Welcome to our 14th Season!
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Rugby is perfect for kids of all sizes and abilities
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No experience or equipment is needed. The emphasis is on learning skills, teamwork, and having fun!
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We expect everyone to have a safe & enjoyable experience. All players, coaches, referees & parents must follow the guidelines in the Code of Conduct
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Open to residents of Cheshire, Southington, Meriden, Wallingford, Woodbridge & all surrounding towns.
YOUTH RUGBY- 2022 Season
2022 Youth Season - Spring
Overview: Midstate youth rugby offers the following programs for boys and girls in grades 1-8 (based on the current 2021/22 school year):
u10 Flag (grades 1-4): Learn the basics of rugby in a fun and instructional non-contact environment (similar to flag football).
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Start date: April 19 (Tuesday) *updated
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Location: Highland School, 490 Highland Ave Cheshire
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Practices: 2x per week
Tue night 6 - 7:30pm
Sun 10 - 11:30am
u12 & u14 Intro to tackle (grades 5-8): Learn the sport of rugby in a safe environment, through an intro to tackle program that delivers a safe more authentic rugby experience (modified lineouts, scrums, kicking, etc.) with an emphasis on developing skills, promoting teamwork, and having fun while learning to compete.
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Start date: March 22 (Tuesday)
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Location: Highland School, 490 Highland Ave, Cheshire
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Practices: 3x per week
Tue and Thu nights 6 - 8pm
Sun 10am-noon
SportsYou - Schedule Notifications
All scheduling and team communications will be done through SportsYou. Please download the SportsYou app on your phone:




Registration still open! Sign up today.
Youth 2022 Schedule - Spring
Youth Contacts:
Youth Director:
Coaches:
u12/14 tackle:
Ryan Donovan
u10 flag:
Ryan Donovan
Brandice Neal
What Is Rugby?
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What is rugby? Rugby for beginners
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Get to know the rules of rugby: A beginners guide to rugby union
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Rookie Rugby: Flag rugby overview
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USA Rugby: Youtube channel
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Midstate Rugby: Flag To Tackle Progression