Coaching
2008 COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Date/Time |
Course |
Venue/Time |
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 November |
Level 2 Coaching Course |
Woodville RUFC 6pm Fri – 4pm Sun |
Smart Rugby
All persons who coach or referee tackle Rugby must attend a Smart Rugby course prior to the season commencing.
Smart Rugby 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.
Smart Rugby is also the first step to becoming a qualified coach.
JPP (Kick Start)
It is strongly recommended that all junior coaches attend this session to gain valuable knowledge and resources, also to gain an understanding of the importance of long term player development (LTPD)
The kick start program includes the Junior Player Pathway Certificate course 2008 pilot. It has been redesigned with NEW content to teach the following;
Content |
Components |
Time |
Roles and Responsibilities |
Importance of coach and referee responsibilities |
10mins |
LTPD |
Basic terminology and Competencies for JPP |
5-10mins |
Warm Up |
Introduction to grids, group management and stability principles |
15mins |
Core Skills |
Evasion, catch and pass, tag and tackle, tackle contest |
60mins |
Individual Skills |
Scrum body shape, jumping, kicking |
20mins |
Game Management |
Game philosophy, game elements, laws, coach and referee roles |
30mins |
In addition to the JPP the Kick Start participants will be provided with resources to enable them to effectively run a six week pre-season training program and an introduction to online coaching resources.
Touch Judge - Level 1
The level 1 TJ’s course is the first step to becoming an official of the game. The course is designed to give all attendees a better understanding of the Laws, improve individual communication skills and ultimately award each individual with a level 1 touch judge accreditation.
Game Management Guidelines
The module will consist of a presentation of the 2008 Game management guidelines distributed by the ARU, these guidelines are developed from:
Outcomes of the IRB’s Conference on the Game, January 2004- IRB Referee Aide Memoire September 2007
- IRB Communication Protocols for match officials
- Outcomes from the SANZAR Super 14 Workshop December 2007.
- Adapted to reflect playing, coaching and refereeing at Community Rugby levels.
- Consistent with ARU SmartRugby Program
Following the presentation of the guidelines an open discussion will take place between referees (with their interpretation of the guidelines) and Coaches.
Building a training session
The building a session module will address all the recommended elements that should be involved in a training session. It will address Enjoyable, Active, Learning. The emphasis of the session is on appropriate physical and technical development activities for players of all ages, their scheduling and duration within the training session.
Club Administrators Presentation
The annual Club Administrators presentation is designed to provide all Club administrators with an update on SA Rugby procedures and policies and tools required for the 2008 season. Also included in this session is an update on My Rugby Admin. It is strongly advised that all club administrators attend this presentation
Level 2 Coaching Course ($150)
- 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.
Foundation Course ($66 pp)
- This new Course provides participants with the skills required for coaches or referees working towards their Level 1 accreditation.
Online Coaching Resources
BOOKINGS are essential 5 working days prior to each course.
Call S.A. Rugby on 8232 7101 or email info@sarugby.com.au
ARU Online Coaching Resource
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Officiating Pathways
Training & Education Programs
- SmartRugby Program
- Junior Player Pathway Course
- Referees
- Touch Judges
- Referee Coaches
- State Union Officiating Contacts
There are many opportunities to officiate in Rugby, such as becoming a Referee, Touch Judge or Referee Coach.
As a Referee you can be involved at a level that suits your skills, experience or desire.
Junior Player Pathway Referee
For players aged 7 to 12 years, the games of Walla (7-8 years), Mini (9-10 years) and Midi (11-12 years) introduce players gradually to the game through modified Laws. Referees of these games attend a Junior Player Pathway course that provides them with the necessary information to officiate at these games.
This is an ideal starting point for the young teenager or the parent of players participating in these games.
Junior (U19 Laws) Games
For players aged 13-19 years, there are modified Laws that incorporate safety elements for the developing player. Attendance at a one day Foundation Course will provide the necessary training to officiate at these games. Ideally you should be aged 15 years or above to referee at these levels.
Senior Games
There are a range of games played at different levels in local club competitions that can cater for the all levels of Referees. As your skills and experience grow you can move to higher level club matches with opportunities for talented Referees to advance to the highest levels of the game. Again, attendance at a one day Foundation course will provide the necessary training to begin officiating at these games. For those referees wishing to move to higher levels there is a two day Intermediate Referee Training Program.
As we know, Rugby has inherent risks, and as such each coach and referee must ensure a safe environment as practically possible for the players. Therefore underpinning the training programs for Referees and Referee Coaches is the ARU SmartRugby program which provides all coaches and referees with the best practice principles for all the contact elements of the game. It is compulsory for all Referees and Referee Coaches involved at Mini level games and above to complete this program every two years.
Touch Judge
Touch Judging offers and alternative way of getting involved in the game that can also be very rewarding. There are no age restrictions for touch judges. This is an ideal way for younger people to be involved or for mums, dads, brothers and sisters to help out with the junior games. A four hour training program will get you started on your Touch Judging career.
Referee Coach
Referee Coaching offers you a career path, either as an alternative to becoming a Referee or once your refereeing days are over. A well-structured pathway allows you to become a Referee Coach at the Elite level and in some instances an international performance reviewer of referees. Training for Referee Coaches commences with a one day program that provides basic information on the role of the Referee Coach.