Caloundra State High School's Rugby League Program, is an inclusive initiative open to male and female students in Years 7-12. Our program is designed to foster the holistic development of our students, on and off the field, emphasising both technical prowess and sportsmanship. Utilising Rugby League as a conduit, we aim to instil values of respect, responsibility, honesty, integrity, leadership, and teamwork among our participants.
Program Structure
Phase 1: Foundational years (Year 7)
- Three 70min time tabled sessions of Rugby League with highly skilled, qualified coaches
- 1-2 Sessions before/after school utilising a nationally recognised Strength & Conditioning coach, as well as Speed and Power sessions run by Brent from The Red Zone
- Participation in elite schoolboy competitions
- Introduction to gym strength and conditioning sessions tailored to Rugby League by S & C coach
Phase 2: Developmental years (Year 8 and 9)
- Two/three 70min time tabled sessions of Rugby League with highly skilled, qualified coaches
- 1-2 Sessions before/after school utilising a nationally recognised Strength & Conditioning coach, as well as Speed and Power sessions run by Brent from The Red Zone
- Participation in elite schoolboy competitions
- Strength and conditioning programmed sessions in the gym tailored to Rugby League by S & C coach
Phase 3: Specialist years (Year 10, 11 and 12)
- Three 70min time tabled sessions of Rugby League with highly skilled, qualified coaches
- 1-2 Sessions before/after school utilising a nationally recognised Strength & Conditioning coach, as well as Speed and Power sessions run by Brent from The Red Zone
- Participation in elite schoolboy competitions
- Strength and conditioning programmed sessions in the gym tailored to Rugby League by S & C coach
Opportunities in Rugby League
At Caloundra State High School, through our partnership with the Melbourne Storm, students gain access to elite coaching and future pathways within the sport. These include:
- Access to elite school rugby league competitions (NRL recruitment exposure)
- Access to high end training facilities
- Pre-season team building camp
- Nationally Recognised Strength and Conditioning sessions
- Queensland school's representative pathway through the Sunshine Coast Region
- Video analysis both pre and post-game
- Rugby League as a timetabled subject
- Access to tutoring program
- Senior International tour (fiji)
Beyond the field
Central to our program's ethos is the cultivation of individuals with strong convictions who contribute meaningfully to society. We offer a diverse range of extra-curricular activities aimed at enhancing social development, fostering confidence, discipline, and improving on/off-field performance for all participants. Our rigorous monitoring ensures that student conduct, attendance, performance, and commitment to academics and other activities are upheld to the highest standards.
We offer a comprehensive theoretical program designed to broaden students' engagement with Rugby League. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Health and Physical Education (H.P.E.), topics cover exercise physiology, sports psychology, coaching, refereeing, strength and conditioning, nutrition, injury prevention, career development, and sports administration. Moreover, Year 11 & 12 students undertake a Certificate III in Sport & Recreation, contributing to their Queensland Certificate of Education. Our senior students also actively engage in community initiatives, promoting Rugby League across the Sunshine Coast region through coaching clinics and officiating at local events.
Entry RequirementsAcceptance into the Caloundra State High School Rugby League Signature Program will be based on 2 areas:
- Playing ability and commitment to the ethos of the program; and more importantly
- Review of the student's behaviour, effort and attendance in the most recent two semesters of schooling.
Thank you to our Rugby League Sponsors
