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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 week of June 5 and ends the weekend of July 22. 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 2022 or Spring 2023, use that number for Summer Sevens.
IMPORTANT: If you did not play rugby during Fall 2022 or Spring 2023, 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.
Join us for the FREE Rugby Demonstration and Clinic on June 3rd from 730-9p at Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6100 Cloud Dr, Springfield! Bring a friend, neighbor, cousin, classmate, or teammate from another sport who is curious about rugby. They should register for Rugby (Introductory Session) - Summer 2023 at www.sycva.com/rugby. It's FREE.
Early Bird - 2 thru 22 May
On Time - 23 May thru 5 July
The fee covers trainers, referees, and tournament fees.
Join us for the FREE Rugby Demonstration and Clinic on June 3rd from 730-9p at Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6100 Cloud Dr, Springfield...pizza included!
Bring a friend, neighbor, cousin, classmate, or teammate from another sport who is curious about rugby. They should register for Rugby (Introductory Session) - Summer 2023 at www.sycva.com/rugby.
U14 Practices typically on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 630-8p at Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6400 Bowie Dr, Springfield.
U12 Practices typically on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 630-8p at Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6400 Bowie Dr, Springfield.
High School Boys will practice with NoVA Men's Rugby on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Oakton HS from 830-10p. Similar to last summer, early departure from practice is authorized.
Matches for all age groups begin on Saturday, June 10th and continue on Saturdays until the Rugby VA State Championships on July 22nd. There are no matches on July 1st.
For 18U and U16, there will be an opportunity to travel for the weekend of June 22/25. (An additional fee may be necessary to cover travel costs.) Similar to last summer, we will attempt to host matches for 18U and U16 on Thursday evenings, July 6th, and July 13th.
Grove Point Park (formerly Franconia Park), 6400 Bowie Dr, Springfield and Oakton HS
18U Boys and U16 Boys : Coach Reagan Douglas
Coed U14: Coach Justin Smith
Coed U12: Coach Dan Twomey, Jr. and Coach Patrick Morin
Equipment/Uniform | Provided by SYC | Required? |
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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 |
You may have seen the article about the Summer Sevens Kit. Please know that it is primarily for U16 and 18U. Other age groups can order it but please know that it is not required.
Note: Information is subject to change.