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Comox Valley Athletic Association http://cvathletics.ca/ In recent years, student athletes have been forced to pay for almost all their sporting related expenses, including transportation.

It’s no secret that raising a family today can be an economic challenge but the pinch can be further felt especially when it comes to involvement in sports. These costs can exceed $500- $1000 for some sports, which can pose as a real difficulty for many families. Although some relief is available for economically challenged students, the financial hardships can still be overwhelming. To help offset the financial demand, the Comox Valley Athletic Association was born. Established in 2011 by local veterinarian Peter Parke, the Association’s mission is to give the young athletes in the Comox Valley a chance to realize their full athletic potential in a wide range of sporting endeavors.

09/12/2026

Tomorrow is Try Rugby Day 3.0.

Previous Try Rugby Days have brought together players who already knew a little about the game and others who were stepping onto a rugby field for the first time. The point isn’t to arrive knowing what you’re doing. It’s to come experience the game and find out what it feels like for yourself.

If rugby has been sitting somewhere in the back of your mind, tomorrow is a good day to stop wondering.

Try Rugby Day 3.0
September 12
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Woodcote Park, Courtenay

We’ll see you on the field.

09/10/2026

Tonight gives Grade 7–8 players a different way to experience Rapids Rugby.

Rather than attending a separate introductory session, new boys and girls are welcome to step directly into a regular team practice at G.P. Vanier at 6:00 PM. Take part in the session, work alongside the current players, and see what the actual practice environment feels like.

There’s no charge for new players, and previous rugby experience isn’t required.
September 10 | 6:00 PM
G.P. Vanier
Grade 7–8 Boys & Girls

A first experience with a sport doesn’t have to answer every question.Sometimes two hours is enough to understand how th...
09/10/2026

A first experience with a sport doesn’t have to answer every question.

Sometimes two hours is enough to understand how the game moves, try a few skills, meet the people involved, and decide whether you want to come back and learn more.

That’s the purpose of Try Rugby Day 3.0. It’s an opportunity to experience rugby rather than trying to understand it entirely from the sidelines.

September 12 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Woodcote Park, Courtenay

09/09/2026

We’re into the final five days before Try Rugby Day 3.0!

For players who’ve wondered what rugby is actually like, this is meant to make that first experience simple. You don’t need to arrive knowing the rules or understanding every part of the game. Get onto the field, learn some of the basics, take part, and see how it feels!

Try Rugby Day 3.0 takes place September 12 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Woodcote Park in Courtenay.

09/07/2026

You can watch rugby, read about the rules, and have someone explain how the game works, but there’s really only one way to find out what it feels like.

Try Rugby Day 3.0 gives players the chance to get onto the field, learn some of the basics, take part in the game, and experience the atmosphere for themselves. There’s no expectation that you already understand rugby before you arrive, that’s part of why the day exists.

If rugby has been something you or your family have been curious about, come see what it’s like from inside the game.

Try Rugby Day 3.0
September 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodcote Park, Courtenay

09/01/2026

Watching international rugby, it’s easy to focus on the tries, big plays and final result. But there’s another part of the game happening constantly.

Players communicate, recover, support the next play and continue working for one another whether or not they have the ball. Those habits are part of rugby at every level, and young players can begin understanding them from their earliest experiences with the game.

Registration is open for the upcoming Rapids Rugby season, and Try Rugby Day 3.0 takes place September 12 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodcote Park in Courtenay.

08/29/2026

Come this weekend to the fair at CVEX! We'll be there helping with parking for all, bicycles included, so come on out and cycle to the fairgrounds!

There’s much more happening in rugby than following whoever happens to have the ball.Players are constantly reading spac...
08/27/2026

There’s much more happening in rugby than following whoever happens to have the ball.

Players are constantly reading space, anticipating what comes next, communicating with teammates and positioning themselves to support the next phase of play. Much of the game is happening before a player ever receives a pass.

It’s also one of those things that becomes much easier to understand once you’re actually on the field.

Try Rugby Day 3.0 takes place September 12 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodcote Park in Courtenay.

08/26/2026

Rugby has its own sound.

Calls between teammates, coaches giving direction, boots moving across the field, the ball changing hands, and plenty happening between the drills that never really comes through in a photo.

As another season gets underway, we wanted to share a little of what it actually feels like to be around the field.

Registration is open across Rapids Rugby, with Try Rugby Day 3.0 coming up on September 12 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodcote Park in Courtenay.

Try Rugby Day 2.0 is happening now at Lewis Park and there is still time to come by.This session is open to players in G...
04/16/2026

Try Rugby Day 2.0 is happening now at Lewis Park and there is still time to come by.

This session is open to players in Grades 3 to 8 and is designed to be a welcoming introduction to rugby for beginners. Players can join in, learn some of the basics, and experience the game in a relaxed team environment.

Pizza will be provided after the session.

Lewis Park
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
No previous rugby experience required.

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Courtenay, BC
V9J1N9

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+12503347497

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