The Burnaby Lake Rugby Club’s age-grade teams, from under-14 through under-19, focus on development of rugby skills, knowledge and conditioning, with the aim of providing a rugby experience that is both challenging and fun.
Players are assigned to age-grade teams by calendar year of birth; their age at 12:01 am on January 1 of the current playing year determines their team.
- For the fall season (U15, U17 & U19) 2012, eligibility is determined by their age as of January 1, 2013. For example, if a child was sixteen years old on January 1, 2013, he is eligible to play U17 in Fall 2012.
- For the spring season (U14 & U16) 2013, eligibility is determined by their age as of January 1, 2012. For example, if a child will be/was 15 years old on January 1, 2012, he is eligible to play U16 in Spring 2013.
Players can move up an age grade (e.g., if they’ve matured early), but that requires a sign off by the coach, parents, doctor and BCRU for insurance purposes. If a player is small and doesn’t want to play in their age grade (e.g., born in late December) play in a lower age grade can be arranged, but it’s done by consensus with the opposing coach on a game-by-game basis.
All players must pay dues ($150), and purchase their own playing kit (boots, socks, shorts and mouthguard). The Club shop sells shorts ($35), socks ($15) and mouthguards ($5).
Junior program contacts for Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
- Giovanni (Gio) Lam – Youth Director (for ages 13 – 19) – 604 218 7869
- Krystal Devlin – Mini Coordinator (for ages 5 – 12)
- Travis Dube – Youth Treasurer – 604 830 0559
- Greg Gilding – Gameday Host – 604 649 2871
- Moreno Stefanon – School Liaison – 604 992 5252
For more information, check the “Burnaby Lake Rugby Club Juniors” Facebook Page or send an e-mail to juniors@burnabylakerugby.com
Under-14 Boys
The under-14 Boys season runs from January through late April. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex East – Field No. 4 (illuminated artificial turf). Games are Sunday mornings, with home games at the Burnaby Lake Sports complex and away games throughout the lower mainland.
Under-15 Boys
The under-15 Boys season runs from September through early December. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 p.m at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (grass field while there is daylight, illuminated artificial turf otherwise). Games are late Sunday mornings, with home games at the Burnaby Lake Sports complex and away games throughout the lower mainland.
Under-16 Men
The under-16 Boys season runs from January through late April. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 p.m at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (grass field while there is daylight, illuminated artificial turf otherwise). Games are late Sunday mornings, with home games at the Burnaby Lake Sports complex and away games throughout the lower mainland.
Under-17 Men
The under-17 Men season runs from September through early December. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 p.m at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (grass field while there is daylight, illuminated artificial turf otherwise). Games are late Sunday mornings, with home games at the Burnaby Lake Sports complex and away games throughout the lower mainland.
Under-19 Men
The under-19 Men season runs from September through early December. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 p.m at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (grass field while there is daylight, illuminated artificial turf otherwise). Games are on Sunday afternoons, with home games at the Burnaby Lake Sports complex and away games throughout the lower mainland.