The Group 7 Junior Rugby League have introduced Development Competitions across the South Coast and Illawarra area for all age groups up to and including Under 12s. This page helps to answer some of the most common questions raised from the changes brought about by these competition structures..

Development Competitions are designed to create an environment for participants that is fun and inclusive for all. Development Competitions allow coaches to focus entirely on technical, tactical, physical and social development in their players. A more inclusive environment which promotes personal development and positive social interactions is created by removing the current short-sighted consensus that premierships are essential to childhood sports and future sporting success.

In terms of regular season structure, there will be no difference. Teams will still compete across the regular season rounds. The only difference will be that competition ladders will not be available throughout the year and at the conclusion of the season there will not be a finals series.

Not at all. If the talent spread is implemented correctly and early, than a team should be able to progress through the age groups together. However, other factors such as the different team sizes per age group will also need to be factored in as they move through the age groups.