Wānaka Junior Touch​​​​​​​

Wānaka Rugby Grounds

​​​​​​​Years 5 - 8

​​​​​​​Starts Monday November 2nd 2026

*NEW* Module Trials (replaces 'Play with your Mates')

*NEW* Junior Referee Academy

*NEW* Two Season Format

Not too sure what to do first? Don't worry! Keep reading below, or get in touch—we're always happy to help.

I am…

What do I need to do?

A parent of a Year 3–4 player

Simply bring your child along to our FREE Monday afternoon Touch sessions starting 2 November, 3.30pm at Pembroke Park. No registration required.  Click here for more info.

A parent of a Year 5–8 player

Complete the Module Registration Form so your child can attend at least one Module Trial (both recommended).  Registration through this form will get them automatically entered into the Junior touch season.  Click here for more info.

A player interested in Rep Touch (U12, U14, U16)

Complete the Representative Trials Registration Form for U12 and U14 and attend at least one Rep Trial (both recommended).  Click here for more info.   U16 Trial information will be sent out by MAC.

A Year 9+ player wanting to play in the Senior Module

Fill out the MAC EOI that has been sent out and once you are placed in a team, attend Senior Grading before Season 1 begins.  Teams are organised through MAC.

An adult player wanting to play in the Adult module

Register your team through Sporty once registrations open on 14th September and then attend Senior Grading on Friday 30th October

Interested in refereeing (Yr 9+)

Come along to our Referee Training Day on October 11th and be part of our new Junior Referee Academy (Years 9+) or referee in the Senior Module (and get paid!).  Click here for more info.

A parent wanting to get involved with Coaching or Managing

Indicate your interest on the Module Registration form and we will be in touch – yes we need you!

A Junior playing (Yr 5+) wanting to improve your skills

Join us for our Holiday Development Day on Friday 9 October. Everyone is welcome!  A registration form will be sent closer to the time.  Click here for more info.