WELCOME TO RUGBYCanterbury RFC

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OUTCOMES FOR THIS PRESENTATION

Better understand what the club offers and how we operate.

Know what we expect from staff, children, parents and supporters.

An understanding of how this club fits into the rugby community.

An understanding of the National and Local Governing Bodies.

Understand what support is available for volunteers and who to contact.

Recognise Rugby’s Core Values

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Rugby for you at Canterbury RFC2011 Rugby World Cup – an exciting year for rugby2015 Rugby World Cup in England – even more exciting!!!

CONTENTS

Supporting your children and the team Kent RFU RFU and Regulations Coaching Refereeing and Volunteering Safeguarding Socials and Touring Fixtures and Festivals Player Development Player Pathway Our Club Rules and Policies

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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDREN AND THE TEAM

Our coaches are appointed by the club.

Coaches and referees are all volunteers.

All coaches are vetted to work with children.

All coaches have attended RFU training.

The laws of the game are different for each age group.

Appropriate kit - gum shield, boots, pads…

Make sure players bring a water bottle.

Players must be registered and play in the correct age group according to regulations.

Following the regulations ensures players are insured.

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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDREN AND THE TEAM

Please don’t be a RTP

Remember all coaches and referees are volunteers

We aim to ensure every player enjoys his / her experience win or lose

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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDREN AND THE TEAM

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KENT RFU

The RFU has 35 Constituent Bodies (known as CBs) based on County borders.

Every Club is a member of a CB

The CB we are affiliated to is Kent County RFU

The CB covers Medway, Kent, and the SE London Boroughs of Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark.

KCRFU has around 90 member clubs (Southwark to Thanet, Sheppey to Deal)

Around 50 Clubs in the CB have Junior and or Mini Sections

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RFU & REGULATIONS

The Club is required to follow strict rules the Regulations set out in the RFU Handbook.

These “Regulations” govern for example:

Age group variations of the Laws Which age groups can play together How many matches can be played

We also hold Mini and Youth Seal of Approval and Sport England Clubmark to demonstrate that the club is compliant with the criteria set.

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COACHING REFEREEING AND VOLUNTEERING

We rely on willing volunteers to help run the club.

Can you help?

RFU training is available.

COACHING COURSESFoundation Courses (Rugby Ready, Tag…)CPD Courses (Ruck, L’Out, Scrum Defence…)Qualification Courses (Level 1,2,3,4)

REFEREEING COURSESEntry Level Referee Award

If you are interested in helping contact

Digby Williams

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SAFEGUARDING

All Clubs have a Safeguarding Policy.

If you have any concerns about the safety of your children contact our Club Safeguarding Officer Mick O’Reilly.

All safeguarding and codes of conduct can be found on the club website under child welfare.

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SOCIALS AND TOURING

Rugby is more than a game and our social side is really important

Our social events often help fund the activities.

Going on Rugby Tour is a tremendous experience. It requires: Careful planning Management Permission Fund raising

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FIXTURES AND FESTIVALS

We have a fixture list for each age group each season.

The fixtures include: training, matches, festivals and a league for U17s.

The number of fixtures is governed by RFU Regulations

All festivals are approved by Kent RFU

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

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Rugby is a “late specialism sport”.

Not until at least 13/14 years old do players begin to show their true potential.

All our sessions and matches aim to ensure players enjoy rugby into adulthood and beyond.

RFU - Long Term Player Development Model

PLAYER PATHWAY

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Kent RFU run Development Sessions and Trials for players from U13 age group.

Each year Club and School coaches nominate suitable players to Kent RFU.

There are also District Squads (a level below County Rugby) .

Kent RFU link with Saracens to provide County sessions and progressions.

Beyond County Youth Rugby there is Regional, Divisional and National Rugby.

There are England Teams at U18 and U20

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OUR CLUB RULES AND POLICIES

Importantly please familiarise yourself with our CODES OF CONDUCT which you can find on our website.

There are also other documents available including:

Disciplinary process for dealing with cases of misconduct on and off the pitch.

Equity Policy

Emergency procedures

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THIS IS RUGBY - OUR CORE VALUES

Rugby is proud of its reputation.

Please help us uphold that reputation.