Rugby Union
Club Accreditation
RFU Clubmark is called Seal of Approval (see attached information for criteria)
Which clubs have already achieved Seal of Approval?
- Northampton BC - Old Scouts RFC, BBOB RFC
- South Northants DC - Towcestrians RFC
- Kettering BC - Kettering RFC
- East Northants - Oundle RFC
Which clubs have signed up and are working towards Seal of Approval?
- Northampton BC - Casuals RFC, ON's.
- Wellingborough BC - Wellingborough RFC, Old Grammarians RFC
- East Northants - Rushden & Higham RFC
- South Northants - Bugbrooke RFC, Brackley RFC, Mens Own RFC.
- Daventry - Daventry RFC, Long Buckby RFC
- Corby BC - S & L RFC, Corby RFC
Clubs in italics are near to submitting.
What Support does the RFU provide clubs working towards accreditation?
Support from Rugby Development Officer to guide and help write development plan
Child Protection
The RFU has a Child Protection Policy in place
Who is the RFU designated Child Protection / Welfare Officer?
Stewart Slinn (East Midlands Welfare Officer).
Tel: 01933 222218.
Is the RFU registered to process CRB checks?
Yes. The RFU will process CRB checks for club coaches and volunteers in Rugby only
What is the RFU recommended player: coach ratio?
1:10
Does the RFU have a code of conduct which rugby coaches are expected to sign up to?
No, but clubs should use RFU guidance, which is found on rfu.com.
Clubs are also encouraged to use the Sport England Coaches code of Conduct, which is enclosed in the Clubmark templates pack.
Volunteers
The RFU has a Volunteer Policy in place
Who is the RFU Volunteer Coordinator?
Derek Watkins (Community Rugby Manager).
Tel: 01933 222218.
Email: wendek@tiscali.co.uk
Does the RFU run any volunteer support schemes?
Rugby specific volunteering courses are provided free of charge locally, as are national seminars. The RFU has two full time staff dedicated to volunteer support.
What volunteer support tools are available to assist volunteers?
Value the Volunteer Scheme. Opportunities arise for clubs and constituent bodies to nominate volunteers for special recognition on a local and national basis.
Training & Support
What RFU training opportunities are available outside the standard coach education structure?
- 3 x Level 1 Coaches Seminars
- Level 1 Coaching Conference
- 6 x Beyond Level 1 Seminars
- Midlands Coaching Conference (L 2/3 Coaches)
- National Coaching Conference (L 3/4 coaches)
Funding
What funding schemes does the RFU run to support club development?
- Community Club Development programme (CCDP)
- Rugby Football Foundation
- Groundmatch - Up to £5k matched grant
- Interest Free Loan - Up to £100K
Coaching Development
The RFU do not run a coach recognition
Does the RFU run a coach mentoring scheme?
Yes
- Top Coach Mentoring Scheme - 1 coach at Level 3 will obtain guidance throughout the year form a Level 4/5 coach.
- Club Coaching Coordinators Scheme - Support provided for CCC's to ensure that club coaches gain access to all RFU coaching resources.
- Coach developers - Training provided for Coach developers to run the L1 & L2 development seminars within the county.
Rugby Football Union
www.rfu.com
Derek Maybury
Tel: 01933 222218/07764 336728
Email: derekmayburyr@rfu.com