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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Table of Contents
- Is Rugby for everybody?
- What are the age groups?
- Is rugby experience required?
- What equipment is needed
- How long are the games?
- How many players per team?
- When are the practices?
- When are games played?
- Where are practices and games?
- Are Rugby skills transferable to other sports?
- How much is membership?
- How much is the registration with USA Rugby
- How long is the season?
- My child plays other sports during that period; is that a problem?
- I want to coach; do I need to have rugby experience?
- Is Rugby growing in the US?
- Where can I learn more about the game?
- Who is the rugby Head Coach at FPYC?
- How do I register for FPYC Rugby?
Is Rugby for everybody?
Rugby is an all-inclusive sport, and youth rugby is coed. No matter your body type and gender there is a place for you on the pitch (field).
The game is played on a rectangular field. The official size is L: 100m x W: 70m.
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What are the age groups?
N.B. This age group chart is applicable to the Summer 2007 season!
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Age Group |
Born On Or After |
Born No Later Than |
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U-8 |
June 30, 1999 |
December 31, 2001 |
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U-11 |
June 30, 1996 |
n/a* |
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U-15 |
June 30, 1992 |
n/a* |
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Tackle Rugby |
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Age Group |
Born On Or After |
Born No Later Than |
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U-13 |
June 30, 1994 |
n/a* |
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U-15 |
June 30, 1992 |
n/a* |
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U-17 |
June 30, 1990 |
n/a* |
* Players may play up one level with parental permission and written notification of Rugby Director .
New players shall be placed in leagues based on their birth dates.
Players born after December 31, 2001, must be individually approved by the FPYC Rugby Director.
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Is rugby experience required?
No experience is needed. Coaches know how to teach the basics to novices, and children play right away.
USA Rugby certified coaches will teach tackle rugby
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For touch rugby: shorts, t-shirts and cleats (soccer or football).
For tackle rugby: a mouthpiece is required, and blue rugby shorts are highly recommended. Although FPYC will provide each player a team game jersey, a short sleeve practice rugby jersey is recommended.
- shorts and jerseys can be purchased:
online at various online rugby stores:
locally at:
- Matt Godek's Rugby & Soccer Supply, 2744A Gallows Road, Merrifield, VA 22116
703-280-5540 / 1-800-872-7842 / 1-800-USA-RUGBY, www.rugbystore.com
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How long are the games?
At the youth level, each game is 40 minutes long, divided into four 10 minute quarters.
At U-19, games are 70 minutes; two halves of 35 minutes each.
At the adult level, games last 80 minutes; two halves of 40 minutes each.
At both the youth and adult levels, there are no timeouts.
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How many players per team?
At FPYC summer youth rugby we play 7 v 7. There are usually 10 players on team rosters. Substitutions are made at the break for each quarter.
Spring high school tackle ruby is 15 v 15 . Each team is allowed seven substitutions.
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When are the practices?
Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
When are games played?
Games are played on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings during the course of the season.
Where are practices and games?
Summer Youth Rugby: Pat Rodio Park (Keith Avenue Park), Fairfax City. (Map)
Are Rugby skills transferable to other sports?
Basic rugby skills needed for all players: catch, pass, and kick. In addition, all players learn to make decisions, get fit, and work on teamwork skills.
All those skills are used in every sport played at FPYC. Tackling and contact skills are useful for football and lacrosse. See “How Rugby Makes Better Football Players”.
How much is the membership?
FPYC Rugby is $75 for the season per child. This DOES NOT INCLUDE the CIPP fee for registration with USA Rugby. Children from the same family get a discount for FPYC registration. See also "How do I register for FPYC Rugby?"
How much is the registration with USA Rugby?
$6.67 for the year
How long is the season?
The season is short and compact: Mid-June to early August.
My child plays other sports during that period; is that a problem?
No. Come and play when you can. We understand previous commitments. The objective is for children to have fun and discover a new sport in a relaxed atmosphere.
I want to coach; do I need to have rugby experience?
It is preferred for a head coach position. However, assistant positions do not require experience.
USA Rugby certified coaches will teach tackle rugby
Is Rugby growing in the US?
Rugby at the youth level is growing by 45% a year. Since last year, 5 additional clubs were formed in Northern Virginia alone. At the college level, there are over 600 programs. The NCAA plans to make women’s rugby a varsity sport within the next 5 years.
Where can I learn more about the game?
“Rugby for Dummies” is a good introduction to the sport. The book is available at most bookstores and at the Fairfax County Library.
Who is the rugby Head Coach at FPYC?
Frederic Bardot is the Head Coach. His rugby coaching background:
George Mason University Rugby, Div. 1 college rugby. Head Coach 2001-present
Potomac Rugby Union Collegiate All Stars, Head Coach 2004-2005.
Springfield Youth Rugby, Asst. Coach u-11, u-15, house teams 2004-2005.
How do I register for FPYC Rugby?
Registering for rugby is a two part process:
First, you must register to play rugby with FPYC.
You can do this on-line at Registration Information . Click on "Rugby" and follow instructions to complete your registration with FPYC.
You may also register by attending a walk-in registration at the FPYC Clubhouse .
The fee to play rugby with FPYC is $75.00 (and DOES NOT INCLUDE the CIPP fee).
Second, you must complete a USA Rugby CIPP form. The completed CIPP form should be returned to Coach Bardot.
For more details go to Registration page on this site.