13 MAR-25: NORTHS JUNIORS 2025 REPS EOI & DATES

Dear NSJRU U10+ players & supporters

Academy

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 5 week Academy program. We hope all players enhanced their rugby skillset. We very much appreciate Mike Cross, TryTime Rugby & the Norths Juniors committee for all the work they put in to organise the Academy. Mike arranged guest appearances by Zak Beer (Norths Seniors 1st grade coach), Hugh Sinclair (Cowra, Norths Seniors & Waratahs), Paul Cividian (NSW & AU U16 coach), Seth Stoltenberg (Norths Colts coach & General Manager, Norths Seniors) & Jack Bowen (former Norths Junior & Waratahs), plus we met Henry O’Donnell & Dan Botha (also former Norths Juniors & Waratahs). Key messages – eat well, train hard, play & support your mates on & off the field, build your skills, play to strengths, develop whole game, develop good habits & repeat those, stay committed, rugby development pathway – Village Club, Juniors, Colts, Seniors, Waratahs, Wallabies. Thank you to Drummoyne, Hunters Hill & Mosman for hosting our Academy & Speed Programs at your ovals. Norths Pirates would have done so as well.

Speed Program

Speed is the rate at which an athlete covers a distance. Sprint speed in sports is one of the most sought after commodities. Thank you to those in U13s and above who participated in the 3 sessions Speed program led by Roger Fabri Speed Academy.

Representative (Reps) – Expression of Interest (EOI)

Mike Cross commented with such a great turnout and effort put in by our players at our Academy, we are excited for the upcoming Reps season and the depth of talent we have to choose from in 2025.  All players are encouraged to trial whether they have played Reps before or not and whether or not they attended the Academy & Speed Program. Norths Juniors use independent selectors to select players for their Rep teams.

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.

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 3pm to 4.15pm and U14s & U15s trial 4.30pm to 6.15pm.
  • U13s, U14s, U15s – 2nd trial on Monday 28 April 2025 (school holidays) at Taplin Park, Drummoyne. U13s trial 3pm to 4.15pm. U14s trial 4.15pm to 5.30pm. U15s trial 5.30pm to 6.45pm.
  • 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. Note 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.
  • 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).

Remember the Mouthguard offer we mentioned previously via 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.

Waratahs

We are sure many Norths Juniors were at Allianz Stadium last weekend supporting the Waratahs including Norths Seniors Henry O’Donnell (former Norths Junior), Hugh Sinclair, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu. Hugh Sinclair is captaining the Tahs this weekend in Brisbane v the Reds.

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

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