Overview
Here's what makes Crusaders Rugby Club stand out
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a registered non-profit club dedicated to the promotion of, and participation in, sports in our community. Our club often referred to as The Cru or the Oakville Crusaders, is a community of more than 700 playing members from ages 4 to 74. Our programs focus on teamwork, making friends, trust, self-confidence, skill development, athletic development, values, enthusiasm, courage, active participation and an abundance of laughs! We are committed to providing a program for all players to develop their rugby skills, develop personally and grow their love of the game of rugby. At Crusaders, we are inclusive, safe, accessible and designed to welcome both complete beginners and the more experienced alike.

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Programs and Sessions Calendar

Crusaders Rugby Club is one of the largest rugby clubs in North America, offering programs for players ages 4 to 74. In over 50 years as a club, we have worked to develop high-level teams, with many of our players going on to play for provincial, national and professional teams. We have also developed grassroots programs, helping to introduce the sport to the community, and establishing a large and welcoming club for all demographics and skill levels. Our club is committed to providing a program for all players to develop both their rugby skills and their love of rugby. At Cru, we emphasize camaraderie, leadership, fitness, and development, making our club a great choice for new and experienced players.

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U14 Boys Rugby

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All Boys
Ages: 13 - 14

Rugby

$440

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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U14 Girls Rugby

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All Girls
Ages: 13 - 14

Rugby

$440

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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U16 Boys Rugby

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All Boys
Ages: 15 - 16

Rugby

$465

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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U16 Girls Rugby

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All Girls
Ages: 15 - 16

Rugby

$465

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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U18 Boys Rugby

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All Boys
Ages: 17 - 18

Rugby

$465

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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U18 Girls Rugby

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All Girls
Ages: 17 - 18

Rugby

$465

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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Crusaders Minis Summer Day Camps

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 11

Traditional (multi activity) , Rugby

$220

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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Crusaders Minis Summer Day Camps

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 11

Health and Fitness (multi), Strength and Conditioning

$220

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

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Sports of All Sorts

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 13

Sport (multi), Rugby

$240

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

Date TBD

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Sports of All Sorts 9-13 yrs

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 13

Soccer, Traditional (multi activity)

$240

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Sports of All Sorts Summer Camp

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 13

Ball Sports (multi), Rugby

$240

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Leadership Rugby Camp (12-15 yrs)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 12 - 15

Leadership (multi), Sport (multi)

$335

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Rugby and Leadership Camp

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 12 - 15

Rugby, Leadership Training

$335

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Rugby and Leadership Camp For Teens

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 12 - 15

Health and Fitness (multi), Strength and Conditioning

$335

Oakville, ON
2214 Ninth Line

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Registration Details

We welcome all participants into our programs. Skill level is assessed upon entry to the club and used to ensure that every player is given the opportunity to grow their ability and passion for rugby. Registering as a club member allows individuals to participate in our core 15s and 7s seasons, May 1 – October 31. Members qualify to participate in any club programs during that period, including summer, autumn, camps, offseason programming etc. (unless otherwise specified and additional fees may apply). Membership and social membership registration can be done through our website, and summer camp registration is available on our club shop! Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding registration.

Financial Aid & Payment Details

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Reviews & Insider Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Crusaders Rugby Club

Loving the sport of rugby is the only prerequisite for joining “The Cru”---the Crusaders Rugby Club. It is one of the largest in North America with a huge community of all ages of players. As a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, the club is very family oriented and everyone involved is very passionate about sport and about rugby in general. Their outdoor facilities are amazing, with 28 acres of tree-lined space for playing. While their programs and camps are there to teach kids the game and sportsmanship, there’s so much more to it than just that. Teamwork, trust, self confidence, and courage are among the other important skills that kids learn while at The Cru. Many players from this club go on to play professionally and they are supported the entire way. All counselors and coaches are experienced long-standing members of the clubs, who often grew up here as well. This is a very well put together organization.

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Member, Alum

Crusaders Rugby Club

Been a member for many years! Fantastic club to be part of.

Parent, Parent

Minis Summer Day Camp

Honestly, it was great. The camp leaders are wonderful. My son has been to lots of different camps over the years, and he has never loved one this much.

Aaffi Sandhu, Parent

Sports of All Sorts

Hi all, I am a mom of a 9-year-old, and this camp is very good I wish we could stay for a while but one week was left for school so we had to go. Great energy in kids :) and so is the team:) My son learnt multiple sports :) Thanks Aaff ... Show More

Eugene Yarovoy, Parent

Minis Summer Camp

My son was in a camp for 1 week. This is an amazing Club! Safe and family friendly. He had a great time and found new friends. Staff is polite and takes a good care of kids. We will definitely consider coming back again.

Jillian Bowman, Parent

Crusaders Rugby Club

We've been members for years and couldn't have chosen a better club to raise our family with. The opportunities it has provided for our kids is like nothing we could have ever imagined. And the best part is, our friends at the club have become family. #gocrug ... Show More

Lucy Staves, Parent

Minis Summer Camp

My kids just did their first Cru Rugby Camp and had the best week. I felt very safe sending them there (post Covid lockdown) as so much of the camp takes place in their huge outdoor facilities, and they took all the new s... Show More

Anonymous, Parent

Minis Summer Day Camp

Brilliant camp – best week of the whole summer for my kids. Thank you!

Anonymous, Parent

Minis Summer Day Camps

British Bulldog… Octopus… Water fights… passing and kicking drills… [my child] was raving about his day… everyday!!

Anonymous, Parent

Minis Summer Day Camp

Both kids loved it. Best camp they’ve been on.

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Mini's Summer Camps

“The coaches play at the highest level of rugby so they make for great role models (especially for the girls).”

Anonymous , Parent

Mini's Summer Camps

“Thank you for conducting a real SPORT camp where kids are challenged and build up their strength.”

Anonymous , Parent

Mini's Summer Camps

“It was an introduction to rugby for [my child] and a continuation of her improving her motor skills through sport. I wasn’t sure how she would like it, but she absolutely loved it.”

Anonymous , Parent

Mini's Summer Camps

“I loved that the camp was outdoors and that the kids were so active all day. I also love how welcoming and inclusive it was.”

Anonymous , Parent

Mini's Summer Camps

“My son can be a little shy and anxious and his confidence really rocketed through the week.”

Anonymous , Parent

Mini's Summer Camps

“It was a nice intro to rugby for little kids (mine are 4 and 6) – I can tell that they were learning about rugby and being taught core skills, but it was also very fun and accessible.”

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Director's Message

The Crusaders Rugby Club is one of the largest rugby clubs in North America, based in eastern Oakville. Our club, often referred to as The Cru or the Oakville Crusaders, is a community of more than 700 playing members from age 4 to 74. We have more than 500 girls and boys under 18 playing rugby in its various forms within the club. The club’s broader community of alumni, non-playing members and supporters is in the region of 3,500 people. The Crusaders Rugby Club is a non-profit, volunteer-based, inclusive and family-oriented club to which our board directors, coaches, alumni, parents and players donate significant amounts of their time.

In 2019, we started our camps program initially as a way to provide members' kids some summer fun. The camps have blossomed into summer-long programming, attracting more than 300 boys and girls from across the GTA throughout the summer. The camps are founded on the simple philosophy that sport is supposed to be fun and engaging for children. Our camps are all outdoors in our 28 acre park-like facility in Oakville and while rugby-oriented, they're much more than just that: they're multi-activity/multi-sport, about teamwork, making friends, trust, self-confidence, skill development, athletic development, values, enthusiasm, courage, active participation and, yes, abundant fun and laughs.

Our counsellors are university-aged club club members who have been members of the club from the age of 8 or younger, and played or continue to play rugby at national or provincial levels. Their passion for rugby, sport and activity will infect your children, and their love of fun will have your child jumping out of bed in the morning, every morning, to get to camp!

We encourage you to read our camp reviews and reach out to us at any time to discuss camp options.

Staff and Counsellors

The coaching staff at the Crusaders Rugby Club are all volunteers. Many have played rugby as children, and others have recently been introduced to the sport. Rugby has a unique culture in sport – one steeped in history, built on respect, teamwork and camaraderie. Crusaders coaches are committed to the holistic, healthy and supportive development of our players while imparting and upholding the core values of the sport – it's as much a part of our club’s culture as it is of the sport as a whole. Summer camp staff are university-aged who have all played high-level rugby and have been with the club for most of their rugby careers.

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Location & Operations
Address

2214 Ninth Line, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Property Details

Landscape

Forested Area
Nature Trails
Open Field

More details about property: Our camps will take place on our main field, but we do have 3 fields on the property. There are also trails and forests near the fields where we can go for walks.
Accommodations

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Showers (indoor)

More details about accommodations: We have two bathrooms, one downstairs and one upstairs in our club. There is also a seating area and a bar where children are able to eat their snacks and lunches and buy Gatorade and other snacks.

Is Crusaders Rugby Club technology free? Yes. We are outdoors all day, every day so we encourage children to not bring any valuable items to prevent damage and loss.
Rentals & Services

Available for private rentals: Yes
If you would like to rent the club or fields, contact [email protected] for more information
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Overview

Here's what makes Crusaders Rugby Club stand out

Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Registration Details

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Reviews & Insider Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Crusaders Rugby Club

More reviews of Crusaders Rugby Club

More reviews of Crusaders Rugby Club

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Parent, Parent

Aaffi Sandhu, Parent

Eugene Yarovoy, Parent

Jillian Bowman, Parent

Lucy Staves, Parent

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