The Modified Rugby Program (MRP)

The Modified Rugby Program (MRP) is a new, modified form of touch-only rugby, developed by GingerCloud Foundation, where each boy and girl with a learning and perceptual disability has their own club PlayerMentor on the field supporting them. The program aims to move boys and girls with learning and perceptual disabilities off the sidelines and into the main game as part of their local junior rugby club community.

Starting with 1 team of 16 participants at Brothers in 2014, the program now features 23 teams, and operates in 17 clubs across Queensland and the ACT. It is an initiative we are extremely proud to support.

Registration Information

There are 3 MRP Divisions to suit different needs:

• MRP Junior
  Aged between 7-13 years.
  Individually paired with a PlayerMentor.
  Boys and girls.
• MRP Colts
  Aged between 14-19 years.
  Individually paired with a PlayerMentor.
  Boys and girls.
• MRP 7’s
  Aged 8+ (Viva 7s model).
  Previously participated in MRP Original or MRP Colts.
  Supportive team environment with PlayerMentors.
  Boys and girls.

To register please visit the GingerCloud website at www.gingercloud.org for eligibility criteria and to begin the process.

MRP Values and Objectives

Central to MRP’s success is its focus on the values of:

• Inclusion
• Responsibility
• Reciprocity
• Commitment
• Community engagement
• Continual Improvement

These core values have resonated across the rugby community.

The MRP was developed by GingerCloud Foundation, whose founders Megan and Anthony Elliott are from our club community, in association with the QRU and proudly piloted at our club in 2014.