BC Rugby is delighted to announce two BC Bears U19 Men’s Identification and Development Sessions taking place in January 2024 for all male athletes born in 2005 and 2006.

The 2024 BC Bears U19 Men’s campaign will begin this January with initial Island and Mainland Identification and Development Sessions, as we aim to prepare a BC Bears team to reclaim the Canadian National Championship U19 title.

The Island Session will be held on Goudy Field at City Center Park on Sunday, January 14 at 12:00pm-3:00pm, with the Mainland Session taking place on Sunday, January 21 at 12:00pm-3:00pm at the Langley Events Center Stadium. There is a one-time registration fee of $25 that covers both sessions.

With three of the top University programs in BC, and many of our U19 players competing in the BC Rugby Senior Men’s leagues, there will be strong internal competition to drive selection towards a formidable Bears team next summer.

Greg Clague (Westshore RFC) will lead the U19 Men’s Program as Head Coach, assisted by Dan Haynes (UBCO Heat Rugby) and Noah Pryce-Baff (Kats RFC). They will be supported by several other pathway Coaches in their lead up to the Championships that are due to begin in late July. Rugby Canada is soon to announce the exact dates and locations for the Championships.

“The Coaches and returning players from last summer’s Canadian National Championships are keen to top the table at Nationals once again and showcase our talented U19 Men towards future Rugby Canada National U20 and Senior Men’s teams. We are always grateful for the BC rugby community’s support for our Programs and want to repay that support with performances that will inspire the next generation of players to represent the BC Bears and our province. We will be building the program throughout the winter and spring towards some final selection trial matches in the summer to ensure we have the strongest possible team match ready to perform.” BC Rugby Technical Director John Tait

To register for the sessions, please click the button below.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

• Must be born between 2005-2006
• All attendees must be registered Members of a Rugby Club.
• Pre-registration via the link below is mandatory. On-the-day registrations will not be accepted.
• There is a one-time registration fee of $25 to offset associated field costs, provide medical support and lunch on the Saturday.

SESSION DETAILS

ISLAND SESSION: Goudy Field, City Center Park

Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024

Address: Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC V9B 4B4

Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm

MAINLAND SESSION: Langley Events Center Stadium

Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024

Address: 7888 200 St, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 3J4

Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm