South Newcastle JRLFC

⚪️🔴WAITING LIST / EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PLAY AT SOUTHS IN 2025⚪️🔴

As Souths Newcastle Junior Rugby League continues to grow, becoming one of the largest clubs in the Newcastle Maitland JRLA, we’ve introduced new procedures for the 2025 registration process.

We invite all new players wishing to join our club for the 2025 season, including those seeking clearance from other clubs, to complete the waiting list/expression of interest form. Please click the link below to submit your details:
https://forms.gle/5TyB5R39uPXezzGB9

❗️Important Information:
⚪️Clearances: Any clearance requests will not be processed by the Newcastle/Maitland JRLA until February 2025 and are subject to clearance guidelines.
🔴Transfer Policy: For those requesting a clearance, please review the NSWRL Transfer Policy Snapshot before completing the form.
https://nswrlnmr.zendesk.com/hc/en-au/articles/25762899447577-2024-NSWRL-Transfer-Policy-Snapshot

Early Bird Registration for Returning Players:
🔴Deadline: All Souths 2024 players must register by 15th January 2025 to guarantee their spot in their age group for the 2025 season.
⚪️Registration: Our Early Bird registration is currently open exclusively for returning players.

For more details, please refer to the link above.

We’re excited to welcome new players and those seeking to transfer, ready to join The Pride for the 2025 season!

⚪️🔴2025 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN⚪️🔴

Don’t Miss Out – Secure Your Spot 🏉🦁

Off the back of our biggest and most successful season ever, we are thrilled to announce that 2025 registrations are NOW OPEN for RETURNING PLAYERS from the 2024 season only.

TO REGISTER
Click the link below:
https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?data=eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6MTIwODMsImVudGl0eVR5cGUiOiJjbHViIn0%3D&source=rugby-league

OR Visit: www.playrugbyleague.com

🔴 Click on the Register button on the top right-hand side of the screen.

⚪️ Type 2291 or South Newcastle in the search bar.

🔴 Select South Newcastle RL Football Club Juniors Inc.

⚪️ Scroll to the bottom of the pop-up screen and click REGISTER.

Important: If you would like the player’s game day statistics to display on the MyLeague app during the season, ensure you tick the box to make your profile public.

NEED HELP? Check this guide:
https://support.playrugbyleague.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001262816-How-to-Register-to-a-Club-or-Association

🔴EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES
$115: U5–U7
$125: U8–U16
$163: U17–U18
Valid until 31st January 2025

⚪️REGISTRATION FEES FROM 1st FEBRUARY 2025
$137: U5–U7
$159: U8–U16
$208: U17–U18

🔴REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE
All players from the 2024 season must register by 15th January 2025 to secure their spot for the 2025 season.

⚪️ARE YOU RETURNING FOR THE 2025 SEASON?
As one of the largest and most sought-after clubs in Newcastle, we experience growing pains. To assist with planning for the 2025 season, please complete the survey below to confirm each player’s intention for 2025:
https://forms.gle/bGykFsy2hTpxGimX8

🔴CONTACT OUR REGISTRARS
U12–U17 Registrar
Olivia Ryan
📞 0423 552 792
📧 [email protected]

U5–U11 Registrar
Lillian Hagan
📞 0417 777 553
📧 [email protected]

The Pride is Calling – Let’s Make 2025 Unforgettable! 🦁🏉

Secure your place and join us for another amazing season! Register now to lock in your spot, take advantage of early bird discounts, and together, let’s make 2025 our best season yet.

🦁Exciting News: Exclusive Ball Sponsor Announcement!🦁

We’re excited to announce that AC Whalan & Co Pty Ltd, an Australian family-owned and operated company providing piping solutions to the Mining, Industrial, and Civil industries, and a valued long-time supporter of SJRLFC, is strengthening their partnership with our club by becoming the exclusive sponsor of all training balls for our 30+ teams. 🏉

A massive thank you to Sam Whalan and the team at AC Whalan for their continued generosity and support. Your contribution helps us provide the best for our players and our community.

⚪️🔴 Committee Meeting - Tonight ⚪️🔴

The SJRLFC committee meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM at Souths Merewether!

Everyone is welcome to attend. 🦁

⚪️🔴Delayed – Player Registration & EOI⚪️🔴

The registration opening date for returning players and expression of interest for new players or those looking to transfer, has been delayed.

BE ALERT, NOT ALARMED – Registrations & EOI will open soon. Be sure to watch our socials for updates.

⚪️🔴 NO ONE GOES ALONE ⚪️🔴

🦁 Be a Lion or Lioness in 2025! 🦁

Are you new to rugby league or looking to switch to a new club? Now’s your chance!

Expression of Interest Forms for the 2025 season drop this Sunday, 1st December – keep an eye on our socials!

Whether you're new, a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome!

Join the largest junior rugby league club in the Newcastle/Maitland region and become part of the community.

Be part of the pride and or in 2025!

⚪️🔴KEEP CALM – 2025 REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON!⚪️🔴

Returning for the 2025 season?

Registration for Souths JRLFC opens on December 1st, 2024 – for returning players only!

NO ONE GOES ALONE– get ready to return to the PRIDE for an incredible 2025 season!

NEW SPONSOR ALERT - Invest Blue

The SJRLFC is thrilled to welcome Invest Blue as our newest sponsor for the next 3 years!

Invest Blue are a team of Financial Planners and support staff dedicated to helping you achieve your plans and dreams.

They assist in the management of their client’s wealth to ensure that they maximise the opportunity to live their best possible life.

Welcome to the Pride, Invest Blue!

⚪️🔴Your Business, Our Club: Major Sponsor Opportunity with Souths JRLFC⚪️🔴

Here’s an exciting opportunity for your business to partner with the largest Junior Rugby League Club in the Newcastle/Maitland region. With over 500 registered players and 30+ teams, Souths JRLFC is a community powerhouse—and now you can be a part of it!

We’re seeking Expressions of Interest from a Major Sponsor to secure the prime positions on the front or back of 12 Souths JRLFC team jerseys. As a sponsor, you’ll receive high-visibility exposure to families, players, and supporters, while also contributing to one of the region’s most community-focused and successful clubs.

If your business wants to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Travis Hargreaves, Vice President – Sponsorship, at 0404 853 646 to explore this unique opportunity.

Together, let’s make 2025 an unforgettable season!

⚪️🔴Special Announcement⚪️🔴

McHappy Day 2024 is happening this Saturday, 16th November, and it’s your chance to be part of something truly special! McDonald's is raising much-needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, helping families with seriously ill and injured children stay close to the care they need.

Broadmeadow McDonald's is a great supporter of Souths JRLFC, and now it’s our turn to give back!

Lions, head down between 11:30am and 1:00pm tomorrow for a chance to meet some of the Newcastle Knights players—and maybe even snap a photo with them! But, more importantly, you’ll be helping support an incredible cause that makes a real difference to families in need.


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⚪️🔴2025 SPONSOR APPRECIATION⚪️🔴

A huge thank you to Masterclass Shutters & Blinds for rejoining the PRIDE 🦁 and continuing their fantastic support of Souths JRLFC in 2025!

Proudly locally owned and made, they’ve got some amazing deals 🔥 happening through till the end of the year! Be sure to check out their Facebook and Instagram —and when you hit them up, let them know Souths JRLFC sent you!

Our club couldn’t do what we do without the incredible support of local businesses like Masterclass Shutters & Blinds. Let’s show our appreciation by supporting them in return!


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⚪️🔴Introducing the Souths JRLFC 2025 Committee ⚪️🔴

A big thank you to everyone who nominated and attended our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Your participation and support are truly appreciated as we look ahead to an exciting new season.

We are thrilled to introduce the elected committee members who will lead us into the 2025 season. With both returning and new members, the committee is already hard at work planning for an even bigger and better year ahead. We are excited about the future and look forward to a strong and successful 2025 season together.

A huge shoutout and thank you to our outgoing Secretary, Sharyn Rogers! Her hard work and tireless efforts have been truly remarkable, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she’s done!

We currently have an open vacancy for the Canteen Coordinator position, which is a shared role. If you're interested in taking on this position or would like to get involved with the General Committee, all are welcome and we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Here’s to an amazing season ahead, with a shared commitment to making 2025 our best year yet!

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⚪️🔴STILL OPEN - Souths JRLFC Coaches & Volunteers Expressions of Interest - 2025 Season⚪️🔴

New Coaches and Volunteers are welcome! If you believe you have something to offer, please complete the following form.

This is also a reminder for those who held a position during the 2024 season and wish to continue in the 2025 season to register as well.

Go Lions

Are you looking to coach, manage or volunteer in the 2025 season?

We are looking for expressions of interest from anyone interested in being a coach or team volunteer next season. Our mission is to have the best possible people leading our kids across all ages. New members are welcome - If you think you have something to offer, please complete the following form.

https://forms.gle/JLqpghbGVEhdJFka7

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⚪️🔴Sleapy's Foundation Special Event⚪️🔴

THE LEADBELLIES
Hot Rod Electric Dance Blues Band
Saturday, 16th November 2024, from 7pm @ Souths Merewether
Tickets: $20, available at Souths reception or on the door

All in support of a fantastic cause.
100% of ticket sales will go to Sleapy's Foundation.

Souths Merewether Sleapy’s Foundation

Join us for a night of high-energy music with The Leadbellies, all in support of a fantastic cause!

This special event will raise funds for Sleapy’s Foundation, dedicated to helping our community members in need. Enjoy an evening filled with electrifying performances, and good vibes, knowing every ticket sold helps make a difference. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of music, community, and giving back!

Saturday, 16th November 2024 from 7pm
Tickets: $20 available at Souths reception or on the door

Thanks to the proud sponsors ↓
Merewether Mechanical
Chaddies
Applied Ultrasonics
Mattara Dry Cleaners
Sellers Meats
Beauty & the Fox

⚪️🔴Player Awards for Collection ⚪️🔴

There were a number of player awards not collected at the presentation.

** 100 Games **
Preston Walton
Saxon Walker
Tyler Duncan
Rusty Thompson

** 10 Years **
Chase Carver
Kian Worrall

Please send us a DM, and we'll arrange for pick up.

A Huge Thank You to Everyone who made the 2024 Season a Massive Success!

It’s been an incredible year for the club, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you!

South Newcastle JRLFC has achieved new milestones both on and off the field. Here’s a look at the highlights:
🔴Newcastle/Maitland Junior RL's biggest club
⚪️560 registered players
🔴90 registered female players and 4 women's tackle teams
⚪️12 out of 16 teams from U12s to U17s qualifying for the semi-finals
🔴10 teams representing the club in the preliminary final
⚪️7 teams making a Grand Final appearance (U13 Div 1, U13WT, U14 Div 1, U14 Div 3, U15WT Div 1, U16 Div 1, U17 Div 1)
🔴3 teams winning Grand Finals (U13WT, U15WT Div 1, and U16 Div 1)
⚪️7 South Juniors representing at the Australian Schoolboy/Girl level
🔴 4 South Junior players selected for the Country NSW team
⚪️Over 10 players representing in the Lisa Fiaola Cup, Harold Matthews Cup, Laurie Daley Cup, and Andrew Johns Cup teams
🔴Over 40 players selected for the Newcastle Knights Representative pathways
⚪️Purchase of a new Veo camera to film home games
🔴Over 2.8K followers on social media

With the 2024 season over, we are in the process of planning for an even bigger and better season in 2025!

We are looking to refresh our merchandise for the 2025 season and unveil brand new jerseys for 36 teams, as well as updating our club merchandise.

To make it happen, we’re calling on new and existing sponsors to come and join the PRIDE! This is your chance to be part of something truly special as we continue to grow and inspire the next generation of players.

If your business is interested in becoming part of the PRIDE and exploring sponsorship opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Please fill out your details below, and one of our committee members will get in contact with you !

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepWKEixKs6eEIKZ8UE4i4g2n1-aU2d_CHEF38U4K_Bz_gsYg/viewform

GO THE LIONS