START COACHING TAG RUGBY
A 2.5 hour introductory, non-assessed course designed for those teachers and coaches who want to introduce TAG Rugby. The course involves both practical and theory elements.

The aim of this course is to acquaint teachers and coaches with the skills and methodology required to introduce tag rugby in a fun and player centred way, through the use of games and fun activities.

There are deliberately no "drills" as players will be able to discover through play. The games demonstrated can be broken down into even smaller games, and defenders can be conditioned and rules changed to ease or apply pressure.

The games and activities can be used over and again, with the focus changed, or they can be adapted and changed as the players develop."
Resources: Each coach will receive a coaching DVD and coaching book filled with practical ideas and information

Date	Time	Venue	District
SATURDAY 30TH MAY	10:00 - 1:00	LEEDS MET UNIVERSITY	CENTRAL
TUESDAY 16TH JUNE	6:30 - 9:00	DEARNE VALLEY COLLEGE	SOUTH
WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE	6:30 - 9:00	DEARNE VALLEY COLLEGE	SOUTH
WEDNESDAY 26TH AUG	6:30 - 9:00	THIRSK RUFC	NORTH
MONDAY 14TH SEPT	6:30 - 9:00	DRIFFIELD RUFC	EAST
MONDAY 14TH SEPT	6:30 - 9:00	OLD CROSSLEYANS RUFC	WEST
MONDAY 21ST SEPT	6:30 - 9:00	HULL RUFC	EAST
MONDAY 21ST SEPT	6:30 - 9:00	SKIPTON RUFC	AIRE WHARFE
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOV	6:30 - 9:00	SELBY RUFC	NORTH
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOV	6:30 - 9:00	DEARNE VALLEY COLLEGE	SOUTH
WEDNESDAY 18TH NOV	6:30 - 9:00	LEEDS UNIVERSITY	CENTRAL
TUESDAY 8TH DEC	1:00 - 3:30	LEEDS MET UNIVERSITY	CENTRAL

Applications will only be accepted if accompanied with full payment on the approved application form
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO RFDL COST £30 PER PERSON. FOR APPLICATION FORMS PLEASE CONTACT coacheducation@leedsmet.ac.uk
RFU COACH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER johnlawn@rfu.com 07738 029109

RUGBY READY COURSE
For players, coaches, match officials and administrators. Rugby Ready is a powerful online resource that you can register to use for free! With an emphasis on strength and safety, it teaches you to respect yourself and the game so you can gain maximum enjoyment from it. The self-assessment programme includes 17 good-practice modules covering:

• Match preparation and physical conditioning
• Correct technique
• Injury prevention and management

Click here to take the course

The IRB Rugby Ready on-line course is now a part of the induction programme for the UKCC Level 1 qualification. From September 2009 all applicants for UKCC Level 1 qualification will have to undertake the 3 hour Start Coaching - Rugby Ready course. The course is available to all coaches and is essential for all coaches involved in the game - regardless of their qualification. The emphasis is on safety, with particular regard to the tackle and scrum, and is delivered by trained and qualified Coach Developers and Coach Educators.

This workshop is aimed at all those who are involved in the well being of rugby players no matter what their age or experience. The workshop will cover 3 major areas of interest

• Injury prevention
• Specific technical aspects of the game (scrum & lineout)
• Injury management

It is expected that all participants will have a greater understanding and be able to describe and illustrate principles of safe practice as they relate to and may be applied in playing, coaching, refereeing and any other aspect of administration or supervision of the game. Each coach attending will receive a 38 page Rugby Ready Booklet containing information, best practice and ideas on all aspects relating to the playing and coaching of Rugby Union and DVD that illustrates the technical coaching points of Scrum, Lineout, Tackle and Maul

Date	Time	Venue	District
SATURDAY 30TH MAY	9:30 - 12:30	LEEDS MET UNIVERSITY	CENTRAL
WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE	6:30 - 9:00	HARROGATE RUFC	NORTH
WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE	6:30 - 9:00	DEARNE VALLEY COLLEGE	SOUTH
WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY	6:30 - 9:00	DRIFFIELD RUFC	EAST
WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY	6:30 - 9:00	BRADFORD SALEM RUFC	WEST

Applications will only be accepted if accompanied with full payment on the approved application form
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO RFDL COST £18 PER PERSON. FOR APPLICATION FORMS PLEASE CONTACT coacheducation@leedsmet.ac.uk
RFU COACH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER johnlawn@rfu.com 07738 029109

Tackle Safety / Confidence in Contact
A 3 hour course designed for coaches / teachers / parents and players who wish to develop a greater knowledge of the safe coaching and execution of contact skills in the tackle, the ruck and the maul and the safe individual body positions for players involved in the scrum
Resources: Each candidate will receive a DVD and booklet with over 50 pages of information on safe coaching of contact and coaching ideas.

 Applicants must be 14+
  

CONTINUOUS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Continuous Personal Development series in Coaching Rugby Union has been developed by the RFU Coaching Department. It is a series of 2.5 hour theoretical and practical courses which specialise in one or more of the following areas: - technical, tactical, mental, lifestyle & physical, coaching process. Each course has been designed so that it can be delivered specifically for the 3 main coaching populations; Mini, Youth and Adult.

Full Course Descriptors can be obtained by contacting RFU Coach Development Officer johnlawn@rfu.com or by contacting your Club Coaching Coordinator.

Date	Time	Venue	Content	Age Group
SAT 15TH AUG	10:00 - 12:30	SANDAL RUFC	CONTINUITY IN ATTACK	YOUTH
SAT 15TH AUG	1:30 - 4:00	SANDAL RUFC	THE LINEOUT GAME	YOUTH
MON 14TH SEPT	6:30 - 9:00	YORK RUFC	PERFORMANCE PROFILING	YOUTH & ADULT
MON 21ST SEPT	6:30 - 9:00	ROTHERHAM RUFC	CONTINUITY IN ATTACK	YOUTH
MON 5TH OCT	6:30 - 9:00	MORLEY RUFC	DEFENCE	YOUTH
WED 7TH OCT	6:30 - 9:00	OLD CROSSLEYANS RUFC	GOAL SETTING	YOUTH & ADULT
MON 19TH OCT	6:30 - 9:00	YORK RUFC	DEFENCE	YOUTH
WED 4TH NOV	6:30 - 9:00	KEIGHLEY RUFC	MAUL & RUCK	YOUTH
MON 16TH NOV	6:30 - 9:00	ROTHERHAM RUFC	MAUL & RUCK	YOUTH
MON 23RD NOV	6:30 - 9:00	YORK RUFC	CONTINUITY IN ATTACK	YOUTH

Applications will only be accepted if accompanied with full payment on the approved application form
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO RFDL COST £15 PER PERSON. FOR APPLICATION FORMS PLEASE CONTACT coacheducation@leedsmet.ac.uk
RFU COACH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER johnlawn@rfu.com 07738 029109

Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Rugby Union

The Community Rugby Department are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in rugby course. It is a three hour course for any member of staff or volunteer who is working with or has responsibility for children and young people (players under the age of 18 years) within rugby from club to international level, for example:

• Professional Staff
• All Coaches/Assistant Coaches
• Heads of mini/Midi rugby sections
• Heads of Youth Rugby sections.
• Team Managers
• All referees who manage mini/midi and youth games
• Club Welfare Officers
• Physiotherapists
• Club Administrators

The course is being run by Katy Elliot, trained RFU welfare tutor.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to -

• Identify best practice within Rugby
• Identify signs and indicators of possible abuse and poor practice
• State action to take if there is a concern or disclosure
• Know where to find support within the RFU
• Recognise their role in safeguarding and protecting young people within rugby
• The participants will receive the workshop resource and a certificate of attendance

Course costs is £15 per single delegate, second delegate free.

Note : Seal of Approval now requires : ""one member of each age group coaching and management team who has undertaken a Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Rugby Union course"

Level 1,Level 2 and Level 3 Courses

LEVEL 1 COACHING AWARD - 21 hours (2 1/2 days)

Course description:
This course provides an introduction to rugby union and the principles of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of young people, as an assistant under the supervision of a qualified coach. It offers an opportunity for aspiring rugby union coaches to develop their knowledge of how to coach a local club team or similar effectively, either via the modified game of mini/midi or 15-a-side play. The Award sits within the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate.

At the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• generic coaching skills
• rugby specific coaching skills
• coach and player development
• good practice in club management and coaching
• health and safety
• working with parents, attitudes and ethics
• basic laws of rugby union.

Resources provided:
Candidate pack and a variety of learning materials, including a Level 1 Certificate Coaching Rugby Union (L1CCRU) handbook coaching DVD and Law Book.

Qualification gained: L1CCRU Certificate.

Eligibility: Minimum age 16, Qualified teachers, trainee teachers and AOTTs.
It is recommended that coaches have a two year playing or coaching background, or have worked in coaching for one season since attending a Tag or Mini / Midi course.

Assessment:
The internal assessment component is conducted alongside candidates programmes of training, and includes planning and delivering a coaching session and delivering a number of pre-planned sessions as outlined by the tutor. There is also an internally assessed open book, multi-choice test.

Practical/theory Ratio: General mix of practical and theory.

The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union is designed to provide new coaches with the skills and knowledge to deliver rugby and to support other coaches within a coaching team. The course covers a wide range of topics including generic coaching skills, rugby specific coaching skills, sports science, laws of the game and child protection.

Course Duration: 21 hours course. Carried out over 2 days and a pre course evening session with some home study

L1 Course Dates	Venue	Apply By
28th Apr 6:30pm - 9:15pm 9th May 9:00am - 5:00pm 16th May 9:00am - 5:00pm	Ashville College Harrogate Green Lane, Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 9JP	10th Mar 2010
23rd June 6:30pm - 9:15pm 4th July 9:00am - 5:00pm 11th July 9:00am - 5:00pm	Leeds Metropolitan University Carnegie Sports Centre Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS	10th May 2010
29th Sept 6:30pm - 9:15pm 3rd Oct 9:00am - 5:00pm 10th Oct 9:00am - 5:00pm	Bradford Grammar School Keighley Rd Bradford, BD9 4JP	20th Aug 2010
20th Oct 6:30pm - 9:15pm 7th Nov 9:00am - 5:00pm 14th Nov 9:00am - 5:00pm	Leeds Metropolitan University Carnegie Sports Centre Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS	10th Sept 2010

1. Cost per person: - £100 including VAT cheques payable to "RFD Ltd" & must accompany application form
2. Its is recommended that applicants have previous experience of coaching or playing or have attended a TAG or Rugby Ready Course
3. Applications will only be accepted if they are accompanied with a copy of the candidates Rugby Ready Certificate; this can be obtained from going to the following link Rugby Ready Course and completing the online questionnaire.
4. Courses will be closed at a maximum of 32 candidates
5. Cancellation and transfer fees can be found on the course application forms

A place on the course will only be confirmed on receipt of a fully completed application form with attached payment and providing space is available

LEVEL 2 COACHING AWARD - 69 hours (4 days on-course study and off-course study)

Course description:
The Level 2 Coaching Certificate in Rugby Union provides teachers and coaches with the skills and knowledge to prepare for, deliver and review coaching / teaching sessions. These may take place within a school, college or club. The Award sits within the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate framework and aims to equip coaches to "to prepare for, deliver and review a series of coaching sessions."

The course is usually delivered in 2 x 2 day blocks, with Home Study / Delivery in between.

At the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• generic coaching skills
• rugby specific coaching skills, including forward and back Play
• sports Science
• coach and player development
• aspects of team play
• good practice in coaching
• health and safety
• working with parents, attitudes and ethics
• basic laws of rugby union.

Resources provided: Candidate pack and a variety of learning materials, including a Level 1 Certificate Coaching Rugby Union (L1CCRU) handbook, coaching DVD and Law Book.
Qualification gained: L2CCRU Certificate.

Eligibility: Qualified teachers, trainee teachers and AOTTs with a Level 1 Award.
Entry is offered to Level 1 coaches, who gain nomination in acknowledgement of their quality at Level 1, or their general coaching performance since obtaining Level 1 the coach should possess a coaching CV that meets the approval of the CDO/RDO/RDM.
Teachers with 4/5+ years experience, professional/experienced players with previous coaching experience

Assessment:
The internal assessment component is conducted alongside candidates programmes of training, and includes planning and delivering a coaching session and delivering a number of pre-planned sessions as outlined by the tutor. There is also a requirement to Plan, Deliver & Review a series of 10 sessions within the Teacher's school, which is assessed on return to the course.

Practical/theory Ratio: General mix of practical and theory.

Course Duration: 69 hours (4 days on-course study and off-course study)

L2 Course Dates	Venue	Apply By
Day 1 - 27th Sept 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 2 - 4th Oct 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 3 - 1st Nov 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 4 - 8th Nov 9:00am - 5:30pm	Leeds Metropolitan University Carnegie Sports Centre Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS	1st Sept 2009
Day 1 - 22nd May 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 2 - 23rd May 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 3 - 26th Jun 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 4 - 27th Jun 9:00am - 5:30pm	Ashville College Harrogate Green Lane, Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 9JP	1st Apr 2010
Day 1 - 12th Sept 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 2 - 19th Sept 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 3 - 17th Oct 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 4 - 24th Oct 9:00am - 5:30pm	Ashville College Harrogate Green Lane, Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 9JP	1st Aug 2010

1. Cost per person: - £176.25 including VAT cheques payable to "RFD Ltd" & must accompany application form.
2. Applications will only be accepted for those coaches who have demonstrated attendance at continuous personal / professional development (coaching seminars, conferences) and are subject to approval from RFU. (Please add dates and areas covered on your application form)
3. Hold a UKCC RFU Level 1 Coaching Award or equivalent
4. Applications will only be accepted if they are accompanied with a copy of the candidates Rugby Ready Certificate; this can be obtained from going to the following link Rugby Ready Course and completing the online questionnaire.
5. Coaches will be required to have an up to date technical knowledge and be able to coach the following as applicable to the 15-a-side game.
   Scrummage, Lineout, Restarts, Backline Play, Contact Skills, Defence/ Attack, Turn-over/Counter-attack
6. Coaches will be required to demonstrate skills relating to communication, planning, effective coaching and coaching styles, health and safety, action planning and player profiling
7. Coaches will be required to submit a number of home study tasks for assessment as part of the course programme including;
   Planning and delivering practical sessions, Fitness for Rugby, Nutrition for Rugby, Core Skills, Laws of Game
8. Courses will be closed at a maximum of 32 candidates
9. Cancellation and transfer fees can be found on the course application forms

A place on the course will only be confirmed on receipt of a fully completed and approved application form with attached payment and providing space is available

LEVEL 3 COACHING AWARD - 5 days on-course study and off-course study)

Cost per person: - £528.75 including VAT cheques payable to "RFD Ltd" and must accompany application form. Cheques may be payable at £176.25 for each taught module.
All enquiries for Level 3 should be made to: judyweavers@rfu.com

All L3 applications must hold a Level 2 coaching award and demonstrate attendance at continuous personal / professional development (rugby coaching seminars, conferences) and are subject to approval from RFU.

Applicants must have a regular coaching commitment in the 15 a side game.

PROGRAMME & APPLICATION PROCESS

There are limited places available on all courses and these are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. It is therefore important that you book early to avoid disappointment.

The link below will load the relevant document containing the application form.
NOTE: Your will need Adobe Reader to display these documents.
In case of difficulty, or for further details please contact the Rugby Development Team member in your area.

Coaching Award Application Form - may also be obtained from the Approved Centre (see below), Coach Development Officer or Rugby Development Officers.

Completed application forms should be accompanied by full payment (made payabe to RFDL) and sent to:
The Carnegie Sports Award Team
Leeds Metropolitan University
Carnegie Annexe
Headingley Campus
Leeds LS6 3QS
Tel 0113 283 7437/7438
Fax 0113 283 3204
Email sportsaward@leedsmet.ac.uk

Please make sure your application is sent in advance of the deadline stipulated in the programme in order to guarantee a place. Please note that your application will not be processed unless it is accompanied by the correct payment Full joining instructions will be sent approximately 7-10 days before the course date.