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CLUB CHARTER

Our Mission: Foster a lifelong love of rugby while developing every child’s potential.


The FABS Framework

Every decision we make as coaches should deliver on these four outcomes for every player.

FUN

Enjoying the whole rugby experience – games, training, friendships, and being part of something bigger.

ACHIEVEMENT

Celebrating milestones big and small – individual improvement, personal growth, and getting better as a team.

BELONGING

Feeling part of the team and the club – experiencing cultural and gender inclusion and playing in the right age group.

SAFE

Feeling psychologically, emotionally, and physically safe – and knowing who and where to seek help if you don’t feel safe.

How We Play (RACES)

RESPECT

For teammates, opponents, referees, coaches, and the game.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Everyone has a role. Rugby is the ultimate team sport.

COMMITMENT 

Learn from setbacks. Get up and keep going.

EFFORT

Play hard, but always within the spirit of the game.

SUPPORT 

Your team mates and club

 

Game Time Policy

U10 and Below – Equal Game Time

All players receive equal game time, regardless of ability. Development and participation are the priority.

U11- U14 – Fair Game Time

Fair game time is earned through effort and commitment, not talent alone. The principle is simple:

Expect Good Game Time - Turn up to training regularly and give 100% effort at training and on game day.

Don’t Expect Much Game Time - Don't live the club values, miss training, no effort or commitment.

This rewards the players who put in the work and teaches accountability from an early age.

U14 and Above – Earned Game Time

Earned Game Time reflects effort, commitment, and readiness, informed by skill development and game and position understanding, with safety and long-term growth as the priority.

Coaching Commitments

To Our Players

  • Create a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive.

  • Prioritise fun and engagement.

  • Focus on long-term development over short-term results.

  • Model the values and behaviours we want to see.

  • Celebrate individual progress and team achievements equally.

  • Listen to players and, where safe and appropriate, provide opportunities to play in positions they are interested in.

To Our Families

  • Communicate openly about our development approach.

  • Help parents understand that every child’s rugby journey is unique.

  • Keep the focus on fun and growth, not pressure to win.

To Our Club

  • Uphold the club’s values and reputation in all interactions.

  • Continue learning and developing as a coach.

  • Work with other coaches to share knowledge and best practice.

CLUB Promise

We measure success not by trophies, but by the number of kids who come back each season, the smiles on their faces, the improvement in every player, and the friendships and love of rugby we help create.

COACHING CHARTER

Rugby develops core athletic skills that directly translate into sports like AFL, soccer, basketball, and netball:

  • Running, agility and balance through evasive footwork, change of direction, and body control

  • Tackling and contact confidence using safe technique, spatial awareness, and courage under pressure

  • Hand–eye coordination developed through catching, passing, and decision-making at speed

  • Game awareness by reading play, supporting teammates, and reacting quickly

  • Fitness and endurance through full-body conditioning without early specialisation

Many of our junior rugby players have become better, stronger AFL players because rugby teaches how to move, how to engage, and how to stay composed in contact  skills that are invaluable across multiple sports.

Building Better People Through Core Rugby Values

Rugby is globally recognised for its strong values, which are reinforced in training, matches, and everyday behaviour:

  • Respect for teammates, opponents, referees, and the game

  • Integrity through honesty, fairness, and accountability

  • Discipline by showing self-control and commitment

  • Solidarity through teamwork, inclusion, and supporting others

  • Passion by striving to improve and giving your best effort

These values help children develop confidence, empathy, leadership, and emotional maturity that extend far beyond sport.

Developing Resilience and Confidence

Rugby helps children learn how to:

  • Respond positively to setbacks

  • Manage physical and mental challenges safely

  • Support teammates and work through adversity together

  • Learn from mistakes and continue improving

This builds resilience and mental toughness, helping young players grow into calm, capable, and confident individuals.

A Global Game With a Strong Community Spirit

Rugby is played and respected around the world. Wherever life takes you, rugby offers:

  • A sense of belonging

  • Shared values that transcend cultures

  • Lifelong friendships built on respect and teamwork

At a local level, rugby clubs are built on family involvement, volunteering, and community connection. Children don’t just join a team — families become part of a supportive community.

More Than a Sport

Rugby teaches players what to do, how to do it, and gives them the confidence to do it under pressure. It develops well-rounded athletes and helps shape respectful, resilient, and grounded people — both on the field and in life.