About the geese
WELCOME TO co-ed Calgary Geese rugby
Once a Goose, always a Goose. Honk Honk!
ABOUT US
Calgary Geese Rugby was formed in 2022 through the Calgary Rugby Union by seasoned retired (and active) rugby players. The goal was to create a community for mature rugby players looking to participate in modified game play. The Calgary Geese provide a home to women and men looking to stay involved in rugby but may no longer have the objectives or commitment levels of traditional competitive contact-rugby clubs. We offer touch rugby, modified contact games , winter sessions, local tournaments, touring sides, and social events for members and players of all clubs to remain involved and continue to socialize together
when & where
Year Round
The WINTER season runs from November to March. We play indoor touch in the gym at this time and host beach rugby. Contact us for times and location.
The SUMMER season runs from April to August. We play outdoor touch on Fridays at the Calgary Rugby Union and participate and host contact games throughout the season. Please contact us for more details.
The FALL months from September to Mid November we play fun pick-up touch rugby games outdoors at Riley Park on Fridays (weather dependent).
Our SPECIAL EVENTS are held throughout the year. See our event page, or follow us on social media.
Etiquette & Expectations
Casual and Fun
We put a big emphasis on fun, community and sportsmanship. This is a casual organization designed to bring together retired rugby players from all clubs that wish to run-around and socialize together in the spirit of rugby culture.
We welcome all skill levels and expect all players to treat each other with respect.
cost
Affordable
Associated fees
1) $50 summer or winter Calgary fees or $10 drop-in
2) Registration with the Calgary Rugby Union or with your own club as a Master or Senior: $55-75/ year
Tournament participation
1) $20-40 for local (Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge) Master contact games , includes post-match meal.
2) $50-150 for out-of-town tournaments (Jasper, Kelowna, Missoula).
Carpooling and hotel costs are additional.
HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION
Geese Rugby is the culmination of years of organizing touch and modified contact games for vintage +35 players in Alberta. Jodie Schmalzbauer (Barracudas) and Adam Stamper (Hornet/Cobra) had been playing and touring with Masters teams for a number of years when in 2018, Jodie met Adam one Stampede 7s and together, they began scheming on building a stronger Old Boys/Girls community in Calgary.
With the contribution of Alumni from Saints, Hornets, CCIAC, Drayton Valley Riggers, LRC and Rams, who have served on our organizing committee from 2018 to today, the organization has grown to include year round programming.
In 2022, we started representing the proud Calgary Rugby Union -Snow Goose, from the original crest, we established Geese Rugby to champion modified and accessible rugby in the Calgary Rugby Union.
Thanks to Chris Cutler (Hornets), Ashley Remmert (Saracens), Andy Roberts (CCIAC), Kathryn Welsh (CCIAC) and Pete Rowe and many others who have believed in what we were trying to do and helped this project along its way and we look forward to continuing to serve this fantastic community!
Rugby4All— Rugby4Life – HONK!
