our age groups
Mighty Under 5s
Under 10 to under 12
Under 6 to under 9
Mighty U5 is the ultimate entry level program
for 4 and 5 year old boys and girls.
Mighty U5 engages players during each
session using fun coaching cues to help
them understand each skill. The program
rotates between drills and finishes with a
modified game.
There are a lot of benefits to joining Mighty U5
instead of going straight into U6s.
Mighty U5 is the ultimate entry level program
for 4 and 5 year old boys and girls.
Mighty U5 engages players during each
session using fun coaching cues to help
them understand each skill. The program
rotates between drills and finishes with a
modified game.
There are a lot of benefits to joining Mighty U5
instead of going straight into U6s. Participants will acquire better training skills, their development will be faster as they learn with others of a similar ability, and there are also many social benefits to playing with others in the same age group.
There is no mid week practice for this age group just games! Games are played on Saturday mornings at St Lukes Park, Concord before our Inner West Minis competition.
Under 6 to under 9
Under 10 to under 12
Under 6 to under 9
In our Mini grades is all about fun and community. This program is a great introduction for children to team sports and a rugby club. For parents, it's an enjoyable way to come together and make new friends in the Inner West of Sydney.
The players enjoy a modified version of rugby union that matches their age and skills.
Practice starts at
In our Mini grades is all about fun and community. This program is a great introduction for children to team sports and a rugby club. For parents, it's an enjoyable way to come together and make new friends in the Inner West of Sydney.
The players enjoy a modified version of rugby union that matches their age and skills.
Practice starts at 5:30pm on Tuesdays at Camperdown Oval.
Games are played on Saturday mornings at St Lukes Park, Concord against other local clubs as part of Inner West Minis competition.
Under 10 to under 12
Under 10 to under 12
Under 10 to under 12
At this age we continue to develop core skills and start to introduce positive encourage of teamwork and collaboration within the team.
The real joy about this age group is players and parents start to build a strong sense of belonging and community.
Players still play a modified game in these age groups but we introduce serious rugby uni
At this age we continue to develop core skills and start to introduce positive encourage of teamwork and collaboration within the team.
The real joy about this age group is players and parents start to build a strong sense of belonging and community.
Players still play a modified game in these age groups but we introduce serious rugby union restarts like competitive scrums and lineouts.
Practice for u10s starts at 5:30pm on Tuesdays. The u11/12 squads practice at 5:30pm on Wednesdays at Camperdown Oval.
Games are played on Friday nights or Sunday mornings across Sydney.
Under 13 to under 18
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Under 10 to under 12
We start getting a little more serious in these age groups. Our players are developing into genuine athletes. We concentrate on more on technical skills and tactics.
In these age groups we see friendships broaden into a wider support network. The team is such an important concept as our players move through the adolescence years.
Practi
We start getting a little more serious in these age groups. Our players are developing into genuine athletes. We concentrate on more on technical skills and tactics.
In these age groups we see friendships broaden into a wider support network. The team is such an important concept as our players move through the adolescence years.
Practice for u13 to Opens start at 5:30pm on Thursdays. Our u17 opens will often train with Senior Shammies as we transition them into Colts.
Games are played on Sunday mornings across Sydney.
Interested in joining the Shammies?
Interested in joining the Shammies?
Interested in joining the Shammies?
We welcome all players and we never close our registration at Petersham Juniors.
girls rugby
From u6s to u18s
Girls are welcome at the Shammies! From u6 to the u12s they are mixed teams. From u13s up girls are welcome to continue playing with the boys but often they will form girls only teams.
The Shammies work closely with Sydney University Women's rugby to ensure all girls have a pathway to continue playing Rugby whether it is XVs or 7s.
We also offer girls only training in conjunction with Sydney University. These sessions are led by females and are a great opportunity for our girls to invite their friends along in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in 2023.
Sense rugby
Everyone benefits from Rugby training
The Shammies Juniors work with Sense Rugby to ensure everyone in our community benefits from Rugby Training.
Sense Rugby is a rugby based occupational therapy program designed to help kids who usually find it difficult to be part of a sports team. There are many reasons why kids may struggle to find success and enjoyment in sport. Most of the kids they work with live with some of the following developmental delays and conditions:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD
- Down Syndrome
- Dyspraxia
- Sensory Processing difficulties
- Emotional Regulation difficulties
- Behavioural difficulties
- Gross motor delays
- Fine motor delays
- Learning difficulties
- Resistance, avoidance or an issue with confidence when it comes to sport
- Differences in social skills
Founded by occupational therapist, Carlien Parahi and Australia’s rugby sevens olympian Jesse Parahi, Sense Rugby gives kids a safe environment where experienced paediatric occupational therapists work with trained rugby players to help kids achieve success. They utilise a child’s strengths and their motivation to help them participate and be part of a community of their own.
To find out more visit https://www.senserugby.com.au/ or contact Aaron Jackson at aaron@childsense.com.au or visit his website at https://childsense.com.au/.
Representative Rugby
Sydney University Rugby - u10 and u11
Sydney University Rugby - u10 and u11
Sydney University Rugby - u10 and u11
Petersham Juniors as a village club falls within the Sydney University District, alongside Balmain and Canterbury Junior Clubs. Under 10s and 11s are development sides and play at a State Tournament in July every year.
Sydney University Rugby - u12+
Sydney University Rugby - u10 and u11
Sydney University Rugby - u10 and u11
Petersham Juniors provides pathways into the Sydney University District Representative side. U12s+ are representative sides and play at a State Championships in June every year.