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As September approaches, the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club is set to kick-off it's 50th season.  This season will see co-ed mini rugby, youth boys and girls teams, seniors mens and women, as well as the Old Boys all taking the field.  Throughout the season, we will be looking back at a phenominal 50 years of rugby in Abbotsford.  A number of great events will start the season off included the Hall of Fame night on September 17th, followed by our senior men and women's team home openers on October 1st, and then the famous Gobbler tournament October 8-9th.As well, vintage gear will be available for sale throughout the year.  

Practices times for all teams are as follows

Games

Registration

https://rugbycanada.sportlomo.com/

HOW TO REGISTER VIDEO: https://watch.screencastify.com/v/m7CwVssA9kg1CsQUDiaV 

*for more information about individual teams, please visit teams pages in the tabs above

Many of our youth players have been selected for Team BC at the various age groups of both boys' and girls' teams. Of course, it is user pay for the programs so the kids have to come up with some money. A few will have a difficult time with this so we are trying to rally our members to help out. Time is an issue as they need to have the money in pretty quick. 
Here is what we are doing:
July 16th - Burger and Beer Night $20 with all proceeds (including bar) to the youth. This will follow our ARFC Annual Golf Tourney at Valley Golf. The golf tourney is $24 for 9 holes best ball format -  no experience necessary. At this event we will be selling squares for $10 each. Half to winner and half to the players. We will also have a toonie toss for some bottles.  If you cannot make the event, we are also looking for people to just be sponsors. Help the kids fund!
Gold Member Donation - $100
Silver Member Donation - $50
Bronze Member Donation - $25
Money can be e-transferred to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or come to the clubhouse tomorrow night to make a donation.  All donors will be featured and thanked on our social media - so if you would rather use business name can do that as well.   As I mentioned time is an issue so please get back asap if you can help with any of the above. 

Thanks,

ARFC

John Cannon, who was described as one of the best rugby players to have ever come out of Abbotsford, passed away on March 19th 2016 at the age of 35. John began playing rugby in high school, first playing rugby at WJ Mouat Secondary and then for Abbotsford Senior, where he graduated from in 1998. He first represented Canada on an Under-17 tour to England in 1996 at the age of 15.

John was not only respected on the field for his skill, toughness, and tenacity but also off the field for his caring nature and love of life. Having progressed through the Canadian pathway of rugby development, John was well aware of the financial commitment required to play rugby for British Columbia and Canada. It had long been John’s dream to set up a fund to assist Abbotsford rugby players in pursuing representative rugby. This grant is a lasting reminder of John’s desire to give back to the game that gave him so much.

Practice times:
grade K-3: Sunday - 1030-1130
grade 4-7: Sunday - 10-1130 & Wednesday - 530-630

Practice Location: Delair Park, Abbotsford
Home Game Location (Sunday): Exhibition Park, Abbotsford
Away Game Locations (Sunday): Various sites around the Lower Mainland (Schedule TBA)
Cost: $80 (If you registered and paid for the mini-camp, you do not need to register again)

How to register:
https://rugbycanada.sportlomo.com/
Mini-rugby players are not required to be vaccinated. However, in the event that vaccinations are required by the province of BC, BC Rugby or Rugby Canada, Abbotsford RFC will not offer any refunds.
For registration information please email Emily Skillings This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONE ONLINE AND PAYMENTS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CREDIT CARD AT THIS TIME. If this cost represents a hardship for your family please email Emily Skillings at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mini Rugby Contacts:
ARFC Mini Rugby Coordinator: Richard Wimmer
For practice and game information please contact Richard Wimmer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2022 Fees: $80 Mini Rugby

To view the current schedule for each of the Spring 2022 teams please click on a link below:

BC Rugby has introduced a mandatory vaccination policy for all players aged 12+.  All players must be double vaccinated by Oct. 27th.  Please contact your local team representative for more information on how to provide proof of vaccination.  Below is the link to BCRU policy.

https://bcrugby.com/bc-rugby-introduces-covid-19-mandatory-vaccination-policy/

 

2021 Rugby Re-Start

Rugby in British Columbia has returned! Our COVID-19 safety protocols and sanctioning through BC Rugby are still in place to keep our members safe. We are excited to get back to contact rugby this season.

The following programs are being offered during Fall 2021:

Youth Boys - U15, U17, U19: Tuesday/Thursday TBD

Youth Girls - U14, U16, U19: Monday/Wednesday TBD

Senior Rugby (Men-Division 1,2,3 and Women -Division 1): Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm (Delair)

Registration is open at https://rugbycanada.sportlomo.com/ 

For more information, visit individual team pages

Contact

  • Registration questions - contact Emily Skillings @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Youth program questions - contact Mark Adams @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Looking forward to seeing you on the field!

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ARFC Clubhouse

31929 Mercantile Way
Abbotsford, B.C.
V2T 4C3
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ARFC Home Field

CFV Exhibition Park
32315 Haida Drive,
Abbotsford, B.C.
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