Mini Rugby U6-U12
Officially founded in 2005, the junior program at Cowichan RFC has developed into one of the leading junior clubs in British Columbia. Fielding boys and girls teams, the juniors have seen great success playing in and winning BC Championships. Former notable junior piggies have gone on to play professional rugby and represent at the international level.
Register for the 2025/26 Season!
Please note some age changes for the upcoming season:
U6 (born 2019/20) Flag rugby co-ed – $175
U8 (born 2017/18) Flag rugby co-ed $175
U10 (born 2015/16) Flag rugby co-ed $175
U12 (born 2013/2014) Intro to contact $175
Step 1: Select Province BC Rugby – Step 2: Select Cowichan Youth
What you need to play:
Moulded mouthguard (U12)
Cleats (soccer-style)
Sporty clothing – t-shirt, shorts, sports socks. As the weather changes, come with layers so you can add when cool, take off when warmed up!
Cowichan Valley Junior Rugby Development Society 2025-26
Season Outline
Age Group Coaches
U12 Boys – Coaches: TBD
u12 Girls - Coaches: Kristy Martin Hale & TBD
U10 Co-Ed - Coaches: Terence McMahon, Iain Cox, Nick Jeet & Steve Hale
U8 Co-Ed - Coaches: TBD
U6 Co-Ed - Coaches TBD
Sunday Practices:
U12 Boys: 11am – 12.30pm
U12 Girls: 11am – 12:30pm
U10 Co-Ed: 11am – 12pm
U8 Co-Ed: 11am – 12pm
U6 Co-Ed: 11am – 11.30am
Fall 2025 *Draft* Schedule
Sept. 14th 11:00am @ Cowichan First Mini Rugby Practice
Sept. 21st 11:00am Practice
Sept. 28th All Island Jamboree #1 (Host: TBC)
Oct. 5th 11:00am Practice
Oct. 12th Thanksgiving – no sessions
Oct. 19th 11:00am Practice
Oct. 26th All Island Jamboree #2 (Host: Westshore)
Nov. 2nd 11:00am Practice
Nov. 9th All Island Jamboree #3 (Host: *Cowichan* Volunteers Needed)
Nov. 16th 11:00am Practice
Nov. 23rd All Island Jamboree #4 (Host: Castaway Wanderers)
Nov. 30th 11:00am Final Fall Practice/FUN
WINTER BREAK
Spring Season Starts Feb. 1st or 8th (weather dependant)
*Five Jamborees planned for Spring Season
Coach, Player and Parent Educational Material:
Beginners Guide to Rugby Union - opens to World Rugby
Child Sport Funding Assistance:
Below are some links to organizations that assist in funding children in organized sports programs. Submissions to these organizations will need to be made at the very beginning of the season.
KidsSport – www.kidsportcanada.ca
Athletics for Kids – www.A4K.ca