Welcome, to the Island’s premiere mini rugby program! We do sport right; games-based skill development activities that are focused on FUN, skill acquisition and socialization.

The program is research-based, drawing on the Canadian 'Long Term Development' model that simply states that when kids develop FUNdamental Movement Skills, they can participate in any activity and become healthier by being ‘Active for Life’. We encourage multi-sport participation. (Please click the link for one page explanation of the 7 stages of development)

We have adopted club delivery ‘best practices’ as outlined in the Sport for Life document; "Quality Sport for Communities and Clubs" that emphasizes good programs, good people & good places. We aspire to be the Gold Standard for community sport delivery in Nanaimo. 

Our rapid growth since reviving the program post-COVID, indicates we are achieving our goal of providing quality programming in a safe environment that is affordable for all. 
To learn more about broad program objectives we use for long-term athlete development, we invite you to check out the national blueprint found at sportforlife.ca for more info. An overview for parents can be downloaded here:
https://sportforlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/CAC-LTAD-for-Parents.pdf

You are also welcome to connect with us via Facebook:
Nanaimo Hornets Mini and Youth Rugby | Facebook

Our next club Mini Program begins on WEDNESDAY April 2, 2025.
Programming runs over 10-weeks, from 5:30-7:00 pm each WEDNESDAY night, followed by a quick meal in the club house. Every New child also receives a Nanaimo Hornets replica jersey. After every session there is a spaghetti dinner in the club house for all the participants. (non-playing siblings welcome!)

Cost per season: $65/participant

If cost is a barrier please reach out to Abby Pallard program Coordinator at hornetsminiandyouth@gmail.com

The Juniors Program has wrapped up for the season and will return in Summer

2025. Stay tuned for updates!