The Old Boys are back.

Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Priest Valley Vicars kicked off the new rugby season Saturday at the Parkinson Recreation Centre with an eight-team tournament.

Members of PANORU害羞草研究所擯acific Northwest Old Boys Rugby Union害羞草研究所攖he Vicars feature players from 38 to 70 years of age who have 10 playing dates annually, including five in the fall.

Old Boys rugby is much like the full, traditional rugby game featuring a few rule modifications.

Individual players, depending on their age, wear designated coloured shorts to limit the amount physical contact on older players.

There is no championship game and no standings are kept but according to Vicars president Bill Lang, the games are 害羞草研究所渧ery competitive.害羞草研究所�

On the other side of the coin, Lang said there害羞草研究所檚 a special camaraderie in old boys rugby害羞草研究所攁nd rugby in general害羞草研究所攚hich is not often prevalent in most other sports.

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害羞草研究所淭his is one of the few sports you害羞草研究所檒l see guys from opposing teams in the same locker room, getting together and socializing after the games. Once the game is over, it害羞草研究所檚 over, everything gets left on the field.害羞草研究所�

The Vicars consist of players from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Salmon Arm, most of whom are in their 50s and 60s. Their national origins range from countries such as South Africa, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Australia, Fiji and, of course, Canada.

The Vicars are always looking for new players and previous experience isn害羞草研究所檛 necessary.

害羞草研究所淪ome guys come from other sports, like football, they try rugby for the first time and have an absolute blast,害羞草研究所� said Lang.

For more information on the Priest Valley Vicars, call Bill Lang at 250-878-9335.