Junior Club

REGISTRATIONS FOR 2017 ARE NOW CLOSED, MOST GRADES ARE NOW FULL. PLEASE CONTACT  TO DISCUSS.

Please read all the information below BEFORE you register so you know exactly what to expect once the season begins !

We're sure you have some questions about the 2017 season, so below you will find lots of information about the club, the season and how to get your child involved. Wakatipu Rugby Club has been going since 1953 and we have senior and junior teams playing. We’re always very happy to welcome new players to the club and to let you know it’s never too late to get involved!

It’s a great activity for your child and a rewarding one for parents too – watching your child’s team develop and seeing them move through the age groups and grow stronger as a unit and as individuals. You’re generally with the same team every season of rugby so it’s an excellent opportunity to catch up and cheer them on

It is very important to register your child before they play as they will then be covered by the NZRU insurance scheme. Registration is not complete until subs are paid.

Wakatipu Rugby Club is run entirely by volunteers so please be patient with us - our coaches and club secretary give up their time for free so we're not always available to answer emails and calls immediately !

How old?

Players can start as young as 5, and until the year they turn 8 they will be playing Rippa Rugby. Rippa Rugby is a very safe, non-contact, easy to play game for both boys and girls alike. While the rules are simple and the game easy to learn, Rippa Rugby will promote excellent ball handling and running skills, and give all kids a chance to participate in our national game.

Once your child is in the under 8’s, they would normally be in a tackle team, but playing a smaller field with less players. As your child progresses the players and the field size increase. Your child can play throughout their schooling as we have a high school team and a senior team as well. We also have a female team in high school.

Who coaches?

All our coaches are volunteers but have been registered with the New Zealand Rugby Union and have also undertaken a coaching course.

How much?

This year subs are $60 per player and every extra child is $40. This includes your team photo and a team uniform that can be used for the season. Own boots must be provided, and shorts and socks for the under 8's upwards. We also provide mouthguards and heavily subsidise fitted mouthguards for the older children.

What does it involve and when does it start? Will there be travel?

In general we play for all of term 2, on a Saturday. Games are throughout Central Otago district (i.e Alexandra, Clyde, Wanaka) and there is a practice once a week at Lakes Leisure on a Thursday, from 4pm. This year we're hoping to start a bit earlier (we're still doing the draw) but we expect the first game will be early April, plus one at the end of the Easter School Holidays, and then right through term 2.

How can I be involved ?

We need Rippa coaches this year as well as some assistant coaches for various grades so we would love your help, and your players  love sideline support, clean uniforms, hot chocolate on cold days and lots of cheering. We also need 2 parents to help manage the uniforms again this year. We provide all coaches with training and priority ticketing for NZRU Games, co-coaching welcome. Please contact me direct to sign up.

How do I find out about the draw and what happens in bad weather?

Once the draw is finalised, it will appear on the web page Central Otago Junior Rugby, this is also where you will find weather updates, information about cancellation of games, maps of all the rugby grounds in the district and details of the Rugby clubs in the competition.

What happens next?

If you’re interested, please register and pay for your child using the form below.

Once your child has registered we will be in touch to let you know your child’s team, coach, and where their games and practices are every week. This will take a few weeks to organise but we will stay in touch.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the club via our email, we’re always happy to help.

REGISTER HERE

To register for this season please click on the link below to register and pay your subs online.

2017 Junior Rugby Registration