About

Mountain Youth Rugby (MYR) exists to teach the sport of rugby to boys and girls in grades K-8 in the mountain communities around Conifer, Evergreen, and Bailey, Colorado.

MYR is focused on developing players for a lifelong love of rugby in a safe and fun environment. No prior rugby experience is necessary for any age group.

Founded in 2010, MYR is a volunteer-run organization where all proceeds are reinvested directly into the program to benefit as many young rugby players in the area as possible.

Since 2010, MYR has participated in Rugby Colorado's Spring TRY league, which has jamborees/games on six consecutive Saturdays in May and June. Games typically start on the 3rd or 4th Saturday in May, and end on the 3rd or 4th Saturday in June. Practices start in mid-April, pending spring snow and weather. Registration opens in February/March. Visit the MYR Calendar page for the most up-to-date information. 

MYR participated in Rugby Colorado's Fall TRY league for the first time in Fall 2023. The Fall TRY league has jamborees/games on six consecutive Saturdays in September and October, from the 2nd Saturday in September through the 2nd Saturday in October. MYR will make decisions about participating in Fall TRY leagues on an annual basis. Practices would begin in August. Registration would open in late July/early August. Visit the MYR Calendar page for the most up-to-date information. 

* Ages are as of May 1 for the Spring season (April-June), and as of September 1 for the Fall season (August-October).

U8 Co-Ed Flag

For ages 5, 6, and 7, which is typically grades K and 1.

U10 Co-Ed Tackle

For ages 8 and 9, which is typically grades 2 and 3.

U12 Co-Ed Tackle

For ages 10 and 11, which is typically grades 4 and 5.

Middle School Girls Tackle

For girls in grades 6, 7, and 8, which is typically ages 12, 13, and 14.

Middle School Girls play games with/against other clubs' Middle School Girls (not against boys). If MYR's Middle School Girls numbers are sufficient, our club will make every attempt to have a dedicated coach for the girls only, with the girls practicing separately from the boys. If MYR's Middle School Girls numbers are not sufficient, the girls will practice with MYR's Middle School Boys, and MYR Middle School Girls will combine with other clubs' Middle School Girls to form teams on match days.

Middle School Boys Tackle

For boys in grades 6, 7, and 8, which is typically ages 12, 13, and 14. **See important information below for 8th graders playing in the Spring season.

• Middle School Light Division: All 6th graders regardless of weight AND 7th graders under 140 pounds.

• Middle School Open Division: All 8th graders regardless of weight AND 7th graders over 140 pounds.

All Middle School players will practice together. For games, players will be placed on the team (Middle School Light or Middle School Open) that is the best fit for their developmental level based on age/experience/size. Players can be waivered up or down based on coach discretion, which could evolve as the season progresses.

**8th graders playing in the Spring season:

MYR encourages the majority of the 8th grade boys (especially those who have played MYR before) to play with PAC during PAC's spring season. PAC is the local Boys High School team for the Conifer, Evergreen, and Bailey area. PAC's 15's season runs from January/February to May. The 8th graders who play with PAC play a handful of games against other 8th/9th/10th graders from area teams. This allows the 8th graders who have played with MYR in the past to keep progressing and learning so they can be best prepared for boys high school rugby in the future.

8th graders new to rugby are encouraged to play with MYR in the Spring season. 8th graders who play with MYR will either be waivered down to play with 6th/7th graders on the Middle School Boys Light team (if they meet Rugby Colorado waiver criteria and have coach approval), or they will play on the Middle School Boys Open team. All MYR 6/7/8th graders practice together on Tuesdays/Thursdays.

For those parents new that are new to MYR, this presentation will help answer many of your questions.