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Join the Geneva Guardians

Rugby for everyone. A team to belong to.

Never played rugby before? Perfect.

Whether you are completely new to the sport, returning after a break or already an experienced player, you are welcome to discover the Geneva Guardians.

We train touch and contact rugby, so you choose how you want to play. There is no expectation to play contact rugby.

Your first three training sessions are free and without commitment.

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Geneva Guardians players tossing rugby balls beside Lake Geneva

Try the club

Start with three free sessions.

You do not need to register as a member before trying the club. Come to up to three training sessions for free, meet the team, discover how we train and see whether the Guardians feel right for you.

There is no fitness test and no expectation that you already know the rules.

During your first sessions

Our coaches will introduce the game progressively and help you take part at your level.

  • Passing and handling
  • Movement and positioning
  • Team play
  • Touch rugby
  • Contact technique, only if you want to explore it

Choose your game

Touch or contact — you choose.

Both formats are part of the same club. You can explore either one or move between them as your interests develop.

No contact

Touch rugby

A fast, non-contact form of rugby focused on movement, passing, positioning and teamwork.

You can play touch as a beginner, use it to develop your rugby skills or choose to play touch permanently.

Progressive contact

Contact rugby

For players who want to explore the full-contact game, tackling and other contact skills are introduced progressively with the coaches.

Playing contact is always optional.

Touch players and contact players are equally part of the Geneva Guardians.

Come as you are

A welcoming place to play and develop.

The Geneva Guardians were created to provide an inclusive rugby environment where people can play, develop and enjoy the sport together.

You do not need:

What matters is being willing to learn, respect your teammates and contribute to a welcoming team environment.

Your first training

When to come and what to bring.

A few practical basics are enough for your first evening with the team.

Regular training

Wednesday · 19:00–21:00

Our regular sessions take place at Venue to be confirmed. Additional training sometimes takes place on Mondays. Check the Training page for the live next-session date, exceptional sessions, venue changes or cancellations before travelling.

Try to arrive around 15 minutes early so we have time to welcome you and introduce you to the coaches.

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Questions before you come? info@genevaguardians.ch

Equipment

What should I bring?

  • Comfortable sports clothing
  • Rugby or football boots
  • Long sports socks
  • Water bottle
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

If you later decide to try contact rugby, a mouthguard will also be required.

Membership

Ready to become a Guardian?

After your trial sessions, you can decide whether you would like to join the club officially.

Annual membership

A reduced rate is available on request for students, people who are unemployed or experiencing financial difficulty. Payment in instalments can also be arranged where needed.

The current membership season runs until 31 August 2027.

Annual membershipCHF 240
Reduced membershipCHF 120
REGISTER AS A MEMBER

What does membership include?

Becoming an active Geneva Guardians member means becoming part of the club beyond individual training sessions.

  • Regular club training
  • Members-only communication channels
  • SportEasy training and event management
  • Members’ social events and activities
  • Club-organised rugby trips and tournaments
  • Matches and other sporting opportunities
  • Participation in the life of the association

You do not have to attend every training or activity. Take part at the rhythm that works for you. Club-organised trips and certain internal activities are reserved for active members.

After registration

What happens next?

Once your registration and membership payment have been received, we will complete your onboarding.

You will receive access to the relevant members’ WhatsApp groups and SportEasy, where we coordinate training, events and club activities.

Then the rest is simple: come train, get involved as much as you want and find your place in the team.

Still unsure?

That is exactly what the three free sessions are for.

You do not need to decide whether rugby is for you before walking onto the pitch. Come try it, meet the team and take it from there.

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