NEW RULE CHANGES FOR THE 2011 SEASON

1.      Number of Kids in the Under 6 – Under 12 Competition

The main changes relate to the:

·        Under 8 – NOW 7 – a –side NOT 10

·        Under 11 – NOW 12- a- side NOT 15

• Under 12 now use Size 4 Ball NOT 5
• Teams must share players when numbers are short

2.      Import Rule

·         For each Age Group a club cannot register more than two (2) Imports from any other club.

·         In exceptional circumstances a player or Club may appeal to the Competition Manager to be given dispensation from the Import Rule.

The committee understands that some clubs MAY need dispensation for exceptional circumstances. Dispensation forms will be made available on the website soon. ANY club who is taking on MORE than 2 players from ANY club in an age group will need to apply for dispensation for ALL their new players whom have played with another club in 2010.

3.      Maximum number of Players allowed to Sign on

The maximum number of players allowed to sign on and be used in a Match has changed.

·        12-a-side competitions can only sign on 18 players

·        15-a-side competition can only sign on 23 players

Clubs may choose to have squads larger than 18 or 23 but only a maximum of 18 and 23 players will be allowed to participate in their respective competition matches.

4.      Touch Judges & Bonus Points

All teams in Under 13's - Opens from Round Five (5) onwards (ie 13-15 May 2011) will be required to supply a qualified Touch Judge for their matches in order to receive a bonus points. Any teams in the Under 13's - Opens who do not supply a Touch Judge from Round 5 onwards will need to write to the Competition Manager to show cause why they should receive the bonus point.

Assistant Referee Courses calendar is available on the NSW Rugby Website or by clicking www.nswrugby.com.au/LinkClick.aspx 

Registration for all Referee & Coaching Courses can be done online at the MyRugby website by clicking myrugby.rugby.com.au/myrugby/courses_listState.asp

5.      Plate Finals

All teams in the Under 10 to Under 15 (inclusive) will be participating in PLATE FINALS. For:

·         6 team competitions – 4 v 5

·         8 & 10 team competition – 5 v 8 & 6 v 7 with winner of each advancing to the Grand Final

Please note that Plate Grand Finals will be held ONE(1) week earlier than Cup Grand Finals.

The competition will not be completed till the last weekend in August (weather permitting).     

2010 SJRU Annual Report is NOW AVAILABLE

To request a copy please email: sydneyjuniors@nswrugby.com.au