Does your child want to play down an age group?
Kids come in all shapes and sizes. Some kids are able to play more confidently, and really shine, when they are matched with players their own size.
Based on weight and ability, there is an opportunity for kids to play down one age group, but to do so, they must obtain dispensation from NSW Rugby League. NSWRL has set aside three dates so players wanting to play down an age group can be weighed before the season starts.
WEIGHT DISPENSATION
Three “weigh in” afternoons/nights only
Night 1
Date: Monday 18th March
Venue: Magpies Leagues Club, Waitara
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Night 2
Date: Tuesday 19th March
Venue: North Sydney Leagues Club
Time: 4pm – 6:30pm
Night 3
Date: Tuesday 2nd April
Venue: Narrabeen Academy of Sport – Rugby League Office
Time: 4pm – 6:30pm
Your child MUST attend one of these nights for weigh in to be able to play down an age group.
Important: To play down an age group, weighing is necessary. Weight dispensation guidelines were developed to allow a player who isn’t confident of being able to handle the physicality of their own age group to play down one age group. They are not designed for the gun player who happens to be small to play down an age and be a stand out.
MWDJRL Development Squads – Register Now!
MWDJRL Development Squads registration is now open for U13 players and older.
This program enables increased opportunities for local junior rugby league players to compete at the pre-elite level. Members of the squads will receive technical, educational and personal development opportunities.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD PLAYER DETAILS 2019
manlydevelopment@hotmail.com
Get Ready! Season Start – Saturday, 6 April 2019
The junior rugby league season kicks off on Saturday, 6 April. Training will start mid March (your team coach will provide further details on training days and times).
If you have not yet registered your child, please do so as soon as possible. Register at www.playnrl.com and have your Active Kids Voucher at hand – you will save $100 on the registration fee. To apply for the voucher, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/tr…/apply-active-kids-voucher)www.playnrl.com
Only registered players will be permitted to play.
Meet Manly Sea Eagles at Manly Brothers Come & Try Afternoon – this Monday!
Manly Brothers Come & Try afternoon is this Monday, 4 March, 5pm – 6pm, Nolan Reserve, North Manly
The Manly Sea Eagles will once again join us and participate in drills and training for new kids and returning players. It is a great opportunity for kids to meet their football heroes. Free BBQ for the kids afterwards.
Junior Rugby League – your average contact sport
Do you know a child desperately wanting to play rugby league but unable to do so due to parent misconception about the junior game? If so, this article may assist in getting that child onto a league field this season!
Mythbusting about junior rugby league: Parents’ burning questions answered.
Is your child underweight for their age group?
Kids come in all shapes and sizes. Some kids are able to play more confidently, and really shine, when they are matched with players their own size.
Based on weight and ability, there is an opportunity for kids to play down one age group, but to do so, they must obtain dispensation from NSW Rugby League. NSWRL has set aside two dates so players wanting to play down an age group can be weighed before the season starts.
Night 1
Date: Tuesday 19th March
Venue: North Sydney Leagues Club
Time: 4pm – 6:30pm
Night 2
Date: Thursday 28th March
Venue: Narrabeen Academy of Sport – Rugby League Office
Time: 4pm – 6:30pm
Important: To play down an age group, weighing is necessary. Weight dispensation guidelines were developed to allow a player who isn’t confident of being able to handle the physicality of their own age group to play down one age group. They are not designed for the gun player who happens to be small to play down an age and be a stand out.
If you have any queries about our Club or the season, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Manly Brothers Come & Try Afternoon – Train with the Sea Eagles – Monday, 4th March
The Sea Eagles will once again join Manly Brothers for its Come and Try afternoon.
Everybody is welcome to join us.
New players will be introduced to the game with drills and games. Existing players will get a chance to pick up tips and photo opportunities with their favourite Sea Eagle.
The club will be holding a BBQ for the kids afterwards.
FREE M8s Footy – March 2019. Register Now!
M8s Footy is back in 2019! This FREE, modified, non-competitive, safe and fun form of rugby league will feature again this pre-season down at Nolan’s Reserve.
Please read on for all the details:
When and Where
Four consecutive Friday’s in March – 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd March at Nolan’s Reserve. Games will kick off at 5pm each night and the finish time will depend on registrations but should be about 7:30pm.
Who
This fun program is designed for new players to team rugby league. If your child already plays rugby league, this is an opportunity for them to recruit mates who would be new to club rugby league. All you have to do is gather a group of 8 kids to form a team, then register. Hopefully this will encourage new members to Manly Brothers and the club comp series.
Ages and Formats
There will be two divisions; U11 Boys Tackle and U13 Girls Tag.
Each team in these divisions will play two games per night – a total of 8 matches across the program.
Boys can play two years above their natural age group and girls can play tag three years about their natural age group.
Rules
Games will be non-competitive.
Teams will consist of a maximum of 10 registered players – 8 players on the field at a time.
Matches will be played on a touch football sized field.
For all other rule modifications please read the attached rules document.
There will be no coaches or trainers for these teams – Just kids being kids and playing footy with minimal instruction from us adults.
What Will Each Team Receive
Each team will receive a set of coloured shirts on the first night that will be used for the games and kept afterwards.
Each team will receive a football they must bring to each game.
Refereeing by accredited referees.
Games will be overseen by experienced Sports Trainers who’ll provide first aid when needed.
Once registered all participants will be covered under the NSWRL Junior League Association insurance.
How to Register
Form a team of 8 and contact: Ben James, NSWRL Club & Competitions Co-ordinator – Northern Region by email: bjames@nswrl.com.au
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 22 FEBRUARY, 2019
Rules: NSWRL Recreational RL M8s Rules (3)
Vale Dempsey Joy
We are saddened to inform you that Dempsey Joy passed away on Thursday, 25 October 2018.
Dempsey’s playing career in rugby league commenced as a junior with the Manly Christian Brothers Rugby League Club. He eventually changed codes to play rugby union for many seasons with the Manly Rugby Union Club, mainly as a lock forward, accumulating over 125 games in first-grade. Followed by approaches from the neighbouring strong Manly Warringah District Rugby League Football Club, Dempsey decided to change codes again and in 1975 and 1977 he played numerous games in reserve grade including eight first-grade games, mainly in the front row.
Before retiring from playing rugby league he spent time as Captain Coach with the Tamworth City Rugby League Football Club and successfully won the premiership during his time there.
He will be missed by our community.
Major Semi Final – 25 August, 2018
Finals – Draw 2 – 18 August, 2018
Draw 16 – Saturday, 11 August 2018
Saturday, 11 August 2018
Lake Park
U6 Gala Day – 8.15am
U7 Gala Day – 8.15am
Nolans Reserve
U9W 9.00am Manly Brothers M vs North Curl Curl (Qualifyer)
U9M 10.40am Manly Brothers M vs Belrose (Elimination)
U11W 12.30pm Manly Brothers W vs North Curl Curl (Qualifier)
U14S 1.30 pm Manly Brothers W vs Cromer
Harbord Park
U8 9.15am Manly Brothers W vs Harbord W
Hitchcock Park
U12G 12.00pm Manly Brothers vs Avalon
Ferretville
U14G 3.30pm Manly Brothers vs Beacon Hill
St Matthews Farm
U11M 10.00am Manly Brothers M vs Narraweena (Qualifyer)
U12S 2.00pm Manly Brothers W vs Cromer
U15 3.00pm Manly Brothers W vs Cromer
BYE
U10 Manly Brothers
Sunday, 8 July 2018
Nolans Reserve
U16G Manly Brothers vs Paddington Colts