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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 (Free)
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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).
- How to coach kids rugby split into two age groups U6 – U10 and U12 – U16
- How to develop rugby skills using SmartRugby safety principles
- How to play the modified games of U8 to U12 Tackle rugby
- This course provides education on how to safely coach the contact elements of tackle, ruck and maul. At the completion of the course all participants will be awarded their mandatory SmartRugby qualification.
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Level 2 Coaching Course ($250 pp)
- 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 ($75 pp)
- The Foundation Course is the education Course to assist Coaches to meet their Level 1 Coaching Accreditation. The following modules are covered on the course
- Rugby - the Game
- Balance and Stability
- Attack;Defence
- Tackle/Ruck/Maul
- Game Elements
- Scrum
- Kick-offs and Restarts
- Line out
- Coaching
- Role of the Referee
- Accreditation requirements
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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.
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2011 Club Coaching Positions
- To view any available club coaching positions for 2011, click here.