About the Wakehurst Mini’s (U6 to U9)
All Wakehurst Rugby Mini’s teams compete in the Warringah/Manly Districts Mini’s Competition held between Late March and August each year.
At Mini’s level there are no match results recorded or competition ladders published and hence there is no finals series at the end of the season. It is all about maximising participation and enjoyment.
Each of our Mini’s teams use the TeamStuff app/website for all communications as well as maintaining up-to-date details for each game and training session.
Age Groups
In 2024 the Mini’s teams will be broken down into the following age groups:
Under 6s – Born in 2018 or later
Under 7s – Born in 2017
Under 8s – Born in 2016
Under 9s – Born in 2015
** Note: Dispensation can be requested to play in a lower age group, depending mainly on height and weight.
Ages are the players Age as of 1st January each year
Competition Details (2024)
Games are held on Saturday mornings between 8am and 1pm and are all played on Rugby fields within the Northern Beaches.
The draw for each age group in the 2024 Mini’s competitions are still being finalised. At this stage the expectation is that competition games will commence on the first Saturday in May.
Training
Training for all Wakehurst Minis teams are usually held every Wednesday evening from 5:30pm onwards at the Wakehurst Rugby Park, and typically commence in early/mid March.
Parents are able to either enjoy a refreshment in the clubhouse while the kids train or are more than welcome to assist the coaches with the training drills.
Mini’s Rules/Laws
The Warringah/Manly Districts play under the ARU’s Kids Pathway Laws which have been developed with a focus on safety and increased activity levels.
TryRugby Kids Pathway for U6 – U12 players provides a series of age-specific modified rugby games.
U6 – U9: MINIS COMPETITION
The U6-U9 age groups play in Minis competitions organised by local Districts. There are seven different Minis competitions operating in Sydney. These competitions operate under the Pathways Laws and provide a series of age-specific modified rugby games.
These modified games progressively develop the individual skills, fitness and teamwork of all players in accordance with their physical maturity and understanding of the game.
The following table summarises the age specific rule variations: