What's happening in 2024 with Y7s and Y8s

• We will aim to have three grades: Year 7, Year7/8 Open, and Year 8

• Any Year 8s under 50kgs can apply to be dispensated to play in Y7 grade

• Should a club not have the numbers to assemble separate Year 7 and/or Year 8 teams, they can form a combined Year 7/8 team. This combined year team will have no weight restriction.

• NB Y8 boys U55kg can play in college teams.

• The Y7-8 grades will be divided into pools based on ability to ensure fun, ‘competitive’ games and to reduce the risk of score blow outs and disparity in teams.

• Teams will be graded on a variety of factors, including how they perform on Carnival Day, recommendations by their Coaches/Clubs, and what sort of team they are (i.e., Year 7, Year 7/8, or Year 8).

If you have questions or doubts, the committee's guidance is for you to register your child. This will allow us to ensure we can field enough players for a Y7 team.

Any questions please contact the committee.