2025 SCYR Age & Weight Parameters
Southern California Youth Rugby (SCYR) is USA Rugby’s State Governing Body and is responsible for all youth club and high school rugby in Southern California. Below is a summary of the SCYR Age/Weight Restrictions. Age group is determined by the athlete's age on Sept. 1, 2024.
U8 Flag Coed:
Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 with no weight restrictions. Female age 9 can play flag with no weight restrictions.
U10 Coed:
Age 8: no weight restrictions
Age 9: 132lbs and under. If over, must play U12
Age 10: only if 80lbs and under
Females: no weight restrictions
U12 Coed:
Age 10: no weight restrictions
Age 11: 165lbs and under. If over, must play U14
Age 12: only if 100lbs and under
Females: no weight restrictions
U14 Coed Division 1 and 2:
Ages 12 and 13: No weight parameter. SoCal Board will determine which division teams play.
Age 14 female may play U14 if in Middle School.
Players should initially register to their age-correct category and apply for the waiver. If approved, the player will be moved to the new age category by SCYR