Common Questions
What’s New in 2024 with CIRLYQ?
The 2024 Calendar is:
- 28th September ZONES – GOLD COAST, NORTH & WEST BRISBANE
- 5th October – TRI SERIES Annual Challenge – PNG, TONGA vs COOK ISLANDS
- TBC- October Touring NZ Cook Islands u16s
- 19th October – Junior Pasifika Carnival u8s to 12s – Beenleigh Bill Norris Oval
- 25th to 27th October – QPICC Seniors u14s to opens.
Have the 2024 Registration’s opened?
YES! GO TO link below. Player’s registration
REGISTER opens February 2024
Who can play for CIRLYQ?
If you have what it takes, you can!
We are ONLY ACCEPTING players who have Cook Island ancestry.
Firstly, you need to have Cook Island ancestry.
Secondly, confirm your Cook Island ancestry or explain your lineage.
If you are unsure, contact us and we’ll talk with your family.
If I Qualify For 2 Regions, Can I Play In Both?
No. You will need to commit to 1 Region. It is recommended that you play for the Region you live in.
What Age Groups Are Available?
Students – Non-competitive & Mixed
Under 8 Born 2016/2017
Under 10 Born 2014/2015
Under 12 Born 2012/2013
Juniors – QPICC Grades Male & Female
Under 14 Born 2010/2011
Under 16 Born 2008/2008
Under 18 Born 2006/2007
Seniors – QPICC Grades Men & Women
PLEASE NOTE:
The 18month RULE. Players MUST HAVE QRL APPROVAL and PROOF.
All Players can play up 1 year only.
- An Under 7 player can player in the Under 8.
An Under 6 player CANNOT play in Under 8.
Can I Play For CIRLYQ And Another QPICC Nation In 1 Year?
CIRLYQ and other QPICC nations encourage, promote and stipulate that players commit to 1 nation.
Approved Transfer Clearance is Required from Nations Leaders before Trials tournament.
If a player is of multiple ancestral backgrounds (eg. 1/2 Samoan and 1/2 Tongan or 1/2 Samoan, 1/4 Tongan and 1/2 Cook Island), that player must commit to 1 nation for that year.
The player can select the other Nation the following year.
How Much Is The Levy for 2024?
Due to current financial climate, we estimate costs to be between $180-$210 per player.
There will be an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for Levy. opens February to 31st July
Confirmation will be provided by June.
What Does The Levy Cover?
The levy covers ALL Uniforms:
Playing kit & T Shirt.
The levy also helps toward the off-field costs:
Insurance. Strapping tape and snacks for players at the Tri Series and QPICC.
Are Players Covered By Insurance?
Yes. CIRLYQ is sanctioned by the QRL, and players are covered by A.J Gallagher.
- Players MUST BE REGISTERED WITH a QRL affiliated Club.
- If players ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH a Club, insurance fee ($60) will be added to their levy.
The CIRLYQ insurance cover is the same as all current QRL clubs in a QRL competition.
Will There Be Added Costs?
Yes.
The CIRLYQ Exec Team will inform families if there are added costs.
All added costs will be only to support players.
Can I Get A Refund?
THIS IS TO BE DISCUSSED INDIVIDUALLY with the EXECUTIVE TEAM.
Once CIRLYQ have ordered the apparel, refunds are ONLY available pending each individual case under strict conditions.
If the Queensland or Australian governments cancel sporting events or gatherings that do not allow for ALL families to attend due to Covid related concerns or weather does not allow the carnival to continue, this is out of CIRLYQ control and we cannot refund players.
When Does The Season Start?
In 2024, registration will commence before regional team sessions -TBC
CIRLYQ holds games at the end of the regular QRL club season. Month September
Traditionally we play throughout October with the last weekend ending at the Queensland Pacific Island Cultural Carnival.
How Can I Help With A Team?
We welcome all community members and encourage your involvement.
If you are not qualified, please go to the following links.
COACH? Go to – Community Coach – Play Rugby League
TRAINER? Go to – NRL Learning Centre – Level 1 Sports Trainer (playrugbyleague.com)
LEAGUE SAFE? Go to – NRL Learning Centre – LeagueSafe (playrugbyleague.com)
FIRST AIDE? Go to – NRL Learning Centre – League First Aid (playrugbyleague.com)
How Can I Help?
ALL members of the community are welcome to support and lend a helping hand.
For all ‘on the ground support staff’, firstly. You will need a Blue Card for Working with Children
Go to the following link:
Blue Card Services Applicant Portal
When you have your blue card send us a email on:
cookislandrugbyleague@gmail.com
For Financial Support email cookislandrugbyleague@gmail.com
If you still need more information, we’d be glad to meet you in person!