Team Handbook - May 2017
WRFU JUNIOR CLUB RUGBY
Letter from Steve Rogers
Coach Code of Conduct
Pre-Game Procedure
Refereeing Hierarchy
Number of Players – Kids off Sidelines
Excessive Scores Policy
OWPR Policy
Rules Card
U6-U10 Field Layout
Alteration/Cancellation Process
Concussion Protocol
Weights & Grading Charts
BK Sideline Programme
Injury Report
Handbook Contents
Team Handbook - May 2017
WRFU JUNIOR CLUB RUGBY
Coaches & Team Managers,
The aim and purpose of this handbook is to provide you with a point of reference for some of the
important policies, rules and procedures often required by those charged with coaching and managing our
junior teams.
WRFU relies heavily on the time and expertise of volunteers, to ensure the best possible rugby experience
for our young players. The Small Blacks philosophy is about playing with mates, having fun and developing
skills to foster a lifelong love of the game. The contents of this handbook provides information that
supports this philosophy.
This is the first time our community team have created this reference document for your use and we are
keen to get any ideas on what else could be included. This document will evolve over time to be an
invaluable resource. If you have any suggestions on what else you would like to see included in the future
please email these ideas to [email protected].
We appreciate all the hard work and personal time that Junior Convenors and their Committees, Coaches and Managers put in to enable junior rugby players to participate in and enjoy the game that we all love. Again, a big thanks for ‘making the game happen’ for our kids.
Have a great season.
Steve Rogers
CEO – Wellington Rugby
Thank You
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WRFU JUNIOR CLUB RUGBY
Remember that players participate for enjoyment and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at players for making a mistake or not winning.
Be reasonable in my demands on player’s time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach my players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with me is a positive experience. All players are deserving of
equal attention and opportunities.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and
ability of all players.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport including opponents,
referees, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parent and spectators. I will encourage my
players to do the same.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players and follow the advice of a physician
when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate Small Black qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching
practices.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game, regardless of their gender,
ability or cultural background.
Use appropriate language with players, coaches, officials and spectators.
Present myself in an appropriate way with all stakeholders.
Code of Conduct Coaches
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WRFU JUNIOR CLUB RUGBY
Prior to the start of each Saturday game:
JRAB require all coaches to line up your players so coaches and/or team managers can check the photo/team sheet
against those players taking the field. Take particular note of any player who may be playing under the restrictions
of the OWPR 1 or OWPR 2 policy. This is a simple exercise to stop any queries as to the eligibility of a player during a
game.
The referee should also use this opportunity to check the player’s sprigs and check they each have a mouth guard to
ensure that all players take the field with adequate protection.
Any coach found to be uncooperative during this pre-game procedure may receive a one week mandatory stand
down period for their team.
This procedure is a mandatory requirement for all WRFU Junior Rugby clubs for grades Under 11 to Under 13.
Complaints Concerning Pre-Game Procedure
Any complaints about coaches not following the pre-game procedure must be made in the manner prescribed
under the WRFU Junior Rugby complaints policy.
Pre-Game Procedure
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The home team have the option of supplying a referee, however, if the home team are unable to supply an “Official
Referee” then it falls back on each club to referee a half game each presuming both coaches are Small Blacks
accredited.
The only time this would change is if you have one coach who is an Associate Referee and the other was only Small
Blacks accredited. The Associate Referee (having completed additional training) is the more senior qualified of the
two to officiate the game therefore they should be allowed to do so.
If you have two coaches who are both Associate Referees then each could referee half a game unless otherwise
agreed.
In summary, the seniority of who has preference in officiating the game is:
1. Official Referee
2. Associate Referee
3. Small Blacks Accredited Coach/Referee
Refereeing Hierarchy Junior Rugby U6-U13
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Overview:
The key intentions of this policy are:
To maximise child involvement in games
Prevent defaults
Prevent the unfair advantage gained by teams through the use of superior player numbers
Guideline:
Maximum player numbers are set for each grade, these should not be exceeded.
If a team will knowingly be short of players for a game, that team should not default.
When the difference in player numbers for a game, between the two teams, is one or more, and one of the teams
does not have sufficient players to field a ‘full’ team as set out in the rules for that grade there is little point in a
player standing on the sideline as a reserve when they could be playing:
Players must be swapped between teams.
The onus is on the coach with the greater player numbers to offer the loan of players.
Once an offer of loan player/s has been made it must be accepted.
In swapping players between teams, both coaches must consider the relative strengths of the two playing
sides.
Coaches are encouraged to ask children to only play one half of the game for the opposition team and
make other players available for the other half.
Number of Players on Field Kids off the Sidelines
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Overview: Wellington Junior Club Rugby is a development programme and not a competition. If everyone upholds the spirit of the game, then it will be a positive and enjoyable experience for all. Any team good enough to win should be allowed to do so, however little is to be achieved for anyone if the game is an uneven contest. Humiliation is felt strongly by children and serves only to make it more difficult for a coach to motivate their players. As a positive coach you should consider the advantages (and enjoyment) that come when children are involved in a fair and even contest. Children learn much more about coping with a loss when they lose in a tight game than they do from humiliation. Guideline: When at halftime the difference in score between the two teams is 30 points or more, the coach of the team that is winning MUST offer to the opposition coach to ‘declare’ the game. The coach of the losing side must abide with the rules of the WRFU JRAB and work with the opposition coach to ensure the game is evened up. Both coaches must take steps to even-up the game and play the second half of that game as a fair and even contest. The following are suggested steps that the coaches may agree to take: Swap players: The notion that children will not swap teams is an adult one. There may be a few selected
players (test your own team to see how they cope with playing against some of their own OR Swap forward packs or backlines with the other team. Change positions: Move some selected players to see how well they cope with playing in another position. Subbing: Sub-off some key players. Wind advantage: Be willing to give away any wind-advantage that may exist. Kick-offs: The weaker team restarts play with a tap and pass rather than the usual kick. OR the scoring team kick-offs to the weaker team. Depower: Depower scrums, non-contested - non-contested lineouts Conversions: No conversions or change your kicker to an untried player. Penalties up to and inclusive of suspension from the draw may be applied to Coaches or Teams that fail to abide by the rules of the WRFU JRAB.
Excessive Scores 30 Point Differential
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Overview:
Coaches and referees must be aware of the impact that large players may have on a game and other players. They
should also be cautious of the safety risk these larger players introduce. The number of situations where these
large players can be misused and create unnecessary risk is great, therefore the onus and responsibility to protect
all players lies with the coaches.
Policy:
Any player weighing more than 10kg above the weight limit for the grade that they age/weigh into according to
the WRFU Weights & Grading chart OR any a player in the U13 grade who weighs in excess of 75kg will be entered
onto the overweight player register (OWPR). These players must be identified on their team sheet and signed off
by a WRFU appointed delegate at their official weigh-in. Coaches must identify these players to the opposing
coach before each game when completing their pre-game procedure.
If a player on the OWPR is playing up two grades due to weight, they will be classified as an OWPR2 player and
will not be subject to the playing restrictions detailed for OWPR1 below. These players must still be monitored
and the misuse of these players will be dealt with accordingly.
All other OWPR players will be classified as OWPR1 and are subject to the conditions outlined below. They must
be given every freedom to express themselves, but they must not be allowed to do so when it may cause
unnecessary risk of danger to themselves or others.
OWPR1 players must NOT:
play in the front row of the scrum,
take the ball off the back of a scrum if playing at No: 8,
when a penalty or free-kick is awarded, tap and run with the ball, or receive a pass within 5 meters of the
spot, at penalty time.
be used as a “battering ram” during general play.
Players appearing on the OWPR must not be played for short spells of time throughout a game. They are subject to the same National Rugby Policy 6 (Half Game Rule) which states that it is compulsory that all players play at least half a game of rugby. For players at Small Blacks level, this can consist of two quarters. Rolling subs are not permitted, however substitutions at quarter time, half time, and three-quarter time are permitted.
Where it is reported that such a player is being used in a way that puts them or other players at unnecessary risk,
the JRAB has the right to immediately suspend that player, players coach and/or team until it is satisfied that the
risk has been sufficiently addressed and no longer exists.
Complaints Concerning OWPR Players
Any complaints about the use of OWPR1 and OWPR2 players must be made in the manner prescribed under the
WRFU Junior Rugby complaints policy.
Over Grade Limit Player Policy OWPR 1 & 2
1. Safety
A player with an open or bleeding wound must leave the field of play
until the bleeding is controlled or dressed
Clothing with blood on should be replaced
No tackling or deliberately going to ground in the under 6-7 grades
All tackling must be below the level of the armpits
The deliberate lifting of a player at anytime is forbidden in all grades
Only Associate referees or someone with a higher refereeing
qualification may control a game of rugby where tackling, going to the
ground or pushing in the scrums is involved
2. Weight of players
As set out by the JRAB for the season
3. Number of Players
As set out by the JRAB for the season
4. Substitutions
All players must play a minimum of half a game (this is to include at least two full quarters). ROLLING SUBSTITUTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Substitutions may be made at half time or approximately half way through each half when the referee will allow and signal a Substitution Break. Full details on substitution breaks, non-injury substitutions and return to play after a minor injury can be found in the Small Blacks Rule Book.
5. Scrums
Halfbacks must not move past the tunnel until the ball is cleared from the
scrum. If they are not standing on the side the ball is put in from they
must remain behind the last foot of the scrum.
Only the Hooker should strike for the ball. All other players should, for
safety and stability of the scrum, keep both feet on the ground.
Where a No 8 is permitted that player must bind directly behind the two
locks. The No 8 is not permitted to bind between a flanker and lock.
Under 11, 12 & 13 grades the No 8 may take the ball from the scrum
once it is below their shoulders, they must not reach into the scrum to
pick up the ball.
6. Advantage
Maximum advantage should be applied at all times to ensure a flowing
game. In non-tackle rugby especially, forward passes and small knock-
on's, not leading to a try should be treated with tolerance.
Referees should attempt to encourage players by using up to 2 warnings
before awarding a penalty, (1 warning for dangerous play)
7. Penalties
Referees must use their discretion in assessing the degree of danger
faced by players and how deliberate the act was, when dealing with an
incident of dangerous play.
As a guide you should award a penalty if:
After 1 warning a player:
performs a dangerous tackle or fend
attempts to strike another player
Use of foul and inappropriate language or displays inappropriate
behaviour
In non-tackle rugby; a player fends, tackles or rips the ball from,
another player
Upon committing the second offence the player should be sin binned or
sent from the field
After 2 warnings a player:
continues to infringe e.g. offside, deliberate forward passes, playing
the ball on the ground, using hands in rucks or scrums, not retiring etc
8. Overweight players (Players on OWPR)
Any player playing up a grade because of weight and weighing more
than 10kgs above the base weight limit for that grade will be entered
onto the Over-weight Player Register (OWPR) and will become subject
to the conditions and recommendations of this policy for that season.
The Over-weight player register is to be held by the WRFU and a copy
sent to all clubs.
Identifying these players. Where a player is entered onto the OWPR
this must be indicated on the team sheet, by the JRAB Representative,
as set out in the Team sheet section of the Convenors Manual
Use of these players. OWPR players for reasons of safety, may
present a danger to themselves and other players if misused as ‘Impact’
players.
Players whose names appear on the OWPR must therefore not be used
as ‘battering rams’ either at penalties or during general play. While they
must be given every freedom to express themselves they must not be
allowed to where doing so may cause unnecessary danger to
themselves or other players,
Playing time and subbing. Players appearing on the OWPR must not
be used as ‘Impact’ players, playing for short spells of time throughout a
game. Any such player will be subject to same minimum playing time
and substitution rules as all players.
Complaints. Any complaints about the use of players whose name
appears on the OWPR must be made in the manner prescribed under
the WRFU Junior Rugby complaints policy
Rules and Procedures
2017 Conduct
In becoming involved in Junior Rugby, as a player, parent,
coach, official or spectator, a person agrees to accept the
governance of the Wellington Rugby Football Union over all
related issues.
Junior Rugby is all about the players not the adults on the
sidelines, However, as adults we seek your positive support
and encouragement of the players at all times.
There can be no justification for the use of foul language on
the field or sidelines, aggressive behaviour or unpleasantness
of any kind.
Any disputes should be handled in the prescribed manner and
kept away from the children.
Coaches and team management are responsible for the
conduct and behaviour of any parents associated with their
team
Accept the rulings, decisions and requests of any official,
including the referee, at the time and agree to address such
issues that may arise from the game.
Unless an issue of player safety exists, the emphasis must be
on allowing the game to continue.
Coach Commitment
In taking on the role as coach of a Junior team you:
Automatically agree to adhere to the Law, Rules & Policies
of all governing bodies including:
New Zealand Rugby Union
Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU)
WRFU Junior Rugby Advisory Board
The Junior and Senior Committees of your Rugby
Club
Acknowledge the full authority of WRFU to control Junior
Club Rugby played under the jurisdiction of the WRFU
Agree to coach within the spirit of the Philosophy &
Objectives of the WRFU
Accept and agree to adopt the Code of Conduct for
Coaches
Agree to at all times carry and make available your Team
Sheet, coaching and refereeing credentials
Behaviour at the game
Coaches and team managers are responsible for the
behaviour of parents and other spectators associated with their
team:
Lead by example
Cooperate fully with the referee and any officials attending
the game
Do not allow the use of foul language
Do not allow parents or spectators to inappropriately
address any player
Do not allow parents and spectators to address the referee
or other officials present at the game unless invited by that
person to do so
Parents, players and spectators should not get
involved in sorting out problems
At all times the emphasis must be to ensure that the game
proceeds in a safe manner
Keep winning in perspective
Dealing with incidents at a game
Verification of player eligibility Where a coach is
unable to verify the eligibility of a player, that player must
take no part in the game as long as an issue of player
safety is concerned. The incident must then be reported
to the Club Convenor.
Coaches shall take no further action
Qualification of coaches and referees
No person who is unable to, at the time prove that they
hold the appropriate qualifications may referee a game.
If no such person is available to referee a game then
that game must not be played. Where a coach or referee
is unable to verify their qualification this must then be
reported to the Club Convenor.
Coaches shall take no further action
Application or interpretation of rules
The referee shall be the soul judge of the interpretation
and application of the rules and laws and the application
of the advantage law.
Unless there is a concern for player safety any
disagreement with the decisions of the referee should
only be discussed at half time or after the game and only
by a coach of the teams involved in the game.
If a referee does not wish to discuss any issue regarding
the decisions made then the coach shall take no further
action at the time and may make a report to his/her Club
Convenor
Player Safety
Where in the opinion of a coach, an issue of player
safety is present during a game, they should call out
“Safety” or “Danger”. The referee must then halt the
game and be willing to discuss with both coaches the
issue of concern.
If the issue cannot be sorted to the agreement of all
parties then the game may be called off and the incident
reported to the Club Convenor
Coaches shall take no further action
Unsportsmanlike behaviour on field
This is a matter for the referee and should be brought to
their attention in the manner described above.
No coach shall address a member of the opposing team
without the consent, and only in the presence of that
players coach.
If in the opinion of a coach a referee does not deal with
the issue satisfactorily, the game should be allowed to
proceed unless there is an issue of player safety
present, and the incident reported to you Club Convenor.
All sending-offs (not sin binning) must be reported
to the WRFU. When the game is has WRRA
appointed referees (U13 Grade) officiating the game,
then any sending off’s will follow the WRFU judicial
process but modified for junior rugby (generally not
requiring the player or club to attend any judicial
hearing, the penalties will be aligned to the WRFU
disciplinary guidelines).
Coaches shall take no further action
Unruly behaviour on the sideline
Coaches should only address people associated with
their own team.
The referee has the right to ask a person to leave the
ground and shall be supported by the coaches.
Only coaches or managers may address a referee or
official, such as a grading convenor, attending a game.
At all times work simply to calm a situation and
allow the game to continue. All other issues should
be left to be dealt with by the Convenors of the clubs
involved
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n c
oac
h t
o e
nsu
re t
he
gam
e is
eve
ned
up
. Ex
cess
ive
Sco
res
Po
licy
on
pag
e 4
4 o
f th
e W
RFU
Clu
b
Co
nve
no
rs m
anu
al c
on
tain
s su
gges
tio
ns
on
ho
w t
he
gam
e m
ay b
e e
ven
ed
up
. C
on
vers
ion
kic
ks
No
po
ints
, D
rop
kic
k o
r P
un
t in
fro
nt
of
po
sts
all p
laye
rs t
o t
ake
turn
s =2
Po
ints
-
Take
n n
o f
urt
he
r o
ut
than
15
me
tres
in f
rom
to
uch
Ch
argi
ng
a ki
ck
No
N
o
No
Fr
ee-k
ick
on
ly
Fiel
d G
oal
N
o
No
N
o
No
Ye
s =
3 P
oin
ts
Fair
cat
ch/M
ark
N
o
No
N
o
No
Ye
s
Fen
din
g N
o
No
**
Yes
**Ye
s **
Yes
**Em
ph
asis
sh
ou
ld b
e o
n d
eve
lop
ing
skill
s o
ther
th
an f
en
din
g to
avo
id b
ein
g ta
ckle
d
Tack
ling
No
U
8 ga
mes
no
w p
lay
tack
le r
ugb
y fr
om
th
e b
egin
nin
g o
f th
e s
easo
n
All
Tac
kle
Gra
des
- t
he
tack
les
mu
st b
e b
elo
w t
he
leve
l of
the
arm
pit
s
Sub
bin
g A
ll pl
ayer
s m
ust p
lay
a m
inim
um o
f hal
f a g
ame
(thi
s is
to in
clud
e at
leas
t tw
o fu
ll qu
arte
rs).
R
OL
LIN
G S
UB
ST
ITU
TIO
NS
AR
E N
OT
PE
RM
ITT
ED
. S
ubst
itutio
ns m
ay
be m
ade
at h
alf t
ime
or a
ppro
xim
atel
y ha
lf w
ay th
roug
h ea
ch h
alf w
hen
the
refe
ree
will
allo
w a
nd s
igna
l a S
ubst
itutio
n B
reak
. F
ull d
etai
ls o
n su
bstit
utio
n br
eaks
, non
-in
jury
sub
stitu
tions
and
ret
urn
to p
lay
afte
r a
min
or in
jury
can
be
foun
d in
the
Sm
all B
lack
s R
ule
Boo
k.
The diagram below shows how a full size field is laid out when using it for Under 8 to Under 10 rugby. Field markings in red.
The
outli
ne n
eare
st th
e go
al li
ne c
an b
e on
the
5m
lin
e de
pend
ing
on w
heth
er th
ere
are
post
pro
tect
ors
on th
e go
al p
osts
The diagram below shows how a full size field is laid out when using it for Under 6 or Under 7 rippa rugby. Field markings in red.
DO NOT play longways across the field as indicated by the blue dotted lines
Direction of play
Direction of play Direction of play
Dire
ctio
n of
pla
y
Dire
ctio
n of
pla
y
Direction of play
NO
SP
EC
TATO
RS
P
LEA
SE
NO
SP
EC
TATO
RS
P
LEA
SE
NO SPECTATORS PLEASE
NO SPECTATORS PLEASE
Team Handbook - May 2017
WRFU JUNIOR CLUB RUGBY
Tuesday
Draw published on WRFU website and Convenors advised via Drawmaster Facebook page.
Friday
Alterations/Cancellations will be emailed out to Junior Convenors and published on Wellington Junior Rugby Facebook page by 6.00pm.
Saturday
Councils to notify further restrictions by 7.00am.
Drawmaster in consultation with JRAB will make decision on further alternations /cancellations.
Final cancellations will be published by 7.30am at the latest. This will be available on WRFU Website (Important Banner), Wellington Junior Rugby Facebook page. The Drawmaster will also send a text to Convenors.
Alteration/Cancellation Process Junior Rugby
FOR
MO
RE IN
FORM
ATIO
N A
BOU
T
CON
CUSS
ION
AN
D M
AN
AG
ING
A R
ETU
RN T
O
PLAY
ING
, CH
ECK
OU
T RU
GBY
SMA
RT.C
O.N
Z
CON
CUSS
ION
IN C
OM
MU
NIT
Y RU
GBY
Whi
le r
elat
ivel
y ra
re,
conc
ussi
on c
an o
ccur
in
all
spor
ts,
part
icul
arly
whe
re t
here
is f
ull c
onta
ct.
It’s
im
port
ant
to k
now
the
sig
ns a
nd s
ympt
oms
of
conc
ussi
on a
nd u
nder
stan
d w
hat t
o do
if a
con
cuss
ion
is s
uspe
cted
.
Onc
e co
ncus
sion
ha
s be
en
diag
nose
d,
it’s
al
so
impo
rtan
t to
res
t an
d re
cove
r in
the
rig
ht w
ay,
befo
re r
etur
ning
to
phys
ical
act
ivit
y.
Com
mun
ity
rugb
y pl
ayer
s ar
e re
spon
sibl
e fo
r th
eir
own
heal
th
and
mus
t ta
ke
conc
ussi
on
seri
ousl
y an
d st
ick
to N
ew Z
eala
nd R
ugby
’s r
etur
n to
pla
y gu
idel
ines
.
CON
CUSS
ION
FA
CTS
• A
conc
ussi
on is
a b
rain
inju
ry.
• Al
l con
cuss
ions
are
ser
ious
.•
Conc
ussi
ons
can
occu
r w
itho
ut lo
ss o
f co
nsci
ousn
ess.
• Al
l ath
lete
s w
ith
any
sym
ptom
s fo
llow
ing
a he
ad
inju
ry m
ust
be r
emov
ed f
rom
pla
ying
or
trai
ning
an
d m
ust
not
retu
rn t
o ac
tivi
ty u
ntil
all s
ympt
oms
have
cle
ared
.•
Spec
ifica
lly,
retu
rn t
o pl
ay o
r tr
aini
ng o
n th
e da
y of
any
sus
pect
ed c
oncu
ssio
n is
for
bidd
en.
• Co
ncus
sion
can
be
fata
l.•
Mos
t co
ncus
sion
s re
solv
e w
ith
the
reco
mm
ende
d pe
riod
of
phys
ical
and
men
tal r
est.
RETU
RNIN
G T
O P
LAY
FOLL
OW
ING
CO
NCU
SSIO
N
RECO
GN
ISE
| RE
MO
VE |
REC
OVE
R |
RETU
RN
RUG
BYSM
ART
.CO
.NZ
Follo
win
g a
head
kno
ck, o
ne o
r mor
e of
the
follo
win
g m
ay in
dica
te c
oncu
ssio
n:•
A va
cant
or
daze
d lo
ok o
n th
e pl
ayer
’s f
ace
• Sl
ower
res
pons
es t
han
norm
al•
Slur
red
or in
cohe
rent
spe
ech
• Fo
rget
ting
eve
nts
befo
re o
r af
ter
impa
ct•
Bein
g un
able
to
focu
s or
eas
ily d
istr
acte
d•
Bein
g di
sori
enta
ted
or c
onfu
sed
(e.g
. w
alki
ng in
w
rong
dir
ecti
on,
not
know
ing
tim
e, d
ate,
pla
ce)
• Lo
ss o
f co
-ord
inat
ion
(e.g
. st
umbl
ing,
una
ble
to
wal
k in
a s
trai
ght
line)
. •
Emot
iona
l con
fusi
on o
r be
havi
our
chan
ges
(e.g
. be
ing
aggr
essi
ve o
r cr
ying
for
no
appa
rent
rea
son)
• Fe
elin
g da
zed
or s
tunn
ed•
Feel
ings
of
naus
ea (
sick
ness
)•
Doub
le o
r bl
urre
d vi
sion
• Ri
ngin
g in
the
ear
s•
Hea
dach
e•
Pupi
ls in
the
eye
s ap
pear
diff
eren
t in
siz
e•
Sens
itiv
ity
to li
ght
or n
oise
• Fe
elin
g sl
uggi
sh,
grog
gy o
r di
zzy
If a
ny o
f th
e fo
llow
ing
occu
r, m
edic
al t
reat
men
t sh
ould
be
soug
ht im
med
iate
ly:
• Lo
ss o
f co
nsci
ousn
ess
• Re
peat
ed v
omit
ing
• Se
vere
nec
k pa
in•
Seiz
ures
(fit
s)•
Wea
knes
s, t
ingl
ing
or b
urni
ng s
ensa
tion
s in
lim
bs
In a
ll ca
ses o
f sus
pect
ed co
ncus
sion
it is
reco
mm
ende
d th
at a
pla
yer
is r
efer
red
to a
med
ical
or
heal
thca
re
prof
essi
onal
for
dia
gnos
is a
nd g
uida
nce,
eve
n if
the
sy
mpt
oms
appe
ar t
o ha
ve g
one.
Fam
ilies
an
d fr
iend
s of
pl
ayer
s su
spec
ted
of
conc
ussi
on s
houl
d m
ake
sure
the
y ge
t ch
ecke
d ou
t!
A pl
ayer
wit
h a
susp
ecte
d co
ncus
sion
mus
t be
tr
eate
d as
if
he o
r sh
e is
defi
nite
ly c
oncu
ssed
an
d ha
s to
get
che
cked
out
as
soon
as
poss
ible
!
RECO
GN
ISE
| RE
MO
VE |
REC
OVE
R |
RETU
RN
RECO
GN
ISE
| RE
MO
VE |
REC
OVE
R |
RETU
RN
Rest
is
the
corn
erst
one
of c
oncu
ssio
n tr
eatm
ent.
Th
is i
nvol
ves
rest
ing
your
bod
y (t
his
is k
now
n as
‘p
hysi
cal
rest
’) a
nd r
esti
ng y
our
brai
n (k
now
n as
‘c
ogni
tive
res
t’).
Avoi
d:•
Phys
ical
act
ivit
ies
such
as
runn
ing,
cyc
ling,
sw
imm
ing
etc
• M
enta
l act
ivit
ies
that
req
uire
con
cent
rati
on,
such
as
driv
ing,
stu
dyin
g, r
eadi
ng o
r pl
ayin
g el
ectr
onic
gam
es
Med
ical
or
appr
oved
hea
lthc
are
prov
ider
cle
aran
ce
is r
ecom
men
ded
befo
re r
e-st
arti
ng a
ctiv
ity.
Bef
ore
re-s
tart
ing
acti
vity
you
mus
t be
sym
ptom
fre
e at
re
st f
or a
t le
ast
24 c
onse
cuti
ve h
ours
- w
itho
ut
med
icat
ion
or a
nyth
ing
else
tha
t m
ight
mas
k th
e sy
mpt
oms.
Child
ren
and
teen
ager
s ne
ed t
o be
man
aged
mor
e ca
refu
lly t
han
adul
ts.
NZR
and
the
IRB
rec
omm
end
child
ren
and
teen
ager
s sh
ould
not
pla
y or
und
erta
ke
cont
act
trai
ning
fo
r a
min
imum
of
tw
o w
eeks
fo
llow
ing
sym
ptom
s di
sapp
eari
ng.
Stud
ents
mus
t ha
ve r
etur
ned
to s
choo
l or
ful
l st
udie
s be
fore
re-
com
men
cing
exe
rcis
e.
Afte
r th
e m
inim
um r
est
peri
od A
ND
if s
ympt
om f
ree
at r
est
a G
RAD
UAT
ED R
ETU
RN T
O P
LAY
(GRT
P)
prog
ram
me
mus
t be
fol
low
ed.
AGE
MIN
. RE
STG
RTP*
*M
IN.
TIM
EOU
TU
6-U
19*
14 d
ays
8 da
ys23
day
sAD
ULT
14 d
ays
6 da
ys21
day
s
* Pl
ayer
s 18
yea
rs o
ld a
nd y
oung
er p
layi
ng a
dult
ru
gby
mus
t fo
llow
age
gra
de g
uide
lines
A pl
ayer
may
not
ret
urn
to p
layi
ng u
ntil:
1.
All s
ympt
oms
have
sub
side
d; A
ND
2.
They
hav
e co
mpl
eted
the
min
imum
res
t pe
riod
re
quir
ed; A
ND
3.
They
hav
e fo
llow
ed t
he G
RTP
prot
ocol
; AN
D4.
Th
ey h
ave
been
cle
ared
by
a do
ctor
to
retu
rn.
GRA
DU
ATED
RET
URN
TO
PLA
Y (G
RTP)
All p
laye
rs d
iagn
osed
wit
h a
conc
ussi
on o
r sus
pect
ed
conc
ussi
on m
ust
go t
hrou
gh t
he G
RTP
desc
ribe
d in
th
is b
roch
ure
- fo
r m
ore
info
rmat
ion
talk
to
your
Co
ach,
yo
ur
loca
l U
nion
, co
ntac
t N
ew
Zeal
and
Rugb
y or
che
ck o
ut r
ugby
smar
t.co
.nz
The
NZR
min
imum
res
t pe
riod
s an
d di
ffer
ent
leng
th
GRT
P st
ages
for d
iffer
ent a
ges a
re su
mm
aris
ed b
elow
:
Play
ers
18 y
ears
and
und
er•
Min
imum
res
t pe
riod
2 w
eeks
and
sym
ptom
fre
e •
GRT
P w
ith
each
sta
ge la
stin
g 48
hou
rs
• Ea
rlie
st r
etur
n to
pla
y -
Day
23 p
ost
inju
ry
Play
ers
19 y
ears
and
ove
r•
Min
imum
res
t pe
riod
2 w
eeks
and
sym
ptom
fre
e •
GRT
P w
ith
each
sta
ge la
stin
g 24
hou
rs
• Ea
rlie
st r
etur
n to
pla
y: D
ay 2
1 po
st in
jury
A G
RTP
shou
ld o
nly
com
men
ce if
the
pla
yer:
• ha
s co
mpl
eted
the
min
imum
res
t pe
riod
for
the
pl
ayer
’s a
ge g
rade
; an
d •
is s
ympt
om f
ree
and
not
taki
ng a
ny m
edic
atio
n th
at m
odifi
es t
he s
ympt
oms
of c
oncu
ssio
n.
Med
ical
or
ap
prov
ed
heal
thca
re
prof
essi
onal
cl
eara
nce
is r
equi
red
befo
re y
ou s
tart
you
r G
RTP.
The
man
agem
ent
of a
GRT
P sh
ould
be
unde
rtak
en
on a
cas
e by
cas
e ba
sis.
GRA
DU
ATED
RET
URN
TO
PLA
Y ST
AG
ESRE
HAB
STA
GE
MIN
IMU
M T
IME
19 Y
EARS
+UN
DER
191.
Com
plet
e m
enta
l and
ph
ysic
al r
est
unti
l sym
ptom
s ha
ve c
lear
ed14
day
s14
day
s
2. O
nce
sym
ptom
-fre
e, li
ght
aero
bic
exer
cise
, su
ch a
s w
alki
ng o
r st
atio
nary
cyc
ling
2 da
ys2
days
3. R
ugby
-spe
cific
exe
rcis
e,
such
as
runn
ing
or b
all-
hand
ling
acti
viti
es.
NO
hea
d im
pact
act
ivit
ies!
1 da
y2
days
4. N
on-c
onta
ct t
rain
ing
drill
s un
til m
edic
al c
lear
ance
giv
en1
day
2 da
ys
5. O
nce
med
ical
cle
aran
ce
has
been
giv
en,
full
cont
act
trai
ning
2 da
ys2
days
6. R
etur
n to
pla
y
GRA
DU
ATED
RET
URN
TO
PLA
Y PL
AN
NER
DAY-
BY-D
AY
(AT
THE
EARL
IEST
)19
YEA
RS+
UN
DER
19
DAY
1 P
ost
Inju
ry t
o D
AY 1
4Re
stRe
st
DAY
15
& 1
6Li
ght
exer
cise
Ligh
t ex
erci
se
DAY
17
Rugb
y ex
erci
seRu
gby
exer
cise
DAY
18
Non
-con
tact
tr
aini
ng d
rills
Rugb
y ex
erci
se
DAY
19
Full-
cont
act
trai
ning
Non
-con
tact
tr
aini
ng d
rills
DAY
20
Full-
cont
act
trai
ning
Non
-con
tact
tr
aini
ng d
rills
DAY
21
RETU
RN T
O
PLAY
Full-
cont
act
trai
ning
DAY
22
Full-
cont
act
trai
ning
DAY
23
RETU
RN T
O
PLAY
RECO
GN
ISE
| RE
MO
VE |
REC
OVE
R |
RETU
RN
2004 Under 13 Under 46 kg Under 12
Under 24kg
Under 6
Under 7
Non-tackle, no weight limit
Under 7
WeightAt time of player registration and WRFU Junior Rugby
Weigh-in Days
Year of Birth Grade Grade Base Weight Criteria for Club Approved Dispensations
Under 8
Under 9
2011 or after
Non-tackle, no weight limit
Under 33kg
33kg or more
2010
2009
2008 Under 36kg
36kg or more but under 54kg
54kg or more
Under 9
Under 10
Under 11
Under 26kg Under 8
2007 Under 40kg
40kg or more but under 60kg
60kg or more
Under 10
Under 11
Under 12
Under 27kg Under 9
2006 Under 46kg
46kg or more but under 65kg
65kg or more
Under 11
Under 12
Under 13
Under 31kg Under 10
Under 37kg Under 11Under 12
Under 13
Under 55kg
55kg or more
2005
Open Weight Grade
NOTE:Players electing to play down a grade according to the Grade Base Weight Rule or the special dispensation for girls, will NOT be eligible for nomination to, or selection in any representative team.Players who elect to play up a grade according to the Grade Base Weight Rule are eligible for nomination to, or selection in either grade’s representative team.
- Players must weigh LESS THAN the weight shown.
- The Wellington Rugby Union does not condone, in any way, players being encouraged or advised to lose weight through dieting, changes in eating habits or the practice of ‘sweating’ in order to meet weight limits.
- Some grades have compulsory set weigh-in days at the beginning of the playing season. Regardless of when a player first registers for the current playing season they must still weigh less than the maximum weight for their age at the official weigh-in as per the table below.
- Any player found to at anytime exceed an age or weight limit for a grade MUST move up a grade and will not be able to move back down again during the season
- Females may be allowed to move down one grade. This in the first instance is dependent on their ability and is at the discretion of the club. Clubs can only grant dispensation if the female complies with the weight restriction for a grade i.e. not to exceed the maximum weight stipulated for players playing up one grade based on their weight for the grade the are moving in to.NOTE: Please refer to the 2017 Guidelines for Grading Female Players for further information.
- The WRFU, or any member thereof, has the authority to immediately suspend any player, coach, administrator or team, if they are found to be in breach of any of its rules, procedures, policies or codes of conduct.
WRFU Junior Club Rugby is a skills development programme
where children are able to thrive in an environment of fun,
learning, and the challenge of fair and even competition.
The age/weight policy and modified rules are
designed to allow children to play rugby with other children of
similar age, weight and ability in the safest environment possible.
WRFUJUNIOR CLUB RUGBY
Weights & Grading for the 2017 SeasonNOTE: The following weights are set by the Wellington Rugby Football Union. Individual clubscommittees, administrators or coaches have NO authority to alter these weights or make any kind of dispensation.
NOTE: Parents of children already approaching 33kgs may wish to consider moving their child up to Under 8 grade this season. Your club can advise you on this.
Team Handbook - May 2017
After its launch in 2016, Wellington Rugby and Burger King will continue with the joint initiative to promote positive sideline behaviour. From the start of the 2017 season it will be compulsory for every team to have a supporter in a BK Bib as their teams Sideline Ambassador for the day. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about how supporters behave on our sidelines, how it affects others, and how it is perceived. Wellington Rugby is proud to be leading a zero tolerance campaign by facing this issue head on. Negative behaviour is not limited to swearing or physical and verbal threats and it’s not always what we say but how we say it. What we do know is that comments like “well done” and “great job” make our kids feel good, and that cheers and claps have a positive effect. We all want our kids, parents and coaches to enjoy the game enough that they want to come back next week and next season. So what are we doing? The Positive Sidelines programme provides each junior team Manager an information pack that includes instructions, a bib, player certificates, and a supporter’s scorecard. Managers will nominate a spectator to be their team Ambassador for the day. Ambassadors will be required to wear the supplied bib as a visual reminder to spectators, players and coaches. They will be responsible for scoring the opposition supporters based on their observations across a number of categories. At the end of the match they will hand the scorecard to their team’s Manager and return their bib to the team gear bag. Ambassadors will receive the vouchers supplied by Burger King. Team Managers will be able to enter the results online. Results from scorecards will be recorded with an overall club standing published on Wellington Rugby’s website www.wrfu.co.nz and on Burger King’s website www.burgerking.co.nz/keepitclean by Wednesday following each round of games. Burger King is providing some amazing prizes with first prize being a BK Backyard BBQ. Details of other prizes are available on the reverse of the supporter’s cards. Scores will only count if both cards are received from a game. Thank you to all our coaches, managers and sideline supporters for your time and remember…..
Support Our Teams, But Keep It Clean!
JRAB FORM 003
Athlete Information Name of Athlete: DOB: Sex: M F Playing Position: Team: Grade: Game Training Conditions: NZRU ID No: Date of Injury: Venue Played/Surface Type: Injury Information Injured Side: R L Nature of Injury: Acute Chronic Re-injury Injured Region: Abdomen Chest Fingers/Hand Groin/Pelvis Knee Shoulder Upper Arm Ankle Elbow Foot/Toes Hip Lower Leg Thumb Upper Leg Back Face/Eyes Forearm Head Neck Trunk/Chest Wrist
Specific Region: Suspected Injury: Concussion Dental Dislocation Fracture Laceration Sprain/Strain
Other (specify): Event Causing Accident: Scrum Engagement Collapsed Scrum Collapsed Maul Post Tackle Running Lineout Maul Ruck Kicking
Other (specify): Was foul play involved? Yes No Tackle (specify) Tackler Front Side Behind How many players were involved in the tackle? Ball Carrier Front Side Behind 1 2 More Athlete Status Continued to play out 1+ days out 1+ weeks Out for season (specify): (specify): On-field Treatment Provider Method of Leaving the Field Doctor Referee Ambulance Other (specify) St Johns Other (specify) Stretcher Team Official Brief description of how the Injury occurred: Name of Report Filler: Designation (Manager, Coach etc): Contact No: Club: Signature:
Injury Report Form
Injury reports are to be emailed to [email protected] within 48 hours of the injury coming to the notice of the referee or team management.
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