Class groups are based on Japanese academic year
Shibuya International Rugby Club classes are based on Japanese academic year, so we are able to play games with local Japanese teams.
Japanese academic year starts in April and ends in March of the following year.
To be precise, children who were born between 2nd April and 1st April of the following year are placed in the same grade. This is also in accordance with guidelines set by the Japan Rugby Football Union.
Therefore, some continuing members will move up the class age group from April. Applicable members will be notified in March.
Class Groups 2024
| Class | Age groups | Regular Class time / Ground | |
| Tag Rugby | Super Ninja | U4/U5/U6 *Minimum age 4 years old up | 9:00am-10:30am @BST SOUTH *10:00-10:30 is free time |
| Ninja | U7 | 10:30am-12:00 pm @BST LEO | |
| Shuriken | U8 | 9:00 am-10:30 am @BST LEO | |
Azabudai Sunday Tag Rugby | U7/U8 | 9:30am-11:00am @BST Azabudai | |
| U4/U5/U6 *Minimum age 4 years old up | 11:00am-12:15 pm @BST Azabudai *11:00-11:15 is free time | ||
Mini Rugby | Reds(Girls Class) | For girls players U9/U10/U11/ U12/U13/U14/U15 | 10:30am-12:00 pm @BST SOUTH |
| Junior Samurai | U9/U10 | 9:00am-10:30am @Showa Primary School | |
| Samurai | U11/U12 | 10:30am-12:00 pm @Showa Primary School | |
| Junior Rugby | Shogun | U13/U14/U15 *U15s are classed up to Colts from November each year. | 9:00am-12:00pm BST Nagasawa Sports Ground or 12:00pm-1:30pm @BST SOUTH / LEO |
| Rugby | Colts | U16/U17/U18 | 9:00am-12:00pm BST Nagasawa Sports Ground or 12:00pm-1:30pm @Showa Primary School |
Class contents
| Class | Contents | Remarks |
| Super Ninja Azabudai Sunday Tag Rugby | Fun exercises using rugby balls. Fun games with groups of a small number of children. | Children are required to wear headgear in official JRFU matches and at games with other local teams, even if it is a non-contact game. Wearing headgear during training in regular classes is at your discretion, but is recommended. |
| Ninja | Fun exercises using rugby balls. We also introduce tag Rugby with groups of a small number of children. Please see the rules of Tag Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Shuriken | Fun exercises using rugby balls. We also introduce tag Rugby with groups of a small number of children.Please see the rules of Tag Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Reds(Girls Class) | Play Mini Rugby (7-a-side / 9-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. ＊Girl players in the U9 to U12 age groups are also able to join the Junior Samurai/Samurai class at the same time if they so wish. (but only at different training times) (no additional membership fee required). | Players are required to wear headgear and have a mouth guard during classes and games under JRFU regulations. Mini Rugby is a simple version of contact rugby designed by JRFU for players (U9 to U12) . It varies from 7-a-side(U9) to 9-a-side(U12). |
| Junior Samurai | Play Mini Rugby (7-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Samurai | Play Mini Rugby (9-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Shogun | Play Junior Rugby (12-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Junior Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Colts | Play 15-a-side under U19 Laws of the Game.Please see the rules for U19 provided by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. |
Class groups for 2024
Sunday Classes
Wednesday Class
Thursday Classes
Other Information
| Class | Practice | Protective Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Super Ninja | Fun exercises using rugby balls. Fun games with groups of a small number of children. | Children may be asked to wear headgear in official JRFU matches and at games with other local teams, even if it is a non-contact game. Wearing headgear during training in regular classes is at your discretion, but is recommended for your child’s safety. |
| Ninja | Fun exercises using rugby balls. We also introduce tag Rugby with groups of a small number of children. Please see the rules of Tag Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Shuriken | Fun exercises using rugby balls. We also introduce tag Rugby with groups of a small number of children. Please see the rules of Tag Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Reds (Girls Class) | Girl players in the U9 to U12 age groups are also able to attend Junior Samurai/ Samurai class at the same time if they so wish, with different training times (no additional membership fee required). | All players should wear headgear and have a mouth guard during classes and games under JRFU regulations. |
| Junior Samurai | Born between 2nd April 2011 and 1st April 2013. Play Mini Rugby (nine-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union. All players should wear headgear and have a mouth guard during classes and games under JRFU regulations. Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Samurai | Play Mini Rugby (nine-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union. Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Shogun | Play Junior Rugby (twelve-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union. Please see the rules of Junior Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Colts (U18) | Play fifteen-a-side under U19 Laws of the Game. Please see the rules for U19 provided by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. A new operation system will start in April 2022 which will be informed to each member. |
Things to bring
- Protective equipments, as per outlined above.
- Shoes (running shoes, training shoes, rugby/football boots)
- For Samurai and below (sho-gaku-sei), as per safety regulation by JRFU, only resin-made-studs boots are allowed. Boots with metal or replaceable studs are not allowed.
- Drinking water
- Team kit
See also Rugby Supplies page.
Notices for Class Day
Cancel of Classes
If we need to cancel our classes, such as due to bad weather, we will announce it on this website, our official Facebook, Twitter, and by email as soon as possible (hopefully 2 hours before the beginning of the classes).
Rugby Boots
JRFU (Japan Rugby Football Union) Regulation for Mini-Rugby requires both players and coaches to wear rugby boots with non-metal fixed studs or blades. Metal replaceable studs are not allowed to wear for Mini Rugby for safety reasons.
Other Notices
Please notice that we take photos and videos of children to post on our facebook or website for promotional purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact us using either of the forms below.