Junior Club Rugby Information

For general information on Junior Club Rugby Contact:

Denis Henderson
North Harbour Rugby Club Liaison Officer
DDI: 447 2106
EMAIL: denish@harbourrugby.co.nz

2017 Season Dates

Start Date - Saturday 6th May (Grade Day). Girls Rippa grade will commence 13th May.

Finishing Date - J1-J8 Saturday 19th August

Non-Play Dates - Saturday 3rd June (Queens Birthday Weekend), Saturday 15th July (middle weekend of July School Holidays)

J1-J4 Junior Tournament

J2-J4 Seeding Round / J1 First Round - Sunday 23rd July

Quarter Finals / J1 Second Round - Sunday 6th August

Semi-Finals / J1 Third Round - Sunday 20th August

J1-J4 Tournament Finals - Sunday 27th August

2017 JUNIOR GRADES CHART

Grade

Year Born

Age at Jan 1^st

Weight not to exceed (Kg) as at May 1^st

Specials

2005

2004

Open

70kg

2006

2005

2004

Open

60kg

2007

2006

2005

Open

55kg

2008

2007

2006

Open

50kg

2009

2008

2007

Open

45kg

2010

2009

2008

Open

40kg

J7 RIPPA

2010

2009

N/A

J8 RIPPA

2011

5 and Under

Open

N/A

Notes:

Players turning 5 years old by 30 June 2017 (Year Born – 2012) may play in J8.
Girls may play Rippa rugby in mixed grades J7and J8, then play tackle rugby in J6 to J1 or, may choose to continue to play Rippa rugby in the girls only Rippa grades – G3 to G1.

2017 JUNIOR GIRLS ONLY RIPPA GRADES CHART

Grade

Year Born

Age at Jan 1^st

Weight

G1 (Over 9)

2007

2006

2005

2004

Open

G2 (Under 9)

2009

2008

Open

Junior Rugby:

“The purpose of North Harbour Junior Rugby is to give all players the opportunity to participate against others of a similar age and size and to assist in the progressive development of the necessary physical, social, emotional and mental skills as a foundation for enjoyment and continued participation in the game”.

NHRU Junior Rugby is played in accordance with IRB & NZRU “Laws of the Game” incorporating the Small Blacks Development Model guidelines.

Regular Saturday Junior Club Rugby is run in a non-competition format, meaning that while individuals, teams and clubs may record tries, conversions, wins, losses and points tables, the Union does not collect and collate scores, keep tables or team placing.

Players and coaches should strive to win, however it is the responsibility of coaches, referees, parents and supporters to assist all players in developing the fundamental skills required to play the game safely, with enjoyment and in accordance with the Laws of the Game.