Rugby in the heart of the Rockies

Welcome to the Elk Valley Rugby family.

The Elk Valley Rugby Football Club was established in 2013 in Fernie, BC by a group of people with a shared passion for the beautiful game that is rugby. Since then, the club has grown to include a senior men’s team, a senior women’s team and a rookie rugby program. The club and all its members stand by the core values of rugby: Integrity, Passion, Discipline and Respect, add a healthy dose of fun and friendship and you have the Elk Valley RFC. We are a welcoming place for anyone who shares these values and is looking for friendship, team spirit, support, and a good excuse to run around. We nurture a careful balance between playing hard on the pitch and socializing hard off the pitch. Come and join our rugby family as a player, a supporter, a social member, a coach, a referee or just out of curiosity. You are welcome!

Min Merritt

EVRFC President

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Where We Play

We play and train at Prentice Park, Fernie, BC.

Prentice Park is located adjacent to the Elk Valley Hospital.

Map details below:

Prentice Park

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When We Play

Pre-season training for our Men and Women’s teams usually begins Mid-April, with the regular season kicking off in May. Trainings are currently on Tuesdays & Thursday’s at 6:30pm.

Matches are played on Saturdays afternoons, with some tour games also played on Sundays.

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Get Involved

Join a motley crew of ski bums and miners who get together to play social rugby. Highlights of our season include trips to Missoula, Montana for an international rugby competition, exhibition games in Nelson, and competing for the Saratoga Cup in Vernon (well, sometimes).

Besides that; numerous socials, BBQ’s, charity events, Six-Nations marathons, and getting one over on Cranbrook.

Go on, get involved.

 
 

Fixtures & Results 2024

Social

Join us this Saturday for the season opener - Rucking in the Rockies rugby tournament at Prentice Park 👊 🙌 We will have a beer garden running from midday and a BBQ from 11 - 2pm. 🍺 🌭 🍔 We are inviting all those who have an interest in the sp
Calling all Rookies! 🙋 We host our annual Try It Day over the weekend across Sparwood and Fernie. Details for age groups below: Sat May 6 @ Prentice Park, Fernie📍 Girls 10 - 12 👧 BBQ 12 - 1 🌭🍔 Boys 1 - 3 👦 & Sun May 7 @ Sparwood
*NEW RECRUITS WELCOME* We are looking for new members to join our team at training tonight for the Senior Men's and Senior Women's teams. Meet at Prentice Park carpark (next to the hospital) at 6pm, carpool will be leaving at 6:05pm for Sparwood Rec
Training tonight for the Senior Men's and Women's team will be taking place in Sparwood (outdoors) on the field behind the Rec Center. 6:30pm - 8pm. We will be carpooling from Fernie (meeting by the Shed of Prentice Park, next to the Hospital) at 6pm

Become a Sponsor

The Elk Valley Rugby Club would not be here today without the generous donations we have received from our supporters. To those that have helped us in the past - Thank you.

Our mission is to develop a love of the game of rugby through respect, competition and camaraderie for all ages and skill levels. We are a non-profit, and we are proud of our place in the community. Please consider one of our sponsorship options available below.


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