Experience The Joy of Rugby
With Rookie Rugby, experience the joy of playing rugby...
...in a Safe way: Rookie Rugby introduces the game of rugby in a safe way for kids of all ages. The game is a non-contact form of rugby using flag belts, allowing players to learn the basics while being active and having fun with their friends.
...within your community: Rookie Rugby is a game played in schools, communities, and back yards all across Alberta. Boys and girls of all ages and abilities can easily pick up the game and begin playing right away. The rules are simple, the game is easy to learn, and minimal equipment is required.
...as a new activity: Rookie Rugby offers a wide array of resources and materials to help teachers, parents, and volunteers offer the newest Olympic sport in P.E. classes, After-School programs, and sport programs everywhere. Kids will love this fast-paced, fun activity they can play with their friends.
AJRA has a Rookie Rugby manager to help you with a Rookie rugby session and to help you foster a rookie rugby program in your school, community, or club.
AJRA Player Subsidy Assistance Form
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Alberta Junior Rugby Association is providing a subsidy of 250 dollars for two athletes on Wolfpack or Canada teams from 5 different regions(Calgary, Edmonton, South, Central, North). There will be ten total athletes chosen from this application process.
AJRA Travel Bursary Form
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The Alberta Junior Rugby Association works to promote rugby to the youth in our communities. One of the ways we do this is by trying to make rugby more accessible to all communities in Alberta.
This is an application for parents and players to apply for a grant to offset traveling for some of the representative teams in Alberta.
In order to apply, the player must meet the following criteria:
Players carpooling and travelling a distance of 350km or greater (one way) to participate in youth rugby within Alberta.
Players must be from the the North and South regions
Copy of gas receipt(s) - you will be emailed to ask for a copy once your application has been submitted.
Please Note: There will be a $2000 limit for the Northern and Southern Regions to a maximum total of $4000.
The more applications within each region the less value there will be shared amongst the applicants in the region.
Who We Are
Mission
“To promote, develop and grow the sport of rugby among junior athletes in Alberta by providing quality coaching, competitive opportunities and fostering a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork and respect.”
Vision
“To be the leading junior rugby organization in Alberta, providing a positive and supportive environment that encourages athletes to develop their skills, reach their full potential, and become lifelong ambassadors for the sport of rugby.”
