Youth Rugby for Ages 5-18
FREE Pre-Season Youth Clinics
We are looking forward to our upcoming free youth clinics. Clinics will be held on 9/24, 10/8 & 11/12 at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica. Clinics start promptly at 10AM so please arrive 10-15 minutes early to find parking and check in. Clinics will conclude at 11:30. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SMRC2023Clinic
Contact youthinfo@santamonicarugby.com for more details and to get on our mailing list. Clinics are free!
Year Round Beach Touch
We play touch rugby (non-contact) on the beach Sunday mornings year-round. We have a youth group for ages 5-13 from 10-11am. A mixed group of adults (many parents and coaches) and kids play from 11:00am-12:45pm. Both groups play just south of Tower 27 which is just south of Ocean Park Blvd. Parking is in lot 5S, 2600 Barnard Way. (Parking: two-hours max in the $1/hr lot OR in the main $12 all-day beach parking lot.) This mixed pickup game is all-ages (mostly 10 and up), both groups are a great opportunity to hone your rugby ball-handling skills. Please email youth@santamonicarugby.com in advance to see if there is a game scheduled.
Youngers 2022-2023 Season (U8-U14)
Newcomers are always welcome! Safety and fun are the top priorities as our certified coaching staff teach individual skills and team tactics. Training is usually two evenings a week in or near Santa Monica.
Practice: Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7PM at Penmar Park 1341 Lake Street, Venice, CA 90291. Practice begins Nov 15th and runs through March 7. No practice November 24th. Christmas week practice TBD. Final location to be determined.
Competition: Saturdays Jan 6- Feb 24. March 2/3 is an all day End of Season tournament for age groups U8-U12.
Fees: U8 – $175, U10 – $225, U12 – $275, U14 – $300. Fee includes fields of practice and games, club equipment, coaching, referees, athletic trainers at games, practice t-shirt and game day socks. Jerseys are provided on game day and returned. Rugby shorts available for purchase. Scholarships and financial aid available. Everyone plays. Contact youth@santamonicarugby.com to inquire.
Boys Olders/High School 2023 Season (U16-U18)
Practice: Tuesday/Thursday 7:15-9PM at Santa Monica High School Football field. Practice begins in February and runs through late May.
Competition: Saturdays March 9 – April 27. Playoffs May 4th & 11th
Fees: U16 & U18 – $300. Fee includes fields, equipment, coaching, practice t-shirt and game day socks. Jerseys are provided on game day and returned. Rugby shorts available for purchase. Scholarships and financial aid available. Everyone plays. Contact youth@santamonicarugby.com to inquire.
Preseason activities (U18 players have priority): Youth clinics Sept 24, Oct 8 & Nov 12. High School Only Free Clinic in December, UCLA Dennis Storer Classic Tournament January 13 & 14. Potential Olympic training center overnight training camp in Chula Vista, Charlie Purdon Proteus one day camp and Tour (Location TBD). (Separate fees apply for preseason events)
LETTER FROM OUR HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH
Girls Rugby 7s Ages 12-15
Practice: Tuesday/Thursday 7:15-9PM at Santa Monica High School Football field. Practice begins in March and runs through late May. Parking entrance off Olympic Blvd.
Competition: Saturdays April 1 – May 13. Playoffs May 20th
Fees: $200 Fee includes fields, equipment, coaching, practice t-shirt and game day socks. Jerseys are provided on game day and returned. Rugby shorts available for purchase. Scholarships and financial aid available. Everyone plays.
Information: Contact Beth at youth@santamonicarugby.com or 310-729-8249.
Summer 7s
Each summer SCYR organizes various 7s tournaments in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties hosted by different clubs. 2023 tournaments are scheduled for Saturdays June 3 – July 15. SMRC participates in 2-3 of the closer tournaments based on team interest and coach availability. 7s practice usually begins in early May and there is a low fee associated to cover the tournament costs.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are a volunteer run organization. We would not be a club without our volunteers. We need volunteers to help with large jobs like coaching, refereeing and team management as well as smaller jobs like field setup, promotions, ride sharing, raffle organization, gear and jersey laundering. The opportunities to volunteer are practically endless and can be tailored to meet your needs.
We also offer volunteer opportunities for your middle and high school youth who may need to earn school “Service Hours”.
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