Denver Wolfpack Youth Rugby

Overview

Denver Wolfpack Youth Rugby is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing and growing the sport of rugby for youth in Colorado. Founded in 2011, the organization focuses on providing a team sports experience that emphasizes safety, sportsmanship, and the strengthening of youth character through the core values of rugby.

Programs and Activities

The Denver Wolfpack Youth Rugby Club offers programs for boys and girls across various age groups. For younger participants aged 5-7, they provide co-ed flag rugby, a non-contact version of the sport. For children aged 8-14, they offer tackle rugby. The club fields co-ed teams up to age 11, after which boys and girls compete in separate teams, as required by the league.

Governance and Affiliations

Denver Wolfpack Youth Rugby is sanctioned by both Rugby Colorado and USA Rugby. This affiliation ensures the club's adherence to national and local rugby standards while promoting the growth of rugby in Colorado.

Focus Areas

The organization prioritizes the introduction of rugby's core values into a team sports environment. By doing so, it aims to provide a lasting and positive impact on the development of young athletes. Players primarily come from neighborhoods in northeast Denver, central Denver, Commerce City, Aurora, and Montbello.

Operations and Events

The club conducts regular practices, typically held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Specific practice schedules vary by age group and are generally hosted at local parks, ensuring community accessibility and involvement.