Pre-Season Training

Getting ready for the 2025 season starts in February!

All our pre-season training for Junior Bullsharks and Heavies sessions are held on Wednesday evenings at Graceville Memorial Park (between cricket fields 2 and 3).

Pre-season training sessions aren’t mandatory for Bullsharks players. However, they are very helpful in developing skills for the season ahead and children must be sufficiently trained prior to playing contact rugby – so it is encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible..

Bullsharks Information Sessions and Trials

Pre-season is also a great chance to give rugby a try.

If you’re a new family or interested in joining UQ Junior Bullsharks in 2024, we invite you to attend an informal introduction held 5pm session before any of the pre-season training sessions. If you have any other questions, send us an email ()

Giving Rugby a Go

We know some children and families prefer to give new sports a go before committing to a season. Our pre-season training sessions are a perfect opportunity for this (you’ll even get to meet some potential teammates). Any children wanting to participate must register (via Rugby Xplorer) as a ‘training only participant’ (just insurance fee). Fees paid for training-only participation are discounted when upgrading registration to play.

2025 Pre-Season Dates

Session #1 – 19 February (Bullsharks Only)

Session #2 – 26 February (Bullsharks + Junior Heavies)

Session #3 – 5 March

Session #4 – 12 March

Session #5 – 19 March

Session #6 – 26 March

Session #7 – 2 April – Last Session

What should we bring?

Water bottle
Either runners or footy boots (if you have them)
Suitable clothes
Mouthguards for U8s and above
Headgear and/or shoulder pads are optional.

Custom Mouthguards

Mouthguards are a critical safety item for playing rugby – especially when tackling. Essential Care Dental is back to support both the Bullsharks and our families through an exceptional deal for custom mouthguards. Families with private health insurance pay no gap (when using codes 013 or 151). Alternatively, players can purchase directly.

Impressions (used to make the mouthguards) can be taken on-site at Graceville Memorial Park during a pre-season session (details TBA). Or if they are needed earlier, families can organise to visit the surgery (located at Graceville Five-ways) – give the team a call to arrange.

essentialcaredental.com.au | Ph: 07 3333 2011