Sports Academy
Rugby Academy
The Cathedral School Rugby Academy includes both Rugby League and Rugby Union codes.
Students can participate from Age 9 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.
Rugby League Academy (Junior School)
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).
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).
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 9
Rugby League:
Term 2 – Week 9
AGE GROUP
• Years 7/8
• Years 9/10
• Years 11/12
(Assuming player interest and ability).
COST
New player:
$100
Returning player:
$50
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
Contact
John Rauch – Coach
john.rauch@cathedral.qld.edu.au
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