Dear NSJRU U10+ players & supporters

Representative (Reps) – Expression of Interest (EOI)

FINAL CALL to register EOI to trial for Reps – DEADLINE 6pm Wednesday 2 April 2025. Please fill in the Expression of Interest (EOI) form to trial for Reps by clicking on the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRyJa_2bS1hSNodv_zdGEmD-ldvEXwd-SJOpBste6WjK-uzQ/viewform

Please join the NSJRU Reps 2025 Whats App chat group which is our prime source of communication. https://chat.whatsapp.com/JhWXuUmGOLMAjgxMwBOvDu

Reps is available to all players U10 to U18s playing for one of our 4 Village clubs – Drummoyne, Hunters Hill, Mosman, Norths Pirates. Players trial for the age group they are turning in the calendar year. eg if turning 13 in 2025, trial for U13s, unless dispensation to play up an age group is granted. NSJRU use independent selectors to select players for their Rep teams.

To be eligible to represent the Northern Suburbs District, a player must have played a minimum of 4 games for their Club prior to the State Champs. Further, the player should continue to play for their Club for the remainder of the season following State Champs, otherwise their club team/Club may be penalised.

Reps – Dates

U12s, U13s, U14s and U15s – first trial on Sunday 6 April 2025 at Boronia Park, Hunters Hill. U12s & U13s trial from 5pm; U14s trial from 6.00pm; U15s trial from 4.00pm. Trials commence following conclusion of SJRU club games.

U13s, U14s, U15s – 2nd trial on Monday 28 April 2025 (school holidays) at Boronia Park, Hunters Hill. U13s & U14s trial 4.45pm. U15s trial from 6.00pm. These sessions will be 75mins and include a full game/game simulation.

U10s to U18s – trials on Sunday, 4 May 2025 at Balmoral Oval, Balmoral. Times will be confirmed once the SJRU club rugby draw comes out.

Following 4 May 2025, we aim to announce Rep teams for the U12s and above.

Where selections are still to be determined for an age group, we will host another trial on Sunday, 11 May 2025 (Mother’s Day) at Balmoral Oval, Balmoral.

U12s-U18s – Training will be each Sunday leading up to the State Cup which is held on the June long weekend 7-9 June 2025.

U10s & U11s will trial and train each Sunday from 4 May 2025, with selections for these age groups finalised end of May 2025 ahead of their State Gala on 19-20 July 2025.

Training for all age groups will include the annual 4 Way Gala at Boronia Park. Dates & timings will be confirmed in due course.

Wednesday 4 June 2025 – U12-U18s – jersey presentation at 7pm at Norths Cammeray.

June long weekend 7-9 June 2025 State Cup – U12s Taree, U13s Orange, U14s Dubbo, U15s Maitland, U16s Granville, U18s Concord. Accommodation has been reserved for regional areas for players & supporters.

Saturday 28 June 2005 – U10s & U11s – jersey presentation at North Sydney Oval ahead of the Shute Shield 1st grade game – Norths Seniors v Gordon.

Training for U10s & U11s will continue up to State Galas which is held 19-20 July 2025 (the last weekend of the school holidays). U10s play at Parramatta. U11s play in Mudgee. Accomodation has been reserved in Mudgee for players & supporters.

NSJRU Representative Guidelines – all parents/guardians/players should read this document to understand the roles and process involved with representative rugby, including expectations of commitment and eligibility.

For more information on the Representative pathways, please refer to NSW Junior Rugby Union website https://www.nswjuniors.com.au/

Sponsors
Grassroots rugby relies on the generosity of local businesses. This season, we are privileged to have our major sponsor – Our Sage (telehealth consultants), along with Sydney Slice, Motus Transport, Estilo Travel and Norths Collective. We are also proud to promote the incredible community work of Touched by Olivia (creating inclusive playspaces).

Should you require a Mouthguard please contact Our Sage/Our Medical Dental. Our Medical is open Monday to Saturday at 13-19 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest. Book an appointment online https://bit.ly/41ayiXa or phone the clinic on 02 9067 4444.

Any Qs
If you have any questions, please contact myself, one of the NSJRU Committee members or your Village Club President (Drummoyne, Hunters Hill, Mosman, Norths Pirates).

Go Northies.

Cheers
Nathan Davis

President

Northern Suburbs Junior Rugby Union