JUNIORS AND WALLAS 2024:
KEY INFO & DATES
Our Juniors and Wallas welcome any all players, and we have teams playing in all age groups in Wallas (under 6s, under 8s and under 10s) and Juniors (under 12s, under 14s and under 16s).
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We welcome and encourage boys and girls to play rugby and we are committed to ensuring our young players develop their personal and sporting skills, but most importantly have fun.
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GET INTO RUGBY:
Get Into Rugby is skills training for players in under 6s through under 10s. It is the perfect way to introduce a youngster to rugby, as it is focused on basic skills. New and existing players are welcome, with free sausage sizzles provided after sessions. Get Into Rugby is on a four-week program, running on Fridays March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22. Cost is $20.
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JUNIORS & WALLAS:
The Juniors and Wallas seasons begin on the weekend of 4 May and will run through until approximately 7 September. There are breaks for school holidays and general byes on long weekends.
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TRAINING:
Juniors will start training on March, and will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Endeavour Oval. Wallas begin training on Friday 3 May to allow for the Easter weekend and school holiday breaks.
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COACHES & MANAGERS:
A 'Smart Rugby' accreditation session will be held at Emus on Sunday 17 March. This is important for ALL coaches and managers, to be signed off and to learn the new tackling rules in place for 2024.
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If you are interested in coaching or managing, or just require more information, contact Emus Junior President James Cardiff: juniors@emusrugby.com.au
HOW TO REGISTER
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Apply online for your Active and Creative Kids Voucher. This will save you $50 on the price of registration. Applications open 1 February 2024.
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Visit the Rugby Xplorer website or download the Rugby Xplorer App. You can register through either platform.
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Follow the prompts to create your Rugby Xplorer account, then follow the prompts to find out club. Search '2800' or 'Orange Emus JRUFC. Select 'Junior XV' for registration type.
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Proceed to payment.
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Registration costs for 2024 are:
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Under 6s: $150
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Under 8s-10s: $160
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Under 12s-16s: $190; Please note, Emus Old Boys have provided subsidies for Under 14s and Under 16s players.
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There is a $20 discount if you are registering multiple players, but they must be registered at the same time.
Registration includes jersey, socks and shorts. Players/parents must supply boots, head gear and mouthguards.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does Wallas and Juniors mean?
Wallas is our youngest available age groups - under 6s, under 8s and under 10s. They play gala days on Sundays, using heavily modified rules on smaller fields and with no scores recorded. Having fun is the goal.
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Juniors are our age groups under 12s, under 14s and under 16s. They play full field, competitive games on Saturdays. Rules are modified for player safety, but are substantively typical rugby rules.
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What age group should my child be playing in?
Age groups are based on the age a player turns in that calendar year. But, age groups are clustered into two-year bands. So if you have a child turning 9 or 10 in 2024, they will play in the under 10s.
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What if I think my child should be in a different age group, for instance if they are small for their age?
There are rules in place to ensure all children play in the most appropriate age group for their age, but also their size and weight. Speak to your child's coaches or the club, as a 'size for age dispensation' form needs to be completed prior to registration.
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When do Emus teams train and where?
Our Junior teams train on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Endeavour Oval, during the season. Wallas train on Friday evenings, also at Endeavour Oval.
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How I can get in touch, and how do I stay in touch?
For more information, you can contact Emus Junior President JImmy Cardiff on juniors@emusrugby.com.au. We also have a closed Facebook group for Juniors and Wallas players and parents. Just search 'Orange Emus Junior Rugby Union (Wallas and Juniors) and request to join. Updates are posted regularly.
