Senior FAQ

TORONTO BUCCANEERS SENIOR MEN 2021 SEASON

Questions about the Senior men’s teams? Check out answers below or reach out to us for more info.

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• How do I pay?

  Payment is done online via the Rugby Canada Club Payment portal. Click on the ‘Register for the 2021 Season – All levels’ button on our homepage (or direct link here).  Registration & payment can also be made directly with the club, cheques made payable to ‘Toronto Buccaneers RFC’.  Ask your coach. All players MUST be registered before being eligible to play in any game.

• What do I need for equipment to play?

  Mouth guard & cleats. We also highly recommend bringing a full water bottle to practice.  Team water bottles are supplied during games.

• I’ve never played rugby before. Can I join and learn?

  YES! The Buccaneers rugby program is designed to teach the basics of rugby to players with little to no experience, while at the same time we also offer more challenging training to skilled/experienced players. 

• When do we train?
  During the regular season Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Sunnybrook Park, Toronto (1132 Leslie Street).
• Are there tryouts?
  There are NO tryouts.  When you join the Buccaneers Rugby Team you join as a member of the club.  Before each game the coach will select a team, with subs.
• If I join the Buccaneers Rugby Club for the summer, am I expected to attend every practice and every game?
  It is not mandatory to be at every practice & game.  However as the saying goes ‘you get out of it when you put into it’, so we encourage all players to attend as many practices and games as possible, but we understand players have vacations, trips and family events throughout the summer – we want all our players to enjoy rugby, but also enjoy their summer!
• How are players selected for games?
  The coach will pick players for each match, and will announce the team usually a day or two before the game. The Buccaneers club uses the ‘TEAM SNAP’ application where you can note your availability for each game.  Selection is based on attendance at practice, working hard, having a positive attitude, and, skill & ability.  We ensure brand new players will get playing time during games, and that it is done with the utmost concern for their safety.
• How many games will there be?
  There are usually at least 10 games during the regular season, plus at least one guaranteed playoff game.  We also hold exhibition games, and, have hosted touring sides for games as well.
• When are games played & where?
  Games are usually played Saturday’s with the exception of long weekend holidays. The mens first XV and second XV will normally play back to back at the same field, for instance at 1 pm and then 3pm.  Games are played at our home field at Sunnybrook Park, and other team’s home fields across the city of Toronto and southern Ontario.
• When do the first games start, and when does the season finish?
  The season runs from mid May until end of August. Games are held on Saturday’s usually beginning around 1pm. Games are NOT held on long weekend holidays.
• Who coaches the Buccaneers senior teams?
  The Buccaneers RFC have multiple coaches for our senior program. Our Head Coach is Lee Yarnton. Lee played professional rugby in Wales and has excellent experience in high level competition. Lee has extensive experience with the back and second row, and is particularly experienced in coaching the forward pack. You can view more on our Coaches page here.

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