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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 |
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Introduction to Playing Smart |
10-15 mins | |
Technical Program |
Balance and Stability |
20-25 mins |
Tackle and Tackle Support |
30-35 mins |
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Support at the Ruck and Maul |
10-15 mins |
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Scrum - Basic Safety |
10-20 mins |
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Mayday Procedure |
5-10 mins |
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Lineouts and Restarts |
10-15 mins |
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Foul Play |
5 mins |
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Pre Match Safety |
5 mins |
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Injury Management |
5 mins |
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Conclusion and Question Time |
5 mins |
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Sign Off and Administration |
10 mins | |
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Coaching Kids Rugby Course
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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.
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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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Annual SA Rugby 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.