Whangarei Junior Rugby League

April 14, 2013| 0 Comment| 11:34 pm

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Junior league kicked off on Sunday 14^th April at the Bluegoose with new trial rules at Mini Mod Level. Andy Flint, Development Manager from NZRL was on hand to oversee the new rules. “The rules have been introduced to try and encourage play makers and encourage players from a young age to use their instinct” Flint said.

Previously, in Mini Mod League (7s, 9s and 11s) there has been a two pass rule, this meant that if there isn’t two passes then there is a turn over. Now players will be given turns to wear an armband and play as a dummy half or half back. The armband will give the players an exemption from the two pass rule – which will mean that they can use their vision and if they get tackled it won’t be a turn over.

The Juniors will play another round before a two week holiday break before recommencing on May 12^th. All Northland wide 13s, 15s and 18s competitions also commence on May 12^th. The Mini Mod League in Kaikohe will also commence on May 12^th.

Introducing Toni HaldaneIntroducing Toni Haldane

Part of the strategy for 2013 is improved communications and an improved registration process. As such we have been lucky enough (thanks to the support of our partners), been able to employ a part time Admin and Communications Officer.

The key focus of this role is the introduction of LeagueNet an Australasian wide database system for Rugby League and the stream lining of communications, including this newsletter, our new website and facebook. The LeagueNet system although will require a lot of work in the interim, will in time, make the registration process much easier for everyone in the long run. The bigger picture will allow a player to register at 7 years old and that registration can now be tracked right through till they make their NRL debut!

Toni, originially from Kaitaia has moved back to Northland after stints in the UK, Auckland and Melbourne with her Scottish husband and two daughters (Billie and Shannon). RLN is incredibly lucky to have secured Toni’s services as a marketing and communications professional with stints at corporate giants such as Medibank (Aus), TelstraClear and Unitec (NZ) and Kodak (UK). Toni’s ambition is to enjoy the lifestyle Northland with her family and give something back to the community via her role with RLN.

In four short weeks RLN have already seen some positive impact from Toni’s role, all our clubs have been introduced to LeagueNet, the launch of this eNewsletter and Website, as well as an increased exposure of the NorthTec Adam Blair Trophy.

NZRL Community Roots CarnivalNZRL Community Roots Carnival

The Carnivals purpose is to show-case Rugby League to local communities. The kids were taken through their paces with games, drills and skills by NZRL’s Ruben Wiki and Dain Guttenbeil.

The day was organised by Rugby League Northland Development Offiicer Richard Koroi with the help of local volunteers from Kaikohe. While the kids were outside getting wet new General Manager Alex Smits ran a Rugby League Fundementals for some of the parents.

The day was finished off by a large scale Tug-of-war before the kids were all presented with thier Roots Carnvial Boot bag that contained an awesome BLK Roots Carnival T-Shirt. Then all the kids had a group photo with the Rugby League World Cup.