Speed, Strength, Competition, Respect, Fun
Welcome to Forsyth Youth Rugby
Come Join Us
Forsyth Youth Rugby is open to Boys and Girls Ages 7 - 14. We have a variety of programs including 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U* and practice locations in Cumming (Fowler Park) and Dawsonville (Veterans Park).
Practice Days/Times and Available Age Group Programs differ by location. Learn more about your specific location:
Cumming
Dawsonville
* 14U also includes players who have turned 15 after Sept 1, 2024
Our Values
Rugby is more than just a sport. It has a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, self-motivation, personal responsibility, and respect. We aspire to be those examples and to instill them in all of our players and our Club.
We believe that every player should have ample playing time. Our teams and practice sessions are organized to allow for maximum playing time for each player. No one plays rugby from the sidelines.
In addition, while rugby can be a fierce and passionate game, after the final whistle both teams come together to celebrate - win or lose. The respect and camaraderie between players extends beyond teams as in the end we’re all rugby players. This isn’t unique to Forsyth Youth Rugby, this tradition extends across all rugby, even at the professional and international levels.
What is Rugby?
Rugby is a team sport, akin to a mixture of American Football and Soccer, and the game American Football was developed from in the early 1900s. The goal is to move the ball down the field to score a Try (or Touchdown). The clock is always running (like Soccer) and the ball is always moving. There are no downs or breaks in between tackles - the game only stops with a score or a penalty/foul.
There are positions in rugby, however, everyone is a rugby player first. This means all players are expected to catch, run, and pass the ball AND have an opportunity to score. All players are also expected to be able to safely tackle as well when on defense (and there is no blocking in rugby).
Also, unlike Football, rugby players do not wear pads. The rules are designed to protect the players as much as possible: no tackling allowed above the shoulders, no launching/leaving the feet, and players are required to wrap up the opposing player. Players are taught how to safely tackle and referees closely observe tackles during game play. While injuries do happen, they are less severe than those seen from high impact tackling in football. (In fact, NFL teams have started hiring rugby coaches to teach safe tackling to reduce the number of head and other injuries!)
If your child wants to get the ball, make tackles, and play a lot, Rugby may be the sport for them!
