Barrhaven Scottish Senior Men's Program

We are looking for players of all experiences and levels to join our program. We offer an inclusive, fun and dynamic program that focuses on optimizing the performance of all players through structured and highly motivating practices.

Our Senior Men’s program consists of two active teams; competing in the Eastern Ontario Rugby Union (EORU) League. We train twice a week during the evening with most matches on the weekends. Some matches are held on week nights depending on the schedule.

Our teams are made up of a range of experience including provincial and EORU representative players, university- and college-level players, as well as those new to the sport and seasoned veterans.

We believe that rugby is the greatest sport in the world and that community lies at its heart – so whether you are a new player or an experienced vet, you are welcome here!

If you have questions, please get in touch with us by email: seniormendirector@barrhavenscottish.com.

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2024 Season

Club dues for players registering for the 2024 season are:

  • Senior Full: $475 (HST Included)
  • Senior Student: $430 (HST included) (Requires proof of full-time enrollment in a post secondary institution for the calendar year)
  • Instalment options are available in the registration page.

Program dues include:

  • Indoor spring training in the Dome
  • Two outdoor practices per week, and all League matches until completion of play-offs
  • Rugby Canada/Rugby Ontario trained and certified Coaches at all events
  • Certified Athletic Therapists at all home games
  • Rugby Canada insurance coverage and dues
  • Rugby Ontario dues
  • Barrhaven Scottish RFC dues

Practicalities

What to bring
Water bottle, cleats (soccer or rugby), mouth guard (boil and form is adequate)

What to wear
Cleats, layers of comfortable active wear that are strong enough to withhold contact sessions

Home Pitch
Rowan’s Pitch, Ken Ross Park, 600 Longfields Drive, Barrhaven 

Coaches

  • Head Coach – Nick Park (nickjpark@gmail.com)
  • Assistant Coach – Dan Gauthier (dangauthier.rugby@gmail.com)
  • Assistant Coach – Dave “Slippy” Jarell

For more information email: Director Senior Men:seniormendirector@barrhavenscottish.com

Rugby Ontario Long Term Player Development 

Players in the senior programs are in the “Train to Win” stage of the Long-Term Player Development Model. The focus of this stage of development is on optimizing individual fitness, refining skills and peaking for major competitions. The focus of training is on optimizing performance through period-specific sessions, by addressing weak points in skills, and by continuing to learn how to “play to our strengths and attack opposition weaknesses.”

Stage 6: Training to Perform – Maximize Rugby Performance

Men ages: 18-21
Goal: Develop core skills and position-specific skills

Stage 7: Ultimate Performance – Optimal Rugby Performance

Men ages: 21+/-
Goal: Achieve optimal performance

Learn more about Rugby Ontario’s LTRD Model