Minis Teams (U6-U12)
Markham Irish is a great entry point for young people to start learning and enjoying rugby! The program is set up to allow young players to learn and develop skills before introducing rucking, tackling, and set-piece play.
Teams are co-ed until u-14, and non-contact until u-12.
Junior/mini programs run from April to August.
Practices: Monday and Wednesday at 6:30PM
Location: 150 Austin Drive, Unionville
Games: "Festival" format - Weekends
Director: Darcy MacArthur
U6 Co-ed (born 2017)
*Monday practices mandatory
*Wednesday practice optional
U8 Co-ed (born 2015)
U10 Co-ed (born 2013)
U12 Co-ed (born 2011)
U12 has contact and non-contact options*
Fees
Minis - noncontact | Age grades U6-U11 (2017-2012) | Price: 200.00
Minis - Intro to Contact | Age Grades U11-U12 (2011-2012) | Price: 225.00
2023 Festival Schedule
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May 28 | Eglington Flats : 101 Emmett Ave, Toronto, ON | VS. Toronto Nomads @ 9AM (Secure parking early)
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June 3 | Eglington Flats : 101 Emmett Ave, Toronto, ON | VS Toronto Dragons @ 9AM (Secure parking early)
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June 10 | 150 Austin Drive, Markham | VS. Markham Irish @ 9AM (We will need volunteers to set up and run the festival. Please speak with your respective coach)
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June 17 | York Lions Stadium: 4700 Keele St, North York, ON, Parking Lot 3V | Toronto Arrows Game (Event) @ 7PM
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June 24 | Parlgrave Park: 17255 Mt Hope Rd, Palgrave, ON | VS. Caledon Cavaliers @ 9AM
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July 9 | Thompson Park: 110 Raglan Road,Oshawa, ON | VS. Oshawa Vikings @ 9AM (U6, U8, U10 only)
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July 16 | Woodbine Park: 1675 Lakeshore Blvd E, Toronto, ON | VS. Balmy Beach @ 9AM
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July 30 | Thompson Park: 110 Raglan Road,Oshawa, ON | VS. Oshawa Vikings @ 9AM (U12 only)
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August 13 | Victoria Fields: Victory Fields, Whitby, ON | VS. Rugby Ontario @ 9AM