THURSTON COUNTY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL FLAG RUGBY
Thurston County High School League Logistics
Each Girls Rugby program focuses on helping every participant lead and succeed by focusing on teaching positive core values and life skills through non-contact, flag rugby. Flag Rugby is a fun, all-inclusive way to introduce participants to the fundamental skills of rugby with a big emphasis on having fun! No experience is needed to play and all are welcome to come try it out! Flag Rugby substitutes a traditional “tackle” with a flag pull and is perfect for new or experienced players!
IIn addition to becoming rugby superstars, participants will have the opportunity for leadership and mentorship by interacting with our Girls Rugby youth program for girls in grades 2-8. High School players can become coaches and referees for the youth program and work with mentor coaches to improve their leadership skills.
Girls Rugby will be offering a high school league based in and around Olympia. Check out the information below on the closest team/league to you! Don’t see one nearby? Contact us about getting one set up.
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG RUGBY CLINICS
Girls Rugby is starting a new High School flag rugby league this fall and we want YOU to come try it out! Sign up for our free clinic this summer to see if flag rugby is right for you!
Over the course of the clinic, girls will have the opportunity to become rugby super stars as they work on their passing, catching, running, flag-pulling, and scoring techniques. All of our Girls Rugby Coaches will deliver exciting activities and games, giving each participant a truly memorable experience. In addition to building their rugby skills, participants will get a taste for the Girls Rugby curriculum where our incredible coaches will introduce values and life skills that the players can apply on and off the field.
There is no cost to attend and welcome all abilities to come try it out! For more information on our Girls Rugby Clinics, please contact washington@girlsrugbyinc.com
WHO:
Girls in grades 9-12
WHEN & WHERE:
- August 20th – Olympia Clinic – 1:00pm-3:00pm
COST:
Free
WHEN ARE THE LEAGUES?
All leagues will run for 7 weeks and consist of one day for practice and one day for games each week. Families can expect their children to learn new skills each week that will be applied during game days. The final game day will be a Girls Rugby Family Day which will welcome all family members to get active and celebrate the season with their Girls Rugby Family. Players will also have the opportunity for leadership roles of coaching and refereeing the youth program with mentorship from Girls Rugby coaches.
WHEN ARE PRACTICES AND GAMES?
Teams will practice 1 weeknight per week for 1 hour and 30 minutes and have game days typically on a weekend day (location specific) for 1.5 hours. Practice day and time will vary based on location (scroll down to see specific dates/times based on team location).
WHO CAN PLAY?
Players in grades 9-12.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?
Costs of the season include programming for 7 weeks led by Girls Rugby staff, access to qualified coaches and referees for practices and games, Girls Rugby Membership, liability insurance, and uniform and equipment. New players will also receive Jerseys (home and away), Socks, and a Rugby Ball.
FALL 2023 SEASON LOGISTICS
SEASON DATES: SEPTEMBER 11TH – OCTOBER 28TH
Players: Open to players in grades 9th-12th
Early Bird Cost – Save $25 – (Expires August 28th, 2023):
New Players – $200 (Includes full season, 2 jerseys, socks, a rugby ball)
Registration Costs (August 29th and later): $225 New Players
Season Duration: September 11th – October 28th
Game Dates:
September 23rd – Garfield Elementary – 325 Plymouth St. NW, Olympia, WA 98502 – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
September 30th – Lacey Location TBD – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
October 7th – Garfield Elementary – 325 Plymouth St. NW, Olympia, WA 98502 – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
October 14th – Lacey Location TBD – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
October 21st – Garfield Elementary – 325 Plymouth St. NW, Olympia, WA 98502 – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
October 28th – Lacey Location TBD – 12:30pm – 2:00pm (Family Day)
Teams will practice 1-2 weeknights per week and have game days on Saturdays. Practice days and times will vary based on location (scroll down to see specific dates/times based on team location)
LACEY TEAMS
Season Details:
Location: Chinook Middle School Soccer Fields – 4301 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Day/Time: Wednesdays at 6:45pm – 8:15pm
First week will have practice on Monday, September 11th and Wednesday, September 13th. All remaining weeks will practice on Wednesdays only.
Games start September 23rd
Family Day – October 28th
WEST OLYMPIA TEAMS
Season Details:
Location: Garfield Elementary – 325 Plymouth St. NW, Olympia, WA 98502
Day/Time: Mondays at 6:15pm – 7:45pm
First week will have practice on Monday, September 11th and Wednesday, September 13th. All remaining weeks will practice on Mondays only.
Games start September 23rd
Family Day – October 28th