SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Until divisions are filled up we will continue to sign up new and returning players. The next opportunity will be at the first practice for our U-10, U-12 and U-14 divisions Central Park field #9. Please see our registration packets available elsewhere on our website or come to practice ready to fill out forms there. We will be at Central Park Field #9 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00. The U-16s and U-18s will be beginning their practices on January 3 also at 5:00-7:00 at field #10

We welcome anyone who has an interest in being part of a positive, fun and exciting club. Whether you are new to the sport or have played for years, we have an opportunity for you. All we ask is that you being a positive attitude, a desire to learn, a willingness to work hard and respect for the people around you.

Is Rugby safe? Rugby is played all over the world and enjoys one of the lowest injury rates of all major sports. Football programs are now adopting rugby tackling as a way to significantly reduce concussions. The game of rugby is designed to reward speed, flexibility and technique rather than sheer force of contact. The rules are very specific as to how and when contact can be made.

Cost: The $300.00 club fee includes required membership to So. Cal. Youth Rugby (SCYR) and USA Rugby, shorts, socks, and a practice jersey. (**Get a friend to sign up that has never played for SCV Youth Rugby, and you will get a $25 discount on your registration fee.)

More information: contact Coach Michael Yauch at (661) 993-3699

When our season begins after Thanksgiving we shall continue our Tuesday and Thursday practice schedule from 4:30-6:30 or 5:00-7:00. Games are on Saturday mornings with some tournaments that will go into the afternoon. We welcome new players with an introductory free practice with a signed parent waiver. You may register to play with sign ups in October. Details will be forthcoming. We will continue to practice at Central Park fields #9 and 10. U-10’s, 12’s and 14’s will begin their practices on November 29th. Their season ends in early March. U-16 and U-18’s will begin the first week on January. Their season goes into April. Please contact us with any questions that you may have about our club.

Cheers,

Michael Yauch
SCV Tiger Youth Rugby President
661-993-3699
oxyhooker@ca.rr.com

After last appearing in the Summer Olympics in 1924, rugby will be making its return to the Olympic stage in Rio de Janeiro, this time under the free-flowing and exciting Sevens format and featuring both men’s and women’s competitions. Interesting note: The USA won the last Olympic rugby competition in 1924, routing Romania 37-0 and taking home the gold in a 17-3 victory over Olympics host France. 92 years later, the men have an opportunity to defend their long-idle crown, but will face stiff competition from international powerhouses New Zealand, Fiji, Argentina, South Africa and Australia. It will be an exciting 6 days of rugby, you won’t want to miss the action. Games will be broadcast on NBCSN, USA, CNBC and MSNBC and all events can be streamed at http://www.nbcolympics.com/live-stream-schedule

Schedule (to be updated through competition)

August 6

France vs. Spain (Women’s Pool B)
New Zealand vs. Kenya (Women’s Pool B)
Great Britain vs. Brazil (Women’s Pool C)
Canada vs. Japan (Women’s Pool C)
USA vs. Fiji (Women’s Pool A) – 9:00 AM, NBCSN
Australia vs. Colombia (Women’s Pool A) – 9:30 AM, NBCSN

France vs. Kenya (Women’s Pool B)
New Zealand vs. Spain (Women’s Pool B)
Great Britain vs. Japan (Women’s Pool C)
Canada vs. Brazil (Women’s Pool C)
USA vs. Colombia (Women’s Pool A) – 2:00 PM, CNBC
Australia vs. Fiji (Women’s Pool A) – 2:30 PM, CNBC

August 7

Spain vs. Kenya (Women’s Pool B)
New Zealand vs. France (Women’s Pool B)
Brazil vs. Japan (Women’s Pool C)
Canada vs. Great Britain (Women’s Pool C)
Fiji vs. Colombia (Women’s Pool A) – 9:00 AM, USA
Australia vs. USA (Women’s Pool A) – 9:30 AM, USA

Women’s Quarterfinals – 4:00-5:00 PM, NBCSN
Women’s Placing (9-12)

August 8

Women’s Semifinals – 10:30-11:30, NBCSN
Women’s Placing (5-8)

Women’s Bronze Medal Match – 2:30 PM, CNBC
Women’s Gold Medal Match – 3:00 PM, CNBC

August 9

Australia vs. France (Men’s Pool B) – 7:00 AM, NBCSN
South Africa vs. Spain (Men’s Pool B) – 7:30 AM, NBCSN
Great Britain vs. Kenya (Men’s Pool C) – 8:00 AM, NBCSN
New Zealand vs. Japan (Men’s Pool C) – 8:30 AM, NBCSN
USA vs. Argentina (Men’s Pool A) – 9:00 AM, NBCSN
Fiji vs. Brazil (Men’s Pool A) – 9:30 AM, NBCSN

Australia vs. Spain (Men’s Pool B) – 12:00 PM, USA
South Africa vs. France (Men’s Pool B) – 12:30 PM, USA
Great Britain vs. Japan (Men’s Pool C) – 1:00 PM, USA
New Zealand vs. Kenya (Men’s Pool C) – 1:30 PM, USA
USA vs. Brazil (Men’s Pool A) – 2:00 PM, CNBC
Fiji vs. Argentina (Men’s Pool A) – 2:30 PM, CNBC

August 10

France vs. Spain (Men’s Pool B)
South Africa vs. Australia (Men’s Pool B)
Kenya vs. Japan (Men’s Pool C)
New Zealand vs. Great Britain (Men’s Pool C)
Argentina vs. Brazil (Men’s Pool A) – 9:00 AM, USA
Fiji vs. USA (Men’s Pool A) – 9:30 AM, USA

Men’s Quarterfinals – 1:00-2:00, USA; 2:00-3:00, CNBC
Men’s Placing (9-12)

August 11

Men’s Semifinals – 10:30-11:30, NBCSN
Men’s Placing (5-8)

Men’s Bronze Medal Match – 2:30 PM, NBCSN
Men’s Gold Medal Match – 3:00 PM, NBCSN

Kalei Konrad has signed a contract with the San Diego Breakers of the North American PRO rugby league in its inaugural season. He just completed his first campaign as one of the league’s leading scorers playing flyhallf, scrum half and fullback for the club.