BAYSIDE Christian College is pleased to announce the launch of their specialist Rugby League program, the Bayside Barracudas.

In a landmark sponsorship, Bayside Christian College will partner with the Fraser Coast’s Hervey Bay Seagulls Rugby League Club and the mighty NRL Dolphins in the development of a new and unique pathway for boys and girls interested in playing Rugby League at representative levels.

Bayside Christian College principal Brian Grimes has stated, “The Bayside Barracudas Rugby League Development Program will be unlike anything offered on the Fraser Coast.

“Students will not only have access to a state-of-the-art Strength and Conditioning Centre, co-designed with the Dolphins, but will study sports nutrition, sports psychology, and receive additional academic mentoring and support.

“Students accepted into the program will also have the opportunity to gain coaching and referee qualifications and will be coached by the region’s two foremost leading coaches, Brett Carter (current A Grade Coach for the Hervey Bay Seagulls) and Michael Bennett.”

The partnership with the Dolphins will bring many benefits including an opportunity for expert instruction from the Coaching staff and the player roster of the Dolphins, an opportunity to visit and train on their home-ground, and an opportunity for the Dolphins to train and use the new Strength and Conditioning Centre to be developed by the College.

Representatives from the region’s leading Rugby League Club, the Seagulls, indicated their excitement at partnering with Bayside Christian College and the Bayside Barracudas.

This partnership now aligns the leading Rugby League Club with the region’s latest high-profile sporting program, enabling a genuine feeder program into both organisations, and reciprocal training opportunities.

These exclusive partnerships are set to bring forth many new opportunities for students seeking to play Rugby League at either a representative level or those who have dreams of playing for the mighty Maroons.

Places in the Bayside Barracudas Program are limited and with the program offering full bursaries for college tuition at Bayside Christian College, these will be highly sought after.

Boys and girls moving into Year 6, 7, or 8 in 2024 are now welcome to apply for this leading program.

Further information is available on the Barracudas website: https://barracudas.bayside.qld.edu.au