Ontario Blues Summer Program Overview 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2023
(WHITBY, ON) - Rugby Ontario is pleased to announce important information and key dates for the 2023 Ontario Blues Provincial Programs.
U18 (2005) Blues Tryout Information and Overview
The U18 Boys Provincial Program (birth year 2005) will begin their provincial open talent ID sessions on May 21st at Balmy Beach Rugby Club in Toronto, ON and on May 28th at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario. On June 18th the HP Provincial Coaching staff will be attending the scheduled Club Showcase Day, which will involve a number of junior club teams from across the province (details TBC). On June 25th there will be an invite only selection camp where the final selections will be made. The U18 Provincial Team will have two additional training sessions on July 3rd and July 16th. The top 26 athletes from each region will be competing at Western Canadian Championships in Calgary, Alberta from August 2nd - 6th.
Online registration for the open talent ID session is open on May 11th and will close on May 18th at 2pm. Rugby Ontario will not be accepting registrations on the day – all athletes must be pre-registered. Please pack snacks, lunches and bring plenty of water.
Key Tryout Dates
Sunday, May 21st– 11am -3pm
Balmy Beach Rugby Club, Toronto ON
999 Eastern Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 1A8
Sunday, May 28th – 10am -2pm
St. Lawrence College, Kingston ON
100 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 5A6
June 18th, 2023
Club Showcase Day (Locations TBC)
June 25 – Closed ID Team Selected (Location TBC)
July 3 – Team training (Location TBC)
July 16 – Team training (Location TBC)
U19 (2004) Blues Tryout Information and Overview
The U19 Men’s Provincial Program (birth year 2004) will begin their provincial open talent ID sessions on May 20th at the Balmy Beach Club, Toronto, ON and May 28th at St Lawrence College in Kingston, ON. On June 18th the HP Provincial Coaching staff will be attending the scheduled Club Showcase Day (details TBC). On June 25th there will be an invite only selection camp where the final selections will be made. The U19 Provincial Team will have two additional training sessions on July 3rd and July 16th. The top 26 athletes from each region will be competing at the U19 Canadian Rugby Championship at UBC University, Vancouver, BC from July 29th - August 6th.
Online registration for the open talent ID session is open on May 11th and will close on May 17th, 2023 at 6pm. Rugby Ontario will not be accepting registrations on the day – all athletes must be pre-registered. Please pack snacks, lunches and bring plenty of water.
Key Tryout Dates
Saturday, May 20th – 11am -3pm
Balmy Beach Rugby Club, Toronto ON
999 Eastern Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 1A8
Sunday, May 28th – 1pm -5pm
St. Lawrence College, Kingston ON
100 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 5A6
June 18th, 2023
Club Showcase Day
Saturday, May 20th – 11am -3pm
Balmy Beach Rugby Club, Toronto ON
999 Eastern Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 1A8
Date | Purpose | U18 Boys | U19 Men |
May 20 | Open Talent ID | Balmy Beach | Balmy Beach |
May 28 | Open Talent ID | SLC – St. Lawrence College Kingston
| SLC – St. Lawrence College Kingston
|
June 25 | Selection Camp | Balmy Beach ** TBC | Balmy Beach **TBC |
July 2 | Prep Camp | Balmy Beach** TBC | Balmy Beach**TBC |
July 16 | Prep Camp | Whitby – Victoria Fields
| Whitby – Victoria Fields
|
July 30-August 6 | Competition | Western Nationals – Calgary, Alberta
| Canadian Rugby Championships – Vancouver, BC |
For more information about the Ontario Blues program, please contact Amanda Andres (aandres@rugbyontario.com) or Sandro Fiorino (sfiorino@rugbyontario.com)
ABOUT RUGBY ONTARIO
Rugby Ontario is the provincial sports governing body responsible for the organization of rugby in Ontario. Our mission is to lead, support and promote Rugby for All from communities to clubs to province. This mission signals a movement toward creating a more cohesive, supportive and progressive sporting environment that is responsive to the needs of all members.
To learn more, visit https://www.rugbyontario.com/
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Sandro Fiorina, High Performance Technical Manager
Amanda Andres, Coordinator, Provincial & High Performance Programs
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