Welcome to
Ottawa Junior Flag Rugby
2025 Season​​​
NEW SEASON - NEW OJFR - SAME LOVE OF THE GAME
About OJFR
The OJFRs inaugural year was 2019, focused on growing the the game of rugby at a grassroots level in the Greater Ottawa region. In 2024, with the future of the OJFR looking uncertain; a small group of Rugby enthusiasts stepped in to keep the program alive. The 2025 OJFR season offers a fun, game-centered and player-empowered approach.
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Games and substitutions are player led.
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Games are led by youth referees & game managers.
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Simple rugby-rules that enable decision making, team building, and open field play.
OJFR is a *non-club affiliated collaboration that invites athletes from all clubs, as well as those who are interested in trying rugby. We welcome all youth, both boys and girls, regardless of their experience level. Join us and discover the exciting world of flag rugby!
We are running 3 mixed leagues (U12, U14, U16-U18) each Saturday beginning in January. Enjoy the fun, bring a friend, and play the world's greatest game.
Information/Registration
OJFR offers 8 weeks of mixed league flag rugby, starting Saturday, January 4th (2025) at the Algonquin Dome in Nepean.
OJFR offers a fun, game-centered and player-empowered approach.
Games and subs are player-led with referee assistance.
The basic rules enable decision-making, team play, and open field skills.
Total cost is $110 (+ HST ) (14 and over)
$110 (HST exempt) (Under 14)
*This includes parking and a free game shirt*
Please reach out to ojfr2025@gmail.com for questions
Schedule
2025 Schedule: ​ Coming soon
Ottawa Junior Flag Rugby Rules
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The rules at OJFR are always evolving as we fine-tune the best rules.
Some basic rules are as follows:
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Each team will have a max. of 10 players, with any 6-7 on the field.
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*Unlimited substitution, Referees and Game Managers will help with this.
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When a flag is pulled, 3 sec/2 steps to pass or there is a penalty and possession change. *Once a player has pulled an opponents flag, they will STOP, raise the flag over their head and yell "FLAG!" until recognized by the referee; then return the pulled flag to the player.
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*U12 to U18 kick-off must go 10 yards in the air, if the ball travels through the receiving teams end, the receiving team will take possession at centre field and start play with a tap-and-go.
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*U14 - U18 are permitted to kick during the play of the game. The kick must be a grubber style kick, traveling no higher than head height. Ball going out of bounds or over head height will result in turn over.
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*Kicking is permitted only after the 2nd flag pull.
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*U12 will not be permitted to kick during the play of the game.
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*Tries are worth 1 point.​
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*2025 season rule changes
Location
All training and games will take place at the Algonquin Dome which is located at the Algonquin College on 1385 Woodroffe Ave in Nepean. You have paid for parking in your fees, please park in lot 12 to avoid being ticketed.
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