Upright Rugby Academy
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Toronto Arrows
Rogues 7s
Taylor Black
Upright Rugby Academy
Queens University
Youth Olympic 7s
National Women's 15s
Rogues 7s
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performance in one of our
Academy programs.
PREPARE
Participate in our
Pre-Season Program.
PERFORM
of our Combines; Play 7s for our
Rogues Performance Teams.
Outwork. Outlast. Outplay.
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Academies
Those players pursuing high-performance playing opportunities at the junior national-level, should register for our off-season Player Development Academy. This is an application-based program that selects athletes that have been or should be identified by the national team coaches and programs. For location and program schedule click here, then register for your program from the options listed below:
Elite Athlete Development Academy
U14 to U18
16 Weeks
(Nov-Dec and Jan-April)
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- 16 weeks Skill Development Sessions
- Tuesday evenings 4:30-6pm
- Thursday evenings 4:30-6pm
- Pine Glen Soccer Centre (Oakville)
- Weekly Speed/Agility/Quickness Training
- *INCLUDED*
- 18 Weeks Strength and Conditioning Session
- Offered by Limited Training Systems (Oakville)
- Strength Testing and Functional Movement Screening – Saturday, Oct 26th
- Program starts Tuesday, October 29th
- *INCLUDED*
- Participation in 12 weeks of the Canada Touch Rugby League in Burlington on Thursday evenings, starting in January.
- 16 weeks Skill Development Sessions
Junior Advanced Academy
U12 to U16
8 or 16 Weeks
(Two Blocks Offered: Nov-Dec and Jan-March)
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- 8 weeks or 16 weeks
- 75min Skill Development Sessions
- Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4;30-6:00pm
- Pine Glen Soccer Centre (Oakville)
- 8 weeks or 16 weeks
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- Block A: starts Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024
- Block B: starts Jan 7th, 2025
- More Info
Youth Development Academy
U10 to U12
8 Weeks
Two Blocks Offered:
- Block A: end of Oct-Dec
- Block B: Jan-Feb
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- 8 weeks of 60min Skill Development Sessions
- Thursday evenings 4;30-6:00pm
- Pine Glen Soccer Centre (Oakville)
- 8 weeks of 60min Skill Development Sessions
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- Block A: starts Tuesday, Oct 29th, 2024
- Block B: starts Jan 7th, 2025
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Rogues 7s Academy
By Invitation Only
18 Weeks
(Nov to April)
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- Weekly Skill Development Sessions
- Tuesday’s – core skill development and mini-games
- Thursday’s – full field training and gameplay
- Weekly Speed/Agility/Quickness Training
- *INCLUDED*
- 18 Weeks Strength and Conditioning Session
- Online, asynchronous program driven by current 🇨🇦NSMT 7s coach, Seb Pearson.
- Starts Tuesday, Nov 1st
- More Info
- Weekly Skill Development Sessions
Jr Gryphons Academy
(in partnership with Upright Rugby Canada)
8 or 16 x two-hour sessions
- Block A: Nov 2 to Dec 21
- Block B: Jan 4 to Mar 1
*No sessions during Family Day Weekend
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
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- *STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND*
- Two Hour Weekly Skill Development Sessions
- 3-5pm University of Guelph Fieldhouse
- *NO SESSION FAMILY DAY WEEKEND*
- Weekly Speed/Agility/Quickness Training
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- *STARTING TUESDAY, OC TOBER 29TH*
- One 60min Weekly Skill Development Session
- 5-6pm University of Guelph Fieldhouse
- All coaching provided by OUA Champion, University of Guelph, coaches and players!
- More Info
Summer Academy Options
6-Week Advanced Training Program
Overview
Two two-hour skill sessions each week for six weeks (24 hrs of total training)
Option for weekly strength and conditioning sessions (16 total)
On-field coaching by highly reputable coaches/players
Positional-Specific, Technical Sessions
These could include: scrum-half masterclass; Tight-5 Power; Kicking, etc
Weekly guest coaching appearances
Operating in Oakville ONLY
Prices vary
We make athletes good players.
We make good players great.
“The technical knowledge of the coaches is second to none. The Academy made me a better player.”
Rugby Camps
Spring and Summer Camps for all ages, and for all levels.
SUMMER 2025
High-Performance Camps
Co-ed U12 to U18
*JULY 13-18*
Overview
- Five Days/Nights at one of Canada’s premier rugby colleges
- Skill-focused activities, with emphasis on National Key Themes
- Guest coaching sessions delivered by Rugby Canada coaching staff
- Guest coaching appearances from professional coaches and RC players
- Includes all accommodations, meals, medical, as well as t-shirt and tank
- Overnight: $1149.99 per athlete (+HST)
- Day time option: $649.99 (+HST)
- More Info
*Prices do not include HST
Performance
We want to be the premier Rugby Development Program with more players from our program playing at the Varsity, Provincial and National level than any other program in Canada.
Coaching
Upright Rugby Canada’s vision is focused on making a significant contribution to the overall success of rugby in Canada. Our coaches’ mission is about making skilled, informed, and knowledgeable players. Our mission is to develop players to maximize their potential in order to achieve increased enjoyment and success in the sport of rugby.
Long-term player development
Success Doesn’t find you. You have to go out and get it!
Future Stars
Co-ed 10 to U12
8 or 16 Weeks
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- 60min once a week
- 8 to 16 weekly training sessions with games-based approach to learning
- On-field coaching by highly reputable coaches/players
- 8 Week Blocks
- Block A: NOV to DEC
- Block B: JAN to FEB
- 16 Week Block option available
- JAN to MAR
- More Info
Bantam Academy
Co-ed U12 to U14
8 or 16 Weeks
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- 60min once a week
- 8 to 16 weekly training sessions with games-based approach to learning
- On-field coaching by highly reputable coaches/players
- 8 Week Blocks:
- Block A: NOV to DEC
- Block B: JAN to FEB
- 16 Week Block option available as well
- JAN to MAR
Junior Academy
Co-ed U15 to U17
8 or 16 Weeks
(Two Blocks: Nov-Dec and Jan-March)
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- 8 weeks Skill Development Sessions
- Tuesday evenings 5-6pm
- Thursday evenings 4-6pm
- Weekly Speed/Agility/Quickness Training
- Block B starts Jan 5th, 2023
- More Info
- 8 weeks Skill Development Sessions
