What a great tournament and a great season by all measures.
We had 4 teams and over 45 players in the tournament.
All three teams won games and progressed to the second round of the knockout round.
Everyone played well with good knowledge of the game and with Courage, Determination and Character.
The 11U team won one and lost one in the round robin, then won in the first round and played a very tough game and only lost the Plate Championship in the last second by 6 inches!
The 13U played well in all 3 games but were in the largest pool and against very tough competition. They lost in the first round of the knockout round to a big and fast western loudon, Vienna played better rugby but they had some speed around the ends we could not contain.
The 15U team lost to SYC, beat PWYR by one try with one called back and then tied SYC in regulation time in the knockout round and won the game when Daniel Ruhnke outkicked SYC in the kickoff.
The 15U then took it to PWYR in the final in a tough match that was played with determination on both sides. Our talent then scored 2 tries late to WIN THE PLATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Congratulations all players and parents.
17U played with a combined Vienna/Chantilly who had some good players and a good roster, Ryan, Forrest and Drew all played very good games. The rugby at the 17U level was very good across the board and was very exciting to watch. The coaches were impressed with out players contribution to Vienna/Chantilly's success.
All the coaches were proud of every one of our players and teams.
Congratulations all players and parents.
Practices Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM at MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
We will have practice rain or shine but if there is lightning we follow the county lead and stop for 30 minutes. If we see lightning after about 7:15 we will stop and cancel practice at that time.
First half hour is warm up playing touch scrimmage - this is a very important part of teaching the kids the game. Then we work on skills and game tactics then finish with team play.
We started tackling practice and will continue. Players MUST attend at least 2 practices of tackling training and be reviewed by the coaches before they can play.
TACKLING PLAYERS MUST have a MOUTHGUARD or they cannot participate in the tackling practice.
NOTE:
Shorts, practice jersey and turf cleats.
Bring WATER!
VERY IMPORTANT For those on 13 and under and up bring a mouth guard.
Registration for the 2010 Rugby Summer Season is now open.
Don’t let your other summer plans deter you from signing up. VYI Rugby understands that most families plan vacations during the summer months and that most of the kids will miss some practice and game time due to these conflicts. We understand this and are fully prepared to deal with it.
Additional Registration Information
Rugby is a game that promotes athleticism (speed and endurance), creativity, and determination. Our program, as part of VYI, is dedicated and organized on the following principles:
Development - learning the game, the spirit, skills, and sportsmanship
Spirit - work as a team and respect your competition
Fun - enjoy what you do when you do it
Competition - learn to work hard, do your best and try to win within the rules.
This year we plan to have teams at the following levels:
11 and under touch (ages 8,9, 10 and 11 as of 12-31-10) COED - Touch Born in 1999, 2000 and 2001
13 and under tackle (ages 12 and 13 as of 12-31-10) Tackle boys only Born in 1997 and 1998
15 and under tackle (ages 14 and 15 as of 12-31-10) Tackle boys only Born in 1995 and 1996
17 and under tackle (ages 16 and 17 as of 12-31-10) Tackle boys only (this team will play with another team in the league) Born in 1993 and 1994
VYI teams compete against other area teams that participate in the 11 club Northern Virginia Youth Rugby League.
We have six dedicated coaches with experience at the high school, youth, and masters levels.
PRACTICES - will be in Vienna (usually at Marhsall High School)
GAMES - Games will be on Saturdays starting June 19 at Marshall and other venues in northern virginia.
SEASON - Season starts in the second week of June and ends first week of August. Prior to the start of games we practice suring the week and Saturdays. Once the games start, we expect to have one practice and two games per week.
TOURNAMENT - We end the season with participation in the COMMONWEALTH GAMES Rugby Virginia Youth Tournament. It’s a great way to end the season and is fun for the kids and parents alike.
The season is just a couple of months away. Time to get ready to play!
As an added bonus every registered player will receive a T-Shirt and Rugby Ball. Register now at vyirugby.org!
If you have any questions, you may contact the Rugby Commissioner at
.
Home games and practices are at Marshall High School Stadium turf field - 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043
- Rugby Virginia now has a dedicated web site at www.rugbyvirginia.com.
- Official league games will begin on Saturday June 19, and run every Saturday through July except for July 4. No official games on July 4, though teams are welcome to schedule their own. That makes for an 8-game regular season with 5 Saturdays and 3 Thursdays.
- The league tournament will be held July 31 (touch teams) and August 1 (tackle teams) in Northern Virginia (last year it was at Franconia District Park in Springfield), with touch rugby on Saturday and tackle on Sunday.
Learn a new game that includes speed, creativity and determination. All levels invited.
The sport is exploding in the US. Kids love the speed and sportsmanship of Rugby.
Our program, as part of VYI, is dedicated and organized on the following principles:
Development - (learning the game, the spirit and skills) athletics and sportsmanship.
Spirit - work as a team and respect your competition
Fun - enjoy what you do when you do it
Competition - learn to to work hard, do your best and try to win within the rules.
We have 6 dedicated coaches that include experience at high school level, youth sports, and masters program.
We play in the 11 club Virginia Youth Rugby league.
Every player gets a T-Shirt and Rugby Ball.
During our season we play or practice 3 times per week -Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Prior to games starting we practice three times per week. Whe the season starts when we practice once per week and play two games per week.
Any questions please email me at
.
Vienna Rugby plays in a Local Rugby League for Players from 9 years old to 17 years old
Please contact the commissioner at
for further information
Vienna Rugby,
Summer Sport 2009
Rugby, for boys and girls ages 8-16, is a summer sport. Three age groups from U11 through U15 will play touch rugby (U11) and both touch and tackle (other age groups).
While rugby may have a rough and tough image, the game is truly safe due to rules changes for younger players, and coaching and refereeing emphasis on safety as a top priority. More than safe, it is a fun sport where boys and girls play together in a team setting, where all the kids get to handle the ball while playing offense and defense. The coaches have rugby and youth sports experience to provide an exciting learning environment for the players.
The teams will compete against eleven other northern Virginia youth rugby clubs, some of whom have been in existence for the last 6 years and some of whom, like VYI, are new summer sports. Check out the VYI Rugby web pages for more information.
Touch Rugby
Age Group
Years Born
11 and Under
Born 1999 to 2001
n/a*
Tackle Rugby
Age Group
Age
Born No Later Than
13 and Under
Born in 1997 and 1998
15 and Under
Born in 1995 and 1996
17 and Under
Born in 1993 and 1994
If you have an older player there are teams nearby you can join.
Youth Rugby is a distinct age group and season (ages 8-16 during the summer) from high school rugby (9th-12th grade during the spring, and yes, we have teams that draw students from Oakton, Madison, Centreville, Westfield, and Chantilly, as well as other high schools). Boys and girls are invited to play this exciting sport, with both touch rugby and tackle rugby available depending on age group and interest.
What is youth rugby?...
...A GREAT SPORT FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES!!!
Youth Rugby is a fast, exciting, high scoring game. Youth Rugby emphasizes FUN - running with the ball, running in support, passing, kicking. No matter what position you play, you will get your hands on the ball. You will pass to your teammates, and your teammates will pass to you. You will have FUN! You will make tags (touch rugby) or tackles (older players), and you will get tagged and tackled. You will have more FUN! You will learn to think quickly about what to do next. Team skills, offense, defense, scrums, lineouts, rucks, mauls - did we say FUN? Rugby is all about FUN! And scoring? Let's not forget scoring - who doesn't like that? Lots of scoring for everyone on the team! Did we mention FUN?
Youth Rugby is a also great way to stay in shape or get in shape for your fall sport. You will be fit and ready to go for the fall. Stay active this summer, two to three times a week, every week from around the time school lets out until school starts. Play RUGBY!
Players under age 11 will play the touch version of the game. Players 11 and older, depending on the team you join, can play the touch or tackle version of the game, or both. You've seen rugby on TV? Well, it's not quite like that, but it's pretty close. All rules of rugby apply with rule modifications in the interest of safety and considering the player's age, size, strength, and skill level. Most coaches have USA rugby coaching certification and safety is number one.
Kids, tell your parents you want to play rugby this summer. Stay active, stay fit, stay busy. Make new friends, learn a new sport.
Youth Rugby since before 2000...
...and still growing.
Youth Rugby has been part of the northern Virginia youth sports scene since 2000 (and several years before that in Maryland), having been sponsored by Southwestern Youth Association (SYA; Centreville), Springfield Youth Club (SYC), with Alexandria and Winchester entering the league in 2003.
In addition to the existing clubs, 2006 sees a large expansion to other youth sports organizations (YSO's) in northern Virginia: Chantilly Youth Association (CYA), Vienna Youth, Inc (VYI), Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC), Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC), and Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association (FHYAA), bringing the number of northern Virginia teams to nine and more than doubling the previous total.
For more information...
Please e-mail the VYI Youth Rugby Commissioner/Head Coach, Barr Snyderwine at
, phone 301-765-2272.
Note: This is the actual address, but doesn’t show up correctly on Google or Yahoo. Basically, it is Lake Braddock Road
and Olley Lane
495 exit 54, Braddock Rd West (620) Left on Guinea Rd; Left on Olley Lane; Right on Lake Braddock Dr & go past 2 houses (look into trees) fields are in woods on Right {park on street} (these directions are more accurate than map link)
PAC:
Washington Middle School
1005 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria VA 22301
SYC:
Franconia District Park,
6400 Bowie Drive, Springfield, VA
Take 66, 495 South, 95 South.
Take exit EXIT 169B toward VA-644 W/OLD KEENE MILL RD/SPRINGFIELD.
After 1.1 mile, turn left onto Thomas Drive and right onto Bowie Drive
VYI has received some complaints concerning the behavior of some parents, coaches and/or children using area sports facilities. While many of these complaints are eventually discovered to be related to other sports that are not related to VYI, we want to ensure our members continue to be respectful of the neighborhoods, schools, and parks that host our practices and events. Some of the specific complaints we’ve received include:
Parking in front of neighborhood houses and obstructing resident access
Walking through private property
Generally disturbing the peace and quiet of the people living around the fields and gyms
As stated previously, we don’t know if any of the incidents reported involve VYI parents, coaches or children but it is appropriate that we establish guidelines so that everyone knows what is expected of them. Anything a parent, coach or player does while attending a VYI activity reflects on VYI and all of us individually.
Use of area gyms and fields is a privilege not a right. VYI has an excellent reputation in the community and because of that we enjoy certain privileges. It is imperative that we maintain this reputation. We are guests in these neighborhoods and must conduct ourselves accordingly.
We will be amending the parents Code of Conduct rules to spell out specific expectations but here are some rules that we must all follow:
Parking on residential side streets is only permitted when all lots adjacent to a facility are full.
Do not park in the designated SACC (School Age Child Care) parking areas in school parking lots
When it is necessary to park on a neighborhood street we must be quiet and respectful of the residents and their property. This means there should be no yelling, littering or trespassing on private property.
Never park in such a way as to block a driveway or otherwise obstruct the resident from leaving their home or parking in front of it.
Make sure we leave each facility clean and free of trash.
Be a leader. If you witness inappropriate behavior intervene and report to a coach or commissioner as appropriate.
We appreciate your support in ensuring that we have continued access to the facilities that are vital to our sports programs.
