Melbourne Juniors
If you are interested in playing rugby at Melbourne please contact our junior co-ordinator, Katrina Coltman on 0400272420 or by Email
In season 2008 we will be running teams from Under 6 through to Under 12's.
Important Dates 2008
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JUNIOR TRAINING
Junior training is on Orrong Park at 5:30PM on Thursdays
What is Junior Rugby Union?
Rugby is a very exciting, free flowing and often spectacular game, but it is quite complex and requires the mastering of many different individual and unit skills. Melbourne Rugby believes that younger Rugby Union players should be introduced to the game through its Junior Player Program. This Program is designed to introduce kids to the skills and tactical concepts of Rugby, in a safe and fun manner.
With an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play and safety, girls and boys are given the opportunity to develop their sporting skills and confidence.
The Junior Player Pathway Modified Games of Walla, Mini and Midi resemble the adult form of Rugby from which they derive. They have been specially adapted to be more suitable for the player's stage of life, physical capability, health status, skill level and previous experience. They are safe to play yet still challenging. These games have altered aspects of adult Rugby Laws to achieve suitability, such as the size of the ball, the playing area, the length of games and the playing numbers on the field.
Walla Rugby. Under 6 - 8 year olds.
As the first introduction to the game, Walla Rugby is played on a modified field to cater for the young age group, ensuring that each player will experience maximum involvement. It is a simple, non-tackling introduction to the game. It has been designed to focus on the game principles of Possession, Go Forward and Pressure; the individual skills of Passing and Receiving, Running and Evasion; and tagging; as well as the game elements of Ball take, Scrum and Lineout. Walla is player on a smaller field and with only 7 players.
Mini Rugby. 9 - 10 years.
Mini Rugby continues the theme of free-flowing running and passing Rugby action. However most importantly it introduces the young player to the contact elements of the game. It has been designed to teach the Game principles of Possession, Go Forward and Pressure with greater emphasis on the tactical principle of Support. It also teaches the individual skills of Passing and Receiving; Running and Evasion; Contact; Kicking and Tackling; as well as the game elements of Ruck, Maul, Scrum and Lineout. Mini is played on a smaller field with 10 players in each team.
Midi Rugby. 11 - 12 years.
Midi rugby is the stepping-stone to the full game. It is played between twelve or fifteen players on a standard size field, with more elements of the Under 19 game being introduced. It has been designed to teach the Game principles of Possession, Go Forward, Pressure, Support with greater emphasis on the principle of Continuity. It also teaches the individual skills of Passing and Receiving; Running and Evasion; Contact; Kicking and Tackling; as well as the game elements of Ruck, Maul, Scrum and Lineout.
Boot Pool
We are starting up a boot pool so if your son doesn’t fit last year’s boots please bring them along. You cannot take out a pair of boots unless you donate a pair.
Junior Team Management 2008
U12
Coach:Tim Jack - 0423778376 or Email
Manager: Simon Bracegirdle
U10
Coaches: Kerry Russell - 0420908102 or
Email
Manager: Rosemary Beagley
U8/U6
Coaches:
Simon Webster 0407 833 308 Email
Greg Fergus - 0418996942 or Email
Caitlan Hayman - 0400 272 420 or Email
Managers:
Under 8 Blue - Evonne Massimo
Under 8 Green - Danielle O'Brien
Junior Trophy Winners 2007
U12s
Best Team Player: Nick Clampett
Best & Fairest: Nick Biggs
Best Clubman: Archie Chew
U10s
Best Team Player: Henry Hutchison
Coaches Award: Lachlan Coltman
Best Tackler: Jordan Ashworth
U8s
Best Team Players: Ben Beagley and William Morris
Coaches Award: Laughlin Moeller and Cameron Morris
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Photos
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