Secondary Rugby Program
WELBORN CUP
Named after WA's first homegrown Wallaby and Emirates Western Force inaugural player John Welborn, the John Welborn Cup provides a kick start to many school rugby programs throughout Perth.
In 2009 the John Welborn Cup will be played as a 10's Gala Day for Open and Year 9 teams with the finals of both age groups being played as a Curtain Raiser to the Super 14 fixture between Emirates Western Force and Lions on Friday 24 April.
All schools are welcome to particpate in the event which is the start of the school rugby union season for 2009. Please click here to download a nomination form. Nominations must be received by 24th March 2009.
For further information please contact Smarter Than Smoking Development Officer Sam Hutcherson via email at: sam.hutcherson@rugby.com.au
SCHOOL RUGBY
Schools rugby in the Perth area is divided into two major competitions, the Public Schools Association (PSA) and the Smarter Than Smoking Combined Schools and Colleges (CSC).
The PSA competition consists of 7 teams and is conducted over 10 weeks of games.
The Smarter Than Smoking CSC competition is conducted in age group divisions and is held during Terms 2 and 3. The Open (years 11 & 12) and Year 9 competitions are run in Term 2, the Year 8 and Year 10 competitions are in Term 3. A link to the Smarter than Smoking CSC 2009 Season Handbook will be available here soon.
For any additional information regarding the Smarter than Smoking CSC competition, please email Smarter than Smoking Development Officer Sam Hutcherson: sam.hutcherson@rugbywa.com.au
GIRLS RUGBY
Due to the success of schoolgirls rugby over the past two years, RugbyWA will be offering a Girls Smarter than Smoking competition for the first four weeks of Term 4 in 2009 (depending on interest). Ther structure of the competition will focus on seven-a-side rugby with multiple games being played over four afternoons. RugbyWA Smarter than Smoking Develeopment Officers will be available to assist with coaching and will also be present on match day to approach the game as a learning experience.
SAMPLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
If you would like to see rugby played at your high school and you don't currently participate in the Smarter than Smoking CSC competition, a sampling opportunity may be what your school needs to generate some interest. Whether it is through a sport class, or an event at your school, RugbyWA Smarter than Smoking Development Officers are available to introduce rugby at your school throughout the year.
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