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About Representative

 Players who want to test their skills beyond the park level competition are encouraged to trial for representative team pathways. There are a number of levels of representation at both the junior and senior levels. Representative teams cover all age groups from under 8’s to over 55’s.  There are divisions for girls, boys, women, men and mixed.

All players must participate in the local competition to qualify for the representative pathways. Representative teams cover all age groups from U/8’s to over 55s with divisions for girls, boys women, men and mixed. We currently compete in the NSW State Cup, Vawdon Cup, NSW Junior State Cup & now Nationals as a club. 

For more information around representative competitions please visit https://www.nswtouch.com.au/representative/

All players  who play in the Northern beaches touch park competition are eligible to trial for a representative team.

VAWDON CUP 2024

NOTE- Vawdon Cup is not a qualifying comp, you must have played summer park competition 2023 or winter 2024 to play in a rep team.

YOUTH PLAYERS- You can still sign up to a Friday night team and play Vawdon Cup. Most games are later in the evening and it is possible to play park comp at home and then head to your games. 

If you’d like more information on this competition please contact us via email- northernbeachestouch@gmail.com

Or you can read all about it here- https://www.nswtouch.com.au/representative/vawdon-cup/

TRIAL DATES- TBA

DIVISIONS-

Open Womens, Womens 20s, Open Mens, Mens 20s, Mens Open B, Open Mixed, Seniors Mixed, Mens 30s, Womens 30s. Other divisions can be added dependant on interest from players. 

NOTE- There are costs involved per player to compete at State Cup. There is a club fee which covers referee fees, tent hire, uniform and training costs. There will be additional items for players to purchase. Accommodation is not supplied by the club unless you are playing Open Mens and Open womens. All other teams must find their own accommodation. 

Coaches & Managers for teams will be announced once selections are completed. If a team does not have a coach or manager they will be unable to attend the event.

Any further queries please email us – northernbeachestouch@gmail.com

JUNIOR STATE CUP REP TRIAL DATES 2025- 

Northern Beaches Renegades will be conducting representative trials for Junior State Cup 2025 after the september school holidays. Please see all information below.

REP TRIAL DATES- To be confirmed

Saturday October 12th –

Venue– North Narrabeen reserve.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your trial time to register at the desk.

Trials- Squads will be announced after the first trial with a 2nd trial date to be held mid week (TBA) 

Boys 10s and Girls 10s- 8am-9.15am

Boys 12 and Girls 12s- 9.15am-10.30am

Boys 14 and Girls 14s 10.30am-11.30am

16 & 18 boys & girls- Will be required to complete the EOI survey with a trial date TBA.

Teams confirmed after a few training sessions.

Note- players to wear Friday night or Monday night numbered game shirt to trial.

NO REP GEAR– this includes singlets, shorts & tights.

If your unavailable to trial –A form will be provided closer to trials.

Eligibility

All players must be financial and play in a Northern Beaches Touch  2024 Junior or senior summer Competition to be eligible to trial.

1ST TRIAL- Is compulsory for all players. Returning rep players will have the opportunity to be added to the squad for a 2nd trial and must submit an unavailability’ form. 

Junior State Cup Northern Conference

Dubbo

February 21st, 22nd, 23rd 2025

NOTE- The club does have accommodation which will go to new younger players first. We currently have 2 hotels booked which should cover most teams.

Any further queries please contact our junior rep director Heath Cooper- reprenegades@yahoo.com

Age Divisions

Under 10s- 2017, 2016, 2015

Under 12s-   2013, 2014

Under 14s-  2011, 2012

Under 16s- 2009, 2010

Under 18s- 2007, 2008

Tournament Dates

STATE FINALS- Sunday March 2nd, Tempe Velodrome Sydney.

Gala Days leading up to JSC 2025

COSTS

There are several expenses required to be paid if selected.

NSW Touch Tournament entry- is approx $99 per player 

Northern Beaches Touch team levy- will be $350 to $400 as an estimate. This includes Entry into Renegades/Manly Battle of the Beaches gala day, team playing gear which includes- playing singlet, shorts/tights, training singlet, cap, drink bottle, off field tshirt. Tent costs, referees, awards for presentation night. (We still haven’t received suppliers costs which may change the estimated levy price)

Training Commitments- All teams will train a minimum of 1 day a week leading up to Christmas. These training days will be decided by the coach, which normally fall on an afternoon mid week. After Christmas there may be weekend training days included. You are expected to make touch trainings a priority if you choose to play at a representative level. If this commitment is not made a player can be replaced by the shadow player.

Selections-NB Representative Touch Football is an elite Junior program, therefore playing time will not necessarily be equal. As this is a Representative Sport, players must earn their Field time. Sometimes this can be frustrating, but the club asks parents to be supportive of all coaching decisions for their child to succeed. Northern Beaches Renegades has a coaching program in place with clear guidelines for coaches. The aim of the Program is to encourage each individual player to improve their skills and assist each team to achieve its highest possible position. Some Players may be required to play in and out of preferred positions with limited or little to no game time. We ask that all players and parents understand and respect the process, coaches and the club have your child and their development in his or hers best interests. 

Accommodation- The club has secured some accommodation for Under 10s and new players. Otherwise you must find your own accommodation. We recommend looking into this ASAP. Dont be afraid to book early, if your child is not selected another family would happily take your booking.

If for any reason a player pulls out of the team the uniform cost will not be refunded.

Further queries please make contact with our Junior representative Director Heath Cooper- reprenegades@yahoo.com

NSW Junior State Cup 2020 Southern Conference

Club Policies

Our association has a number of policies which are listed below. 

• Membership Protection Policy
• Selection Policy
• Code of Conduct
• Spectator Policy
• Smoking Policy
• Alcohol Policy
• Constitution

NSWTA Policies

As an Affiliate of New South Wales Touch Association, State policies apply to our Affiliate.  

Selection Criteria

To be eligible for participation in NSWTA representative events, you must have played in the clubs current or most previous season to date. These seasons are defined by the Events General Conditions of Entry

Uniform

Full club uniforms must be worn when competing/coaching/managing at NSWTA events. Players/coaches/manages will be requested to leave the field by tournament officials until uniform compliance is met. For further information, visit General Conditions of Entry

View all NSWTA policies here 

TFA Policies

As an Affiliate of New South Wales Touch Association, National policies apply to our Affiliate. 

View the TFA policies here

Pathways

2020 Youth Trans Tasman Test Series on YouTube

National

The NRL Touch Premiership is an annual elite competition consisting of mens and womens teams representing NRL clubs throughout the NRL season. In addition to that, there is also the NRL All-Stars competition to cater to our indigenous participants.  This is where the best indigenous Australian & Maori touch player go head to head for a cultural clash.

Trans-Tasman

Finally, we have the Trans-Tasman Test Series, where a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand is played. The divisions include mens, womens and mixed.  A Youth Trans-Tasman for Under 18s and Under 20’s is held annually as well a Masters series available for older divisions.