As part of the RugbySafe support packages the RFU has the Activate exercise programme which is proven to prevent injuries and concussion as illustrated in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b288WrLJXA&feature=youtu.be Although the video concentrates on junior players the programme is similarly effective on senior players. So, if you are having trouble raising teams due to injuries then instigating this simple programme may make your life easier and save the anxious Thursday evening phone calls trying to find enough fit players. If you are interested, the programme can be delivered by the RFU regional development officers. Please direct any expressions of interest to rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk and we will coordinate some sessions.
Latest bulletin from RFU regarding coronavirus.
There have been a number of queries about whether we are putting out any information for clubs on the Coronavirus.
As a Union we will not be giving advice or guidance as the latest information is available via the Government website and is updated daily. It is important that clubs use the government’s guidance to inform their knowledge, available here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public?gclid=CjwKCAiAvonyBRB7EiwAadauqeYJ2mMvVaQkTC9HPUsOyQlxnV0e-1avnXWHM41AduzME9tzdXCk3xoCDlwQAvD_BwE
As tour season is approaching we advise clubs to monitor via the Government website the situation at their overseas proposed tour destination . The link can be found here.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
The following information may also be helpful for clubs.
It is up to individual clubs to decide internally if or how or what they communicate to their members.
Regards
RFU Safeguarding Team
Headcase awareness
The RFU Headcase website https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/playing/headcase has a series of learning modules that are tailored for all levels of involvement from parent through to coach and it is CRFU’s aspiration that all involved within the game in Cornwall, whether player, parent or administrator, find the small amount of time to complete the appropriate module once per season. All club RugbySafe leads and CRFU team managers have been circulated the personal concussion story from a player in Lancashire and indeed a former player with the Cornish Pirates https://www.lancashirerugby.co.uk/images/James_Doherty_A_Headcase_Encounter.pdf as a timely reminder for us to ensure that we treat concussion properly so that all can enjoy a safe return to the game following a head injury. If you wish to know more please contact your club rugbysafe lead or rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk
Stay safe this weekend
The following was sent out in an e-mail today to Club Rugby Safe leads by Bob Hubble, CB Rugby Safe Officer;
With the current spate of poor weather, there has been some discussion in various areas about deciding whether a game should go ahead or not. In short, clubs should have appropriate risk assessments in place and be making use of their Rugby Safe leads in the decision making process so that the coaches have a structured basis on determining the risks and consequences of playing or cancelling. The risk assessment should not just be that of pitch condition, but also include the risks of travel, which is why there cannot be a hard and fast rule as every match is unique. When in doubt or it is a 50/50 decision, then it is only wise for caution to prevail – a seemingly obvious statement, but one that sometimes gets overlooked when faced with the prospect of potentially disappointing players and supporters!!
If you have any concerns then please contact Bob Hubble rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk
