If you are Scottish Qualified, follow the simple steps below to join our SQ Performance Pathway
Follow in the footsteps of Scotland International Players, Ali Price, Hamish Watson and Ryan Wilson. It's not just players that live in Scotland that can play rugby for the Scotland team - whether you, your parents or grandparents were born in Scotland then Scottish Qualified could be your route to playing rugby in Scotland.
The Scottish Qualified Programme is a player centered initiative designed to develop and support Scottish Qualified players living outside of Scotland. The scheme recognises individual playing situations then provides appropiate support and opportunities to progress towards international, age-grade and beyond!
There are two ways to get involved:
- Register your own details
- Nominate a player
To register or nominate a player, please complete our online form – and someone will respond back to you shortly after.
Volunteer with the Scottish Qualified
Are you passionate about driving Scottish Rugby forward and developing young players? Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Scottish Qualified Programme and we’re pleased to offer a variety of different roles. Our aim is to attract skilled individuals who seek a rewarding experience, and are committed to the development of Scottish Rugby.
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Programme Managers / Coordinators
A Programme manager works closely with the Performance Manager to facilitate activity in the local area and help to run events.
Requirements
- An interest in rugby development for young players!
- Availability for training sessions and games
- Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check – part of the Child Safeguarding policy
Pathway coaches
A coach would work with a team of people, including a team manager and other coaches, to deliver an appropriate training and development programme for a squad of players or at regionalised sessions.
Requirements
- Availability for training sessions and games
- A minimum of UKCC SRU / RFU Level Two coaching certificate or an equivalent qualification awarded prior to the UKCC initiative.
- An interest in rugby and willingness attend further professional development sessions
- Disclosure and barring (DBS) check – part of the Child Safeguarding policy
If you are interested in volunteering please email [email protected].
Contact us
If you have any queries about the Scotland Qualified programme or would like more information, please email [email protected]
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If you are interested in getting involved, please contact one of the following:
Rob Brieley - SQ Performance Manager
[email protected]
Alan Tait - Talent Scout (North of England)
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Ian Smith - Talent Scout (Midlands and South West)
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Rory Lawson - Ambassador and Talent Scout (London and South East)
[email protected]