IMPORTANT JUNIOR GIRLS INFORMATION FOR 2023
PLAYING GRADES FOR ALL AGES
GCDRU offers rugby in the 7s format for junior all-female teams. Our club has teams for the following playing grades
Girls 7s rugby playing grades
Competition:
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U13 - born 2010 or 2011
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U15 - born 2008 or 2009
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U17 - born 2006 or 2007
Dispensation can be granted to play up two age grades or down an age grade under certain circumstances.
Girls are combined with boys in the U6 to U12 boys playing grade. Access the Junior Boys page for more information about girls' rugby options.
FEES & PAYMENTS
Fees
Registration fees consist of four levies from Queensland Rugby Union, Gold Coast Rugby Union, Rugby Australia/Insurance and our Club. Rugby Australia collects payments through their registration system then distributes funds to the four parties. The Club's levy is used to fund a range of expenses including:
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Club house maintenance
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Power, water and rates, leases, insurance
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Equipment
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Uniforms
Recognising the expense of children's sports, our club is committed to maintaining low junior fees.
All-female rugby teams U13-U17 - $179
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GCDRU - $50.00
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QRU - $50.00
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Rugby Australia/Insurance - $18.00
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Our Club - $61.00
Note: A 2% online credit card transaction fee is applicable when registering and paying.
Installments
The Club supports ZipPay. Flexible instalment options are available through ZipPay and the ability to apply for a ZipPay account is presented during the payment process.
Vouchers
Our Club supports the Queensland Government FairPlay voucher programme. Redeem your vouchers during the registration process or contact the Registrar to discuss.
REGISTRATION
Registration is current closed but will be open prior to season start. Registrations are completed using the Rugby Xplorer system. Rugby Xplorer is available online and through an app (iPhone and Android). Registration payments are made by credit/debit card or ZipPay.
Vouchers and concessions are processed at registration.
REFUNDS
Our Club will offer a full refund under the following circumstance:
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The team you register for is non-viable (i.e. does not have enough players to form a viable team prior to season start)
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If you sustain a season-ending injury prior to the first scheduled competition game
Contact our Registrar for more information.
WEEKLY COMPETITION
7s season duration
Regular competition begins July and concludes September. This timeframe includes semi-finals and Grand Finals. There are also a number carnivals and rugby events that coaches are made aware throughout the year. The season operates as a series of mini-carnivals each Friday evening with all matches hosted by a single club. Teams should expect to play 3 match a night.
TRAINING
Team coaches determine the training days, start times and duration:
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U13 / U15 / U17
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First training - Tuesday, 21 February
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Regular training - Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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All training is at our club grounds.
TRAINING & PLAYING EQUIPMENT
All players receive and keep:
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Match socks
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Match shorts
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Training shirt
Once registered, players are loaned:
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Match jersey - returned to the Club at the end of the season
All players provide:
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Mouth guard
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Boots
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Any other protective clothing they choose to wear (e.g. head gear)