It鈥檚 time to hit the field as rugby season has started in 琉璃神社 and there鈥檚 still time to register.

The 琉璃神社 Crows announced that registration is open for both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 U14, U16, and U18 programs.

鈥淭he camaraderie in rugby is incomparable due to the huge amount of respect and heart the community wears on their sleeve,鈥� said Johnny Good, 琉璃神社 Crows Director of Junior Rugby. 鈥淥n and off the pitch everyone demonstrates and encourages sportsmanship. A well-known tradition in the sport is a post-game social with your opponents. This is where all players and coaches get the chance to build new friendships and share a meal celebrating the game.鈥�

Registration is anywhere from $215-$255 depending on the age group and the season runs from September to December. Over the course of the season, practices take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Parkinson Recreation Park from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Games are played on Sundays either at home in 琉璃神社 or scattered across the Lower Mainland.

鈥淎side from community and inclusiveness, the list of benefits doesn鈥檛 end,鈥� said Good. 鈥淚n all variations of the sport, you鈥檙e able to improve your physical and mental health. From the consistent building of your cardio, strength and endurance to the development of greater mental toughness and confidence; the work you do on the pitch is a reward in itself.鈥�

The 琉璃神社 Crows were founded in 1969.

For more information or to register, visit .

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