From 1st Fives Rugby to 1st Fives — a movement powered by play.

What began in 2020 as a simple mission to share our love of rugby with as many little legends as possible has since grown into something even bigger. While rugby remains at the heart of what we do, our journey as coaches, educators, and parents has taught us that every child learns, moves, and plays differently — and that’s something to celebrate.

At 1st Fives, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore movement in a way that excites them, supports their development, and builds confidence. Over the past year, we’ve evolved our offerings to reflect just that — creating more opportunities for kids to play, grow, and thrive.

A special thank you to Associate Professor Brooke Harris-Reeves, whose guidance has helped ensure our programs are educationally aligned and developmentally appropriate.

Benefits of 1st FiVes

• Increases self-awareness, self-esteem and self-respect
• Encourages language skills and supports pre literacy and learning
• Develops social and emotional skills and develops communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds confidence and Improves behaviour and playground manner
• Creates positive interactions between both parents and other children
• Encourages active play and fosters creativity, imagination and independence
• Improves physical and mental health while reducing the risks of childhood obesity
• Creates a sense of belonging through motivation and teamwork