Harbord Harlequins Rugby Club
Coaches & Managers Meeting
March 2016
Agenda
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2016 Committee
Club Objective
SJRU Expectation of Behaviour & Communication Policy
Important Associations
Website/Facebook
Teams & Training
Important Dates
Qualification Requirements
Game Days – Field Setup
Club Policies
Injury Management
Some Other Important Stuff
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2016 Committee
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President – Colin House
VP Juniors – Peter Rankin
Secretary – Bill Wright
Assistant Secretary – Craig Poynton
VP – Minis – Colin Cardwell
Treasurer – Ryan Blieden
Sponsorship – Colin Cardwell
Social Coordinator – Lydnsay Hendry
Administrator – Katrina Martin
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Core Objective
"Developing young people through our actions
and through Rugby“
By
 Having fun
 In the interest and love of the game
 Maintaining the strength of the Harlequins
brand
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REMEMBER
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THESE ARE KIDS
THIS IS A GAME
THE COACHES ARE VOLUNTEERS
THE REFEREES ARE HUMAN
THIS IS NOT THE WORLD CUP!
SJRU Communication Policy
Player / Coach / Manager / Other
Club President/Administrator
SJRU /Competition Manager
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Associations
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North Curl Curl Knights
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HHRC main oval Denzil Joyce with access to Rueb Hudson (shared with NCCK) and Old
Reub Hudson (shared with soccer)
Canteen & Storage sharing arrangement
NCCK have priority use of Rueb Hudson during their allocated times
JRU District Refereeing
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Initiative by Chris Hedge
13 to 18 year olds
Referee U8 and U9 games – Saturday
$10 per game, sandwich and a drink
Rule Changes
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Mike Cross – TryRugby – Coaching Director
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Sponsors - Major
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Macquarie, DYRSL, Harbord Diggers
Sponsors - Minor
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Freshwater Community Bank
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WEB SITE
Is
and
Is constantly
constantly updated
updated
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should
be the
should be
the 11st stop
stop for
for
everyone.
everyone. It
It has
has lots
lots of
of
information
including:
information including:
•• Training
times
Training times
•• Draws
Draws
•• Events
Events
• News
• News
• Ground Maps
• Ground Maps
• Coaches & Managers contacts
•• Coaches
& Managers
ARU Medical
& Safety
contacts
Guidelines
New Web Site
• Serious Injury online link
Facebook - Katrina
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Team Numbers
Minis
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U6 - 3
U7 - 4
U8 - 4
U9 - 3
Total: 14
Juniors
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U10 - 3 (A, C, F)
U11 - 3 (A, C, F)
U12 - 2 (A, D)
U13 - Nil
U14 - 2 (A, D) ~ combined with Seaforth & Manly – The Vikings – Managed by Harlequins
U15 - 2 (A & C) ~ combined with Seaforth & Manly – The Vikings – Managed by Seaforth
U16 - 1 ~ combined with Seaforth & Manly – The Vikings – Managed by Harlequins
U16s/U17s -1 ~ combined with Seaforth & Manly – The Vikings – Managed by Manly
Total: 14
Total : 28
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Training
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Ovals
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Reub Hudson - this is shared with NCCK. Please make sure parents/kids are aware that
they should be converging on Denzil Joyce, not Reub Hudson if NCCKs are training.
Denzil Joyce – HHRC oval
Old Reub Hudson – Shared with Soccer. HHRC have training privileges Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays and on Saturday mornings
• Scrum Machine –
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Should only be handled and moved by adults.
Please ensure the boys are kept away from the machine when removing and putting back
into cage
Padlock code
Please use caution when using
Please be vigilant and keep children off the structure
ALWAYS release to ground level after use – not doing so will damage the machine and
render it unusable until repaired
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Important Dates
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Winter Sports Fields - 1st April
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Round 1 – 1st/3rd April (Jnrs & Mini’s)
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Regrading – Round 3 – effective Round 5
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State Champs – June long weekend
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U10.. 3rd July - Narrabeen)
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U11.. The Ridge Playing Fields, New Illawarra Rd., Barden Ridge. Hosted by Southern Districts and Menai JRC. (Note the U11s is a two day only
event with no finals.)
U12.. Camden Rugby Club, Wire Lane, Camden. Hosted by Camden Rugby Club.
U13.. Drummoyne Ovals. Hosted by Drummoyne Junior Rugby Club.
U14 ..Endeavour Park, Orange. Hosted by Orange City and Orange Emus Rugby Clubs.
U15.. St Lukes playing fields, Concord. Hosted by West Harbour Rugby Club.
U16.. Grantham Reserve, Seven Hills. Hosted by Blacktown Rugby Club.
U17…Eridge Park, Bowral. Hosted by Bowral Rugby Club.
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Minis Gala Day – Sunday, 7th August
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GF – Sunday, 4 September
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Presentation Day – 11th September (TBC)
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Qualification Requirements
Coaches
Assistant Referees
• All coaches MUST be Smart Rugby
accredited before 18 May. Penalties
include loss of competition points
could result
We must supply a qualified touch judge to ALL
Under 10 and above matches in order to gain
a bonus point from Round 5 onwards.
• Coaching Courses – The schedule for
available courses is available via link
www.rugby.com.au/nswcourses
• Fees will be reimbursed on successful
completion of the course
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Members who have undertaken a
Referee Course will be eligible
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All assistant referees must state their
MRA number on the sign on sheet to be
eligible.
All Volunteers must be entered into MyRugby
ARU Insurance policy covers registered volunteers for injury and liability
Working with Children – mandatory for any Coach or Manager who is NOT a close relative of a
player
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Field Setup
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All grounds are to be dressed in accordance with the Laws of the Game and the
Competition Rules
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Expectation of Behaviour signs must be visible at all times at every ground
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Home Teams are to ensure that dangerous objects such as in-ground watering
systems are filled in with sand or soil
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Home Teams are to ensure ropes or barriers are erected a minimum of 5 metres
back from the touch-line
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Any complaint that there is a part of the ground which is not safe shall be
determined by the Referee
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Referees have the ability to Abandon the Match if they feel that the playing surface
is not safe.
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Club Policies
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Refer Club Website
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Equal Playing Time
– The policy is seen as a critical plank in achieving our key objectives and is non-negotiable
– We need to select forwards and backs in the right numbers to help equal playing time
– Coaches need to plan substitutions and ensure equal time on field across a game or group of
games (max 3)
– Alternate players in the “run on” side
– Semi-finals and finals - Players must get meaningful game time in their rightful positions
– The communication to parents around players coming off is essential so they understand the
policy and why it is in place
– Common Sense Approach – It is NOT SuperRugby
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Training & Game Day
– Priority should go to players with good attendance records
– Players who place higher priority on other sporting commitments should receive lower priority
If you don’t treat all kids fairly this year ………….they won’t be back next year!
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Club Policies
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Refer Club Website
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Registration Payments
– Players will be ineligible to play if not registered by Round 1
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Awards – Juniors Only
– George Smith (Best & Fairest) – 3,2,1 points to be awarded each week
– Most Improved
– Team Player
Must notify Katrina by Monday, 22nd August after Round 15 to allow time for trophies to be
engraved.
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Injury Management
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Australian Rugby Union Medical & Safety Recommendations
 Loaded on Website
 Copy located in Canteen
 Covers Spinal Injuries, Concussion, Fractures/Dislocations, Bleeding, Soft Tissue injuries, Teeth, MayDay
call requirements/procedures
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Suspected Spinal Injury
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Call Ambulance
Do Not Move The Player
Do Not Apply Cervical Collar (unless specifically trained to do so)
Follow Serious Injury Protocol – Serious Injury Hotline (1800 036 156)
Concussion Guidelines – refer next slide
 A brain injury caused by either direct or indirect forces to the head
 Loss of consciousness is not a requirement for diagnosing concussion – less 15% of concussion cases
result in loss of consciousness
 ARU recommends minimum rest periods 15yrs and under - 2 weeks. Over 16 – 1 week.
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MayDay Call
 Covered by SmartRugby
 Ensure all teams are properly instructed and trained in correct procedures
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Concussion Protocols
World Rugby and ARU Recognise and Remove message incorporates 6 Rs
Recognise
•Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion so you understand when an athlete might have a suspected
concussion.
Remove
•If an athlete has a concussion or even a suspected concussion he or she must be removed from play immediately.
Refer
•Once removed from play, the player should be referred immediately to a qualified healthcare professional who is
trained in evaluating and treating concussions.
Rest
•Players must rest from exercise until symptom-free and then start a Graduated Return to Play. The recommendation is
for a more conservative return to play for children and adolescents.
Recover
•Full recovery from the concussion is required before return to play is authorised. This includes being symptom-free.
Rest and specific treatment options are critical for the health of the injured participant.
Return
•In order for safe return to play in Rugby, the athlete must be symptom-free and cleared in writing by a qualified
healthcare professional who is trained in evaluating and treating concussions. The athlete completes the GRTP
(Graduated Return to Play) protocol.
MANDATORY MINIMUM 2 WEEK EXCLUSION FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS WHO SUFFER CONCUSSION
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Making an Insurance Claim
What is a Serious Injury?
How to Make a Claim
“Any Head or Neck Injury that results in a
player being treated at an emergency
department, hospital or after hours medical
centre
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Obtain a Claim form from Gow-Gates or
visit
www.gowgatessport.com.au/rugby
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“Any injury that results in the
ADMISSION of a player into
Hospital”
Player is to fully complete form then
pass back to club secretary
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Club secretary to verify details
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Send completed form to QBE within 30
days from the date of injury
MUST Complete a Serious Injury Report
Form within 48 hours to ARU and SJRU –
form located on-line
www.rugby.com.au/seriousinjury
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Contact Katrina in all such instances
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Other Important Stuff!
• Home Game Rosters
– Canteen/BBQ
– Set up/Pack up
– Responsibility of team managers – email list before game day to Katrina
• Team photos
– To be completed by Rnd 13 (7 August)
– Digital photo to be sent to Administrator (Katrina)
– Iphone or digital camera acceptable
• Jerseys
– Responsibility of each team manager and coach to collect at end of year
• Committee Members
– Volunteers?
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Lastly
Have a great year!
And thank you for your valuable contribution
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