FROM 2014, the Queensland Secondary Schools Country Cup Carnival will be played at the Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club.
The decision to move to Maroochydore was made after the previous host was approached by another organisation to run a week-long carnival during the first week of the winter vacation. We could not be guaranteed the grounds, so a shift was necessary.
Maroochydore JRLC are keen to support the Country Cup Carnival and to see it develop. Their support is greatly appreciated.
The Sunshine Coast destination also cuts four hours travel time for many of the teams which travel by bus.
Mackay, North Rockhampton and Mt Morgan have expressed interest in returning to the competition next year so there is a good chance that we will reach the magic number of 16 teams.
About the Country Cup Carnival:
The Country Cup Carnival
The Country Cup Carnival was established in 2007 with sponsorship from the Gold Coast Titans. In 2009, ARL Development and the Brisbane Broncos became carnival sponsors. NRL Development followed on from ARLD in 2013.
Though primarily intended for schools from regional and country areas, the carnival is open to any state high school in Queensland. It is not intended for schools of excellence or academy schools which are already well catered for by elite competitions.
The carnival is an Open grade competition for senior students (Under 18 by QSSSA rules).
Previous Participant Schools
The following schools have sent teams to the carnival since its inception in 2007. (Not all schools have played each year).
Beenleigh SHS
Bentley Park SC
Bundaberg SHS
Blackwater SHS
Browns Plains SHS
Caboolture SHS
Dysart SHS
Gympie SHS
Glenmore SHS
Harristown SHS
Lockyer District SHS
Macgregor SHS
Mackay SHS
Mt Morgan SHS
Mt Gravatt SHS
Nambour SHS
Moranbah SHS
Mossman SHS
Nth Rockhampton SHS
Proserpine SHS
Roma SC
Rosewood SHS
Rockhampton SHS
Woodridge SHS
Previous Country Cup Winners:
2007Rockhampton SHS
2008Mackay SHS
2009North Rockhampton SHS
2010Bentley Park SC
2011Bentley Park SC
2012Harristown SHS
2013Bentley Park SC
Dates:
The Country Cup will be held on Monday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 1. As an Open age (Under 18) competition, it does not clash with QRL representative carnivals.
Venue: Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club
Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club on the Sunshine Coast will be the base for the 2014 Country Cup. The Maroochydore Club is keen to be the long term host for the competition.
The Maroochydore facility is centrally located with all the facilities required two fields, change/shower rooms, canteen etc. The grounds are located close to accommodation.
Costs / Contributions
Participating schools will cover their own expenses travel, accommodation, kit etc.
A team registration fee of $50 applies. Schools will be invoiced after the close of nominations.
Each participating school is responsible for providing one touch judge for each of their games. (Some schools will bring junior students for this purpose)
Format
It is hoped to have sixteen teams participate in the 2014 Country Cup.
The 16 teams will be split into four pools for Day 1 seeding games. The teams will then be split into two groups top 8 and bottom 8 for Day 2.
On Day Two, a knockout system will be used to find the winners of 4 Divisions.
Points allocation for seeding games 4 points per game - 1 for the winner of the first half, 1 for the winner of the second half and 2 for the winner of the game.
The move to a 16-team format will necessitate at late finishing time on Day 2. Games will start early on the second day to ensure that those teams flying from Brisbane can leave the Sunshine Coast by 4pm.
Accommodation
Schools are responsible for providing their own accommodation.
It is strongly suggested that bookings be made as early as possible.
Alexandra Park Conference Centre
13 Maris Street
Alexandra Headland
Q 4572
PO Box 705
Cotton Tree
Q 4572
Ph: 1300 789 192
Fax: 07 54 438 970
info@alexpark.com.au
Apex Camp Mudjimba
171 Nojor Road
Twin Waters
Q 4565
Ph: 54 487 637
Currimundi Active Recreation Centre
80 Cuurimundi
Currimundi
Q 4551
PO Box 141
Wurtulla Q 4575
Ph: 54 207 500
info.currimundi@nprsr.qld.gov.au
Referees
Referees from the Sunshine Coast / Gympie Rugby League Referees Association will provide referees for each game.
Sports Medicine
An ASMF official will be available on each field.
Nominations
It is hoped to have 16 schools participate in 2014.
Schools which participated in 2013 will be given first preference.
Please nominate by Friday, February 28, 2014.
Contact Robert Brodie rbrod4@eq.edu.au
The decision to move to Maroochydore was made after the previous host was approached by another organisation to run a week-long carnival during the first week of the winter vacation. We could not be guaranteed the grounds, so a shift was necessary.
Maroochydore JRLC are keen to support the Country Cup Carnival and to see it develop. Their support is greatly appreciated.
The Sunshine Coast destination also cuts four hours travel time for many of the teams which travel by bus.
Mackay, North Rockhampton and Mt Morgan have expressed interest in returning to the competition next year so there is a good chance that we will reach the magic number of 16 teams.
About the Country Cup Carnival:
The Country Cup Carnival
The Country Cup Carnival was established in 2007 with sponsorship from the Gold Coast Titans. In 2009, ARL Development and the Brisbane Broncos became carnival sponsors. NRL Development followed on from ARLD in 2013.
Though primarily intended for schools from regional and country areas, the carnival is open to any state high school in Queensland. It is not intended for schools of excellence or academy schools which are already well catered for by elite competitions.
The carnival is an Open grade competition for senior students (Under 18 by QSSSA rules).
Previous Participant Schools
The following schools have sent teams to the carnival since its inception in 2007. (Not all schools have played each year).
Beenleigh SHS
Bentley Park SC
Bundaberg SHS
Blackwater SHS
Browns Plains SHS
Caboolture SHS
Dysart SHS
Gympie SHS
Glenmore SHS
Harristown SHS
Lockyer District SHS
Macgregor SHS
Mackay SHS
Mt Morgan SHS
Mt Gravatt SHS
Nambour SHS
Moranbah SHS
Mossman SHS
Nth Rockhampton SHS
Proserpine SHS
Roma SC
Rosewood SHS
Rockhampton SHS
Woodridge SHS
Previous Country Cup Winners:
2007Rockhampton SHS
2008Mackay SHS
2009North Rockhampton SHS
2010Bentley Park SC
2011Bentley Park SC
2012Harristown SHS
2013Bentley Park SC
Dates:
The Country Cup will be held on Monday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 1. As an Open age (Under 18) competition, it does not clash with QRL representative carnivals.
Venue: Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club
Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club on the Sunshine Coast will be the base for the 2014 Country Cup. The Maroochydore Club is keen to be the long term host for the competition.
The Maroochydore facility is centrally located with all the facilities required two fields, change/shower rooms, canteen etc. The grounds are located close to accommodation.
Costs / Contributions
Participating schools will cover their own expenses travel, accommodation, kit etc.
A team registration fee of $50 applies. Schools will be invoiced after the close of nominations.
Each participating school is responsible for providing one touch judge for each of their games. (Some schools will bring junior students for this purpose)
Format
It is hoped to have sixteen teams participate in the 2014 Country Cup.
The 16 teams will be split into four pools for Day 1 seeding games. The teams will then be split into two groups top 8 and bottom 8 for Day 2.
On Day Two, a knockout system will be used to find the winners of 4 Divisions.
Points allocation for seeding games 4 points per game - 1 for the winner of the first half, 1 for the winner of the second half and 2 for the winner of the game.
The move to a 16-team format will necessitate at late finishing time on Day 2. Games will start early on the second day to ensure that those teams flying from Brisbane can leave the Sunshine Coast by 4pm.
Accommodation
Schools are responsible for providing their own accommodation.
It is strongly suggested that bookings be made as early as possible.
Alexandra Park Conference Centre
13 Maris Street
Alexandra Headland
Q 4572
PO Box 705
Cotton Tree
Q 4572
Ph: 1300 789 192
Fax: 07 54 438 970
info@alexpark.com.au
Apex Camp Mudjimba
171 Nojor Road
Twin Waters
Q 4565
Ph: 54 487 637
Currimundi Active Recreation Centre
80 Cuurimundi
Currimundi
Q 4551
PO Box 141
Wurtulla Q 4575
Ph: 54 207 500
info.currimundi@nprsr.qld.gov.au
Referees
Referees from the Sunshine Coast / Gympie Rugby League Referees Association will provide referees for each game.
Sports Medicine
An ASMF official will be available on each field.
Nominations
It is hoped to have 16 schools participate in 2014.
Schools which participated in 2013 will be given first preference.
Please nominate by Friday, February 28, 2014.
Contact Robert Brodie rbrod4@eq.edu.au
