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 for 2023
| Class | Age groups | Regular Class Time | ||
| Tag Rugby | Super Ninja | U4/U5/U6 | Minimum age 4 years old up to children born before 2nd April 2017. | 9:00-10:30 @BST SOUTH |
| Ninja | U7 | Born between 2nd April 2016 and 1st April 2017. | 9:00-10:30 @BST LEO | |
| Shuriken | U8 | Born between 2nd April 2015 and 1st April 2016. Born between 2nd April 2011 and 1st April 2015 but those who wish to play non-contact tag rugby after reaching the age for Junior Samurai. | 10:30-12:00 @BST SOUTH | |
| Mini Rugby | Reds (Girls Class) | For girls players U9～U12 | Born between 2nd April 2011 and 1st April 2015. | 10:30-12:00 @BST LEO |
| Junior Samurai | U10 | Born between 2nd April 2013 and 1st April 2015. | 9:00-10:30 @Showa Primary School | |
| Samurai | U12 | Born between 2nd April 2011 and 1st April 2013. | 10:30-12:00 @Showa Primary School | |
| Junior Rugby | Shogun | U13/U15 | Born between 2nd April 2008 and 1st April 2011. | 12:00 -13:00 @BST SOUTH / LEO |
| Rugby | Colts | U18 | Born between 2nd April 2005 and 1st April 2008. | TBA |
| Class | Practice | Protective Equipments |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parking
There is no parking so please use the coin parking outside campus when traveling by car.
Bicycles
Your bike should be left on bicycle parking in the school. Do not park your bicycle in other locations including the street outside. Please don’t ride, once you are inside of the campus.
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 further inquiry, please contact us at Support Desk