Junior Rep Information
If you want to play touch at the next level, representative touch is for you. Newcastle City Touch Association selects junior representative teams each year. These teams play in a number of tournaments from November to March, culminating in the Junior State Cup.
How can I join a representative team?
Junior representative teams are selected for Boys and Girls Under 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Development teams will also be considered if player numbers and coaching staff are available.
To be eligible for selection in a rep team, you must:
- Be registered as a player in our current junior or senior competitions.
- Attend the selection trial prior to the rep season commencement.
- Be within the maximum age for the team you trial for e.g. to be eligible for an Under 12 team in 2026/2027, you must be 12 or younger as of 31 Dec 2027
Note:
- The age requirements for our summer competition are aligned with representative age requirements i.e. if you are eligible to play in our 11 years & under competition in 2026 (i.e. you are 11 or younger as of 31 Dec 2026), then you are eligible for selection in the 2026/2027 Under 12 representative team.
What are the requirements of the representative teams?
Player nominations are now open for the 2026/2027 season: Nominate here!
Sunday 13th September
* U10 Boys and Girls
* U12 Boys and Girls
* U16 Boys and Girls
* U18 Boys and Girls
If players are unable to attend trials due to a prior commitment or injury, please complete the above nomination form. An inability to trial link will also be provided closer to the trial day.
If players are selected in a representative team, players are expected to attend regular training sessions and every day of each tournament. Training sessions are at the discretion of the coaching staff but often these are weekly on Sunday afternoons, with potentially extra weekday sessions leading up to tournaments.
Representative teams are also expected to play in a number of tournaments. For the 2026/27 season, Newcastle City junior rep teams will compete in the following tournaments.
| Date | Tournament | Participation |
| 21-22 Nov 2026 | Don Green Western Championships (DGWJC) @ Mudgee | U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s and U18’s (including development teams) |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Hornet Minis @ Central Coast | U10’s (including development teams) |
| 20 Dec 2026 | Newcastle Gala Day | U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s and U18’s (including development teams) |
| 6-7 Feb 2027 | Peter Wilson Memorial Championships (PWMC) Juniors @ Tuggerah | U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s and U18’s (including development teams) |
| 26-28 Feb 2027 | Junior State Cup (JSC) Northern Conference @ Dubbo | U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s and U18’s |
| TBC | Junior State Cup (JSC) Finals @ Sydney | Qualifying teams only |
Notes:
- Any extra local gala days or training sessions with local clubs may also be organised during the rep season.
- Any development teams will attend any opportunities possible but will not attend Junior State Cup 2027.
- The Junior State Cup is split into Northern and Southern Conferences with a separate Final. Newcastle City is part of the Northern Conference. The top team from each division in each conference will proceed to the Finals.
What is the cost?
Representative competition is a great experience, however there are costs involved that you should be aware of. The following items are to be paid per player (note: any listed costs are indicative only and may vary). Where not available, previous year costs are included as a guide.
| Item | Cost per player | Notes |
| 2026/27 representative player levy | Approx. $180 (TBA) | The player levy covers costs incurred by Newcastle City Touch Association for referees at events, presentation day, general equipment and administration. |
| Uniform fees | ~$100 | Dependent on uniform requirements of each player- same uniform as last season |
| Tournament fees |
TBA Hornets ~$80 NSW Touch ~$120
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These are fees as set by tournament directors, are not included in the representative player levy and must be paid separately. This covers tournament costs including field hire and insurance, equipment and match officials. |
| Optional Tournaments | TBA by each team manager | Costs for participation at optional tournaments are not included in the representative levy and are to be paid separately. This will include tournament fees and costs incurred by the team (e.g. costs for supplying referees). Such participation will be determined by the coach and organised by the team manager. |
| JSC Finals | TBA for qualifying teams | Cost of participation in JSC Finals is dependent on qualification. The club will aim to minimise tournament costs to participants as much as possible. |
| Travel and accommodation | Determined per family | All travel and accommodation costs are covered by players and their families. Some tournaments are close enough for day trips, however most players and families will seek accommodation for Junior State Cup Northern Conference plus (hopefully!) the Finals in Sydney. |
What about the NSW Touch player transfer policy?
From 1 May 2018, NSW Touch started administering their Player Transfer Policy. This process can affect players that have previously represented another affiliate at a NSW Touch representative event such as Junior State Cup.
If you have not previously represented another affiliate, you can skip this section.
Otherwise, the policy may affect your ability to join a Newcastle City junior rep team. As long as you meet the other eligibility criteria, you are still welcome to trial for our rep teams.
Under the policy, a maximum of 4 junior players per gender will be cleared for transfer by NSW Touch each year. Exemptions may be granted by NSW Touch due to exceptional circumstances (e.g. relocation). However, you should be aware that we may not be able to select some players due to the restrictions of the policy.
