{"id":60,"date":"2012-07-05T14:35:19","date_gmt":"2012-07-05T14:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roosrugby.com.au\/rugbyclub\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2025-03-10T23:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:51:10","slug":"minis-u-6-to-u-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roosrugby.com.au\/rugbyclub\/playing-with-the-roos\/minis-u-6-to-u-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Minis (U6-U9)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minis Competition<\/h2>\n

Our Minis teams play in a Northern Beaches competition administered by the Manly Junior Rugby Union (MJRU<\/a>). Contact the Minis Coordinator<\/a> or your age coordinator<\/a> for any details.<\/p>\n

2024 Minis Draws<\/h2>\n

2024 draw TBC<\/p>\n

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Rules of Minis Rugby<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Minis games are played to a modified version of rugby. The ARU believe that younger rugby union players should be introduced to the game gradually through its Pathway program. The pathway is based on research on children in sport which concluded that modified pathways offer great opportunities for children to develop skills and confidence.\u00a0Children as young as six greatly enjoy rugby through non-contact versions of the game. Pathway Rugby should be free flowing with the purpose of developing the skills of running, balance, ball handling and contact.<\/p>\n

Under 6 and 7 Walla Rugby<\/a><\/h3>\n

This form of rugby is for the complete novice. Players compete in a non-contact \u201ctag\u201d based game that focuses on ball handling and running skills. Similar to Touch Rugby, this 8-a-side game is designed to combine basic skills with Rugby Union concepts in a fun environment, suitable for both male and female players. See more details on U6 and U7 rules.<\/a><\/p>\n

Under 8 and 9 Mini Rugby<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Under 8\u00a0players are introduced to a more technical approach to the game, with tackling and line-outs and an increase in the number of players to 10 per side.\u00a0The Under 9 players play a similar game with the addition of scrums and a larger pitch.\u00a0See more details on U8 and U9 rules.<\/a><\/p>\n

Roos Grading Policy:\u00a0Minis U6s to U9s<\/h2>\n

Where there are one or more teams in the same age group, \u00a0a \u2018mates play with mates\u2019 policy will apply wherever possible, player numbers permitting. \u00a0The Roos believe that participation and basic skill development is important at these ages. \u00a0Every attempt is made to create an enjoyable environment for all boys, regardless of their ability.<\/p>\n

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