Coach · President
Grew up playing in South Africa. Grew a touch rugby program in California to 250 kids.
Youth rugby Englewood, Florida.
Non-contact T1 rugby for boys and girls ages 4 to 18, where everybody gets the ball. Any player can run it, pass it, and score. No tackling, no experience needed.
Now recruiting U12 & U14 select players for the 2027 Tropical 7s Invitational in Tampa, March 25–26.
See the Tropical 7s teamThe kid who never sits still fits right in.
T1 rugby is an hour of running, passing, catching, and chasing, with every player on the field allowed to run the ball and nobody getting tackled. It's a game for, in one rugby mom's words, "anyone, any size and shape."
"The team building individual player development made our player feel welcomed, even though he had not played with this team or even in this state as we travel to Florida from Texas. We are now and forever will be sharks."
- At their last club in California, Wicus and Michelle grew a touch rugby program to 250 kids.
Find your squad, then move up when you're ready.
- Lil SharksU6 · Coed
An introduction to rugby through games, movement, and basic ball skills.
- T1 RugbyCoed · U8 · U10 · U12 · U14 · U16 · U18
Non-contact rugby for boys and girls, grouped by age and ability: passing, running, teamwork, then strategy and competitive play.
- INVITATIONAL TEAMSU12 · U14
Tournament rugby by invitation. Next up: the Tropical 7s in Tampa, Easter weekend 2027.
- Tackle rugbyWhen they’re ready
Players who want to tackle, we connect with other clubs that offer it.
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You might picture big hits. Here's what practice really looks like.
You might pictureAt Sharks practice
Kids crashing into each otherT1 is non-contact rugby. A touch replaces the tackle, at every age.
Tackles to the headThere's no tackling in our programs at all. Players who want to tackle later, we connect with clubs that offer it.
Your kid against much bigger kidsPlayers are grouped by age and ability where possible: U6, U8–U10, U12–U14, and U16–U18. (Note: final groups to be determined once we complete signups)
Shrugging off a knock to the headEvery family reads World Rugby's concussion guidance when they register, and coaches follow it.
Boys and girls play together, grouped by age and ability. New players learn right alongside experienced ones.
Read the full safety answerYour kid learns from coaches who grew up with the game.
Coach · Vice President
The heart of the Sharks family, and the person to message with any question.
Your first practice is free and easy.
- Get the info. Tell us about your kids and we'll reach out with dates, costs, and the free intro practice.
- Come try it free. Meet the coaches, learn a few skills, and see how much fun T1 rugby is.
- Register online. Sign up for the 6-week program in about five minutes. The first one starts Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
- Show up Tuesdays. Practice is in Englewood. Field TBD
Every question parents ask us, answered.
What is T1 rugby?
The official non-contact version of rugby in the United States. Teams of seven play on a smaller field, a touch replaces the tackle, and boys and girls play together. It keeps the fun parts of rugby: running, passing, kicking, and scoring tries.
How much does it cost?
Registration is free ($0). There is nothing to pay when you sign up.
When and where are practices?
The first 6-week program runs on Tuesdays, January 12 to February 16, 2027, in Englewood. Practices run 6:00 to 7:00 PM. We are currently identifying available fields in the Englewood area.
See the schedule