Welcome to the 2022-2023 Season of Mother Lode Rugby. We look forward to the new season with you. Mother Lode Rugby began as Oak Ridge Rugby Club in 1996 with a high school boys team and has blossomed into what we have today. We have 12 players from the high school class of 2022 that are currently playing college rugby across the country, in addition to many from previous years.
Regular Practices Resume on January 3rd at Ponderosa High School. Ponderosa is located at 3661 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Players will need cleats, athletic clothing, and a mouthguard.
Practices will be as follows:
- U10, U12, MS Boys Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:30 PM
- MS and HS Girls Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8:00 PM
- HS Boys Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30 PM
- Games will begin no sooner than January 14th. Game schedules are still being drafted and will be communicated to each team.
Registration is now open. Please register at https://www.motherloderugby.org/registration/
You may not participate in contact drills without being registered with USA Rugby.
We use TeamSnap for the majority of our communication, once registered with the club, you will be added.
A Storied Tradition
Celebrating 26 years of community rugby! The past few seasons we exceeded our expectations with a state title, multiple regional titles. We are dedicated to making the most of each season and welcome players of all ages. Please be sure to check our calendar to view all club and team event information; practice and game schedules, board meetings, fundraisers, etc. We are very excited for the upcoming season and are looking forward to another great year.
Objectives & Expected Level Of Play By Division
U10
U10 is for players born after September 1st, 2011.
- It is a tackle sport
- Focused on learning rugby
- Great Team Builder
U12
U12 is for players born between September 1st 2011 and September 1st 2009.
- Build on prior skills
- 12 on 12 Rugby
- Great Team Builder
- Still a good place to learn
Middle School Boys
Set for boys born before September 1st 2009 and still in 8th Grade.
- Full-on 15 vs 15 Rugby
- Goal Posts
- Great Character Buidler
- Newcomers Always Welcome
Girls Middle School
For Girls in 6th through 8th Grade
- Great Sportsmanship
- Competition Numbers Vary 7s,-15s
- Newcomers Welcome
Girls High School
For girls in grades 9-12
- 15 vs 15 Rugby
- Great Sportsmanship Builder
- Newcomers Welcome!
Boys High School
For Boys in Grades 9-12
- Newcomers Welcome!
- Varsity and JV levels
- Competes in the NorCal Premier Division
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About Mother Lode
Mother Lode Rugby is a youth rugby program that plays in Rugby Norcal.