Southern California Youth Rugby (SCYR) is USA Rugby’s State Governing Body responsible for all youth club and high school rugby in Southern California.  Below is a summary of the SCYR Age/Weight Restrictions. 

• Age: under 8 on September 1, 2022
• Older Age waiver: The player is 8 by September 1, 2022, but wishes to play flag/non-contact rather than U10 tackle. 
• Please note Raptors will not field a U8 Summer 7s team 

• Age: 9 or under as of September 1, 2022
• Max Weight: Maximum Cap limit of 120 lbs
• Older Age & Lighter Weight waiver: The player is 10 by September 1, 2022, and weighs less than 85 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level
• *Max Cap Waiver - if a player weighs between 120-132 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level

• Age: 11 or under as of September 1, 2022
• Weight: Maximum Cap limit of 145 lbs 
• Older Age & Lighter Weight  waiver - The player is 12 before September 1, 2022, and weighs less than 105 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level
• *Max Cap Waiver:  The player weighs between 145-160 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level
• Female players:  The player is 13 by September 1, 2022, the player weighs below 145, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level

• Age: 13 or under as of September 1, 2022
• Light Division:  Weight maximum cap limit of 180 lbs  
• Older Age & Lighter Weight  Waiver: The player is 14 before September 1, 2022, and weighs less than 125 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level
• *Max Cap Waiver: The player weighs between 180-198 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level
• Open division:  No weight limits
• Older Age & Open Division Waiver: The player is 14 before September 1, 2022, and weighs less than 150 lbs, a waiver can be requested to remain at this level

The intent of the waiver is to allow players that are over the maximum weight limit but have physical or cognitive disabilities, and/or are over the weight limit but have not developed the playing skills to play at a higher level age group (i.e playing rugby for the first time) are candidates for the max cap waivers.  Athletes applying for a Max Cap Waiver must be within 10% of their age group's weight maximum to be eligible. 

Parents seeking an exception to their playing age group may do so in these two avenues:  

1. Older/Light Waiver for U8 Flag to U16 - Boys; and 
2. Maximum Capacity Waiver is available for Coed U10, Coed U12, and Boys U14 Light.  

These waivers must be applied for and APPROVED before registering.  To apply for the waiver please contact your coach directly.