PAREMATA PLIMMERTON JUNIORS – 2026 SEASON

We welcome all new and returning tamariki, coaches, and volunteers to our club for the 2026 junior rugby season!

At Paremata Plimmerton Rugby Club, we make every effort to balance teams across each grade so that all players enjoy a similar, positive experience. The emphasis at junior level is always on having fun, learning the game, and playing in a safe and supportive environment.

With our fantastic grounds at Ngāti Toa Domain and our refurbished clubhouse, we look forward to providing our tamariki with many great memories and a strong connection to our rugby community.

REGISTRATIONS FOR 2026

Registrations for the 2026 season are now open.

If you're keen to get your tamariki involved, please register online via the Junior Registrations link and join us at one of our in‑person registration events.

At these sessions we will be completing:

✔ Registrations

✔ Season payments

✔ Playing jersey pick‑up

✔ Purchase shorts and socks (if required)

IN‑PERSON REGISTRATION DATES​​​​​​​

• Thursday 26 February – 5:00pm to 7:00pm
• Sunday 8 March – 9:00am to 11:00am
• Tuesday 17 March – 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Please attend one of these sessions so we can get everyone sorted for the season ahead.

JUNIOR RUGBY OPTIONS​​​​​​​

Junior rugby is for girls and boys and is available in the following grades:

Nursery Grade (U5)

Skills and drills for under‑5 players, held at Ngāti Toa Domain on Saturday mornings at 9am.

Year 1–2 Rippa Rugby

Non‑contact rugby where players develop ball skills, basic attack/defence, and teamwork.Saturday morning games played anywhere between Waikanae and Tawa.

Year 3–8 Combined Rip-Rugby

A great option for players new to rugby or those who prefer non‑contact.Games are played on Friday afternoons across Porirua, Johnsonville, Wellington, and the Hutt Valley.

Year 3–4 Tackle Rugby

Players learn tackling, attack/defence, and teamwork in teams of 8 (Y3) or 10 (Y4).This is an open‑weight grade in the Wellington Western Bays competition.Saturday games are played anywhere between Waikanae and Tawa.

Year 5–6 Tackle Rugby

Players build on tackling, scrums, lineouts, attack/defence, and team play in teams of 10.Saturday games played between Waikanae and Tawa.

Year 7–8 Tackle Rugby

Skill development continues, and team size increases to 15 on a full field.From 2024 onwards this grade has returned to separate year groups, and weight limits have been removed.Pools are determined based on “Carnival Day,” club recommendations, and whether the team is Year 7, Year 8, or a mixed team.Saturday games may be played anywhere in the Wellington region.

If you have questions about your grade, please contact your grade coordinator (see the Junior Contacts page), or email the Junior Convenor

MAKO TAG IS HERE AT PARE‑PLIM!

Want to keep playing rugby through the summer? Register now for Mako Tag!

Mako Tag teams play in the Porirua City Tag Competition.All games are held on Saturdays at Ascot Park, with the youngest grades kicking off at 10am.

• TAG SEASON BEGINS: SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER
• Tag is fast‑paced, fun, and based on similar laws to rugby league.
• Designed to introduce tamariki to team sport and develop core skills in a safe environment.
• Non‑contact and suitable for all skill levels.