The two-hand touch variety of the game, called “Tag”, is sevens-style rugby for boys and girls in elementary school. Two-hand touch is a fun and exciting form of non-contact rugby that requires no prior knowledge of the game – just a willingness to learn and have fun!
If you have an older child, we offer tackle rugby for 5th-6th and 7th-8th grade levels. The focus of early season practices is: conditioning, safely initiating contact, keeping the head protected, and letting players become comfortable to gain the confidence required for playing. Fall sports benefit tremendously from players that participate in rugby each spring and summer.
Playing either version of the sport is an exciting opportunity for boys and girls to get outside and stay active, be exposed to a seriously fun activity in a competitive environment, develop abilities that will carry over to other sports, and develop positive character attributes. Compared to other sports, rugby emphasizes technique and teamwork over power and individual abilities.
Summer Season for Tag and Tackle: June
Summer: End of July
Summer: June
Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Summer: June
Games are held on Saturdays and will take place in Springfield, Alexandria, Leesburg, Culpeper, and DC.
Tackle teams for older age groups might play in regional championships in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Travel costs (car, hotel, food, etc.) are the parents’ responsibility, but assistance may be available. The club covers entry fees for travel matches.
No, all boys and girls are welcome!
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| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
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| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
| Tag Rugby 1st-8th grade
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Tackle Rugby 5th-9th Grade
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Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Tag | $80 | $95 | $120 |
| Tackle | $110 | $125 | $150 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click the button below.
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SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon.
Jerseys are provided by SYA and can be kept
| Position | Name | |
| Commissioner | Brian Robinson | [email protected] |
For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: 703.324.5264
Refund Policy
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
