GPS Rugby Club Juniors
GPS Junior Handbook 2025
With over 50 teams and close to 1000 players ranging from U6-U18, the GPS Rugby Club boasts one of Australia’s largest junior rugby clubs. We cater for and foster the growth of all abilities of rugby, and feature Pony Club (U4 & U5), All Abilities, U6-U11 Mixed Rugby, Girl’s XVs, Girl’s 7s, U12-U16 Graded competition, and U18s.
The Club has a strong history of success within its junior ranks, and has produced numerous Wallabies, with Nick Frisby being the most recent. Within our last 1st Grade Premiership winning team (2018) 8 players in the matchday 23 had played for the Club since U6.
In 2023, our Club historian was able to uncover that there are now a number of families who have had 3 generations play for GPS, a trend we hope to see continue for many years to come.
2025 Season Dates
All Abilities
First Training Session: Friday 11th April
Pony Club
U4-U5: Friday Evenings
First Training Session: Friday 11th April
U6-U9
Preseason commences: Sunday 9th March
Training commences Friday 11th April
Games occur on Saturday Mornings starting 26th April.
U10-U16
Preseason commences:
U10/U11: Wednesday 5th March
U12: Sunday 2nd March
U13: Sundays 4:00pm @ Marist Flats
U14: Sundays 2:00pm @ Marist Flats
U15: Wednesday 5th February
U16: Sundays 3:30pm @ Marist Flats
Training commences Wednesday 9th April
Games occur on Sunday starting 27th April.
All queries regarding 2025 Registration including preseason and scheduling questions should be sent to juniors@gpsrugby.com.au
2025 Junior Registrations Are Open!
U6-U9 Registrations will open on the 1st February
U4 - U5 GET INTO RUGBY
Get-into-Rugby - Walla
Our introduction to Rugby Program is designed to introduce children under the age of 5 to Rugby. “Pony Club” as it is often referred to focusses on gross motor skills with fun-based games, all while encompassing the key elements of Rugby Union.
U3: Players must have turned 3 prior to involvement U4: Players born in 2021
U5: Players born in 2020
Training:
U3 & U4: Fridays 4:45-5:20pm
U5: Fridays 5:30-6:15pm
Registration Fees: $150. This includes:
Insurance coverage,
Affiliation fees and levies,
GPS Rugby Club Training shirt,
Coaches Fees,
Pennant + Ball
U6 - U7
Get-into-Rugby - Tri-Tag
The U6 & U7 age groups are introduced to basic rugby skills through a non-contact 7-a-side competition scheduled by the BJRU. The competition is mixed and is a great opportunity for a first taste of Rugby.
U6: Players born in 2019
U7: Players born in 2018
Training: Friday nights 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Games: Saturday Mornings from 8:00 AM
Registration Fees: $350. This includes:
Insurance coverage,
Affiliation fees and levies,
GPS Rugby Club Training shirt,
Laminated team photo
Pennant
$50 discount for additional siblings (Discount will be available after 1st registration is completed)
U8 - U9
The U8 & U9 age groups then progress to a 7-a-side and 10-a-side tackle competition respectively. Sides play within BJRU organised fixtures, with rules adhering to the ARU and World Rugby Pathway competition laws.
U8: Players born in 2017
U9: Players born in 2016
Training: Friday nights at 6:15-7:30 pm
Games: Saturday mornings from 9:20 AM
Registration Fees: $350. This includes:
Insurance coverage,
Affiliation fees and levies,
GPS Rugby Club Training shirt,
Laminated team photo
Pennant
$50 discount for additional siblings (Discount will be available after 1st registration is completed)
U10 - U12
The first state of Rugby on a full-sized field. U10-U12 Pathway laws have been developed to increase activity levels for maximum participation and enjoyment. The Pathway provides an integrated and consistent approach to the development of U6 to U12 players, coaches and referees nationally. In the U10 and U11 age groups grading does not occur. However, in U12 the club undertakes grading across the whole cohort to alleviate potential safety concerns.
U10: Players born in 2015
U11: Players born in 2014
U12: Players born in 2013
Training: Wednesday nights 5-6:15 pm
Games: Sundays
Registration Fees: $370. This includes:
Insurance coverage,
Affiliation fees and levies,
GPS Rugby Club Training shirt,
Laminated team photo
Pennant
$50 discount for additional siblings (Discount will be available after 1st registration is completed)
U13 - U16
Full U19 laws, with graded competition scheduled by the BJRU. Games are further intended to develop individual skills, fitness and teamwork of all players in accordance with their age and understanding of the game.
U13: Players born in 2012
U14: Players born in 2011
U15: Players born in 2010
U16: Players born in 2009
Training: Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Games: Sundays
Registration Fees: $370. This includes:
Insurance coverage,
Affiliation fees and levies,
GPS Rugby Club Training shirt,
Laminated team photo
Pennant
$50 discount for additional siblings (Discount will be available after 1st registration is completed)
Girl’s Rugby
In 2025, GPS will offer both 7s and XVs pathways for Girl’s Rugby.
Training Commences:
U13 Girl’s XV: Tuesday March 25th @ Marist Flats
U15 Girl’s XV: Tuesday March 25th @ Marist Flats
All queries relating to Girl’s Rugby should be directed to juniors@gpsrugby.com.au
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