CYCLONES
BACKGROUND
Gold Coast District Rugby Union provides a representative pathway to enable players the opportunity to participate around the five pillars of player development which focuses on Performance, Tactical, Technical, Physical, Positional Specific and Core Skill Development. The program that GCDRU utilises as its representative pathway is the GCDRU Cyclones.
Cyclone Representative Pathways:
Juniors
- Under 12 (development)
- Under 13
- Under 14
- Under 15
- Under 16
- Under 17/18
Sevens
- Women
- Under 15
- Under 17
- Open
- Men
- Under 15
- Under 17
- Open
Colts
- Men
- Under 20
Seniors
- Men
- Open
Coaches
Whilst the Representative Pathway develops players, it is just as critical that Coaches are developed through education, participation and development programs. The GCDRU, through assistance from Rugby Australia programs and education, will supplement the experience for Coaches through mentoring, specialist coaching, seminars and practical opportunities.
Our GCDRU “Cyclones” program was designed for the development of players and coaches; however, the key focus will always be around providing the greatest experience possible to those involved with Rugby and the GCDRU.
Program
The Cyclones program is designed to provide continuous development through structured education and support in Rugby Union. The program provides the opportunity for players within the Gold Coast Region to compete as a team in:
- South Queensland competitions
- Queensland Regional competitions
- Queensland State Championships
- International Tours/Tournaments
The programs elements as part of the education process are, (but not limited to):
- Core Skill Development
- Position Specific Development
- Nutrition
- Strength and Conditioning elementary through to position specific with the goal to enhance performance
- Sports injury management
- Mental toughness and agility
