The Cathedral School Rugby Academy includes both Rugby League and Rugby Union codes.

Students can participate from Year 4 in the Rugby League Academy (Junior School), and from Year 7 through to Year 12 in the Rugby League Academy (Middle and Senior School).

Rugby Union Academy is available from Year 7 through to Year 12.

REGISTRATIONS

Come Try Session:
Term 1 – Week 3 or 4. No need to register, just come along.

Season Registration:
Term 1 Week 4 or 5. Accept invitation in Parent Lounge (Events & Payments).

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SEASON DATES

Start:
Beginning of Term 1

End:
End of Term 3
AGE GROUP

Year 4 to Year 6
COST

New player:
$300
Returning player:
$200

Inclusions:
• Weekly training sessions with a qualified coach
• Registration costs for team events
• New players receive a water bottle, jersey, shorts, and socks
SCHEDULE

Training:
• Wednesdays 7:10am – 8:00am
(Junior School Oval)

Events:
• 11/12 Year old students: Bill Nettle Challenge – Les Stagg trophy
• 10/11/12 Year old students: Obe Geia Challenge
• 9/10 Year old students: U10 Blackhawk Challenge
• Years 5/6: Interschool Sport

Michael Porter – Coach

Physical Education Coordination – Junior School

Michael has been coaching primary school rugby league teams for approximately 25 years, and has held various roles at Townsville Brothers over the past ten years including assistant coach and Leaguesafe. This includes the assistant coaching role of the U15 team in 2023.  Michael was also the assistant coach of City U11 Townsville Representative team in 2019.

Current roles:
• Community Coach 10 – 12’s
• Community Coach 13 – 15’s
Contact

Michael Porter – Coach
michael.porter@cathedral.qld.edu.au

Rugby League/Union Academy (Middle & Senior School)

REGISTRATIONS

Interested students attend a meeting scheduled in Week 1 or early Week 2.

Season Registration:
Term 1 Week 1 or early Week 2. Accept invitation in Parent Lounge (Events & Payments).

REGISTER NOW
SEASON DATES

Start:
Rugby Union:
Term 1 – Training Week 2, Games Week 4

Rugby League:
Training Week 2, Games Week 4

End:
Rugby Union:
Term 1 – Week 10

Rugby League:
Term 2 – Week 10
AGE GROUP

• Years 7/8
• Years 9/10
• Years 11/12

(Assuming player interest and ability).
COST

New player:
$100
Returning player:
FOC

Inclusions:
• Weekly training sessions with qualified coach.
• New players receive playing shorts, socks and training shirt.
• A school set of playing jerseys are provided on loan for games.

Potential additional costs:
• Additional tournaments and tours may become available at an additional cost.
SCHEDULE

Training:
• Mondays 3:30pm – 4:45pm (all welcome)
• Fridays 7:00pm – 7:50pm (Year 11/12 only)

Events:
TBC

John Rauch – Coach

Head Of Sport / Rugby Coordinator

john.rauch@cathedral.qld.edu.au
Enquire
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