Open ID Sessions announced for Blues Development teams

March 15, 2017

BLUES U20 WOMEN AND U19 MEN - OPEN ID SESSIONS ANNOUNCED

U20 WOMEN'S ANNOUNCEMENT

The Rugby Ontario Women's U20 Blues Provincial team are holding two open training dates in the spring, in preparation to select a team for this year's National Championships in July.

All interested players born 1997-1998 are invited to attend. 1999 players are eligible to attend and attendance will not effect possible selection to Ontario U18 programs in 2017. Due to World Rugby policy Front Row players born in 1999 will not be eligible for the U20 program in 2017.

IMPORTANT: Please confirm your attendance by emailing Maria Godfrey, U20 Blues Manager, at maria_godfrey@hotmail.com

Players should aim to be at both sessions if at all possible. Be prepared for full contact, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water (no potable water available on site). The cost to try out is $50 which covers both sessions.

Sunday April 30 at Crusaders Rugby Club

10am Registration and Taping

11am- 2pm Training

Sunday May 7 at Oshawa Vikings RFC

10am Registration and Taping

11am - 3pm Training and Trial Games

Head Coach: Pete Hercus

Assistant Coach: Chris McKee

Manager: Maria Godfrey

U19 MEN'S ANNOUNCEMENT

The Blues U19 Men's team is holding open player identification sessions. Information regarding these sessions can be seen below:

Dates: April 22nd (Mentor College) & 30th (Mentor College) and May 6th (Sherwood Forest Park - Burlington) & 7th (Burlington/Oshawa - TBD)
On-field focus: Individual core skills, unit skills, positional specific skill development, gameplay.
Off-field focus: Strength & Conditioning introduction, mental skills in game preparation, tactical/technical review.
Cost: $110 for full program.

Players wishing to register for the Identification Block are asked to use the link below to register and make payment.

Identification Block registration: https://membersrugbyontario.sportngin.com/register/form/678462312

ABOUT RUGBY ONTARIO

Rugby Ontario is the provincial sports governing body responsible for the organization of rugby in Ontario. Our mission is to establish a stronger identity for rugby in Ontario by promoting the sport’s core values and by fostering a culture of inclusiveness and excellence on and off the field of play.

To learn more, visit https://www.rugbyontario.com/