It’s Official!
Fall Rugby is a GO!
In order to comply with state guidelines of ‘no tackling’, we will be playing by Federation of International Touch (FIT) aka “Touch Rugby” rules. Touch Rugby is a FAST and FUN one hand touch game, with NO OTHER TYPES OF INTENTIONAL CONTACT. Just like in regular rugby, play is continous, everyone plays offense and defense and anyone can score. This is a great opportunity for new players to join and for veterans to improve.
Check out some Touch Rugby Videos on YouTube
REGISTRATION – TWO PARTS:
1. All players must join USA Rugby. Please review the step-by-step instructions, with pictures, on how to register.
2. Once you have joined USA Rugby, register at VYI RUGBY! The VYI registration fee is only $95.
PRACTICES START WEEK OF 9/28:
Our request for a county field was late in the season compared to soccer and flag football, so we are fortunate to have Oakton HS. The practice times may be later than usual, but at least there's no traffic.
- MS Boys and YTH coed – Mon & Wed 8 pm – 9:30-ish pm - First Practice 9/28
- HS Boys and HS/MS Girls - Tues & Thurs 7 pm – 9 pm - First Practice 9/29
GAMES: Games will begin Saturday, 10/10. The final weekend of games will be 11/21.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: We will have additional operating procedures implemented for practices and games. Please read the detailed procedures, but some highlights of these new procedures are, temperature checks before practice, players only inside playing enclosure, smaller practice groups, temporary uniforms, sanitizing equipment, etc. Our “Return to Play” procedures are published on the VYI website. Please read them. Fairfax County requests that parents also review the following, CDC Considerations for Youth Sports and Forward Virginia Phase 3 Guidelines.
VOLUNTEERS: Each team will be required to have at least one, preferably two or three, “COVID Coach” who ensures implementation of the COVID operating procedures. We will also need an overall “COVID Commissioner” for the club, to manage and direct the COVID Coaches. We need new parent volunteers for these roles, not existing coaches. If we don’t fill those roles, then we won’t be able to proceed with our season. So, please consider volunteering.
TEAM STORE and PRACTICE VEST: For hygiene reasons this season everyone will need to buy their own, $10, reversible vest for practices and games. We want to keep the Fall touch season simple, so rugby shorts and team socks are optional. Click here to visit the Team Store. Other awesome team gear will also be available; order stuff for the spring tackle season, Christmas gifts, and to replace what kids have outgrown.
We look forward to seeing you on the pitch!
