The Old Boys are back.

Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 Priest Valley Vicars kicked off the new rugby season Saturday at the Parkinson Recreation Centre with an eight-team tournament.

Members of PANORU乌鸦传媒擯acific Northwest Old Boys Rugby Union乌鸦传媒攖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 乌鸦传媒渧ery competitive.乌鸦传媒�

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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乌鸦传媒檛 necessary.

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