AGE & Weight guidelines 2026

2026 Age & Weight Requirements

  • Player age as of September 1, 2025, through August 31st, 2026

  • Players with weight restrictions are required to attend a mandatory weigh-in with full rugby kit
    (shirt, shorts, cleats).

  • These are the options provided by SCYR

SCYR In-Person WEIGHT CERTIFICATION FOR U10 & U12 Boys

  • TIME: 9am-4pm

    WHERE: Santa Fe Christian School, 838 Academy Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • TIME: 9am-4pm

    WHERE: Oceanside High School, 1 Pirates Cv, Oceanside, CA 92054

  • TIME: 9am-4pm

    WHERE: McMaster Park

  • 9am-2pm

    San Juan Hills High Schoo

  • 1. Is weight required for all youth divisions? -No. Only boys in the U10 and U12 division. See Age/Weight Chart

    2. Do girls need to weigh in? -No. Only boys in the U10 and U12 division.

    3. Are there exceptions available if a player is a bit younger or lighter to play down a division? -No. There are no waivers, unless for a specific medical circumstance, which is reviewed by a Board Committee.

    4. What if I can't attend any of those dates to weigh in? -There are no other opportunities beyond the posted dates. Staff is on-site for several hours to accommodate varying schedules.

    5. What happens if my player doesn't fulfill the weight parameters for the division? -They will be moved up one division. For example, if they don't make U10 weight, they will be moved to U12.

    6. The player minimums deadline is Nov 30, but there are weigh-in dates in December. -Players sitting in MatchFacts unverified that are solely needing a weight, will be counted towards minimums.

    7. My club has several players sitting in unverified. Will they count towards minimums on Nov 30? -No. Only COMPLETE verified players will be counted towards minimums. The only exception are the U10 and U12 boys needing weight verification.

    8. Can my 14 year old play U14? -Yes, if they are in middle school and upload a Middle School ID during MatchFacts registration. See Age/Weight Chart

    9. Can we wear anything for the weigh-in? -No. Players are required to be in their shorts, jersey and cleats. No exceptions.

    10. If my player misses weight at a November weigh-in, can they re-weigh at a December date? -No. Weights are taken once and set as the certified weight for all of 2026 play.

    11. Can my player weigh-in with a Board member at practice instead? -No. Weights are taken by staff only for the specific dates posted. Players registering after December 13 will be notified of their options.

Certified weight is required to be rostered for 2026!

Players must stand on the scale in full rugby kit (shirt, shorts, cleats). There are no re-weigh-ins.

For full information, please click here.

WAIVERS

There are only two waivers available to apply for.

1) Player is male, 14 years and in middle school.

2) Player has a medical condition.

Waiver Request Form