Your first Sunday
at Wakehurst
No experience. No gear. No worries.
Everything you need to know before you arrive.
The Morning
A typical Sunday at Wakehurst Rugby Park — so there are no surprises on the day.
Gates open
Head to the main oval entrance on Waldon Road. Grab a coffee from the canteen (open early on Sunday). Find a spot on the hill — it's where everyone sets up.
Warm-up begins
Coaches gather the kids and take it from here. You don't need to do a thing. First-timers are welcomed in — our coaches have seen every level of nervous.
Game time
Minis play two or three short games — roughly 20 minutes each. Modified rules, smaller fields. It's the best version of rugby there is to watch.
Canteen & community
Games wrap up. The canteen does a roaring trade in sausage sandwiches. Kids run around the hill. Parents finally stop stress-watching and start chatting.
Head home — or stay
Minis are usually wrapped by now. If you want to keep watching, Juniors games start soon after. Some families stay all morning and wouldn't have it any other way.
What to Bring
For your first visit, this is genuinely all you need.
Finding the ground
Wakehurst Rugby Park
Corner Forest Way & Waldon Road
Belrose NSW 2085
Turn off Forest Way into Waldon Road — the ground is on your right and visible from the road. Parking is available along Waldon Road and in the car park off Waldon Road.
Get Directions →Who to say hello to
Head to the main oval entrance off Waldon Road. You'll see families streaming in from about 7:30am.
Look for the club volunteer with the tablet — they'll register new kids and point you to the right team. They're expecting you.
Say hi to VP Minis — Peter Sharpe. He's almost always on field and knows every family. No introduction needed — just introduce yourself.
Set up on the hill and watch. The coaches will take it from here.
The things parents actually wonder
We've heard every version of nervous. Here are honest answers.
My child is really shy — is that ok?
What if they try it and hate it?
My daughter wants to play — is that ok?
Do they need a mouthguard before coming?
Can I stay on the field with my child?
What if we arrive late?
Just show up on Sunday
You don't need to register in advance for a first visit. Come along any Sunday morning from about 7:30am. If you want to prepare, send an email to VP Minis — they'll make sure someone is there to welcome you.
Already decided? Registration is through Rugby Xplorer — the national rugby registration platform.
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