The Eastside Lions Youth Rugby Club will be holding open registration for the 2012 season on Saturday, Dec. 17. The event will be at the Sports Reaction Center in Bellevue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Teams available include the U19 varsity team, U16, U14 teams. Players will receive a free pre-concussion screening from Sports Reaction Center.

The season begins in January and runs through May. Dues are $250 and include shorts and socks. Jerseys are provided by the teams. Scholarships and payment plans are available on a case by case basis.

The Eastside Lions are made up of local athletes who play football, soccer, basketball and wrestling. The Lions are one of the largest youth rugby clubs on the West Coast with almost 100 registered players. The team competes in Division 1 of Rugby Washington.

To learn more visit www.eastsidelionsrugby.com or contact head coach Josh Young at eastsiderugby@yahoo.com.