Programs · Term 4 2026

Off-season work, before the school bell.

Two 10-week programs, seven mornings a week. Every weekday session finishes by 8:15am, in time for school or work. Skill and decision-making for every player, and specialist scrum coaching for forwards aged 12 and up.

12 Oct – 20 DecMon–Sun morningsMinis · Juniors · Development · Youth · SeniorKensington Oval · McKay Sports GroundFull term or casual
Where to start

Two ways to train this term

Lock in a weekly spot for all 10 weeks. Best value, training tee included.

Pick the program that fits your player. Forwards can take both and save. We cap every program at two sessions a week to protect players' load after a long winter.

Minis
5–7 · weekends
Juniors
8–10
Development
11–13
Youth
14–16
Senior
17+ · Opens & adults
1Player details
Age as at 12 Oct 2026
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Program details

Seven mornings. Done by 8:15.

Three back-to-back morning slots, Monday to Friday. Minis run on weekends: Saturday with the Juniors and a dedicated Sunday session. Juniors, Development and Youth each get two weekday options plus Saturday; Senior runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Weekday sessions finish by 8:15am, leaving 45 minutes to get to a 9am school start. Players can arrive early or leave early from a neighbouring slot if they need to. Weekends run before Saturday school sport and on Sunday mornings.

Game-based
High ball-in-play time and real decisions.
Load-managed
Capped at two sessions a week.
Small groups
Max 14 players per session.
Measured
Week 1 and Week 10 testing and report.

Weekly timetable Off-Season: Kensington Oval · Scrum Club: McKay Sports Ground, Centennial Park

Day6:00–6:45am6:45–7:30am7:30–8:15am
MonOff-Season Senior 17+Off-Season Juniors 8–10Off-Season Youth 14–16
TueScrum Club 18+Scrum Club 12–15Scrum Club 15–18
WedOff-Season Senior 17+Off-Season Development 11–13Off-Season Youth 14–16
ThuScrum Club 18+Scrum Club 12–15Scrum Club 15–18
FriOff-Season Senior 17+Off-Season Juniors 8–10Off-Season Development 11–13
WeekendSessionProgram
Sat6:30–7:15amOff-Season Games · Minis & Juniors 5–10
Sat7:15–8:15amOff-Season Games · Development & Youth 11–16
Sun7:00–8:00amScrum Club Open · all groups 12+
Sun8:15–9:00amOff-Season Minis 5–7 · Kensington Oval
Sun7:30–8:30pmScrum Club Online call (monthly)

10-week structure

WeeksOff-SeasonScrum Club
1–3Catch-pass, footwork, 1v1 & 2v1 evasionBody position, feet, binds, neck strength, sled drive
4–6Small-sided games, attacking decisionsEngagement sequence on the scrum machine, 1v1 & 2v2
7–9Tackle & ruck technique, acceleration work (no contact for Minis)Controlled live scrummaging, hooking, drive
10Games festival + skill re-testScrum testing + individual report

Term dates: Week 1 starts Mon 12 Oct; final sessions Mon 14 – Sun 20 Dec 2026. Wet weather: we'll SMS you by 5:15am on the day.

Pricing & policies

What it costs

All prices in AUD. No GST applies. Full-term enrolments include a JB Rugby Pathways training tee.

ProgramPrice
Minis Off-Season (5–7) · 1 session/week$220
Minis Off-Season (5–7) · 2 sessions/week (15% off)$375
Rugby Off-Season (8+) · 1 session/week$295
Rugby Off-Season (8+) · 2 sessions/week (15% off)$499
Scrum Club: Field · 1 session/week$349
Off-Season + Scrum Club bundle$579
Casual sessionPer session
Minis Off-Season (5–7)$35
Rugby Off-Season (8+)$45
Scrum Club: Field$55
Add-on
Scrum Club Online · first month$44.50
Siblings

10% off the second and subsequent siblings.

Email jack@jbrugbypathways.com.au before booking for a discount code.

Late entry

Full-term enrolments accepted up to Week 3 at a pro-rata price.

Email us to join mid-term. Casual sessions can be booked any week there's a spot.

Refunds

Registrations are non-refundable.

Missed sessions from a medically certified injury are credited to a future JB Rugby Pathways program.

Safety

Contact and scrum work is progressive and aligned with Rugby Australia junior guidelines.

Minis are non-contact. Every player progresses to live scrummaging once their technique is right, with partners matched by size and experience.

What to bring

Boots, water bottle and mouthguard (compulsory for contact work).

Weekday sessions: bring school uniform and bag, or work gear. Scrum Club: long-sleeve top recommended, headgear optional.