Barrhaven Scottish Senior Women's Program
The Senior Women’s Team welcomes players of all experiences and levels to join us. 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 Women’s program consists of one active team that competes in the Eastern Ontario Rugby Union Division 1. We train two evenings a week once fields are available. The majority of the matches are played on the weekends and the occasional weeknight.
Our squad regularly plays against Kingston, Ottawa Irish, Ottawa Ospreys, Ottawa Wolves, and Lanark.
On any given year, our team includes a range of playing experience, including national and provincial players, university- and college- level players, some who are 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!
If you have any questions, please email: seniorwomendirector@
2025 Season
Program dues include:
- 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 ones are adequate)
What to wear
Cleats, layers of comfortable active wear strong enough to withhold contact sessions
Home Pitch
Rowan’s Pitch, Ken Ross Park, 600 Longfields Drive, Barrhaven
Coaches for the 2025 season are:
Head Coach – Tamara Butera – tcrbutera@gmail.com
Assistant Coach – Barb Gillie – barbjoangillie@hotmail.ca
For more information, please contact the Director of Senior Women by email: seniorwomendirector@
Rugby Ontario Long Term Player Development
Players in the senior women’s 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
Females Ages: 18-21
Goal: Develop core skills and position-specific skills
Stage 7: Ultimate Performance – Optimal Rugby Performance
Females Ages: 21+/-
Goal: Achieve optimal performance
Learn more about Rugby Ontario’s LTRD Model