Junior Rugby at Balmy Beach RFC is an excellent introduction and development program at one of Canada’s most successful rugby football clubs. Our junior players have gone on to win the Ontario Championship McCormick Cup, the Canadian Rugby Championship with the Ontario Blues, play for the Toronto Arrows, and represent Canada at the Rugby World Cup. We have a dedicated team of NCCP Level 1 & 2 certified coaches and look for players, parents and supporters who are committed to making a positive contribution in an environment that fosters mutual respect, sportsmanship and a lasting love of the game.
The Beach offers co-ed teams from U6 to U10, with gender-specific squads from U12 to U18. The regular season runs from May to August depending on the age level, with opportunities to play festivals and host international touring sides. A separate 7-a-side season for U14-U18 runs from September to October.
Players can start at Mini-Rugby (U6/8), a modified flag-version of 7’s played on a smaller pitch (similar to rugby league). We emphasize, fun, friendship and development of the core skills needed to enjoy and advance the game.
At U12 modest contact (tackling) is introduced, along with uncontested scrums and lineouts in a 7-a-side game. At U14, the core concepts to play contact rugby safely and effectively are expanded as the game is adjusted to 13-a-side.
From U16 onwards, players compete as a 15-a-side squad on a full-sized pitch with modified rules to encourage safety and correct technique.
Practices are held at a various locations in east end Toronto, depending on cohort:
- SATEC (W.A. Porter CI), 40 Fairfax Cres, Scarborough (Warden Ave & St. Clair Ave. East)
- Malvern CI, 55 Malvern Ave, Toronto, (Gerrard Ave East & Main St)
- RH King Academy, 3800 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, (St. Clair Ave East & Kingston Rd)
- Tubs & Gee Gage Rugby Field, 1091 Eastern Ave, Toronto, (Lower Coxwell at Lakeshore E)
Mini Games (U6-10) are usually held Sunday mornings at various locations across the GTA with Beach Junior Rugby hosting its annual Sand Tournament at Ashbridge’s Bay in July.
Youth Games (U12-14) are usually held Sunday mornings at various locations across the GTA with Beach Junior Rugby hosting its annual Sand Tournament at Ashbridge’s Bay in July.
Junior games (U16-18) are played at various locations across the GTA and may be hosted by the Beach at either SATEC or Tubs & Gee Rugby Field on weekday evenings or weekends.
For additional details please reach out to your squad’s head coach (emails below), otherwise you may contact Chris Kalbfleisch – Director Junior Rugby at balmybeachjuniors@gmail.com
| Membership Category | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| U6/8 Flag (Mini) Co-Ed | Mini Coordinator: Matt Bernardo Email: matthewbernardo@gmail.com | For players born in 2020, 2019, or 2018. A FUN activity-based program that introduces rugby awareness and game play through practice and weekend festival competition. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM @ Malvern CI. |
| U10 Flag (Mini) Co-Ed | Mini Coordinator: Matt Bernardo Email: matthewbernardo@gmail.com | For players born in 2017 or 2016. A FUN skill and fitness program that continues the development of rugby awareness and game play through practice and weekend festival competition. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM @ Malvern CI. |
| U12 Intro To Contact (Youth) Gender Specific | Mini Coordinator: Matt Bernardo Email: matthewbernardo@gmail.com | For players born in 2015 or 2014. Skills and fitness focused program that introduces the core concepts required to play contact rugby safely and effectively during weekend festival competition. Emphasis is placed on activity, body mechanics, skills development and FUN! Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM @ Malvern CI. |
| U14 Boys Intro To Contact (Youth) | Head Coach: Dave Asgeirsson Email: david_asgeirsson@hotmail.com | For players born in 2013 or 2012. Skills and fitness focused program that builds on the core concepts required to play contact rugby safely and effectively combined with formal weekend competition. Emphasis is placed on activity, body mechanics, skills development and FUN! Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM @ SATEC with supplemental practices scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. |
| U14 Girls Intro To Contact (Youth) | Head Coach: Chris Hewitt chrisjhewitt37@gmail.com | For players born in 2013 or 2012. Skills and fitness focused program that builds on the core concepts required to play contact rugby safely and effectively combined with formal weekend competition. Emphasis is placed on activity, body mechanics, skills development and FUN! Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Tubs & Gee Gage Rugby Field with supplemental practices scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. |
| U16 Boys (Junior) | Head Coach: Dave DeNoble Email: david@adgar.com | For players born in 2011 or 2010. Skills and fitness focused program based around formal weekday evening competition. Emphasis is placed on fitness, strength, body mechanics, and skills development. Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM @ SATEC with supplemental practices scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. |
| U16 Girls (Junior) | Head Coach: Kyle Nichols Email: kylenichols12@hotmail.com Assistant Coach: Lisa DeSario | For players born in 2011 or 2010. Skills and fitness focused program based around formal weekday evening competition. Emphasis is placed on fitness, strength, body mechanics, and skills development. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM @ Tubs & Gee Gage Rugby Field with supplemental practices scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. |
| U18 Boys (Junior) | Head Coach: Chris Kalbfleisch Email: beachU8@icloud.com | For players born in 2009 or 2008. Skills and fitness focused program with emphasis on fitness, strength, body movement, and skills development based around formal weekday evening competition. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM @ SATEC with supplemental practices scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. |
| U18 Girls (Junior) | Head Coach: Chris Hewitt chrisjhewitt37@gmail.com Assistant Coach: Kristin Bonomo | For players born in 2009 or 2008. Skills and fitness focused program with emphasis on fitness, strength, body movement, and skills development based around formal weekday evening competition. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Tubs & Gee Gage Rugby Field with supplemental practices scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. |