BOOTS TO THE PACIFICPlease support Peter Barnett and his helpers make a real difference. The Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club commends and supports this great initiative and asks that you get behind Peter and his "BOOTS TO THE PACIFIC" campaign. Please read below for more details. Dene Brooks (President of Juniors NDRUC) Dear Noosa Dolphin Supporter My name is Peter Barnett and I am the Noosa Dolphins U11 Reds Manager. I am a passionate supporter of this great game and of our fantastic club. My son Harry(H) plays for the U11’s which makes his rugby a big and enjoyable part of my life. At the start of the 2012 season I approached Dene Brooks at the Dolphins with a proposal. The Proposal with the support of the club was to recycle all your old rugby boots. That’s it I would like all last years used Rugby Boots. The proposal is to set up a donation, collection, freight and distribution network that would support rugby players less fortunate than us. We are going to donate to rugby clubs in Australia and the Pacific. The idea was a simple one and the plan was to have the club support it. I am grateful to now have the support of the committee. I have spent a great deal of time and have enlisted some great minds to help me with this project and now I have a huge favour to ask. I would like you all to help me if you can. Over the first weeks of the start of the junior season I will be supplying a Wheelie Collection Bin throughout the junior training on Friday nights. This will start from Friday 27th April. I will also have the Collection Bin on site for the senior home games. For your part all I ask is that you are to look deep into the shoe cupboard or out in the corner of the garage and think about giving up your Boots for the Pacific. I will also collect shoulder pads and headgear and the jumper that no longer fits. Please be mindful that the used item is of fair condition and to be able to be used by someone else. We are collating a group of clubs that have met our certain criteria who are in need of the used items and our support. We will announce in the near future who these clubs are. Please contact me if you would like to donate or would like to be part of something good. My contact details are , Mobile 0429 180 167. Thankyou Peter Barnett Qld Reds & Noosa Dolphins score Victory’s at SuncorpIn front of a strong crowd of 31,479 the Qld Reds held a lead at halftime courtesy of a two tries to Test backrower Scott Higginbotham. This ‘Curtain Raiser’ had the Queensland Reds leaving the Suncorp Stadium field up by 14 to 0 over the Brumbies at half time on Good Friday.  It was then up to the Noosa Dolphins U10’s to show some class as they ran on for the Main Event, the ‘Half Time Match’. The Noosa players were primed as they sprinted out from the tunnel to confront the North Brisbane Eagles. From the outset the Noosa forwards of Seb and Harry drove the ball forward in bulldozer fashion. Quick offloads to Flankers Leo and Sacha keep the momentum up against the larger Eagles pack. With the field heavily congested with Eagles players, Dolphins backs Tane and Connor worked and stepped up the blind alleys looking for breaks. Halfback Mat retrieved an offload from backrower Corey but was confronted with Eagle defenders. Again Seb stole the breakdown ball and offloaded to Noosa 8 Lawson who ran wide looking for space. Lawson found winger flying Amy moving up fast in attack and sent her the ball. Amy collected and then hit the after burners scoring a long range try in the far corner in the 5th minute, leaving the Eagles in her wake to the cheers of the Noosa parents and the Suncorp crowd. The final minute saw the Eagles attacking the Noosa line but strong defence by the Dolphins held theEagles out and scoreless. A huge half time victory, and an even bigger experience for the Noosa Dolphins U10’s. Thanks goto retiring development officer Doug Toms for providing a memorable SuperXV experience for these young Noosa players. ROOKIES 2 REDS – REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
| Age Group: | 5-7 | | Date: | Mon 16 Apr 2012 - Mon 14 May 2012 | | Time: | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | | Registration Closes: | 16 Apr 2012 |
| Age Group: | 8-10 | | Date: | Mon 16 Apr 2012 - Mon 14 May 2012 | | Time: | 4.30pm - 5.30pm | | Registration Closes: | 16 Apr 2012 |
Queensland Rugby has launched its new Rookies 2 Reds junior rugby program which is designed to introduce Queensland kids to the fun of Rugby, in a safe and enjoyable environment. Rookies 2 Reds is open to both boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 10 years and is a five-week after school program where professional coaches will teach the skills and drills involved in Rugby games. The new program, which aims to rival AFL’s Auskick, is being rolled out to primary schools and will connect participants with their local junior rugby club, and Rookies 2 Reds zone. For just $80 each participant will receive five expert coaching sessions and an exclusive Rookies 2 Reds pack which includes a branded Rookies 2 Reds water bottle, ball, cap, wrist band, back pack and height comparison poster! Rookies 2 Reds centres have already been established and we are experiencing very high demand so make sure you register today! Rookies 2 Reds ambassador James Horwill is encouraging boys, girls and parents to get involved: “While you’re passing, kicking, and running through some funactivities with your mates, you’ll get the chance to make some new friends andyou’ll get some awesome Rookies 2 Reds gear to keep.” “Getting outdoors and having fun with your mates are two ofthe things the Reds enjoy most about playing a team sport. After all, teamworkand being a good sport is what rugby is all about! Tell Mum and Dad they cancome along to Rookies 2 Reds to help out as well, they can volunteer or evenjust come along to watch you train and play from the sidelines. We look forwardto seeing you on the field.” FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER FOR ROOKIES 2 REDS VISIT OUR SECURE WEBSITE www.rookies2reds.com.au 
POSITIVE OR IT'S POINTLESS Positive or PointlessSport is an integral part of the Queensland way of life. If we want our kids to keep participating in physical activities, it is essential that their experience in junior sport is positive and fun.Children, parents, spectators, officials, coaches and volunteers all have an important role to play in making sure junior sporting environments are safe, fun and inclusive. The Positive or it’s pointless campaign aims to reduce poor and unacceptable player, spectator and parent behaviour to make sport safe for all children.The Dolphins support Positive or Pointless 100% and will be letting you know more about this important inititive in the near future.Visit the official website for more details - positive-or-its-pointless JUNIOR TEAMS FILLING QUICKAll junior teams are filling quick, so if you played last season and you intend to play this season get in quick and register to ensure your position in a team. JUNIOR SIGN ONIf you are a new player please bring a copy of your birth certificate for verification of age. Each player will receive a Noosa Dolphins Rugby ball, Travel Shirt and water bottle at the season's launch, team and individual photos will be covered in the cost of registering a child and will be handed out at the end of year presentations. If you have any queries please contact Dene Brooks (President of Juniors) or 0407581861. First child (oldest) $215 Second child $195 Any child thereafter $70 U6's and U7's $185 (Children turning 5 in 2012 can play in the U6 age group)
Training will commence the week starting 6th of February for all age groups with the first games early March. | 
