PRACTICE LOCATION

Norris Middle School, 6990 Calloway Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312

MATCH LOCATION

Emerald Cove Park, 4303 Patton Way
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Practice Schedule

2027 Season Starts November 10, 2026 u8-u14 at Norris Middle School, 6pm

Practice Locations

u8-u14 Norris Middle School, 6940 Calloway Drive, 93312 High School - TBD for 2027

Practice Days

Bring mouth guard, water, and a positive attitude to each practice!
u8 - Tuesday/Thurs. 6-7pm Norris Middle School
u10,u12,u14 - Tuesday/Thurs. 6-7:30pm Norris Middle School
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SCHEDULE

KERN YOUTH RUGBY - u8 through u14

Below is the current Kern Youth Rugby schedule. This schedule will always be current and include any changes that may happen.

Upcoming Schedule

OCTOBER
Date Match Time Venue Map
10-24-2026 All Ages Free Clinic 11:30-1:30pm Emerald Cove Park
NOVEMBER
Date Match Time Venue Map
11-07-2026 All ages Free Clinic 11:30-1:30pm Emerald Cove Park
11-10-2026 Regular practice week u8-u14 6pm Norris Middle School
11-17-2026 Parent Informational 5:45pm Norris Middle School
11-24-2026 NO PRACTICE THANKSGIVING WEEK - -
DECEMBER
Date Match Time Venue Map
12-01-2026 Regular practice week u8-u14 6pm Norris Middle School
12-22-2026 NO PRACTICE HOLIDAY BREAK 2 weeks off -
JANUARY
Date Match Time Venue Map
1-05-2027 Regular practice week u8-u14 6pm Norris Middle School
1-09-2027 1st Match Saturday u8-u14 TBD Emerald Cove Park
FEBRUARY
Date Match Time Venue Map
2-13-2027 CenCal Tournament All Ages TBD TBD

Match Location

Emerald Cove Park, 4303 Patton Way, Bakersfield 93308

CONTACT INFORMATION

Below is the Kern Youth Rugby contact list. Please direct all questions to the appropriate email address below.

Director of Laws/Officials

Rudy Vanheerdem

rudolfvanheerdem@gmail.com

Secretary

OPEN

Director of Rugby

Matt Zimmerman

zimmerman1216@yahoo.com

President

Jeremy Byers

byersjr@gmail.com

Director of Operations

OPEN

Registrar

Sarah Zimmerman

Sarah.zimmerman87@yahoo.com

Treasurer

Colter Allison

colterallison@gmail.com

Vice President

Tim Antongiovanni

tanton18@yahoo.com

Our Motto is Building Community Through Rugby. Our Core values are: RESPECT OTHERS, BE HUMBLE & HAVE COURAGE.

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