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1. MINI TOUCH RUGBYStarting Monday 26th March at 7:30pmAll the ‘fun’ stuff without the ‘ruff’ stuff at Aylesford RFC. This is non contact rugby, promoting teamwork, fitness and fun for 7 to 12 years of age.

2. DO YOU HAVE AN UNSUNG HERO!The Kent RFU Volunteer awards are in their 4th year. Across 9 categories the awards say thank you for volunteers whom go the extra mile to give a great rugby experience. Do you know of an unsung hero? Did you know that any club member can nominate a volunteer to show their appreciation of their time and effort. Please share with your club members, for them to be able to nominate their volunteer of year.Awards close Saturday 7th April. To nominate your volunteer, please go to:https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/79CBXDQ

3. SARACENS EASTER RUGBY CAMPS AROUND THE COUNTYThe Saracens Rugby Camp Programme is aimed at U7 – U14 boys and girls playing age-grades and provides organised, educational, inclusive and structured activities, utilising experienced, qualified and award winning coaches from the Saracens Rugby Development team.

Saracens are releasing a brand new delivery structure for the 2017/2018 season giving a fresh new look on Rugby Camps!

Coaches will pass on expert advice and professional tips, creating a fun and enjoyable environment in which participants will work closely in groups of the same/similar age covering all rugby aspects. Individuals can expect to cover content specific to their age group ensuring the best possible chance to further personal development on and off the field. The club and experienced coaching staff allow access for all rugby abilities and encourage Tag rugby players to attend in addition to those of an older age.

Throughout your time with Saracens, participants will cover the following course content:

• Fundamental catch and pass skills

• Beating a defender and winning a collision

• How to create continuity in attack

• Progressed contact techniques

• Breakdown Management & Ball presentation skills

• All camps will use adaptive Game Play throughout the sessions

All sessions will involve gradual progression of all techniques and skills over the length of the camp(s)

On all of the courses, each participant will be given verbal feedback throughout the course; providing ongoing information on areas of the game on which their coaches feel they require further development.

On each course, lunch break will be for one hour between the window of 12:00 – 13:30. This will vary depending on the content of each specific course and the numbers taking part.

Two day rugby camps for ages 6-13 years in Kent this easter: Click below to book.

Canterbury RFC - 3rd Apr - 4th April - 09:30 am-15:15 pm

Old Colfeians RFC - 9th Apr-10th April - 09:30 am-15:15 pm

Sittingbourne RFC - 10th Apr-11th April - 09:45 am-15:15 pm

Dartfordians RFC - 12th Apr-13th April - 09:30 am-15:15 pm

4. WOMEN & GIRLS SEVENS TOURNAMENTWarlingham RFC Ladies and Girls Sevens Heaven III is back this year on Sunday 13th May 2018.After two successful years, with 20+ teams attending, the tournament are extending it to Ladies Social and development teams, along with U13/15/18 Girls.Please see the application form HERE, for details of how to apply.

5. KENT COUNTY RFU ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATIONThursday 17th May 2018A reminder for clubs to book your 2 places by 6th April at this years Annual Awards Dinner. Why not treat 2 stalwart/volunteers of the club to represent your club as a thank you for all their work in supporting your club.

The dinner is on Thursday 17th May in the Kent Suite at the Ashford International Hotel, 7.00 pm reception for Dinner at 7.45 pm. https://www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/ashford-international-hotel/

This is slightly more central in Kent and is also able to accommodate more attendees. The larger venue is required because this year, winners and runners-up of all RFU/Kent leagues will be included, including Women’sleagues, not just the Shepherd Neame leagues.

There will be a three-course sit-down meal, and the usual free barrels of beer, kindly provided by Kent RFU’s main sponsor, Shepherd Neame. As mentioned two guests are invited from each club at £25 a head and in addition, 2 complimentary places for each team who are either winners or runners-up of a league.

There will be a professional Toast Master in attendance to ensure that the evening runs smoothly, together with a speaker from Kent RFU and the current RFU President, John Spencer. The dress code is smart - jacket and tie/club blazer or cocktail wear.

We would like to encourage as many clubs to take up the invitation and confirm their place to make this truly a celebration of achievement bringing the rugby community together. Please complete the form HERE, and return to Tracy Pettingale in the Kent Rugby Office, kentrugbyoffice@therfu.com by 6th April 2018.

Complimentary places, for League winning teams will be invited once the leagues have been completed.

6. IMPROVING YOUR PITCHES EVENT- GAME ON! 28th March, Blackheath RFC, KIDBROOKE LANE SE9 6TEImproving your Pitches Whatever the Weather

Book yourself up on this free event, it will provide informationon planning for your annual pitch maintenance.

• What to do, why and when.

• Which materials, machinery and contractors?

• Estimating quantities, assessing qualities.

• Planning budgets & what to include

• Where to source funding?Everything you need to know and more.

We welcome all Committee members to attend, along with your grounds maintenance team. The event is free to all clubs registered to Rugby Groundsmen Connected, act today and book your place. Contact Colin Wooster blackgsps@aol.com to register…as soon as possible. Enquiries 07595 590975

7. KIDS FIRST CONVENTION - 28TH APRIL 2018 The RFU are celebrating what has been achieved this year in regards to Kids First Rugby, as well as continuing to help clubs and schools identify ways in which they can drive the implementation of Kids First in their own setting. This is an opportunity to connect with people from across the country and share models of good practice. Practical ideas will be shared, which encourage creativity, build strong relationships with parents/guardians and build connections with others to determine how we can ‘break the rules’ and put kids first. Check out what happened last year by viewing this video. Spaces are limited, so please register your details here.

8. KENT FINALS DAY 29th APRIL This years Kent Finals Day is on 29th April at Footscray RFC. There are 5 finals on the day commencing at 11:30am with the final game, Kent Cup kicking off at 4pm.

9. TEACHER DEVELOPMENT DAYS England Rugby Football Schools Union Teacher Development Days – Now Bookable! At this year’s Teacher Development Days player safety and welfare will be a major theme, with each day containing a refereeing CPD section with presentations and practical demonstrations from the RFU referee department. There will also be practical sessions delivered by the England U18 Elite Pathway team and presentations on Rugby Safe during the day.

Due to popular demand there will be a limit on numbers, so please book early to avoid disappointment – click the poster below to see details for venues and dates.The course is FREE and is open to teachers who are from ERFSU member schools.

All the dates and the online booking system can be accessed through the England Schools site - http://www.englandrugby-schools.com/2018-teacher-development-days/

19 June – Denstone College, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN

7 June – Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle, NE13 8AF

6 June – Hymers College, Hull, HU3 1LW

28 June – St Joseph’s College, Ipswich, IP2 9DR

21 June – Sutton Valance School, Maidstone, ME17 3HL

19 June – Penrith RUFC, Penrith, CA10 2AL

5 June – Stockport Grammar School, Stockport, SK2 7AF

26 June – Kind Edward’s School, Birmingham, B15 2UA

11 June – Lord Wandsworth College, Hook, RG29 1TB

18 June – Hurstpierpoint College, Hassocks, BN6 9JS

12 June – Bedford Modern School, Bedford, MK41 7NT

13 June – Canford School, Wimborne, BH21 3AD

25 June – Trinity School, Croydon, CR9 7AT14 June – South Gloucestershire and

Stroud College, Bristol, BS34 8LP

27 June – Plymouth College, Plymouth, PL4 6RN

At this year’s Teacher Development Days player safety and welfare will be a major theme, with each day containing a refereeing CPD section with presentations and practical demonstrations from the RFU referee department. We will have practical sessions delivered by the England U18 Elite Pathway team and our regional academies, and presentations on Rugby Safe during the day.

Due to popular demand there will be a limit on numbers, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

The course is FREE and is open to teachers who are from ERFSU member schools.

2018 TEACHER DEVELOPMENT DAYS

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