There is some flexibility in determining the appropriate age level for an atheletes but here are the guidelines:

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U-14's

The U-14 program is primarily for the 7th and 8th graders. Players must be under 14 years old as of September 1, 2009. They will play on a regulation size field for two 30-minute halves using a number 5 ball. There will be unlimited substitution during the games with 15 players on a side. This is full tackle rugby with 8 man scrums, contested lineouts and conversion kicks after a try is scored.

U-12's

The U-12 program is for 5th and 6th graders. Players must be under 12 years old as of September 1, 2009. They will play on roughly half of a regulation size field for two 25-minute halves using a number 4 ball. The coaches will referee the games and may be on the playing field during the match. This promotes safety and allows the coaches to instruct the players in the fundamentals of the game. There will be unlimited substitution during games with 7 to 10 players on a side. This will be tackle rugby, with uncontested scrums, contested lineouts and no conversion kicks after a try is scored.

U-10's

The U-10 program is for elementry school athletes. Players can be no more than ten years old as of September 1, 2009, although we may make exceptions for smaller or less experienced players. They will play on roughly one quarter of a regulation size field for two 10-minute halves using a number 3 ball. The coaches will referee the games and may be on the playing field during the match. This promotes safety and allows the coaches to instruct the players in the fundamentals of the game. There will be unlimited substitution during games with 7 players on a side. This will be tackle rugby with uncontested scrums, uncontested lineouts and no conversion kicks after a try is scored.