The RugbyWA Development Team are a hardworking group, who are passionate about sharing rugby throughout the state. Always in the community, our Development Officers work to increase participation in the sport, and strengthen the link between schools, program participants, our clubs and other stakeholders.
Our focus throughout August has been to continue the launch of Tri Tag in Western Australia.
In August, we showcased Tri Tag throughout the Gold Blooded Tour in the Southwest, club visits and school visits. We hosted the Official Launch of Tri Tag at Curtin University, where we saw an impressive turnout and are excited to see the three Tri Tag centres start up in October!
The following clubs have had the opportunity to learn Tri Tag in August:
- Cottesloe
- ARK’s
- Ellenbrook
- Wanneroo
- Swan Suburbs
- Kalamunda
INTERESTED IN PLAYING TRI TAG?
We are launching 3 Tri Tag Centres in October!
- Wanneroo Rugby (U6’s-U12’s) 10/10/2024
- Curtin Rugby (U6’s-Seniors) 10/10/2024
- UWA Rugby (U6’s-Seniors) 11/10/2024
If you are interested in playing Tri Tag, please register your interest HERE or email our team at scott.hollins@rugbywa.com.au
Our Junior Force Experience program has now closed. We had 78 schools apply for the program and, whilst all schools won a free rugby clinic for registering, the winner of the $2,500 worth of rugby equipment was Gooseberry Hill Primary School!
We have our school holiday rugby clinics starting in 2 weeks! We have three mixed sessions for different age groups from 24th –26th September.
We then have a Girls only Holiday Clinic on the 27th of September for girls between U11-U15. We are incredibly excited to announce two of our coaches for this clinic are Valuese Tiakia and Sera Ravatudei. Both these ladies have incredible experience as Super W players on the international stage and also in Perth club rugby! We will also be joined by Super W players and coaching staff!
If you want to register for any of the holiday clinics, please sign up at this link. Junior Force Holiday Clinics | Humanitix / Girls Junior Force Holiday Clinic | Humanitix
As the club season wraps up, we are offering Tri-Tag sessions for schools. Tri Tag Rugby is a minimal contact, low injury risk, attack-based rugby union game that incorporates the skill set and fabric of rugby. The format offers a fun, safe, inclusive, and fast-paced alternative to the traditional game.
These sessions will keep your students playing rugby in the “offseason”, honing their skills with the new non-contact form of rugby. Moving into next year there will be school competitions and more school Gala days to encourage everyone to get into rugby!
We recently completed a 7-week block of Tri-Tag at Carine Senior High School; Year 12 pupils ended the block by playing their teachers. Unfortunately, the game was a 2-2 draw, with the teachers scoring with the last play of the game!
Remember we are always available for school sessions. Get in contact if your school would like individual sessions or a series of clinics to prep them for a Tri-Tag competition, Gala Day or simply to try something new and fun!
Coming soon...
We have upcoming Gala Days and programs in Term 4. If you would like your school to be apart of these or want any additional information, please contact me at Nephi.Baker@rugbywa.com.au
RugbyWA All Abilities has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to inclusive sports by being nominated at the WA Disabilities Association Awards night. This nomination highlights the program’s commitment to supporting athletes of all abilities.
As part of their community engagement, RugbyWA All Abilities attended the "What Ability Day," where they showcased the inclusive nature of rugby and encouraged participation. In addition, RugbyWA collaborated with the WA Disability Association to conduct sporting clinics, further promoting accessibility and inclusion in sports.
Throughout Term 3, RugbyWA also visited multiple support and education schools, offering tailored rugby sessions to students, reinforcing their dedication to empowering individuals with disabilities.
Southern Lions hosted their end of season All Abilities carnival on the 8th of September seeing a great turn out of players from both Southern Lions and Perth Bayswater along with their Golden Oldies teams joining in on the fun.
