Junior Rugby 2013 Calendar

[pieter blackie]

16 February Rego day

13-Apr Juniors Round 1
20-Apr Juniors Round 2
20 Apr - 5 May School Holidays
11-May Juniors Round 3
18-May Juniors Round 4
25-May Juniors Round 5
01-Jun Bye
08-Jun Juniors Round 6
15-Jun Juniors Round 7
22-Jun Juniors Round 8
29-Jun Juniors Round 9
06-Jul Juniors Round 10
6 - 21 Jul School Holidays
27-Jul Juniors Round 11
03-Aug Juniors Round 12
10-Aug Juniors Round 13
17-Aug Juniors Round 14
24-Aug Junior Semi Finals
31-Aug Junior Preliminary Finals
07-Sep Junior Grand Finals

State Schoolboys
Trials -
5th and 8th May 2013
National Schoolboys Tour
30 June - 05 July 2013

Under 16
Regional Trial
N&S - 16th and 19th June 2013
State Champs
8th, 10th, & 12th July 2013
U16's National Championships
1 - 4 October 2013

Under 15
Open Trials 3rd and 6th February 2013
U15s Tour to QLD 9 - 14 April 2013

Under 14
Regional Trial
N&S - 16th and 19th June 2013
State Champs
8th, 10th, & 12th July 2013

These dates are subject to change

[pieter blackie]

Please note that the State 15s tour to Brisbane in 2013 to play the QLD JGS squads (2 Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast).

U15 Open Trials
Sunday 3rd February
Wednesday 6th February

U15 Extended squad training
Monday 11th February till Friday 22nd February

U15 State squad training
Monday 25th February till Monday 8th April

4 game schedule
Perth – Bris Tuesday 9th April
Game 1 Wednesday 10th April
Game 2 Thursday 11th April
Rest Day Friday 12th April
Game 3 Saturday 13th April
Game 4 Sunday 14th April
Bris - Perth Sunday 14th April

[PeterM]

I would be keen to get some feedback from any of the members of this forum who have children or younger relations who play in the junior competitions for various clubs across the metro area do you feel a potential 17 game season is enough too much or just right?

[Brian Boru]

Hi there

I'm wondering what the age requirements are for starting junior rugby? My young bloke doesn't turn 4 until next June, so I imagine I can't get him involved until 2014, but I just wanted clarification on when exactly they can join in. I want to get him into rugby before footy gets hold of him through school!!!

Cheers

[GIGS20]

Officially under 6s, (the year they turn 6), however I know of some kids who played the year they turned 5

BTW under 6 to under 8 is non-tackle.

[AndyS]

Hi there

I'm wondering what the age requirements are for starting junior rugby? My young bloke doesn't turn 4 until next June, so I imagine I can't get him involved until 2014, but I just wanted clarification on when exactly they can join in. I want to get him into rugby before footy gets hold of him through school!!!

Cheers

At his age, I believe it is just Jungle Rugby for the moment.

[JazzyM]

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[JazzyM]

U can start any age don't think anyone cares about irrelevant things like age i had my oldest boy doing a tri rugby course in nappies
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[Brian Boru]

Never heard of Jungle Rugby...What is it and where do they play it? Sounds good to me!

[Darren]

Never heard of Jungle Rugby...What is it and where do they play it? Sounds good to me!

Check out Jungle Sports - http://junglesports.com.au/

[Dr C]

I would be keen to get some feedback from any of the members of this forum who have children or younger relations who play in the junior competitions for various clubs across the metro area do you feel a potential 17 game season is enough too much or just right?

Hi Peter,

Coming from the UK, I was amazed how short the junior season is here. My sons old club played for eight months a year. I'd definitely support an increase to an eighteen game season for the juniors.

[Dr C]

I would be keen to get some feedback from any of the members of this forum who have children or younger relations who play in the junior competitions for various clubs across the metro area do you feel a potential 17 game season is enough too much or just right?

In England, clubs run an U5s tag squad called micro rugby. They don't play any competitive matches and only train on weekend mornings. The main focus is basic skills, rules, etc. A great club for the little ones to join on a Saturday morning and sets them up for U6s.

[PeterM]

Cheers DR C I have just come over from the UK and my oldest boy played tag rugby over there and my youngest played micro's I am with you that the season over here seems short thus why I was looking for feedback. I also wonder if the various clubs play tournaments against each other.

Living south of the river it would be nice to play against teams from North of the river

[The Oracle]

From Willetton, your closest club would be Palmyra at Tompkins Park. They have a large and successful junior division.