2026 Healthy Clubs Forum

TEAM NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON! The countdown is on for the 2025 Tamboran Resources Top End Cup! Katherine Sports Ground October 10 & 11, 2025 Featuring: Under 10 & Under 12 (Non-Competitive) RISE Under 14 Boys Be part of this epic two-day regional rugby league carnival proudly hosted by Katherine Rugby League Club Inc. and NRL NT. More details coming soon — including draw, merch, and carnival updates. Let’s make this the biggest one yet! #TopEndCup #TamboranResources #NRLNT #OurHouse #JuniorLeagueNT #KatherineRugbyLeague #RISEProgram #FootyFamily #NTFooty

We would like to invite you to attend as our guest in the Corporate Sweep at the Grand Final Day on Saturday 6 September from 3pm onwards.  For catering purposes please RSVP by Wednesday noon. Game Day Timings · 1:30pm – Chemist Warehouse Under 18 Boys Grand Final  · 3:00pm - Gatley Shield Reserve Grade Grand Final · 4:30pm – Your Brand Here Women’s Premiership Grand Final  · 6:00pm – DABSCO Men's Premiership Grand Final   The Tru-Flow Services Women's & DABSCO Men's Premiership Grand Finals will be LIVE STREAMED via the NRL Pathways YouTube channel with the links avaliable across all NRL NT media platforms so we are looking forward to having rugby league fans from all over the world watch our 2024 Grand Finals.    We would also like to Thank and Acknowledge the support of our Governement & Corporate Partners, Northern Territory Government, DABSCO, Chemist Warehouse, Tru-Flow Services, Lion, Asahi Group, McDonalds, Steeline GRP, Territory Timber & Hardware, Event Cinemas, Top End Print and Physio North.   Our media partners who help us promote or game Channel Nine Darwin, NT News, the ABC and MIX104.9, NRL.com, Local Media Services, WCBH 97 Seven, and Patch Clapp Photography. Finally we wish all the Clubs, Teams and Match Officials the very best of luck in the Grand Finals and huge shoutout to all the valued Volunteers for support Community Rugby League in the Northern Territory. Please Remember, It’s More than just a Game at TRL Stadium. Smoking or Vaping Swearing Commercial Food or Drinks Pets Just Let Them Play Enjoy Yourself Respect Others Thank Volunteers Invest in our game by supporting our house canteen & hospitality #nrlntourhouse

🏅 Frank Johnson & Gaynor Maggs Medal Awards – Monday 1 September NRL NT’s pinnacle celebration of NT community Rugby League excellence will take place on Monday 1 September with the Frank Johnson & Gaynor Maggs Medal Awards Night, moving to an exciting new venue at the Darwin Turf Club as part of a new three-year partnership. This night honors the best of the best from the senior competitions recognising players, coaches, match officials, volunteers, and clubs who have demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment throughout the 2025 season. The evening will include the presentation of major awards, including the Frank Johnson Medal, Gaynor Maggs Medal, Club of the Year, and a number of other prestigious recognitions across the DABSCO Men’s Premiership, Tru-Flow Services Women’s Premiership, Chemist Warehouse Under 18s, and Gatley Shield. 📍 Darwin Turf Club 🕕 Monday 1 September  We encourage all clubs, families, and members of the Rugby League community to attend and celebrate what has been a season full of dedication, teamwork, and Territory pride. #NRLNT #Season2025 #CelebrateTheGame #OurHouse #FrankJohnsonMedal #GaynorMaggsMedal #JuniorRugbyLeagueNT

Game Day Timings 9.00am – Under 13 Boys Grand Final  10.15am - Under 13 Girls Grand Final 11.30am – Under 14 Boys Grand Final 12.45pm – Under 15 Girls Grand Final 2.00pm - Under 16 Boys Grand Final 3.15pm - Under 17 Girls Grand Final Followed by THE STAND Senior Preliminary Finals 2.00pm Chemist Warehouse Under 18 Boys Field Two 3.30pm Gatley Shield Reserve Grade Field Two 4.30pm Tru-Flow Services Womens Premiership 5.45pm DABSCO Mens Premiership   We would also like to Thank and Acknowledge the support of our Government & Major Corporate Partners, Northern Territory Government, DABSCO, Chemist Warehouse, Tru-Flow Services, Lion, Asahi Group, Steeline GRP, Territory Timber & Hardware, NTF, and McDonalds and Top End Print. Our media partners who help us promote or game Channel Nine Darwin, NT News, the ABC and MIX104.9, NRL.com, Local Media Services Company, WCBH 97 Seven and Patch Clapp Photography. Finally we wish all the Clubs, Teams and Match Officials the very best of luck in the Grand Finals and huge shoutout to all the valued Volunteers for support Community Rugby League in the Northern Territory. Please Remember, It’s More than just a Game at TRL Stadium. Smoking or Vaping Swearing Commercial Food or Drinks Pets Just Let Them Play Enjoy Yourself Respect Others Thank Volunteers Invest in our game by supporting our house canteen & hospitality #nrlntourhouse

🎬 Junior Presentation Night – Monday 25 August In partnership with Event Cinemas Palmerston, the 2025 NRL NT Chemist Warehouse   Darwin Junior Competition Presentation Night will take place on Monday 25 August. This event recognises the outstanding efforts of players, coaches, match officials, and volunteers from the Under 13s to Under 17s age groups. Families and supporters are warmly invited to attend as we shine a spotlight on those who have contributed to a positive and successful junior season. Following the formal presentations, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a movie together, adding a fun and memorable twist to the evening. Awards and Recognition Plus, enjoy a movie afterwards with your family and team! 📍 Event Cinemas Palmerston      

On Behalf of ARLC NT Chairman Steve Shervill and NRL NT General Manager Tony Crowe we look forward to inviting  Key Stakeholders such as Life Members, Volunteers, Government, Corporate & Media Partners to Launch the NRL NT 2025 Season on Friday 4th April 2025 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at Territory Rugby League Stadium. Invitations for this event will be sent out on Monday 3rd February.   For catering purposes please RSVP by Wednesday 27th March 2025 via email to nrlnt@nrl.com.au or contacting our office on 08 7922 2800.   Dress code is Territory informal, for any further queries regarding this event feel free to contact us.   Kind Regards, NRL NT

Welcome to the 2025 NRL NT Territory Junior Championships aimed at creating more opportunities to play our game locally at representative level of participation to support inspirational Players, Coaches, Sports Trainers, Team Managers and Match Officials. By providing this regional structure focussed on bringing people together in a more challenging environment will assist NRL NT in delivering greater personal and professional development for people within rugby league both on and off the field for all involved. This process will also be integrated into the RISE programs currently available and importantly improve how we select our NT Titans teams and how they prepare to compete at specific Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships instead of the current gap between local club football and direct into a far greater level of national representative systems. This development structure is inline with all other States & Territories except Tasmania as South Australia are now included in all NRL Victoria pathway programs. Initially this initiative will focus on introducing Regional Representative teams from Darwin City, Southern Heat and Katherine Cowboys with long term plans to include a Central Australia platform to support Alice Springs and Tennent Creek. This NRL NT initiative will create greater access to this level of experience through rugby league engaging more people and deliver a true whole of Northern Territory Representative culture. #nrlntchampionships #nrlntschools

As part of NRL NT's ongoing commitment to People, Education and Game Development, we are again throwing our support behind the importance of your club appointing a Club Coaching Coordinator for the 2025 season. The Club Coaching Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the growth and development of individual coaches and enhancing the overall effectiveness of coaches, through the support and mentoring in the Club environment to ensure sessions are safe, inclusive, organised, enjoyable and engaging for all involved.   Strategies for these outcomes include: Developing activities & initiatives within the playing group to build a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, including welcoming new players, members, and supporters. Maintaining good communication between all Club stakeholders and identifying your standards/boundaries & none negotiables Creating a positive, safe, and non-threatening environment in which players and coaches feel that they can try new things and make mistakes. Delivering a fun, educational and age appropriate training session Pre/post & during season catch ups with NRL NT Mentors and Pathways staff To support the volunteers who take on these roles we offer face to face training which will include the latest coaching information, which can be passed on to the coaches at their club, as well as the latest initiatives to recruit and develop coaches.  These courses will take place on the following dates and will require volunteers to register using the below link: 23rd March Territory Rugby League Stadium To register: NRL Learning Centre - Coach Coordinator Workshop -Territory Rugby League Stadium from 10am 30th March Goodline Stadium Palmerston To register: NRL Learning Centre - Coach Coordinator Workshop - Goodline Park Palmerston from 10am. Under the NRL's Club Coach Developer Program, your Coaching Coordinator can also work closely with the NRL NT appointed Coach Developer, whose role it is to focus on supporting the coach with advice and encouragement, as well as hands-on helping with the art of coaching. This can also be delivered through a variety of activities ranging from Basic online support, telephone discussions or Club visits. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to NRL NT Pathways (dmacgillivray@nrl.com.au) if you require support with identifying the correct candidate for this role, or require further information on the Coach Developer Program.