The QSSRL is a
representative body of teachers dedicated to fostering, developing and promoting the code
of rugby league in public and private secondary schools around Queensland.
The management committee comprises the
president, secretary and treasurer, and one delegate from each of the State's twelve
education regions. A representative of the Queensland Rugby League, a major sponsor and
supporter of QSSRL, also sits in on committee meetings.
Where's The Action?
The on-field action takes place at
different levels. Interschool competitions within each region or zone of a region are the
starting point each year, for a busy agenda of rugby league in secondary schools around
the State. The Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys play vital roles in
sponsoring school challenges in the regions.
These competitions lead to the selection
of regional representative teams in Under 15 and Under 18 (Open) divisions. Selected
players represent their regions at the Commonwealth Bank/QSSRL State Championships, which
are held in the second half of May each year at separate venues.
In 1999 the 15s were at Browne Park Rockhampton, and the Opens at
Kougari Oval Wynnum in Brisbane. In Year 2000, the 15s will be held at Ipswich and the Opens at Cairns.
Showcasing the best young league talent
in the state, the two carnivals attract talent scouts from most of the major clubs. The
QSSRL has implemented strict protocol for these scouts and player agents wishing to
approach any player.
From the State carnivals, Queensland
representative teams comprising the "creme de la creme" in the two age groups,
are chosen. These players go on to represent their State at the Australian Secondary
Schools' National Championships which are held in June-July.
Also taking part at the nationals each
year are three teams from New South Wales: Combined High Schools (CHS), Combined Catholic
Colleges (CCC) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS), as well as State teams from
Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory.
From the nationals, an Australian Open
Schoolboys team and an Australian 15 Years Merit side are chosen. The Open Schoolboys
usually compete in an international series each year.
In 1997 it was against the touring
BARLA (British Amateur Rugby League) team, and last year a four-match tour of New Zealand
with two tests against the NZ Schoolboys. 1999 presented the ultimate prize - a tour of Great
Britain in a series against the English Schoolboys.
The 15 Years Merit side usually don't
play at international level, as there is no international competition in this age group.
Sponsors
It is an old cliche, but nevertheless
applicable to our organisation - without our valued sponsors, we could
not survive. At the very least, we would be only a pale imitation of the respected and
professional body we are today.
We are indebted to the Queensland
Rugby League, Commonwealth Bank, Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys, for their
ongoing support and commitment to rugby league in schools.
The QRL sponsorship goes towards
transporting the regional delegates to Brisbane for management committee meetings, while
the Bank sponsorship assists with transporting regional teams to the State carnivals, and
associated costs. The Broncos and Cowboys lend support through the
Challenges and in other ways.
How To Contact The QSSRL
President:
Stephen Parle - The Cathedral College, Rockhampton 4700
Ph: 07 4922 2488 - Fax: 07 4927 8694 - Mob: 0417 007 554
Secretary:
Phil Hall, Mt Gravatt SHS - PO Box 2515 Mansfield 4122
Ph: 07 3343 2088 - Fax: 07 3343 2348 - Mob: 0417 750 151
E-mail: [email protected] (Attention Phil Hall)
Treasurer:
Robert Brodie, Rockhampton SHS
Ph: 07 4927 5666 - Fax: 07 4922 3436
Media Officer:
As from 6/3/2000 and until further notice, for all enquiries and web page items, please contact the secretary as above
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