There are a number of various pathways for both senior and junior players to play rep rugby. Below are links to websites that can provide details on representative opportunities.The Illawarra District Rugby Union website can provide information for the Illawarriors and this is for all age levels.The NSW Waratahs has information on the NSW REP Rugby Road Maps. It is an entry point into the National long-term talent development for youth players at U10 – U18 age levels.
U10 – Central Coast - 16/17 July 2022U11 – Central Coast - 16/17 July 2022U12– Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022U13– Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022U14– Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022U15– Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022U16– Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022
U14 (12 aside) – Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022U16 (XV’s) – Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022U18 (XV’s) – Location TBA - 11,12,13 June 2022
Trials: Sunday 3/4/22 – Location TBATrials: Sunday 10/4/22 – Location TBA No Training Required You must be available to attend/play:NSW State Gala Day: Central Coast: 16/17 July 2022
Trials: Sunday 27/2/22 – University of WollongongTrials: Sunday 13/3/22 – Location TBATrials: Sunday 20/3/22 – Location TBATrials: Sunday 27/2/22– Location TBASquads Announced: Friday 01/04/22 If you are selected for the U12/13 Squad team you will be notified on Friday 01/04/22Team Training will be on a Monday afternoon/evening with the dates outlined below.Location: TBA - within the Illawarra DistrictMonday 4/4/22Monday 11/4/22Monday 2/5/22Monday 9/5/22Monday 16/5/22Monday 23/5/22Monday 30/5/22Monday 6/6/22Monday 20/6/22Monday 27/6/22Monday 10/7/22Monday 11/7/22 You must be available to attend/play:NSWJRU State Championships 11,12,13 June 2022 - Location TBA (June Long Weekend)Southern State Championships Brumbies ACT: 12, 13, 14, 15 July 2022 (School Holidays)
Dion Miller – Boys ProgramAmanda Puckeridge - Girls Program Trials: Sunday 27/2/22 – University of WollongongTrials: Sunday 13/3/22 – Location TBATrials: Sunday 20/3/22 – Location TBATrials: Sunday 27/2/22– Location TBASquads Announced: Friday 01/04/22 If you are selected for the U14/U15/U16 Squad team you will be notified on Friday 01/04/22Team Training will be on a Monday afternoon/evening with the dates outlined below.Location: TBA - within the Illawarra DistrictMonday 4/4/22Monday 11/4/22Monday 2/5/22Monday 9/5/22Monday 16/5/22Monday 23/5/22Monday 30/5/22Monday 6/6/22Monday 20/6/22Monday 27/6/22Monday 10/7/22Monday 11/7/22You must be available to attend/play:• NSWJRU State Championships 11,12,13 June 2022 - Location TBA (June Long Weekend)• Southern State Championships Brumbies ACT: 12, 13, 14, 15 July 2022 (School Holidays)There will also be another tournament with Southern Districts played throughout the year GENERAL NOTE TO ALL PLAYERS: All players must be registered to a Illawarra Junior Rugby club in order to attend the first trial date.We are selecting 2 teams for the U12& U13 teams. They will be evenly selected and will be named Illawarra blue and Illawarra red.If you are not able to attend the planned dates, please email rugbydion@yahoo.com.au advising this with a reason and the date.You need to complete the expression of interest form prior to attending the trial.Expression of Interest form: https://forms.gle/HWxkubRwVQvxFwZw6 For any enquiries please contact: Dion MillerIDRU Junior Rep Coordinator rugbydion@yahoo.com.au 0450 035 185