High School
Aspetuck Valley Rugby U-19 Rugby has both male and female clubs. They start training on Sundays in Newtown CT at the Newtown Youth Academy. These sessions are for 90 minutes and are conditioning, ball handling, and technique training.
The Boys are Coached by Director of Coaching, Ray Weiner, Associate Head Coach Naulia Dawai, and Backs Coach Wayne Ngubane.
The Girls are Coached by Club President John O'Neill, and Associate Head Coach Carolyn Roach aka Coach C.
Ages
The USA Youth & High School Rugby registration runs from Sept 1 to Aug 30th.
For 2023-24 season
U-15 - born Sept 1 2008
U-19 - born Sept 1 2005
When
The 15s rugby season for all age groups runs from Mar 1 to June 15th approx.
HS Training starts in Jan on Sundays at the NYA in Newtown. 1/21 - 2/25, 12pm - 1:30pm
Youth Training starts in Feb on Saturdays at the NYA in Newtown.
Where
January at the NYA: 4 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470
March - Apr: 103 Glendale Rd, 06614, Stratford
Apr - June: 31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, CT (Corner of Pecks Lane & Turkey Hill Rd)
Practices
January at the NYA: Once a week on Sundays 1/21 - 2/25, 12pm - 1:30pm
March - Apr: 2-3 times per week 5 - 6:30 pm, normally Mon, Wed & Thurs
Apr - June: 3 times per week, 5:30 - 7:30pm, normally Mon, Wed & Thurs
Games
Both HS Boys and Girls can play anywhere from 15 games to 20 games per season. This includes shortened tournament games.
Jerseys
Jerseys are supplied and returned after each game.
Club provides shorts and socks.
Extra Costs
We try to keep registration fees on the lower side. It covers the training fees, game fees, referees, trainers, and post game meals.
Additional fees are normally hotels for away tournaments and some travel depending on how much money we are able to fund-raise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Work in progress
HS/U-19 Girls Fall 7's 2024
Description: U15 - U19 Fall 7's only
Fees: $165 Total [$65 for USA Youth & HS Rugby (step 1) plus $100 for Club registration]
If you decide to play in the spring for Aspetuck we will have a supplemental registration.
HS/U-19 Girls Rugby Full Season
Description: U15 - U19
Fees: $450 Total ($65 for USA Youth & HS Rugby plus $385 for Club registration)
RegisterHS/U-19 Boys Rugby Full Season
Description: U15 - U19
Fees: $450 Total ($65 for USA Youth & HS Rugby plus $385 for Club registration)
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