Teams for the 2021/22 season
Orca Youth Rugby has teams for U8 coed, U10 coed, U12 coed, U14 boys, U16 boys and U18 boys. For the 2021 / 22 season we are also looking to add a U15 and U18 girls teams.
Specific information for each age division is provided below.
U8 (Coed)
- Flag rugby for boys and girls with up to 7 players per side.
- Players must be 7 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- Two 15 minute halves.
- The primary purpose of rugby at this level is to introduce some core rugby skills: the catch and the pass.
- The program also builds teamwork and discipline.
U10 (Coed)
- Tackle rugby for boys and girls with up to 10 players per side.
- Players must be 9 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- Two 20 minute halves.
- Often their first experience in contact sports.
- Tackle is introduced in safe progression, to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. Bumps and bruises are inevitable, but most parents will agree it is character building!
U12 (Coed)
- Tackle rugby for boys and girls with up to 12 players per side.
- Players must be 11 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- Two 20 minute halves.
- Plays full contact rugby: tackles, rucks, mauls, and scrums. Starts introducing more strategic rugby, while continuing to build on key fundamentals: catching, passing, and safe tackling.
U14 (Boys)
- Separate boys and girls teams at this age group and up.
- Tackle rugby for boys with the traditional 15 players per side from this age group and up.
- Players must be 13 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- Two 25 minute halves, regulation field with goalposts.
- Increased skill development, while welcoming new players to the sport.
U15 (Girls)
- Girls tackle rugby
- Players must be 14 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- GU15 plays 7’s rugby with 7 players per side
- Two 7 minute halves
U16 (Boys)
- Players must be 15 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- Tackle rugby for boys with the traditional 15 players per side.
- Discipline and personal responsibility is a major part of U16 rugby beyond just playing on the field.
U18 (Girls)
- Girls tackle rugby
- Players must be 17 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- GU18 plays 7’s rugby with 7 players per side.
- Two 7 minute halves.
U18 (Boys)
- Players must be 17 or younger before August 31 leading into the season.
- Tackle rugby for boys with the traditional 15 players per side.
- The next step for U18 players is collegiate rugby or going straight into our men's team, the Ventura County Outlaws.
