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Youth Olympic 7s

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Rogues 7s

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

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.

Junior Advanced Academy

U12 to U16

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

Youth Development Academy

U10 to U12

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

Rogues 7s Academy

By Invitation Only

18 Weeks

(Nov to April)

This program is specifically designed to complement the training needs of the athletes invited to be a part of our 7s performance program.
Two Evenings per Week
    • 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

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!!

Jr Gryphons’ Advanced Academy – Saturdays (U12 to U18)
    • *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

 

Jr Gryphons’ Youth Development Academy – Tuesdays (U10 to U14)
    • *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
UofG Gryphons

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

More Info

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

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

Bantam Academy

Co-ed U12 to U14

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

Junior Academy

Co-ed U15 to U17

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
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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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