Danville Oaks Rugby Football Association

The Danville Oaks Rugby Football Association is a nonprofit youth sports organization based in Danville, California, dedicated to promoting and developing rugby football among children and adolescents. The club offers structured training and competitive opportunities for boys and girls across six age groups, ranging from under-8 (U8) players through high school varsity levels.

Mission and Objectives

The association’s mission centers on providing qualified instruction in rugby fundamentals to youth in the Tri-Valley area. Emphasis is placed on teaching the techniques and strategies required to play rugby effectively, while fostering good sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork. The program aims to build a solid, fun, and competitive foundation that prepares young athletes both for the sport and for future endeavors beyond rugby.

Programs and Teams

Danville Oaks fields co-ed teams at the U8, U10, and U12 levels. For older age groups, it offers boys’ teams for middle school, high school junior varsity, and varsity levels. The club also supports middle school and varsity women’s teams. The organization runs seasonal programs including a popular Summer Sevens rugby program, which targets specific age groups during the summer months.

Affiliations

The Danville Oaks Rugby Football Association is a member of Rugby NorCal and USA Youth & High School Rugby, which are governing bodies that establish policies and procedures for competitive rugby participation in the region.

Facilities

The club’s home field is located at Diablo Vista Park, situated on the border between Danville and San Ramon, California.

Governance

The association is managed by a leadership team including a President, Vice President of Operations, and Director of Coaching, who oversee the club’s operations, coaching standards, and strategic direction.

The Danville Oaks Rugby Football Association continues to serve as a key institution for fostering youth rugby participation and development in the Bay Area, underpinning a community-focused approach to the sport.