Elcho Island RISE 2026

Tony Crowe • February 12, 2026

Creating clear local to national pathways

.What is the NRL RISE Program?

The NRL RISE Program is a junior participation and development program designed for young players who are ready to take the next step in their rugby league journey.

RISE focuses on:

  • 🏉 Skill development aligned with national NRL coaching frameworks
  • 🧠 Game understanding and decision-making
  • 💪 Athletic development and movement fundamentals
  • 🤝 Leadership, discipline and respect
  • 🌏 Creating clear local-to-national pathways

For Elcho Island participants, RISE provides a structured and supported opportunity to grow their game while staying connected to culture, community and family.

The program aligns with broader NT pathways including Territory Championships and representative selection opportunities, forming part of NRL NT’s commitment to stronger regional pathways and inclusive growth across the Territory.


Player RISE Program Registration (Required)

All players must complete two important steps to participate.


Step 1: Register on MySideline (Insurance + Profile)

Players (or parents/guardians) must create a MySideline profile (if they haven’t already). This ensures:

  • Player insurance coverage
  • Accurate participant records
  • Eligibility for NRL NT programs

When registering, use Club Finder and select:

Elcho Island Dolphins

  • Club Finder – MySideline (create profile + find club)


Step 2: Register for the RISE Program

After creating a MySideline profile, players must also register directly to the RISE Program so they can be officially signed off as RISE Participants.

🔗 RISE Registration Link https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?data=eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6NjYwOTQ0NzIsImVudGl0eVR5cGUiOiJwcm9ncmFtIn0%3D&source=rugby-league

Coaching Courses – Supporting Local Leaders

To ensure quality delivery of the RISE Program and upcoming competitions, NRL NT will deliver two separate in-person coaching courses over two nights, supporting:

  • Territory Championships (U16)
  • Top End Cup (U10 / U12)

Courses will be split into:

  • 8s–12s
  • 13s–18s

Important: Pre-course eLearning is Mandatory

Before attending the face-to-face course, coaches must complete the required online modules.


Coach Registration Steps

Step 1: Register on MySideline as a Coach

Coaches must create a profile and register with:

Elcho Island Dolphins

  • Club Finder – MySideline (register as coach)


Step 2: Complete the Pre-course eLearning Modules

Please complete the relevant module based on your coaching age group:

Workshops (TBC)

Additional workshops will be delivered to support coaches, officials and volunteers.

Registration links will be made available once confirmed.


Need Assistance?

If you experience any difficulty accessing eLearning or registering, please contact:

Duncan MacGillivray
📧
dmacgillivray@nrl.com.au

Or reply to the original email and our team will assist.


Elcho Island RISE 2026 is about more than rugby league, it’s about opportunity, growth, pride and building futures closer to home.


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