IMPORTANT WOMEN'S INFORMATION FOR 2021
PLAYING GRADES
Female rugby focuses on 7s.
Girls' competition playing grades:
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U13 - born 2009 or 2008
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U15 - born 2007 or 2006
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U17 - born 2005 or 2004
Girls are combined with boys in the U6 to U12 boys playing grade.
Women compete in the Open playing grade.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open. 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.
WEEKLY COMPETITION
Pre-season matches
Individual coaches arrange pre-season matches for their teams.
Season
The women's rugby season is divided into four blocks. We have elected to join the competition from Block 2 onwards/
Block 2 - Sundays - May 9 to June 6
Block 3 - Friday nights - July 23 to August 20
Block 4 - SEQ Carnival tour
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August 1 - SEQ Carnival @ Darling Downs (Sunday)
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August 15 - SEQ Carnival @ Brisbane (Sunday)
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August 29 - SEQ Carnival @ Gold Coast (Sunday)
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September 12 - SEQ Carnival @ Sunshine Coast (Sunday)
TRAINING
Training has begun for all grades - Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All training are at our club grounds.
FEES & PAYMENTS
Fees
Registration fees consist of four levies from Queensland Rugby Union, Gold Coast Rugby Union, Rugby Australia/Insurance and our Club. 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
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Uniforms
Our Club is reestablishing women's rugby and has the lowest women's fees on the Gold Coast.
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Girls U13-U17 - $49
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Women's Open - $49
Our Club supports credit/debit card payment and ZipPay. Note: A 2% charge is added when completing a credit card payment.
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.
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.
TRAINING & PLAYING EQUIPMENT
Once registered, players are loaned:
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Match jersey - returned to the Club at the end of the season
Players receive and keep:
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Match socks
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Match shorts
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Training shirt
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)