Here is all the information you'll need to get your child started with The Cott Pirates in 2021.
Club Location
Cottesloe Rugby Club is located at Harvey Field - 47 Broome Street, Cottesloe. There is plenty of easy parking.
Weekly Schedule
Training - Thursday nights at Harvey Field from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Games - Saturday mornings
WHAT DO I BRING/WEAR TO TRAINING?
Training gear (such as shorts and t-shirts), socks, football boots (or trainers), MOUTH GUARDS and a bottle of water.
FIXTURES
Games take place on Saturday mornings. You will be notified of the time through our team app.
Cottesloe Rugby Club belongs to the Rugby WA Central Zone group of clubs. Games for age groups U6 - U9 are hosted, largely, at various Rugby club fields throughout the central area of Perth. All players will receive a link to their team’s fixtures once the details have been finalised by Rugby WA.
Above U10 age groups play home and away.
Calendar Dates
Fun and optional beach training for all age groups from Thursday 11 February at Cottesloe Beach with Eduardo Robaina.
Team training starts Thursday 4 March for ages under 9 and older.
Training start date to be confirmed with our coaches for our smaller Pirates under 6, 7 and 8.
Please note, your 4 year old Pirate is most welcome to join with the 5 and 6 year olds in under 5/6. Under 6 and 7 are no tackling and we concentrate on catching and passing and playing as a team.
Season begins Saturday 8 May 2021.
There are NO Junior rugby games played on the following dates in 2021
June long weekend
July 10 and July 17 during school holidays (Note - they are played on July 3)
Post training meals
Following training, bring the whole family up to the clubhouse to enjoy a healthy, home-cooked meal with other Cott families in front of our open fireplace. This is always a favourite night of the week for our Cott Pirate players and families!
Every Cott Junior team takes turns each week to provide and serve healthy, home cooked, wholesome food to our Cott Pirates and their families. We keep it simple! Some of the examples of meals we serve are pasta, salad and garlic bread; sausages, mash potato, peas and gravy; lasagne and salad etc.
Game Styles/ Format
Source: Australian Rugby Union (http://www.rugby.com.au/tryrugby/Playing/U6-U12.aspx)
Uniform
Cottesloe Rugby Club blue jersey is provided to all team members. A jersey, navy blue shorts and club long socks are included in the registration cost. Each player needs to provide their own football boots and mouthguard.
PLEASE NOTE: MOUTH GUARDS ARE COMPULSORY FOR BOTH GAMES AND TRAINING.
Club Merchandise
Cott Pirates and Cottesloe Rugby Club have some great merchandise for sale. These include quality sports backpacks, caps, hoodies, t-shirts and more. We’ll be adding more in 2021 so be sure to check our display at the club house. We also have team kit for parents that looks good and keeps you warm for wintery days.
Registration
Registration for 2024 is open! Register via Rugby Xplorer.
Included in your registration is playing jersey, shorts and socks. Registration is quick and easy!
Fees
U6 ———————— $199
U7 ———————— $199
U8 ———————— $255
U9 ———————— $255
U10 ———————— $255
U11 ———————— $295
U12 ———————— $295
U13 ———————— $322
U14 ———————— $322
U15 ———————— $322
U16 ———————— $322
Game Day
We ask where possible that all players arrive at their designated field at least 30 mins prior to kick off to warm up and be present for coach instruction – and allows Mum’s and Dad’s to get their hot coffees before the game starts!
Illness/ Absences
Please advise your Team’s Coach or Manager as early as possible if your child is unable to play any games or attend training. It is important that Coaches have has as much notice as possible to find a replacement player if required.
Weather – Training and Game Day
Both training and games are played in all weather conditions unless there is lightning present. Your Team Manager will advise you if any cancellations are necessary.
Parent Contribution
The successful, efficient running of our club requires the participation of our parents. Each team has a dedicated Coach and Team Manager. The role of the Team Manager is primarily a communication role – ensuring all team members are informed of fixtures and any relevant changes, communicate and coordinate requirements for designated training dinners, prepare and communicate a game day oranges and lolly roster, complete and submit simple game sheet following each game – placed in box situated in each clubhouse.
Roster of duties for families
We understand parents are busy and we aim to keep your involvement easy and manageable.
Orange and lolly roster – A roster will be prepared for each family to contribute cut up oranges for half time and a bag of lollies for their team for the end of the game.
Training dinners – Each team will provide dinner for the junior players and their families after each Thursday night training session – including clean up. Each team will provide dinner approximately 2-3 times throughout the season.
Code of Behaviour
Cottesloe Rugby Club adheres to the club constitution and bylaws, including the code of conduct and supporting member policies. For copies of the documents click here.
Cottesloe Rugby Club also adheres to the Australian Rugby Union’s ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Expectation of Behaviour Guidelines’ – for players, parents and coaches. These guidelines ensure that all players and those involved receive optimum enjoyment of and benefit from the game of Rugby. For more information please visit Rugby Australia's Code of Conduct.
End of Season Wrap Up
At the end of the season, a Rugby Wrap Up will be held at our clubhouse. Presentations will be made to players and volunteers. Parents can enjoy a drink from our bar and following the presentations, a pot-luck lunch is served for the whole family to enjoy while the kids run around and parents enjoy the stunning view. And if we’re lucky, Milton and George will do their famous lolly drop! Date and details will be communicated later in the season.
SO, what do you need for your child to get started?
1. Completed Registration
2. Team Kit (this is included in your registration) – team shirt, shorts and socks
3. Football boots
4. Mouth guard
