to enter tournaments and compete against other clubs in the province.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls and boys born in 2014/2015.
In this program, we continue to work on Run, Pass, and Catch skills as well as team defense as play becomes more team-oriented. Players start to develop more positional and spatial awareness as their game progresses.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Sunnybrook Park
For Youth Ages 11-18
Mondays only until the end of September
For girls and boys born in 2012/2013 who wish to learn and/or build on the skills previously learned we introduce "controlled contact." Players are thought by trained and certified coaches how to Safely make and take a tackle. Safety is the top priority and our coaches will ensure that no athlete is put in a position where they aren't safe.
Practices are Mondays and Wenesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls born in 2010/2011
U14 Amazons is the point where our female athletes develop their own identity as Amazons. At this level, we introduce basic scrums and lineouts and while we only play 7's, 10's and 13's the games are very much "rugby!"
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For boys born in 2010/2011
At this level, we introduce basic scrums and lineouts and while we only play 7's and 10's the games are very much rugby!
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls born in 2008/2009
U16 brings the introduction of positional play in 7's and 15s as players start to specialize in their positions on the field. This program is a great addition to players who are playing high school rugby.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For boys born in 2008/2009
U16 brings the introduction of positional play in 7's and 15's as players start to specialize in their roles on the field. This program is a great addition to players who are playing high school rugby.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls born in 2006/2007
Advancing from U16 rugby players continue to build on their skills and techniques in both 7's and 15's variations of rugby. This program is a great addition for those who are playing Sr Rugby at high school as well as those preparing to play post-secondary, and/or at Sr Women's club levels.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For boys born in 2006/2007
Advancing from the U16 program, players continue to build on their skills and techniques in both the 7's and 15's variations of rugby. This program is a great addition for those who are playing Sr Rugby at high school as well as those preparing to play post-secondary and or at Sr Men's club levels.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
We are an inclusive Rugby Club for Kids and Youth, ages 6-18, in Toronto.
Our mission is to create pathways and a level playing field so that ALL PLAYERS and teams can compete at the highest level.
We are a collaborative combination of city-based clubs focused on developing the fundamental skills required to play Rugby.
We exist because we believe that through development, our athletes will grow to love the game and continue to play through life. Toronto City players, alumni, coaching and executive are involved at every level of the rugby in Canada.
Practice is Monday and Wednesday evenings at Sunnybrook Park Sports Fields
We start in April (actual date is weather-dependent) and we run through the summer. Tournaments are on weekends (actual days/times differ for age groups). There is flexibility for kids who go to camp or families who take summer vacation. Talk to your coach to work out a schedule that works for you and helps us build our teams.
See our FAQ's for more information
Fitness, mental toughness, and determination are developed at every age playing rugby. This provides young athletes with the critical life skills to succeed beyond sport, while allowing them to make new friends and build confidence.
We work hard to keep our Rugby fun, but competitive, to deliver amazing results in which players and parents and coaches can all take pride. Respect for teammates and opposition, along with athleticism and coordination, are core areas of coaching & training. We develop players to realize the benefits of their training quickly while shaping them into future leaders and mentors on and off the field.
T.I.R.F. believes in eliminating barriers that prevent young people from reaching their full potential both on-and-off the pitch. Thanks to the generosity of the Doncaster Foundation, the Webb Family and Eventi Capital Partners, they offer scholarships and bursaries to eligible players.
Have a question about rugby, our club, teams or registration? Please contact Barb Di Nardo via the attached form.
Sunnybrook Park Sports Fields, Toronto, Ontario M3C 3L7, Canada