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From September 2010 onwards it will be a requirement for all coaches, teachers and referees to complete the RugbyReady Practical course, to ensure that the game continues to be coached and played in a safe and enjoyable manner. This is a free, annual course suitable for anyone involved in the coaching of both adults and children. Details of the RugbyReady Practical courses being run in your area from August 2011, as well as online registration for the courses, are available by clicking the RugbyReady option in the menu on the left of the page. All coaches, teachers and referees should also have completed the online IRB Rugby Ready qualification. This is a short, self-checking assessment and only needs to be completed once. The online Rugby Ready qualification can be accessed at www.irbrugbyready.com. The Guidelines for Refereeing Domestic Rugby are covered in the Rugby Ready Practical course. Please click below to download the full document.
Frequently asked questions Will we be able to recruit new referees, if they are under new pressure in trying to guarantee safety under the new procedures? Referees are not being put under any new pressure – player safety has always been paramount to everything that referees do when refereeing a game.
Can I coach if I don’t have online rugby ready? No, the IRB Rugby Ready online course is now the minimum requirement for all rugby teachers and coaches in Scotland. Scottish Rugby has begun to monitor compliance within all clubs and schools, and will continue to do so throughout 2012. The online Rugby Ready course is a short, self-checking assessment which provides valuable information on all safety aspects of rugby, and models of good practice.
Will I need to complete the new practical coaching course? In 2009, Scottish Rugby stated their intention to increase the minimum requirement by following some other tier one unions in introducing a new practical update course for all teachers, coaches and referees at the start of every season. (For example, the introduction of the course in New Zealand led to a huge decrease in the instances of serious spinal injuries). Scottish Rugby's new course, the Rugby Ready Practical, is currently being delivered in schools and clubs throughout Scotland by rugby development and coach education staff, and also some teachers, at local venues. Please visit the coaching section of this website for more information.
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