flag rugby
what is flag Rugby?
Flag rugby is a non-contact game where players each wear a belt with two velcro flags attached. Attacking players attempt to dodge and evade defenders while passing to their team mates. Defending players prevent the opposition from scoring by pulling a tag off the player carrying the ball. The game is a great introduction to many of the core elements of rugby and is ideal for young children.
WHO CAN PLAY?
Anyone! No experience necessary, flag rugby is perfect for new players learning the game, experienced players developing fitness and skills, and for introducing gameplay to young players
- For junior and senior players: join a co-ed, flag rugby league.
- For minor players: join a minor/mini rugby program in your community.
Join a flag rugby program today!
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2022 Flag Rugby Events
Flag rugby activities for 2022 have been organized into a 12-week season, enabling participants to get the best bang for their buck on their flag rugby registration. The season comprises tournaments and league play in Saskatoon. See the full schedule of events to the right. More information on the 2022 flag rugby season can be found below.
The tournaments and leagues on the 2022 Flag Rugby Event Schedule are designed for Junior- and Senior-aged participants (13+). This is to ensure fairness of competition and safety. If you are looking for flag rugby programming for participants 12 years old or younger, we encourage you to check out any of the Mini/Minor rugby programs on our Member Clubs page.
Are you a single player looking for a flag rugby team? Contact Sask Rugby and we will help you find one!
Event Schedule
Saskatoon Kick-Off Tournament:
Saturday, January 8th
5:30pm to 10:30pm
Elite PROformance Centre, Saskatoon
Saskatoon League Play:
Saturdays from February 12th through March 26th*
6pm to 9pm
Elite PROformance Centre, Saskatoon
See more information on each competition’s specific rules and team entry deadlines in the Rules of Play section below!
*There is no league play in Saskatoon on February 19th.
All players participating in sanctioned flag rugby activities must be registered with Rugby Canada and Sask Rugby. Only one registration will be required to participate in all of the activities on the 2022 flag rugby schedule. Depending on what rugby you have participated in since May 2021, you may already be registered so be sure to review your registration status in SportLomo and follow the instructions below to ensure you are properly registered.
- If you are currently registered for a full-season playing membership (expiring April 2022) for non-contact or contact, you are properly registered and no other steps are required.
- Check to see if you are currently registered by logging into your SportLomo account HERE and check to see if your membership is listed as “Active” and includes a playing membership (signified by the words “Contact” or “Non-Contact”) with an expiry date after March 31, 2022 (see example to right).
- If you do not have an active playing membership (either not registered at all or registered as a coach or referee only), we recommend registering for a 2022 12-week flag rugby playing membership which will cover the entirety of the 2022 flag rugby schedule. Players can register for this membership by following these steps:
- Access the Rugby Canada Registration Portal.
- Choose the member organization that you will be affiliated with. If you are unsure or will not be affiliated with a specific member organization, please select “Saskatchewan Rugby Club”. Your member organization affiliation does not need to correspond to the team you will be competing on in flag rugby (but it helps!).
- Choose the correct age category based on your date of birth and follow the required steps to complete the registration. You may need to create a SportLomo account (free) if you do not have one already.
2022 Flag Rugby Season – Senior 12-week Membership: birth years 1945-2002
2022 Flag Rugby Season – Junior 12-week Membership: birth years 2003-2010
- Once you have received confirmation of your registration, forward your member ID number to the captain/contact for your flag rugby team.
In order to enter a team into any of the tournaments or leagues on the 2022 flag rugby schedule, teams will be required to pay a team fee to the organizer of the respective event. Team fees reflect the costs of running each specific event and may vary by location or event. It is up to each team to decide how they collect team fees from their members – some options include collecting an amount from each player, covering the cost as a club, fundraising (sponsorship), or a mix of methods. Team fees will be required to be paid prior to the first game of the tournament/league event that they correspond to. Here is a list of the team fees for each event on the schedule above:
- Saskatoon Kick-Off Tournament: $160/team
- Saskatoon Flag Rugby League: $640/team
Ready to go? Register a team HERE.
All flag rugby tournaments and leagues will be played according to the same set of rules to enable cross-competition between locations. The rules that will be used can be found HERE. Intro to flag rugby sessions covering the rules and gameplay will be held in the lead-up to the season.
Roster submission for all events will be managed through SportLomo. Team Captains/Contacts will be contacted prior to each event with information on how to submit rosters.
Each respective league or tournament will have its own competition format that is determined by the competition organizer. See below for specific information on each competition.
Saskatoon Kick-Off Tournament – REGISTER HERE
January 8, 2022 – 5:30pm to 10:30pm – Elite PROformance Centre, Saskatoon
- Team entry fee: $160/team
- Registration Deadline: Dec 21, 2021
- Payment Deadline: Dec 28, 2021
- Maximum roster size of 10 players
- Co-ed
Saskatoon League – REGISTER HERE
Saturdays, February 12, 2022 to March 26, 2022 – 6pm to 9pm – Elite PROformance Centre, Saskatoon
- Team entry fee: $640/team
- Registration Deadline: January 30, 2022
- Payment Deadline: February 4, 2022
- Weekly pool format with promotion/relegation each week based on results.
- Co-ed.
- No maximum roster size.
The events on the 2022 flag rugby schedule will be subject to public health orders, Sask Rugby policy, and facility policy aimed at reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The relevant rules for each facility/competition have been summarized below:
Saskatoon Competitions (Elite PROformance Centre):
- Proof of vaccination (2 doses) will be required for individuals participating in the league. This will apply to all individuals who are eligible to receive the vaccine.
- Individuals aged 18 or older must wear a mask at all times in the facility (including during gameplay). Individuals aged 17 or younger may remove their mask while on the field of play only.
- The facility does not have space for spectators.
- Changerooms are not available on site.
- There is no proof of vaccination/negative test policy at this facility.
If you have questions about any of the competitions on the 2022 flag rugby event schedule, please contact the appropriate address from the list below.
Moose Jaw Competitions: moosejawrfc@gmail.com
Regina Competitions: rdo@saskrugby.com
Saskatoon Competitions: gophersrfc@gmail.com
