REGISTER TO PLAY WITH THE SHARKS
All registrations are completed online via Play Rugby League. Registrations open on December 1st for the next year. It really helps us to arrange coaches and teams if you can register as early as possible.
All players need to be registered in order to begin training.
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You will need a photo of the child being registered and a copy of their birth certificate to successfully complete the registration process, please have this ready prior to starting the registration process.
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Visit www.playrugbyleague.com
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Select the register button in the top right corner of the screen.
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Select the registration type 'PLAYER'
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Search for our club using either Shellharbour or 2529
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Select Shellharbour Sharks Junior Rugby League Club from the list. Click on 'REGISTER'
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Follow the prompts to complete the registration. Credit card payment is preferred online at the time of registration. Active Kids Vouchers are accepted, please enter the voucher code without spaces between the digits.
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A confirmation email will be sent from the My Sideline Portal when the registration is complete.
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HOW MUCH IS REGISTRATION?
Registration with the Sharks is $180.00 per player. ​
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The registration cost is set by the club and includes player insurances, Group 7 playing fees, Council fees, Presentation costs and a Sharks training shirt. For 17 rounds a year this equates to approx $11 per week to play.
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All players registering in 2025 will receive a training shirt as part of their registration.
Additional merchandise can be purchased from the canteen at times specified during the pre season and on game days throughout the season. See the merchandise tab for available items.
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GIRLS ONLY - DUAL REGISTRATIONS
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For girls who wish to play BOTH tag and tackle, we can provide a discount code for registration so it’s only 1 rego cost per player. Email us at Shellharboursharksjuniors@hotmail.com to obtain code.
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WHAT TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE?
Each year, Shellharbour Sharks field teams from U/6 through to U/16 in tackle for both boys and girls.
We have Girls only tackle teams for U12, U14 and U16 age groups.
We also offer League tag (non-contact) for girls only in U8s to U16s.
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Shellharbour Sharks also run an NRL approved program for the tiny Sharks in the family. ‘Little League Stars’ is a program for kids aged 3-5. It is generally run on a weekday afternoon during the regular league season. Info on this will be posted on our socials in approx March 2025.
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You play in the age you are turning this year. So, someone turning 9 in 2025 plays in under 9s. The minimum age for footy (under 6s) is 4 turning 5 this year. All players are required to play in their own age group. If there is no age group available to play in (eg; you are turning 11 but there is no under 11 Tag team at the Sharks), you default go up and play in the next available team which would be under 12 Tag.
INTERESTING IN COACHING?
The Sharks are always keen to have more people helping our sharkies become the best players they can. If you are interested in coaching with the Sharks this year, reach out to our Coach Co-Ordinator who will assist you.
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All coaches need to be registered in My Sideline as a coach and complete a working with children check.
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Coaching courses are available through Play NRL, and all coaches are required to complete training courses each year.
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To register as a coach or volunteer, click the link below and follow the prompts.
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HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ON EACH TEAM?
Player numbers vary in each age group due to the different number of players required on the field in each age group.
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Click on the links below to see the configuration for each age group:
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WHAT GEAR DO I NEED TO PLAY?
Playing jerseys are provided by the club and are returned to the coach/manager after every game. All jerseys must be returned to the club at the end of the season.
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Mouthguards & Headgear are optional however boots are compulsory.
Shellharbour Sharks playing shorts and socks are required for all players, these are available for purchase from the canteen prior to and during the season - open times will be posted to Facebook.
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We also have polo shirts and various other merchandise available for sale that can be worn to the game day or just to flex being a proud Shellharbour Sharks member.
WHAT DO I DO AFTER REGISTERING?
1. Follow our Facebook page – Shellharbour Sharks Junior Rugby League Club and read all posts about the season
2. Pick up your gear - dates to be advised
3. Attend training - training is scheduled to start in February 2025. A training schedule will be made available on Facebook when times are confirmed.
HOW DO I FOLLOW UP A CLEARANCE REQUEST?
You can ask us (see the contact page) – please note however clearances can take up to 3-4 weeks to complete as many parties/stages are involved. The clearance process includes clearance from the original club, the receiving club and Group 7.
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Please note: Group 7 do not begin to process clearance requests until February of the upcoming season.
HOW MANY KIDS PLAY AT THE SHARKS?
In 2024, we had over 450 kids registered with Shellharbour Sharks JRLC – our most yet! We had 38 teams playing in the Group 7 competition last year and anticipate similar numbers for the 2025 season. Come join us and play with the Sharks!