U18 Rep trials Information

TRIALS FOR U18 VICTORIAN SCHOOLBOYS

Trial dates for the Schoolboys/U18 representative program have been finalised. This year the Clubs trial and Schools trial will take place on separate weekends, followed by a combined final trial. The advantage of seeing more talent over the three weekends affords Victorian coaches and selectors valuable information on the talent available, and gives every participant the maximum opportunity to prove their abilities.

The selected squad will then begin training, with some good lead up opportunities planned with games in Albury against strong Canberra opposition, and the Southern Regions Tournament over Queens Birthday weekend to look forward to. Following this, two squads will be selected to attend the National Championships.

The VIC A team will compete in the National Division 1 Championships in July in Brisbane, whilst the VIC B team will compete at the National Division 2 Championships in Geelong in June.

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO PLAY FOR VICTORIA
7 MARCH 2010
CLUB TRIALS
NORTHERN RUGBY CLUB

14 MARCH 2010
SCHOOLS TRIALS
NORTHERN RUGBY CLUB

21 MARCH 2010
COMBINED TRIAL
WYNDHAM RUGBY CLUB


INTERESTED PLAYERS MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH VRU

Clubs Trial by 4 March 2010

Schools Trial by 11 March 2010

Josh Philpot, Director of Coaching
T 9529 1377 F 9529 7156
E josh.philpot@vicrugby.com.au

Under 18 Rep Trials - VRU Flyer and Application Form

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Junior training starts 23rd February!

Under 12 and older from Tuesday 23rd February 5:30 - 7pm
(optional for the first 4 sessions)

Under 10 and younger from Tuesday 30th March 5:30 - 6:30pm
(optional for the first session)

For all the enthusiastic Under 12 and up players we are offering you the very best pre-season sessions available. Our Director of Coaching (Level 3 coaching accreditation) and Director of Junior Coaching (Level 2 coaching accreditation) will be taking the pre-season sessions. This means that you will have the best opportunity available to blow out all those summer cobwebs and be in the best shape possible for the 2010 season. The first few sessions will be dedicated to fitness. With this in mind why not bring a friend down to at least get a feel for what our club is about? They won't need to be rugby savvy. You can let them know they will be fighting fit by the time are finished with them! Who knows they might stay and play.

If you have not yet completed your registration we can sort that out in one of these first sessions too.

Calling all potential referees!

We recently found out that each club is required to contribute 1 person to the referee's course for every two teams entered.
This means that across our U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 teams we need to find 4 people to sit this course. So if you have ever thought, "I reckon I could do a better job than that ref out there", then why not put your ego where your thoughts are and have a crack?
You will not necessary have to ref a match in your first season. Last year only half the course attendee's officiated in a match.
So here is another way that you can get involved in the club this season.

The next ref course is coming up soon. let me know if you would be interested in going along - michael@adoncar.com.au

You can find some more information about refereeing at VicRugby's website too - www.vicrugby.com.au

BRUFC Juniors Super 14 tipping comp

Alrighty folks we have set up a tipping competition. We are using the Foxsports tipping competition. It's really easy to get involved in and will provide excellent bragging rights as the season progresses.

If you are on our database then you will receive an invitation shortly. The tipping is a private competition for our juniors only so its invitation only.

If you haven't got your invitation by the weekend then let me know at michael@adoncar.com.au and I'll sort it out!

Happy tipping!

Rego Day Update

Well its fair to say I ate my share of sausages sanga's on Saturday!

It was great to see so many new faces on the day. The club is truly on a steep growth curve at the moment and the good news must still be spreading far and wide. If you were unable to make it down to the clubrooms on Saturday - don't fret! We will keep the online registrations open for another few weeks - http://www.trybooking.com/dkj . This is a really simple process and frees up hours of manually entry work for us folks too.

PLEASE NOTE: UNDER 18's - we have a number of lads that are keen to get this squad together. If you know of anybody that may be interested in having a run this year, please ask them to contact me direct - 0400 777 582 or michael@adoncar.com.au . We have an excellent colts side for this year and anyone playing in the Under 18s this year will certainly have a great pathway to the colts in the following year.


The next step from here is the first training run on Tuesday 23rd at 5:30pm for the grades Under 12 and up. Please note the first few training runs are optional and will be heavily focused on fitness. They will be administered by our top senior coaches so you are sure to feel the burn!

Craig and I will be attending the Junior Coordinators meeting tomorrow night and will provide all relevant updates from what is expected to be a pretty interesting get together.

Have a great week.

Coaching and Referee Courses update from VRU

I received an email from Chris Evans at the VRU today outlining the courses and the structure. Please see below:

Hi Michael,

Thank you for your email

There is a Foundation course on Sunday Feb 28 at Footscray Rugby Club. The second Foundation Course is on March 28 at Melbourne Grammar.

The Foundation course is an education course for both Coaches and Referees. (Tyronne Mitchell is the contact) Tyronne.mitchell@vicrugby.com.au The application form can be found on our website.

Your club U8 and U10 coaches will need to attend the Coaching Kids Rugby Course (Date and venue TBC – Probably mid April).

We will again be running the Green Shirt Program in 2010. The Green Shirt Program was established in 2009 to try and increase the recruitment of Referees here in Victoria. The Green Shirt Program is a four hour education course which includes Smart Rugby (Minimum level Occ Health and Safety needed to Referee in Australia) and Referee specific elements which include, Law, running lines, Game Management and Hand Signals. Once a participant completes the Course the VRU in consultation with the club will appoint them to Referee a junior match, with a Mentor Referee also appointed to the match. Once a Referee completes the online exam and referees five competition matches an assessor competency asses the referee to become a level one Accredited Referee.

It is a competition Rule that for every two team entries (Inc. juniors) you must put one name forward to sit the Green Shirt Program. (ie. If you enter eight teams you must put 4 participants on the course).

If you have junior coaches (U12-U16) wanting to do an education course, Foundation is the way to go.

If you have club members interested in Refereeing wait for the Green Shirt Course (March/April)

I will talk more about the Coaching Kids Rugby Course (For U8 and U10 coaches) on Tuesday night. If you have an U10 coach who wants to attend the Foundation course, that’s fine, but he will also need to attend the Coaching Kids Rugby Course.

I hope this has helped.


Kind Regards,

Chris Evans
Community Rugby Officer

www.vicrugby.com.au

Level 1 Coaching Course

Foundation Course on 28 February 2010 From 8:30am - 5pm

Venue:
Footscray RUFC
Cnr Farnsworth Ave & Myer Road, Footscray
Mel ref: 42 C2

If you are interested please contact Michael Hawkins directly - michael@adoncar.com.au, and we will notify the VRU of your intended attendance.

Supporters jacket

An absolute must on those winter mornings. This little beauty will keep you warm and dry and just in case your blood curdling scream of "Go REDBACKS" doesn't give it away - everyone will know who you support!

And yes it is long sleeves, I just ran out of table space for the photo.

BRUFC Coaches Meeting Outcomes

Thank you to those that braved the weather to attend the coaches meeting. For those of you that were unable to attend but wish to be involved in the coaching process the outcomes from the meeting were:

1. All coaches are to attempt to complete their Level 1 and 2 Coaching Certificate as soon as possible. With two Level 2 coaches and one level 3 coach at the club we have an excellent foundation for you to progress your coaching skills. We are putting a submission together to the VRU so if you wish to be included in these sessions please contact me directly. You will also need to let me know what (if any) coaching courses/levels you have already completed.
1. There is a Level 1 Coaching Course to be held 28th February

2. Training for Under 12 to Under 18 will commence Tuesday 23rd February

3. Training for U6 - Under 10 will commence 20th April

4. Working with children forms are mandatory

5. We would also like to have at least participants in the referee course this year, calling all volunteers


We are very fortunate to have such high standard and qualified coaches at the club. We are even more fortunate that they are willing and able to get involved in the Junior Teams. Lets make sure we take full advantage of these opportunities and set a foundation for the best coaching unit in Victoria.

See you Saturday!

BRUFC Coaches Meeting

Dear Rugby Supporter

Eric Tom (ET), our Junior Development Manager is convening a coaches meeting this week at the club rooms:

6:30pm Thursday 11th February

If you are considering coaching this year then please make yourself available for this session. ET will be running through basic requirements and his plan for the 2010 season. If you cannot make this date but wish to be involved in a coaching capacity, please contact me directly and we will sort an alternate arrangement for you.

Working With Children Requirement

Dear Rugby Supporter

If you are considering coaching or being involved in the teams in any way it is a requirement that you complete a working with children application.

There is plenty of information on this process at - http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren

As it states on the website, the easiest way to do this is to pick up a form at the local post office. Please ask at the post office if they also process the forms. There are some post offices that are unable to process the forms so its important to check. Trust me, been there done that!
The more of us involved the more enjoyable the season will be so get your form processed and lets keep the club moving forward!

Boroondara Junior Rugby Union Football Club Registrations

We have finally sorted out times and dates for Junior Registrations this year. All the details are set out below. If you can help out on the day by taking registrations or manning the BBQ please advise me by email or phone (details below).

Player registrations will be held on 13th February 2010 from 9am – 11am at the clubrooms – John Gardiner Reserve - Cnr Auburn Road and Burgess Street, Hawthorn (next to Hawthorn Secondary College). If you prefer, you can easily and quickly complete and pay your registration online. Either visit our website www.boroondararugby.com.au or go direct to the online booking site http://www.trybooking.com/DKJ . It would be great to have as many people as possible use this online registration and payment facility as it makes it so much easier for us.


As we are planning to grow the player numbers further this year we have included a School Newsletter Version (see box below) for you to include in your child's school newsletter this week or next! We also ask you to forward this on to as many family and friends as possible by clicking on the "Send to a Friend" button below. The following text is designed for the new to rugby people.

Send to a Friend

So your child has done Auskick? Maybe had a shot at soccer? Still not found their true calling? Why not join the newest International sporting code for Melbourne? With the Melbourne Rebels Super 15 side starting in 2011 you and your child can be part of Melbourne’s newest sensation. So why not come down and get involved in 2010? We cater for grades from Under 6 – Under 18.

* U6 ,U7,U8 Walla Rugby
Modified non contact game to introduce players to rugby

* U9-U10 Mini Rugby
Modified contact to introduce more physical aspect of rugby

* U11-U12 Midi Rugby
Almost the real deal with minor rule changes to protect players

* U13-U18 Full international rugby laws apply, including modifications for player protection.


Surely you owe it to yourself to get your child involved in the “Game they play heaven”? You are assured of being part of the close-knit rugby Community that will develop lifelong friendships.

If you would like any further details just email us at michael@adoncar.com.au and put the words “Rugby Enquiry” in the Subject Line, or call us on 03 5294 0582.


We look forward to seeing you in 2010.



Boroondara Junior Rugby Union Football Club

John Gardiner Reserve
Cnr Auburn Road and Burgess Street
Hawthorn 3122