your 2026-2028 BOARD OF DIRECTORSA NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
First, I want to say thank you to Nico du Plessis and the outgoing board. Running a volunteer club is hard work. They kept Rebels moving through some genuinely difficult years, and that matters. What we're stepping into is better because of what they built.
I'm a Rebels parent first. I got involved because I watched what this club does for kids and I wanted to help keep it going. I'm not here to change who we are. I'm here to make sure more families have access to what Rebels offered my own.
What this board stands for is simple: community first. Every kid has a place here. We want every player to dream big about where rugby can take them. But first and always, we're a place where kids make friends, build confidence, and learn what it means to be part of a team. That's what we're going to keep protecting.
But we need you to make it work. Show up to matches. Volunteer for one shift. Forward this email to a family who hasn't tried the sport yet. Or just reply and tell us what you think. We're listening.
CLUB FIRST FOCUS
Family communication Our goal is regular updates, a cleaner website, and a direct line to the board for every family.
Strengthening the U8–U14 experience This is where kids fall in love with the sport. We're investing time here so every young player has a reason to come back next season.
Keeping the U16–U18 programs strong Our older players have built something real. We're going to keep supporting that work.
Growing volunteer participation A volunteer-run club works when families show up. We need more hands, and we'll be specific about what we need and when.
Club foundation work We're working on some behind-the-scenes organizational work to strengthen the club's long-term stability. More on that when there's something concrete to share.
Joshua Porter
President
Rebels parent, incoming President, and U8 assistant coach. Committed to keeping this club grounded in community and making sure every kid feels welcome on the pitch.
Darren Redmond
Vice President
Continuing his service to the club, now as VP. Darren brings governance continuity as a longtime Rebels family, former club Secretary, and assistant coach. Three of his five kids, Monroe, Harry, and Arden, have come up through the Rebels program.
Grant Doubell
Treasurer
Rebels parent, U14 coach, and now Treasurer. Four seasons in, Grant brings a lifelong love of the game and is focused on building a strong, sustainable club for our kids as they grow toward 2031 and beyond.
Aubree Elmore
Secretary
Rebels parent and incoming Secretary. Aubree joined the rugby world this year through her son Jude's U8 team and is passionate about helping the club grow and thrive.
Kim Siler
Communications
Rebels parent and returning Communications lead. With the club since its 2017 consolidation. Her youngest, Maddox, is a Walton HS sophomore playing loose head prop and JV captain on the HS Boys side.