Mini rugby is all about learning the sport of rugby, meeting new friends, and getting active!

No matter what your shape or size, you're made for rugby!  You don't have to wait for high school to play rugby you can start now by playing Abbotsford Mini Rugby!

Tall or short, fast or not-so-fast, big or little, girl or boy – there’s a place for you to have a great, safe fun playing Mini-Rugby, one of the world’s fastest-growing team sports for kids!

2024 Season Update 

First Practice: Sunday Jan 28th @ Delair Park 10-11am for all age groups

Practices: 

U10/12: Wednesday 530-630pm and Sunday 10-11am @ Delair Park

U6/8: Sunday 10-11am @ Delair Park

Home Game Location (Sunday): Exhibition Park, Abbotsford

Away Game Locations (Sunday): Various sites around the Lower Mainland (Schedule TBA)

Cost: $150 - includes club t-shirt, insurance, RC/BCRU fees, fields, and equipment, food at home jamboree, teamsnap

*Team jerseys will now be supplied on the day of the game by the ARFC (all jerseys will be returned to the club) 

*Purchase of black shorts and red socks can be made at SoccerWest Abbotsford

How to register: https://rugbycanada.sportlomo.com/

For registration information please email Emily Skillings This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONE ONLINE AND PAYMENTS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CREDIT CARD AT THIS TIME. If this cost represents a hardship for your family please email Emily Skillings at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mini Rugby Contacts
ARFC Mini Rugby Coordinator: Pablo Costa  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fees
2024 Fees: $150

 includes club t-shirt, insurance, RC/BCRU fees, fields, and equipment, food at home jamboree, teamsnap

*Team jerseys will now be supplied on the day of the game by the ARFC (all jerseys will be returned to the club) 

*Purchase of black shorts and red socks can be made at SoccerWest Abbotsford

Game Format and Jamborees
At all times the age and safety guidelines of the Rugby Canada are followed. All members in the program are covered by the BCRU playing insurance (consent forms must be completed by parents prior to participation). Various aspects of the game are introduced as each child gains experience and knowledge of the game. The program is a structured to teach the basics of the game by introducing the laws of the game gradually. A summary of the program is shown below. For more gameplay and rules information, please visit: https://rugby.ca/uploads/Community/Age_Grade_Law_Variations_2023/Game%20Cards/Age_Grade_Law_Variations_for_Community_Rugby_2022_Eng_v3.pdf

U6-U8
(4-6 players)
Size 3 ball, one flag = tackle, no kicking

U11-U12
(8-9 players)
Size 3/4 ball,, 3 person scrum , tackling below waist, kicking from hand

Equipment
What to Bring?

Footwear
Cleats or molded studs only (No metal studs) – regular soccer boots are ideal for mini-rugby.

Mouth Guard
All players from grade 4 and up must wear a properly fitted mouth guard. (available from sports stores, drug stores and dentists)

Clothing
Dress for the weather.