We operate in 2 locations: Rainier North (Auburn area) and Rainier South (Sumner / Bonney Lake area – Coed U10 & U12 only ) View ALL
(U10 must be 10 or younger on September 1st the fall prior to the spring season.)
Under 10 rugby is the introductory game for rugby in America. Kids and coaches learn and compete in a simplified version of rugby played by a defender tagging an opposition ball carrier. The rules and intention of Under 10 Rugby is too tie together child development, healthy activity, fair play, fun and safety. Non-Contact Rugby is the official start of the player pathway and development of a few basic skills to prepare them for advancement into the Under 12 contact level.
Typically, Saturday morning games or jamborees (minimal travel to away venues)
Coed U12 Contact Rugby
(U12 must be 12 or younger on September 1st the fall prior to the spring season.)
Coed Under 12 contact rugby is the initial full contact & tackle version of rugby which will require the players to learn and develop and array of new skills. It will also increase demands on personal fitness and conditioning to cope with a fast-paced game with few stoppages or breaks. It will also introduce and develop each player’s understanding of the traditions of the game of rugby which demands self-control, respect for opposition players and officials as well as good sportsmanship to name a few expectations for each player to learn and demonstrate.
Saturday morning games or jamborees (minimal travel to away venues)
Under 14 Boys Rugby
(U14 must be 14 or younger on September 1st the fall prior to the spring season.)
Under 14 rugby is when players whether they are progressing from U12 or brand new to the sport learn the basic fundamentals of competitive rugby and what it takes to be successful. This is also the level when teamwork is key as well as respecting all involved in the game whether they are associated with our club or any other. Players will be taught to have fun, execute skills safely and correctly with the expectation players understand that for our coaches to be effective
they need to be focused, motivated and dedicated during practices and games. Players who master the fundamentals effectively at this level of rugby will usually excel later during their HS years and understand and appreciate the traditions of the sport and expectations to uphold this responsibility.
Saturday midday or afternoon games.
Under 14 Girls Rugby
(U14 must be 14 or younger on September 1st the fall prior to the spring season.)
Girls in grades 6-8 participate in this developmental level of rugby which is intended to be a stepping stone to playing HS Rugby. Players will be required to learn and develop and array of new skills. It will also increase demands on personal fitness and conditioning to cope with a fast-paced game with few stoppages or breaks. It will also introduce and develop each player’s understanding of the traditions of the game of rugby which demands self-control, respect for opposition players and officials as well as good sportsmanship to name a few expectations for each player to learn and demonstrate.
High School Boys Rugby
High school boys rugby is typically divided into a JV & Varsity format much like other HS sports. Similarly, to most other JV teams this is a development format which is restricted to only 9th & 10th grade students in clubs which can support a separate JV & Varsity squad. Rainier typically offers JV & Varsity level rugby.
Some clubs with less players will have all of their HS players playing on one side. 11th & 12th Grade students within a club with both teams available are not supposed to play down to the JV level unless for a specific approved reason and can only do so after completion of a formal waiver approval process. Players in 10th grade who are deemed capable and more suitable to play Varsity rugby are permitted to do so after a player’s parents and coach have discussed this move and all parties have agreed this advancement is in the best interests of the player.
A very strong emphasis is placed on developing each player’s understanding of the traditions of the game of rugby which demands self-control, respect for opposition players and officials as well as good sportsmanship to name a few expectations for each player to learn and demonstrate.
Saturday afternoon games which are primarily local area games but some occasional travel.
High School Girls Rugby
Girls in grades 9-12 play together due to the current player numbers in Washington but this has been the format for the past 7 years and it has proved both safe and competitive for a player in any grade to participate. Girls games are played on a full-size field and following the same format and rules as boys and adult rugby. Tried and true methods are deployed by our experienced group of coaches to develop both a player’s understanding of what rugby is and how to play and their confidence that they can compete and play what for most is their first contact sport. With increasing athletic scholarship opportunities for girls to play rugby in Universities throughout the country our club strives to develop each players skills to allow them to continue playing club or higher-level varsity rugby in University. The camaraderie, friendships and bonds developed playing rugby are the highlight for many who choose to join our team. Typically, games are on Saturday midday or afternoon games
Saturday midday or afternoon games.
