Some clubs may offer reduced airfare, and make this sound like a paid holiday. But the reality is you are coming here for more than just rugby, you are coming over to experience Canada, new people and a new way of doing things. There will be some bumps along the way, but that's how you learn and that's how you create real memories. For those coming for rugby, the rugby schedule never ends and you can play Union, League & 7s from January to December.
We are looking for players that will become integrated into our community (historically our International players stay on well beyond the 12-month they sign up for).
As we are willing to put in the effort to integrate you into the community we ask that players commit to twelve months with us. But this will be one of the best experiences in your life, but we are not here to sell you a dream but to provide realistic expectations of what to expect.
FAQ
- Jobs
- We have a huge network of members and partners that will hire you while you are here.
- Jobs include bartenders, construction, trades
- Get in touch and give us some idea about your experience
- Accommodation
- Bayside has several player houses and other options available
- We will get you into a house where you will pay $800 - $1000 a month for rent
- Or we can help you rent a new apartment\house to meet your needs
- Bayside has over 500 playing members and fields Senior men’s & Women's teams, Junior Boys and Girls u13-U18 as well as Mini Boys and Girls u6-U12
- The rugby season for seniors runs from Jan to December if you choose
- With the main Union season is September to May,
- followed by Rugby League and rugby 7s from June to August.
- The world-famous tournaments in Williams Lake and Kamloops 7s are a must
- as well as Xmas breaks to various destinations
- Explore Vancouver
- Explore Victoria and Vancouver Island
- Explore Kelowna
- Explore the Rocky mountains
- Explore Northern BC
- Explore the US-Northwest
- Explore Whiterock
- Sports - Vancouver Canucks (Hockey) Warriors (Lacrosse) Lions (Football) White Caps (Soccer), Seattle Seahawks (Football) Mariners (Baseball), Portland Trail Blazers (Basketball)
- Bayside offers options to earn points (work behind the bar for points and tips - must be 19 or older)
- Help coach and pay for your player dues (Player dues are $400 for the year)
- Pay your player dues by helping coach Junior and Minis.
- With your international experience, this is a truly rewarding experience that both you and the next generation will remember forever.
- Contact the Director of Rugby and discuss options.
We, Canadians are a friendly bunch, but Canadian rugby players take it to another level. From minute one our old boys will buy you a drink as long as you listen to their yarns about greater days past. We are a very social club and our new clubhouse (completed March 2023) has given our members a huge platform to socialize throughout the year.
- Located south of Vancouver on the border of South Surrey and White Rock with views of mountains, and beaches.
- Temperatures rarely dip below freezing and it rarely snows (but the ski slopes are only an hour away)
- Laid-back South Surrey is home to Crescent Beach on Boundary Bay, the Redwood Park Fairy Forest, and Historic Stewart Farm Park and gardens.
- Four golf courses add to the greenery of this expansive neighbourhood, while over a dozen art galleries show the works of its artistic community
- Hundreds of restaurants, bars and night spots
- Explore the area