The Bytown Blues regard player development as the main priority of the club. The club has achieved all of its latest successes due to the development of coaches, referees and the players. We take long term player development (LTPD) and safety very seriously.

The following documents contain Rugby Ontario and Canada guidelines for LTPD and the age grade classifications.

Long term Player Development (2017)

• Rugby Canada Long Term Player Development and Pathway

Rugby Ontario

• Playing Up Application

Rugby Canada Age Grade Changes (for 2018 and onwards)

• Rugby Canada Age Grade Information (EN)