PLAYERS BACKING UP/PLAYING UP
Camden junior rugby league football club has a selection, backing up and playing up policy that
applies to all age groups at this club.
All players, parents and officials are expected to follow this policy.
This policy was first implemented in 2012 and is reviewed annually prior to the commencement of
each season.
This procedure has been developed to show transparency to all involved and to give all players equal
opportunity.
MINI U6 – U9
Teams will be mixed each year to include new players to the club and experienced players in the club
to ensure that team abilities are competitive. The mini competition is a non-competitive draw and as
such all players should be given the same opportunities (ie. play up in age group when required).
Parent coaches can expect that their child will be in their team however the Committee will allocate
the remainder of the team. Some U9 players may be selected to play in the U10 competition to
help further develop their skills in preparation for Mod Football.
This will be based on registration numbers and the individual child’s ability (according to Coaching
Coordinators).
If a player is selected to play in the U10 competition, parents will be consulted in order to seek
permission for this child to play up in a higher age group and if approved the player will be graded as
an U10 player for the upcoming season. Team selections will be notified as soon as possible after
registrations have been finalised. Any new registrations after team appointments will be distributed
evenly among the teams alternately as they register. Any team that requires a player to back up/play
up, the team Coach or Team Manager must consult with the relevant Team Manager or Coach that
they require players from, by halftime of the game they are requiring the players from eg: U10 for
U11.
The request can only be made for players who parents have nominated that they are able to play up
a year and taking into account that a player can only back up a maximum two years above their age
(ie. Player turning 5y/o cannot play U8) and the player must demonstrate the ability to play up.
Coaches requesting players, cannot request specific players.
Opportunities to back up/play up should be shared equally amongst the player and not given to the
same players if others are available and suitable.
- U6 then the other U6 teams (only if numbers are short and the opposition has no objection)
- U7 then U6 should be asked (U7 only if U6 players are not available and the opposition has no
objection)
- U8 then U7 should be asked then U6 (U8 only if the U7 and U6 players are not available and the
opposition has no objection)
Camden Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc – Players backing up/Playing Up Policy - adopted February 2016
- U9 then U8 should be asked then U7 (U9 only if the U8 and U7 players are not available and the
opposition has no objection)
MOD U10 – U12
This is a competitive draw and as such the best team should be selected. All players will have the
opportunity to trial for the age group and will not be able to nominate a specific grade (ie. A B C).
The appointed A’s coach within each age group will select their draft team based on ability and
attitude demonstrated at training and trial games one and two (all age group coaches may also
consult with each other if appointed). The Coach Coordinator will then review based on their view
from trial game and discuss with team selection with the relevant coach. (If a dispute arises both will
present their views to the Committee for a decision.) Any new registration after the team
announcements have been made, will be allocated in the first instance to a lower division team. If it
is then deemed that movement should occur due to uneven numbers in teams or the new player’s
ability then this will be done in consultation with the A, B and C coach. (If a dispute arises the Coach
Coordinators will review and provide the Committee with a recommendation taking into account
both Coaches views.)
Any team that requires a player to back up/play up, the team Coach or Team Manager must consult
with the relevant Team Manager or Coach that they require players from, by halftime of the game
they are requiring the players from eg: U11 for U12.
The request can only be made for players who parents have nominated that they are able to play up
a year and taking into account that a player can only back up a maximum two years above their age
(ie. Player turning 9y/o cannot play U12) and the player must demonstrate the ability to play up.
Coaches requesting players, cannot request specific players. Under no circumstances should the
officials from the team requiring player approach parents or players of another team directly.
Backing up/playing up should be taken from the division immediately below the team that requires
players in the first instance. If players are not available then the next division should be asked etc.
Taking into account that a player can only back up a maximum two years above their age. This
should also be shared around if required on a regular basis.
If the team requiring back up is: - 10C then U9 should be asked then U8
- 10B then 10C should be asked then U9
- 10A then 10B should be asked then 10C
- 11C then 10A should be asked then 10B followed by 10C and then U9
- 11B then 11C should be asked then 10A followed by 10B, 10C then U9
- 11A then 11B should be asked then 11C followed by 10A, 10B, 10C and then U9
- 12B then 11A should be asked then 11B followed by 11C, 10A, 10B and then 10C
- 12A then 12B should be asked then 11A followed by 11B, 11C, 10A, 10B and then 10C (excludes any
players that are not turning 10yo that year)
Camden Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc – Players backing up/Playing Up Policy - adopted February 2016
INTERNATIONAL U13-U16
This is a competitive draw and as such the best team should be selected. All players will have the
opportunity to trial for the age group and will not be able to nominate a specific grade (ie. A B C).
The appointed A’s coach within each age group will select their draft team based on ability and
attitude demonstrated at training and trial games one and two (all age group coaches may also
consult with each other if appointed). The Coach Coordinator will then review based on their view
from trial game and discuss with team selection with the relevant coach. (If a dispute arises both will
present their views to the Committee for a decision.)
Any new registration after the team announcements have been made, will be allocated in the first
instance to a lower division team. If it is then deemed that movement should occur due to uneven
numbers in teams or the new player’s ability then this will be done in consultation with the A, B and
C coach. (If a dispute arises the Coach Co-ordinators will review and provide the Committee with a
recommendation taking into account both Coaches views.) Any team that requires a player to back
up/play up, the team Coach or Team Manager must consult with the relevant Team Manager or
Coach that they require players from, by halftime of the game they are requiring the players from
eg: U12 for U13.
The request can only be made for players who parents have nominated that they are able to play up
a year and taking into account that a player can only back up a maximum two years above their age
(ie. Player turning 10yo cannot play U13) and the player must demonstrate the ability to play up.
Coaches requesting players, cannot request specific players. Under no circumstances should the
officials from the team requiring player approach parents or players of another team directly.
Backing up/playing up should be taken from the division immediately below the team that requires
players in the first instance. If players are not available then the next division should be asked etc.
taking into account that a player can only back up a maximum two years above their age. This
should also be shared around if required on a regular basis.
If the team requiring back up is:
- 13B then U12A should be asked then U12B then 11A
- 13A then 13B should be asked then U12A then 12B
- 14B then 13A should be asked then 13B then 12A
- 14A then 14B should be asked then 13A then 13B
- 16C then 14A should be asked then 14B (no U13 player can be asked)
- 16B then 16C should be asked then 14A then 14B
- 16A then 16B should be asked then 16C then 14A
Camden Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc – Players backing up/Playing Up Policy - adopted February 2016