The PAC Youth program is supporting an optional introduction to tackle program during the summer months for our u11 and u13 players.  For those who are interested, this program is intended to augment the tag program with the introduction of the contact elements of rugby.  It is geared toward preparring players for high school or U19 club rugby as they age out of the tag rugby competition. 

 The contact practices will typically be once per week, with players being expected to participate in the non-contact practices as well.  The ball handling, decision skills and game awareness development incorporated into the non-contact practices are directly applicable to the contact version of the sport.  In addition to the practice work, and small sided games, the goal each summer is to also incorporate a few live scrimmages against other u13 and u15 tackle programs in the area.

Please note all players MUST have a mouthpiece for contact practice and games.