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Would you like more information on coaching courses or do you want to confirm your attendance at a course?

Contact:
Carl Jones - SA Rugby Union
(08) 7224 8150
carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Coaching, Officiating & Development
Program Calendar

Date

Course

Venue/Time

More Info / Registrations

Wed 10 March

SmartRugby Course

Elizabeth RFC

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 9 March 2010.

Thurs 18 March

Advanced Coaching Course– Coaches and Officials

With Jim Williams (Wallabies Assistant Coach)

SA Rugby Office

then Adelaide Oval No.2

6pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 17 March 2010.

Wed 24 March

SmartRugby Course

Southern Suburbs RUFC

6:30 – 8:30pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 23 March 2010.

Mon 29 March

Level 1 Assistant Referee (Touch Judge) Course

 

SA Rugby Office

6pm - 9pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 22 March 2010.

Wed 31 March SmartRugby Course

Onkaparinga RUFC

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 30 March 2010.

April

Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching Course

TBC

More info, click here.

To download the registration form, click here.

Please send completed form to ASCA by following the instructions on the form.

Mon 12 April Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Roles, Obligations & Benefits

SA Rugby Office

6pm - 7:15pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 5 April 2010.

Sun 30 May Office for Recreation and Sport - Star Club Development COnference

AAMI Stadium

More information coming soon...

More information coming soon...
Tues 15 June Level 1 Assistant Referee (Touch Judge) Course

SA Rugby Office

6pm - 9pm

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 8 June 2010.

Sat 9 - Sun 10 Oct

Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching Course

TBC

More info, click here.

To download the registration form, click here.

Please send completed form to ASCA by following the instructions on the form.

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Nov

Level 2 Coaching Course

SA Rugby Office
War Memorial Drive
North Adelaide

6pm Fri – 4pm Sun

Call Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8158 or email carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

Registrations close COB 27 October 2010.

Coaching Pathway

Accreditation Level Course Summary Coaching Course Presenter

Level 1

Pre-requisites

18 years of Age
SmartRugby Compliant

SA Rugby
Duration It is recommended that participants attend a Foundation Course 1 day Professionally trained Level II / III Accredited
Assessments Workbook; Coach/Law Exam; mentor session; & ARU Assessor ARU Trained Assessors
Level 2 Pre-requisites Level 1 + 1 yrs Coaching Experience or RPL/RCC; SmartRugby Compliant  SA Rugby and/or ARU
Duration 3 days Professionally trained level II/III Acredited
Assessment Workbook; 60 hrs practical coaching; Law exam; ARU Assessor ARU trained assessors
Level 3 Pre-requisutes Level II Accredited; Attend Advanced Coaching Seminars; 7 yrs Coaching Experience; SmartRugby Compliant ARU or Consultant
Duration 12 months ARU Coach Education Manager
Assessment 2 x 4 day Camps; Monthly assignments; major written project  

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SA Rugby Coaching Courses

SmartRugby Course

  • All persons who coach or referee tackle Rugby must attend a SmartRugby course prior to the season commencing.
  • SmartRugby is a bi-annual qualification.
  • This is a train the trainer course with the focus being on the technical safety aspects of the game of Rugby.
  • SmartRugby is also the first step to becoming a qualified coach.
  • For the Australian Rugby Union SmartRugby Policy, click here.

Component

 Time

Introduction to Playing Smart

10-15 mins

Technical Program

Balance and Stability

20-25 mins

Tackle and Tackle Support

30-35 mins

Support at the Ruck and Maul

10-15 mins

Scrum - Basic Safety

10-20 mins

Mayday Procedure

5-10 mins

Lineouts and Restarts

10-15 mins

Foul Play

5 mins

Pre Match Safety

5 mins

Injury Management

5 mins

Conclusion and Question Time

5 mins

Sign Off and Administration

10 mins

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Coaching Kids Rugby Course

  • It is strongly recommended that all pathway coaches attend this session to gain valuable knowledge and resources, also to gain an understanding of the importance of long term player development (LTPD).

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Level 2 Coaching Course ($200)

  • The aim of the Level 2 Accreditation is "To provide coaches with the ability to identify and coach correctly the roles a player will perform in a match".
  • The course is available to current level one coaches with minimum 1 years experience, however coaches can receive recognition of prior learning (RPL) from the state coaching manager, to be accepted on the course.

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Foundation Course ($66 pp)

  • This new Course provides participants with the skills required for coaches or referees working towards their Level 1 accreditation.
  • Course units are:

    • Rugby - The Game
    • Balance & Stability
    • Attack
    • Defence
    • Tackle/Ruck/Maul
    • Game Elements
    • Scrum
    • Kick-offs and Restarts
    • Lineout
    • Coaching
    • Role of the Referee
  • Accreditation can include the completion of a Level 1 Referee Competency Assessment Manual, a Law Examination and a Competency Assessment “field test”.

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SA Rugby Annual Conference

  • The SA Rugby Conference is held in February each year.
  • This conference is essential for all SA Rugby club coaches, referees and administrators.
  • It is designed to provide all attendees with an update on:
    • SA Rugby procedures and policies
    • Tools and materials required for the season ahead
    • My Rugby Admin and the Competition Management System
    • Law changes for the upcoming season
  • It is strongly advised that all club coaches, referees and administrators attend this conference.

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