BEACH 5s AUS & NZ
EVENT CALENDAR SEASON 2023-2024
Presents Australia's 2023/2024
BEACH 5s FESTIVALS
Spectacular - Fast Paced - Exciting
We are excited to announce that Season 6 will be released with the rebranded name of simply “Beach 5s Australia” or “Beach 5s”.
Since the inception of Beach 5s in Australia, we have adopted the concept of the hugely successful European Beach Rugby model. As we have grown, we now find that the true Aussie love of footy on the beach has been embraced by all footy codes.
In the spirit of inclusiveness, we are now “Beach 5s Australia”
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to season 2023 – bigger, better, brighter.
Beach 5s is a contact fast paced sport where stamina, tactics and ball handling skills create the basis of an exciting game for players and spectators alike.
The pitch measures 31 by 25 metres. Five players a side – up to seven reserves. The Two Second Rule – when a player contacts the ball or is tackled – the ball must be passed or released within two seconds. No scrums – no line outs.
Beach 5s is now alive in Australia – and New Zealand with 2023/2024 season events at Gold Coast, Mooloolaba, Sydney, Townsville, Mount Maunganui (N.Z), Newcastle and Gold Coast Grand Finale.
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Beach 5s Rules
NEW SEASON OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
Beach Rugby Australia will be releasing a new exclusive merchandise selection for the 2023/2024 season. Stay tuned!!
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is a charity formed in Newcastle by Mark and Kirralee Hughes following Mark’s diagnosis with Brain Cancer in 2013. The Mark Hughes Foundation’s mission is to raise much needed funds for research, to create awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families. Beach Rugby Australia is delighted to be supporting this important charity and the invaluable work they do.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
REGISTRATIONS FOR 2023/24 SEASON NOW OPEN!
Event Manager Mel Manley
email: mel@beachrugbyaustralia.com.au or mel@beachrugbynz.co.nz
Admin Manager Cassandra Pointon
email: admin@beachrugbyaustralia.com.au
or Event Director: Peter Hickey 0418 730 100 or
email: peter@beachrugbyaustralia.com.au
Johnathan Thurston
Event Ambassador – Queensland & Australian NRL Legend 323 NRL games, 2 premierships, 90 tries & over 2000 NRL points. Represented Australia 38 times
Lote Tuqiri
Event Ambassador – Australian Dual International (Union & League) played 67 Rugby Union tests for Australia and 9 Rugby League tests for Australia.
Christian Cullen
former All Black & Hurricanes legend has been announced as the New Zealand ambassador for our exhilarating Beach Rugby tournament!
INTRODUCING THE MOST EXCITING AND
SPECTACULAR BEACH SPORT IN THE WORLD
BEACH 5s AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Our sponsors and partners benefit from a unique opportunity to connect with sports persons and enthusiasts from around the world.
Sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit the partner’s objectives, targets and capacities. Each opportunity is considered for its unique benefits and suitability to the event.