4-7 year olds – Get into Rugby

Get into Rugby Walla is recommended for participants aged 4 – 5 years and involves small-sided games and activities designed to introduce participants to the basic movements and skills of Rugby.

Get into Rugby Tri Time is recommended for participants aged 6 – 7 years and continues participants’ core skill development whilst also introducing contact-readiness activities and modified Tri Tag Rugby to prepare participants for junior rugby.

8 to 12 year olds Mixed – Gala Days

The U6 to U12s play for their clubs at the Sunday ARTC Gala Carnivals hosted throughout the zone. Played during school terms, these carnivals are held fortnightly during the season. Clubs host one carnival each. The age groupings are in 2-year age gaps – U6, U8, U10 and U12. 2025 introduces new girls U10 and U12 competitions.

These Sunday carnivals are a bustle of activity with BBQs and the NSWRU development staff in attendance. It is a great family day out.

The games follow the ARU Modified Rules for U6 to U12 so as to progressively develop individual skills and teamwork alongside children’s physical maturity and understanding of the game. U6 play 7 aside, U8 and U10 play 10 aside and U12 play 15 aside.

Gala Days – 4-12yr olds

Includes U10 & U12 girls comp.

13s to 18s North West Regional Youth Competition NWRYC

The U13s to U18s play a school and club competition. 2026 sees the introduction of a local Wednesday evening competition. This will reduce the need to travel and help build a stronger local rugby community.

NWRYC is also an additional option.

Registration

Register at https://xplorer.rugby/ajrufc. Players, Coaches, Managers and Ground Marshalls need to register. You must have a Rugby Xplorer account to register. Registrations can be completed via the app or website: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/ .

Visit the How to Register page for all the steps. When you register a player you will need to include their Height and Weight so have these details ready! When searching for the club you’d like to register with: type ‘Armidale’ in the search and choose Armidale JRUFC. On the Registration Summary page you can add an Active Kids Voucher. You may need to scroll down to accept the T&Cs and find the ‘make payment’ button. When you click Finish it will ask if you would like to register another player. All Junior Players receive free Waratahs Membership!