CANTON AREA FLAG RUGBY TEAMS
Canton Area Flag Rugby was established in 2014 with the Little Pups flag rugby team. The program expanded to include Perry in 2021 and Jackson & North Canton in 2023. Our flag rugby league is open to kids from Stark County, as well as adjacent counties/schools who have no rugby team established. Our Flag Rugby league participates in conjunction with RugbyOhio and USA Rugby and/or the local Parks and Recreation Department. We are seeking to increase the number of flag teams in the Stark/Tusc area, and will assist any area school in establishing a program by providing coaching, resources, and other needs which may arise. Our goal is to have at least three (3) additional teams in the Stark/Tusc area by 2025.
Flag Rugby is a spring sport that runs April-May. Reach out to the main contacts below for registration and age information. The programs generally include kids in grades K-5, however, some teams are reducing that span due to limited coaching staff. If you are interested in coaching, please let us know. All coaches must go through a background check process before they are able to participate.
LITTLE PUPS FLAG RUGBY
Presented by Canton Parks and Recreation along with Canton Rugby. Little Pups Rugby is a Stark County-wide youth program introducing boys and girls, grades K-5, to Flag Rugby. The rules are simple and easy to learn! This program is non-contact. All participants receive a program t-shirt. One day a week commitment April through May. Participants include kids from Canton City, Plain Local and Canton Local Schools. Practices generally held at: Weis Park - 2600 Harvard Ave, Canton, 44706. Contact head coach Joe Doyle with questions: 330-224-0922. Register here:
https://cantonparksandrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program
LITTLE PANTHER FLAG RUGBY
Presented by Panther Rugby.. Little Panther Rugby is a Stark/Tusc county-wide youth program, comprised mostly of students from Perry Local Schools. This program introduces non-tackle rugby to boys and girls, grades K-5. This program is a 1-2 evening commitment throughout the week with practices held in the Perry/Massillon area April through May. Contact Perry Club president Jason Doyle at 330-412-2967 or visit www.perrypantherrugby.com for more information.
NORTH CANTON FLAG RUGBY
Presented by North Canton Rugby in conjunction with Canton Rugby. North Canton Little Vikes Rugby is a Stark/Tusc county-wide youth program, comprised mostly of students from North Canton Schools. This program introduces non-tackle rugby to boys and girls, grades 3rd-5th *slight possibility of accepting younger players - contact Matt to discuss. This program will hold practices on Mondays starting April 3rd. The majority of matches are on Wednesdays staring April 19th. Season ends May 24th. Contact head coach Matt Carmany at 330 -605-2126 for more information. A webpage dedicated to this team and additional registration information can be found at: www.cantonrugby.com/northcanton.
JACKSON FLAG RUGBY
Presented by Jackson Township Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Canton Rugby. The Little Polar Bears will be opening registration for girls and boys in grades 3rd-5th for the Spring 2023 season! slight possibility of accepting younger players - contact Ryan to discuss. This program will hold practices on Mondays starting April 3rd. The majority of matches are on Wednesday's staring April 19th. Season ends May 24th. Contact Coach Ryan Cooper for more info: 330-808-8720 or jacksonrugby330@gmail.com. A webpage dedicated to this team and additional registration information can be found at www.cantonrugby.com/jackson.
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LOOKING TO START A TEAM?
We can help! If you are looking to field a youth rugby team for your particular area or school district within the Stark/Tusc area, please contact our Youth Commissioner Jason Doyle via text/call at 330-412-2967, or email bulldoyle@gmail.com.
Jason will let you know if there's already something in the works for your area, or he'll put you in touch with the appropriate person to get the ball rolling. You may also contact us here.
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