The Oaks Free Skills Clinics are non-contact and aim to introduce rugby to new players as well as reinforce skills to returning players. Veteran Oaks coaches will be on-hand, teaching players of all skills levels. Clinics are available for Under-8, -10, and -12 age groups as well as Middle-School and High-School. Further details and registration may be found
HERE
. The clinic only requires you have athletic wear (shirt and shorts) and cleats.
Are the clinics mandatory?
Not at all, but we do highly encourage participation in the clinics as they help develop important skills that help improve safe and competitive play.
Cleats
Cleats can be football cleats, soccer cleats, rugby boots or molded turf cleats. Please be mindful that most football cleats have a toe cleat.
These are not legal in rugby for safety reasons. There are several online options to buy rugby boots. Keep in mind the majority of games will be played on artificial turf.
Mouthguard
Mouth Guards should not have any pieces extending outside the mouth, such as an attachment for a football helmet. Tooth implants, gold teeth or 'grills' that are removable should be removed for rugby. If permanent, they must be covered by a mouth guard.
Player Equipment and Uniform (Kit)
All players are required to wear the Oaks rugby kit for games. You can purchase the kits during registration.
Youth players (U8, U10, and U12)
Youth Kits purchased through Oaks will include: Uniform top, Uniform shorts, and one pair of socks
Middle School and High School players
Middle School and High School kits purchased through the Oaks include: 2 pairs of Uniform shorts (black and white) and one pair of socks. Players in this age group do NOT keep their game jerseys. Coaches maintain the jerseys and give them out on game day.
U8- Younger than 8 on Sep 1, the year before season starts in Dec
U10 - Younger than 10 on Sep 1, the year before season starts in Dec
U12- Younger than 12 on Sep 1, the year before season starts in Dec
Boys/Girls MS - Primarily 7th and 8th grade, 6th graders who turn 12 on or before Sep 1, before
season starts in Dec
Girls Varsity for HS athletes who are <19 by 9/1>
Boys Varsity- Juniors and Seniors who are <19 by 9/1. Freshman and sophomores may be selected to play.
Boy Junior Varsity - Freshman and Sophomores only.
Youth Teams
This season runs from December through March
Pre-season practice starts in December, with 1-2 practices per week, through the end of season
Practices are at Diablo Vista Park on the turf field
Weekend games start in January; games may be Saturday and/or Sunday, with schedules announced as the Club obtains the information from Rugby NorCal.
The club takes a break for the Holidays come late December
Middle School Girls & All High School Teams
This season runs from December through May and may include post-season tournaments.
Practice starts in December with 2 to 4 practices per week depending on the program, through the end of season. Please consult your head coach for the specific practice schedule.
Weekend games can start in January; games may be Saturday and/or Sunday, with schedules announced as the Club obtains the information from Rugby NorCal.Unlike the Youth season, games may not be scheduled every weekend until the official season starts in February.
Yes. A separate registration is required.
Danville Oaks Rugby Club operates under the national governing body, USA Rugby, which requires all players to be registered on their online platform called Rugby Xplorer. After registering for the Oaks, new players must register separately with USA Rugby for the season. Returning or existing players must maintain their membership as current as well. More in-depth instructions can be found HERE.
