A Balmy Beach Rugby Club U12 player runs with the ball during a match against the Caledon Cavaliers during the club’s annual sand rugby tournament held on Sunday, July 12, at Woodbine Beach. Photo by Alan Shackleton.
The Balmy Beach Rugby Club hosted its annual sand rugby tournament at Woodbine Beach on Sunday, July 12.
The tournament saw a number of teams from clubs in the southern Ontario take part, competing in both boys and girls matches in ages ranging from six to 12 years of age.
The games are played barefoot on the sand of the beach as opposed to on a grass field with cleats.
The tournament is a chance for Balmy Beach club highlight its programs for young players while also having a fun day on the beach and getting to meet with members of other clubs.
Alan Shackleton was at the tournament for Beach Metro Community News on Sunday, and here are some of his photos:
In the photos above and below, a Balmy Beach Rugby Club U12 girls player runs with the ball during a match against the Oakville Crusaders during the club’s sand rugby tournament at Woodbine Beach on Sunday, July 12.Cooper, 7, with the Player of the Match shirt he was awarded after a U8 game on Sunday, July 12, at Woodbine Beach as part of the Balmy Beach Rugby Club’s sand rugby tournament.Photos above and below show action in a boys U12 game between Balmy Beach, blue sweaters, and the Caledon Cavaliers, red, black and white sweaters, during the Balmy Beach Rugby Club’s sand rugby tournament at Woodbine Beach on Sunday, July 12.
