Rugby Union 17-18 years boys regional trial notice

​Date and time

Tuesday 03 March 2026 – 8:30am to 2:45pm

Alternative wet weather date if required – Tuesday 10 March 2026

Location

Caloundra Rugby Union Club, Lighthouse Park, 81 Arthur Street, Caloundra

Who can take part in this trial?

Students born 2008 and 2009   

Age dispensation

​​​Players who are 16 years of age in 2026 (i.e. born 2010) must provide a copy of a signed Age Dispensation Form as per A.R.U. guidelines or they will not be allowed to trial.

Registration

Register to attend this trial by 11:00pm Tuesday 24 February. 

Use this link: https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/n/eVmh5B8

• $25.00 – Please pay by Tuesday 24 February. 
• Go to our regional online shop information to learn how to pay.  
• Click on the 'Pay now Levies and apparel' button.
  
• Click 'Regional Trials' and follow the prompts.
• Bring a copy of your payment receipt to the regional trial as proof of payment.

Consent forms

• See your school sport coordinator to collect your regional trial notice and consent booklet.
• Complete our regional trial consent booklet and make sure that it is signed by a parent or carer and authorised school delegate.
• Hand in your consent booklet to the regional officials when you check in at the trial.
• You cannot take part in this trial if you do not bring your consent booklet.
  

Sport equipment

• Mouthguards are mandatory for this sport.
• You must wear appropriate footwear.
• Playing jerseys will be provided.  You must bring your own training jersey, shorts and socks.
• If you need strapping you must bring your own tape. All strapping must be applied before the trial starts. Strapping is the responsibility of the individual player.

Food and drinks

A canteen is available on site to buy food and drinks.

Sun safety

• Bring your own sunscreen and put it on several times during the day.
• Wear a hat and stay in shaded areas when you are not playing.

Hydration

Bring your own water bottle and hydrate regularly throughout the day.

First aid

A first aid medic will be attending this trial.

State championship information

Dates:                         28 May - 31 May 2026 (playing dates)

Location:                    South Pine Sports Complex, Brendale

Travel:                        You must make your own travel and accommodation arrangements

Approximate cost:    $400 plus team apparel

Regional team size

23 players (maximum)  

A print version (PDF, 131kb​) of this trial notice is available for viewing for download.   ​