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SoCal Rugby SEASONS
WINTER CLUB: U8 Flag, U10 Coed, U12 Coed, U14 Coed/GU14: January-February
HIGH SCHOOL: Boys 15s, Boys & Girls 7s: January-February
SPRING CLUB: GU16, GU18, BU16, BU18: Mid-March to Mid-May
SUMMER 7s: U10-U18: May-June
PLAYER REGISTRATION: Youth Club & High School
Register annually (as of September 1, 2026) with USA Rugby via Rugby Xplorer (Note — This annual registration must transfer to each club or high school you play each season through the 2027 playing year – see your Club admin for assistance). This is your USA Rugby insurance coverage.)
As well, you must register seasonally with SoCal Youth Rugby also in Rugby Xplorer. You can currently register for SoCal 2027 Winter Club, Spring Club, and High School.
Registration in Rugby Xplorer (RX) requires:
Close, clear headshot of player
- Age Verification
- High School Verification for HS play (must include notation of 2026-27 school year, name of school, and grade level)
- Close, clear headshot of player
Registration is age-based. Players will be placed into proper division based upon age eligibility and weight (if applicable).
Registration categories in RX:
- Rookie Rugby = ages 4-8 to play Winter Club U8 Flag
- Youth = ages 8-14 to play Winter Club U10, U12 or U14
- High School = ages 14-19 to play Winter High School
- SoCal Club U16/18 = ages 14-19 to play Spring Club GU16, BU16, GU18, BU18
Players in an age division with weight restrictions are required to provide a video weigh-in in order to be fully verified and therefore, rostered.
Video Weight Requirements: Submit HERE
- Weight must be taken only on the Patient Aid Medical Grade Floor Scale, 12”x12.5”
- Video must show 1) player head to toe on the scale and 2) the player showing the handheld digitized weight (which confirms scale brand as well)
- Player must be in at least shorts and t-shirt or in rugby kit. Cleats are NOT required / no shoes required for the weigh in.
- There are no re-weigh-ins. The certified weight is valid through all 2027 seasons of play.
- Any falsities discovered in the video weights will be addressed with the Club President.
AGE/WEIGHT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Is weight required for all youth divisions? –No. Only girls in the U10 and U12 division. See Age/Weight Chart above.
- Are there exceptions available if a player is a bit younger or lighter to play down a division? -No. There are no waivers, unless for a specific medical circumstance, which is reviewed by a Board Committee.
- What happens if my player doesn’t fulfill the weight parameters for the division? -They will be moved up one division. For example, if they don’t make U10 weight, they will be moved to U12.
- Can we wear anything for the weigh-in? Required to wear shorts and tee or rugby kit. NO cleats/shoes.
- If my player doesn’t meet the weight can they re-weigh at a later date? -No. Weights are taken once and set as the certified weight for all of 2027 play.
- Does the player have to be registered to send a video weight? -No. The weight can be collected and then added with the registration.
- Will a new weight be needed later in the year? -No. This one-time weight is certified for all seasons of 2027 rugby.
The Game of Rugby
Rugby 15s
The traditional format of the game is played by two teams of fifteen players with eight forwards and seven backs taking the field at any one time. The game is suited to players of varying shapes and sizes with specialist positions suiting players of a specific athletic profile.
Every four years, the 15s game is celebrated at the world’s third largest sporting event, the Rugby World Cup – the peak international Rugby tournament governed by World Rugby.
Rugby 7s
Rugby 7s is played increasingly at the grass roots level and has seen great growth in the SCYR High School Gold Division. Rugby 7s debuted as an Olympic Games sport in 2016.
Because 7s is played on a full-sized rugby pitch, but with only seven players on each side, there is extra space to run which suits a different type of athlete. It is a fast and exciting variation of the game demanding huge levels of fitness.
Applications for new clubs or high schools closed on September 30, 2026 for the 2027 season. Questions? Valory@socalyouth.rugby