Alice Springs RISE 2026 - Registrations NOW OPEN
Building strong foundations before specialization and preparing athletes
The NRL Northern Territory is pleased to announce that, following the success of the 2025 Alice Springs RISE Program, the RISE Development Program will again be delivered in 2026 for aspirational junior male and female rugby league players turning 12 to 18 years old in 2026.
As a key pillar of the NRLNT Pathway system, RISE is designed to support talented young athletes with the skills, education and mindset required to progress through the rugby league pathway from grassroots participation through to representative and high-performance opportunities.
What is RISE?
The RISE Rugby League Development Program provides aspirational junior players and coaches with access to specialised training and education through a holistic rugby league development experience.
Delivered as an open, application-based program for players aged 13–16, RISE is aligned with best-practice athlete development research.
Research by Hancock & Côté (2014) highlights that around the age of 16, athletes benefit most from increasing deliberate practice in one sport. Prior to this, young athletes should focus on developing key physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.
RISE has been specifically designed to support players through this crucial transition period, building strong foundations before specialization and preparing athletes for future high-performance environments.
A Holistic Approach to Development
RISE focuses on more than just on-field performance. The program incorporates:
✔ Rugby League fundamental skill development
✔ Strength & Conditioning fundamentals
✔ Mental wellbeing and resilience education
✔ Long-term athlete development principles
✔ High-performance behaviours and mindset
The program plays an important role in identifying and preparing players for:
- Representative team selection
- NT Pathway squads
- Future Territory Junior Championships opportunities
- Higher-level NRL-aligned programs
Who is RISE for?
RISE is for aspirational junior rugby league players who are:
Highly motivated to improve
Looking to progress toward representative football
Willing to commit to learning, development and high-performance behaviours
Both male and female players are strongly encouraged to apply.
Alice Springs RISE Camp and Coach Education Weekend
Friday 20th March at Alice Springs YMCA
TackleReady Session
- Ages: 8 -12-year-old only
- Time - 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Wheelchair Rugby League
- Ages: Open
- Time - From 7.00pm
Saturday 21st & 22nd March
RISE Camp
- Ages: 12 to 18 Years Boys and Girls
- Venues: Anzac Oval & the Alice Springs Youth Centre Dojo
- Times: Start timer for each day is 10.00am finishing by 2.30pm
- Content: RISE agenda focus with on field delivery in fundamental skills through games and activities, and Physical Competency development through body weight exercises.
What To Bring: Boots, shoes, protective wear e.g. mouth guard (for indoor sessions) and a water bottle.
To register: Use the following link: https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?data=eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6NjY3NTg4MDIsImVudGl0eVR5cGUiOiJwcm9ncmFtIn0%3D&source=rugby-league
Fee: $0
What you receive: A training shirt and on/off field coaching
Coach Education
- Available Courses: Community Coaching Course for 8's-12's & 13's-18's
- When: 21st (13's-18's) & 22nd (8's-12's) March
- Where: Anzac Oval
- What to bring: Shoes & Water Bottle
Pre Course Requirements: Participants must firstly register to the Brothers Alice Springs Club, complete the online eLearning modules and register for the Workshop for your age group.
NRL NT Registration link (Alice Springs Brothers): Club Finder – MySideline
eLearning Modules
- 8's-12's - https://learn.mysideline.com.au/coursefinder/detail/?courseId=26491
- 13's-15's - https://learn.mysideline.com.au/coursefinder/detail/?courseId=26492
- 16's-18's - https://learn.mysideline.com.au/coursefinder/detail/?courseId=26493
Workshops
- 8's-12's - https://learn.mysideline.com.au/coursefinder/detail/?courseId=27072
- 13's-18's - https://learn.mysideline.com.au/coursefinder/detail/?courseId=27155
Fee: $20 registration fee
For further information or any questions contact the NRL NT Pathways & Education Coordinator Duncan MacGillivray
mobile - +61 479 130 415 or
email - dmacgillivray@nrl.com.au
