BC Rugby Update as Province Moves into Step 3 of BC Restart Plan

We are excited to be on track to deliver Rugby throughout the province this summer and Fall

With BC moving into Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan as of July 1, 2021, we are delighted to reaffirm that we remain on track to deliver Rugby this summer and Fall.

For BC clubs that contest Fall-Spring seasons, we are on schedule to return to contact Rugby this Fall with clubs able to commence training as early as August 1st, 2021 following World Rugby’s Competition guidelines.

For Northern BC and Interior clubs that contest summer seasons, you are now in Phase 4 – Returning to Contact.

We advise clubs to continue following your sanctioned COVID-19 Safety Plans.

What this means for Rugby this Summer?

For Northern BC and Interior clubs that contest summer seasons, you are now in Phase 4, Returning to Contact, following World Rugby’s Competition Ready Guidelines or sticking with non-contact Rugby as appropriate or desired.

The earliest kick-off date set is for July 24 and a come-all Saratoga Cup is set to be held September 25/26, 2021, in Kamloops. For age-grade programs, the season can build towards the Kamloops 7s which will be held over the Thanksgiving weekend.

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What this means for Rugby this Fall?

Senior club matches will be scheduled for October 16 onwards, but exhibition matches may be sanctioned for as early as September 4 if both Teams have completed the Return to Contact training.

For age-grade programs, September 12 is the earliest that teams will meet each other assuming the completion of the 5-week Return to Contact training. However, it’s most likely that Teams will kick start their season at the Kamloops 7s, taking place over the Thanksgiving weekend, and complete the club season with Finals no later than December 12, 2021.

These timelines are summarised HERE.

We can’t wait to see you back safely on the pitch this summer.

All 2021/22 registration categories are available and ready for sale. Please note, these categories are only valid from August 1, 2021. Please contact Marga Sison, msison@bcrugby.com, to access the categories for your Club.

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