SYC Rugby
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Put yourself on a track to represent your country! Rugby Sevens is the sport played in the Olympics, Premier Rugby Sevens, and on the world circuit of HSBC World Rugby Sevens.
West End/SYC will offer Rugby Sevens again this summer. This is 7 versus 7 rugby that prioritizes speed and space while also requiring the courage, contact, and fitness that we love about 15 versus 15 rugby.
No worries if you have vacation or camp planned with another sport, we're happy to work around those commitments.
The season starts during the May 31 and ends the weekend of July 19. This is a great opportunity for new players to learn about rugby and for returning players to get better.
All players and coaches must input their USA Rugby registration number with SYC registration. If you registered with USA Rugby at https://xplorer.rugby/west-end-syc-rugby/ for Fall 2024 or Spring 2025, use that number for Summer Sevens.
IMPORTANT: If you did not play rugby during Fall 2024 or Spring 2025, you must register with USA Rugby at https://xplorer.rugby/west-end-syc-rugby/. USA Rugby has a 2-step process: register for an account and receive a member number; then, continue through the system to pay for the registration.
Season Dates
Start Date
Regular weekday practices begin on May 27 for U16/U18 Boys and for U14, U12 coed (weather dependent).
Games are on the following Saturdays:
- 7 June
- 14 June
- 21 June
- 28 June
- 12 July
- 19 July - State Tournament
End Date: Jul 19
Registration Fee
On Time - 2 May thru 5 July
- 18U Boys: $130
- U16 Boys: $130
- Coed U14: $130
- Coed U12: $130
The fee covers trainers, referees, and tournament fees.
Days/Times
U12/U14 Coed & U16/U18 Boys Practices: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 630-8p at Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6400 Bowie Dr, Springfield.
Matches for all age groups begin on Saturday, June 7th and continue on Saturdays until the Rugby VA State Championships on July 19th. There will be no matches on July 5th.
Summer 7s Coaches
U16/U18 Boys: Justin Smith
U14: Sean Amico
U12: Chris Waliser
Age Groups - Same as Spring 2024
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18 & Under Boys
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Under 16 Boys
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Under 14 Coed
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Under 12 Coed
| Equipment/Uniform | Provided by SYC | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Cleats | No | Yes |
| Mouth Guard | No | Yes |
| Rugby Ball, for players to keep | Yes, if player doesn't have one. | Yes |
| Rugby Shorts | No | Yes |
| Match Jersey, maintained by coaches | Yes | Yes |
Practice Location
Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6400 Bowie Dr, Springfield.
Note: Information is subject to change.