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TRAIN

Hone your skills and improve your
performance in one of our
Academy programs.

PREPARE

Attend one of our Summer Camps;
Participate in our
Pre-Season Program.

PERFORM

Test your skills and abilities at one
of our Combines; Play 7s for our
Rogues Performance Teams.

Outwork.  Outlast.  Outplay.

Join our Academy Today

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

Elite Athlete Development Academy

16 Weeks

(Nov-Dec and Jan-April)
This program is designed to help committed rugby players reach their full potential. Our professional coaches will guide athletes through advanced skills, concepts, and games to prepare them for their upcoming school and club seasons.”
Two Nights per Week
    • 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.
Register

Junior Advanced Academy

U12 to U16

Junior Advanced Academy

8 or 16 Weeks

(Two Blocks Offered: Nov-Dec and Jan-March)
This program is aimed at players with 3 or more years of rugby playing experience. It focuses on enhancing key concepts and core skills to help them improve and reach their full potential as developing players.
Two nights a week
    • 8 weeks or 16 weeks
      • 75min Skill Development Sessions
      • Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4;30-6:00pm
      • Pine Glen Soccer Centre (Oakville)
    • Block A: starts Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024
    • Block B: starts Jan 7th, 2025
    • More Info
Register

Youth Development Academy

U10 to U12

Youth Development Academy

8 Weeks

Two Blocks Offered:
  • Block A: end of Oct-Dec
  • Block B: Jan-Feb
This program is designed to introduce and refine key concepts and core skills to players interested in advancing their rugby abilities, and just having fun!  Sessions run, once a week
One night each week
    • 8 weeks of 60min Skill Development Sessions
      • Thursday evenings 4;30-6:00pm
      • Pine Glen Soccer Centre (Oakville)
    • Block A: starts Tuesday, Oct 29th, 2024
    • Block B: starts Jan 7th, 2025
Register

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

High-Performance and Development Camps for all ages, and for all levels.

*NEW* for 2026

Youth Leadership in Rugby Camp

SUMMER 2026

High-Performance Development Camps

Co-ed U12 to U18

High-Performance Camp (Overnight and Daytime Options)

*JULY 5-10, 2026*

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: $1289.99 per athlete (+HST)
  • Day-time option: $699.99 (+HST)
  • More Info
*Prices do not include HST
Register

Leadership in Rugby Camp (Overnight and Daytime Options)

*JULY 2-5, 2026*

Open to those born January 1, 2010 or earler

Overview

  • Four Days/Three Nights at one of Canada’s premier rugby colleges
  • A hybrid program blends immersive on-field training with practical classroom sessions focused on:
    • leadership development,
    • athlete education, and
    • recognized certifications.
  • Athletes are challenged physically and mentally through structured sessions, classroom learning, and guided reflection.
  • Participants leave with improved game understanding, stronger communication skills, clear performance goals, and tools that extend beyond rugby into school, sport, and life.
  • Guest coaching appearances from professional coaches and RC players
  • Includes all accommodations, meals, medical, as well as coach-polo, t-shirt, tank top, workbook, and whistle
  • Overnight: $1289.99 per athlete (+HST)
  • Day-time option: $699.99 (+HST)
  • More Info
*Prices do not include HST
Register

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

Future Stars Program

8 or 16 Weeks

Once a week
    • 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
Register

Bantam Academy

Co-ed U12 to U14

Bantam PDP

8 or 16 Weeks

Once a week
    • 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
Register

Junior Academy

Co-ed U15 to U17

Junior PDP

8 or 16 Weeks

(Two Blocks: Nov-Dec and Jan-March)
Two Nights a Week
    • 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
Register
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Upright Rugby uses a player-centered model of learning that best provides for developmental needs of young aspiring rugby players.  Our programs are designed for players from ages 10 to 18, with the understanding that the players need to develop not only the skills but knowledge to best prepare them to accomplish their personal long-term goals in the sport of rugby.

Our programs adhere to the LTRD model of Rugby Ontario and LTAD of Sport Canada and addresses the specific stages within their models.

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