Junior Rugby
All children (boys and girls) are graded into teams based on their age as at the 1st January.
U6-U7: 10 aside Rippa Rugby with Rugby Boots or sport shoes played on half field
U8-U10: 10 aside tackle rugby with boots played on half field
U11-U13: Competition grades - Full tackle, full field and 15 aside Rugby. U13 players can play in the U12 grade if the child is under 55kgs.
U6-U7: Teams play on Saturday mornings at Arataki, on a half field. This is a change from the 2020 season where all teams played at Blake Park.
U8-U10: Teams play at home (Blake Park)
U11-13: Games are played at home (Blake Park) and away, throughout the season. Each Saturday, starting at 8:30am - U11 start first in the morning, then U12 and then U13.
Players will be issued with a club jersey on game day, but must provide their own shorts, socks and mouth guard. Shorts and socks can be purchased at weigh-in.
Colours; Gold and Green, Gold Shorts, Gold and Green hooped socks.
Mouth Guards are compulsory and must be worn at all times throughout the season
**NO MOUTH GUARD NO PLAY**
Rugby is a winter sport and will continue on windy and rainy days unless player safety could be compromised.
Cancellation announcements will be made as early as possible on Classic Hits 95 BOP FM after the 7am and 7.30am news http://www.classichits.co.nz/
Cancellations will ONLY affect ten aside teams aged between 5 to 10 years. Boot grade 15 aside will continue to play.
It is the aim of our club to provide our members with the best possible environment in which the boys and girls can develop their rugby skills. Mount Junior Rugby Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators, referees and parents associated with the club should, always, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.
In order to assist us it is important to set some ground rules with regards to what is acceptable behaviour and what is unacceptable behaviour, whether it is on or off the field. The essential elements of character- building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and these core principles:
RESPECT– Show respect for both your own teammates and your opposition as well as the referees, treat everyone as you would expect to be treated.
COMMITTMENT – Give your very best both at training and during the game, play hard but fair.
POSITIVE ACTIONS – Both from the side-line and on the field use only positive talk towards your team as well as the opposition.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE – Set the standard both on and off the field observing the standards set by the Mount club and its members.
HAVE FUN – Remember we are all here for the love of sport, it is just a game to be enjoyed by all both players and supporters.
Junior Rugby
Registration
2024 - CLOSED!
1 Child: $75
2 Children: $120
3 Children: $140
You can pay directly when you register with either direct debit or your credit card.
You can also stop by the club and pay at the office.
**Junior Fees include a team photo, one per player, that will be issued at the end of the season**
Our aim is to provide our members with the best possible environment in which boys and girls can develop their rugby skills.
Check out these links there are some great training ideas and prizes to be won with BOPRU and The Small Blacks...
BOPRU Click Here
NZRU Click Here
The Small Blacks Click Here
Roller Mills Rugby Click Here
BOPRU School Holiday Programme teaching grass roots rugby skills.
This is a great way to kick-start the season and have some fun with your mates throughout the holidays.
For more info Click Here
Kids remember before and after each game to warm up & cool down for 10-15 minutes to prevent injury; (Walking or Jogging and Stretching)If you think of a new rugby drill make sure you tell your coach and share with your mates it could help your club become an even greater club!!!
Stay fuelled with Food
Have Mum/Dad to help with some passing drills or go for a run
Read a few rugby books learn the latest tricks
Pick one skill you want to improve on each week and see if you can achieve your goal; (Catching the Ball or Tackling Clean, Fast & Hard)
Warm-up - Cool-down
Stay Positive & Don't get down if you don't win but learn from it
If your injured/sick tell your coach you can still help out be a water boy and support your team
Friday night get your Gear Bag ready; (Uniform, Mouth Guard, Head Gear, Water & Warm Clothing)
Most of all - HAVE FUN!!!
Club Manager
49 Miro Street. Mount Maunganui, 3118
Nicola Carran
Junior Rugby Chairperson
Mount Maunganui
Sports Club
Blake Park
49 Miro Street,
Mount Maunganui 3116
Office hours: 9am - 4pm Mon-Fri