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Volunteer recruiting programme, funding applications open

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We know that recruiting new volunteers can sometimes be a challenge. Taking the time to develop a recruitment plan can help ensure you have plenty of people willing to help run the club moving forwards.

Volunteer Recruitment Programme: Funding applications open

The Volunteer Recruitment Programme will support grassroots clubs across England to recruit more volunteers,. The programme will give access to a range of resources from online learning through to recruitment guides, as well as the opportunity to apply for a support package of £500.

As part of the project, clubs will be required to deliver a volunteer recruitment activity, such as a volunteer open evening, targeted marketing and communications, or a volunteer work party, and consider the longer-term support on offer to volunteers.

Applications close Friday 24th November 2023 at 17:00.

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Head Coach U18/17s Boys Team

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Cornwall RFU are looking for a Head Coach for the U18/17’s county team to develop the players for their onward journey to the U20’s and beyond. This is a voluntary role, but the rewards come in the success of those players who eventually go on to represent their county in the senior team.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the requirement’s listed below.

• Complete the RFU Headcase online learning and Play it Safe workshop before or upon appointment
• A current RFU DBS certificate will be required once appointed.
• Hold a minimum of an RFU Level 2 Coaching Qualification or its equivalent and has played to a good standard.
• Demonstrates a track record of personal coach development.
• Articulates and delivers a clear playing and coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the objectives of the programme.
• Self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic about coaching rugby union.
• Has significant experience of coaching young adults at club, college and CB level.
• Is strongly biased towards a Player Centred in approach to coaching.
• Creates an environment that balances player development with team performance.
• Is able to lead & manage people.
• Is able to deliver sound coaching processes relative to the programme.
• Has a sound understanding of the RFU performance pathway for players.
• Sets high standards of personal accountability, reliability and responsibility for the players and assistant coaches.
• Is able to work effectively with other members of the U18s Divisional Management Team.

If you believe you fit the criteria, please contact Paul Howard, Team Manager via email to pjhpfl@live.co.uk   

Ann Williams – R.I.P.

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Wife of former County Secretary and Club Secretary passes away.

CRFU President Andy Reed, the Management Board members and everyone connected with the CRFU wish to express their condolences and sympathies to Terry and all the family at this time.  

On behalf of Camborne RFC, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs Ann Williams, beloved wife of Terry Williams,  former Secretary of the Cornwall RFU and Camborne RFC.

Ann passed peacefully on Saturday, October 7th and the funeral will take place on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 1.00pm at the Treswithian Downs Crematorium, West Camborne.

The funeral service will be followed by a wake at the Camborne RFC Clubhouse to which all attendees are cordially invited.

Our sincerest condolences are expressed to Terry and all his family and friends.

Bill Hussey

President Camborne RFC

Sireli Matavesi – R.I.P. – Funeral Details

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The President of CRFU, Andy Reed and all Management Board members wish to express their sincerest condolences to Josh, Sam and Joel Matavesi and the family, on the passing of their father, former Cornwall & Camborne player Sireli Matavesi.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Funeral details are as follows;

Friday 3rd November 11 am at Camborne Wesley Methodist Chapel, Wesley Street, Camborne , TR14 8EG.

A large congregation of mourners is anticipated, so allow plenty of time.

Dress code, club blazers or black attire.

Following the service a wake will be held at Camborne RFC.

RFU Community Game Update October 2023

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Community Game Update
  
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  1.ACTION REQUIRED
Community Rugby Support Fund 2023/24
 The Community Rugby Support Fund for 2023/24 is now live! The purpose of this fund is to support voting member clubs, CBs and referee societies who are in greatest financial need and the window to make a claim closes on 7 November.

 Love Rugby – our new campaign for girls rugby
 Love Rugby is a new campaign to give girls a voice and raise visibility that rugby union is a game where girls belong. Find out more about the campaign.

 #PlayTogetherStayTogether – 2023/24 Season
 Play Together, Stay Together is back for the new season and we want you to get involved! Remind yourself of the campaign goals and find out how to get involved in this section.

 135K and counting! Keep registering your Age Grade players
 Over 135,000 Age Grade players are now registered for 2023/24 – an increase of 35,000 since the last Community Game Update! Check out the support on offer to help get your players registered!

 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Have your say on the next steps of Adult Registration
 Ahead of the start of Adult Registration next season, the RFU is seeking the views of players and those involved in player/team selection on the proposed next steps in the implementation of Adult Registration.

 Inclusion & Diversity Survey, Toolkit & Policy Guidance
 Check out the latest Inclusion & Diversity updates, including taking part in a survey, a new I&D toolkit to help the community game and more guidance on the Gender Participation Policy.

 Reduce your club’s running costs with the RFU Buying Group
 The RFU Buying Group is a service to support RFU Clubs in significantly reducing their running costs and helping your club to access the best value services from a broad range of approved suppliers. Find out more in this piece.

 Upcoming Club Support Webinars
 The RFU Club Support team have a number of upcoming webinars to support clubs across a huge range of topics. Find out more information about each webinar and sign up!

 Have you used the Club Health Check yet?
 As part of our wider ‘Flourishing Rugby Communities’ strategy to help clubs ensure they are healthy both now and in the future, we have created an online self-assessment health check tool. Discover more and access the tool.

 3. FOR AWARENESS
RFU Pregnancy and Match Official Guidance
 This guidance document outlines points to consider in relation to match officials who are pregnant or have recently given birth. Removing barriers to match officiating benefits the whole game – check out the guidance now.

 GMS – Email verification & inputting fixtures
 With the season underway, it’s a great time to make sure that individuals have a unique, verified email address on GMS and that your fixtures are being inputted on the system.

 Player Welfare resources
 Read the latest updates from the RugbySafe programme, from the updated HEADCASE toolkit to the case studies recently covered in the media.

 DBS Update Service
All staff and volunteers that require a DBS check will now be prompted to join the DBS Update Service. Find out more about the process and how it works in this section.

 Community News – monthly round up
In case you missed them, check out some of the top community rugby stories over the last month from the England Rugby website.

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Inclusion & Diversity Survey

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Inclusion and Diversity survey For the past three years we have asked people involved in the community game in some capacity to take part in our inclusion and diversity survey. This piece of research has helped shape and inform our work in this area and is key to supporting the RFU with its strategic objective: to drive rugby union in England to better reflect the diversity of society.

Your views and experience are crucial to us being able to reflect in our plans the reality in community rugby and build towards an inclusive experience for all. We are interested in feedback from everyone within community rugby, regardless of background, demographic, or role. Without a true reflection of those participating at all levels of the game, the insights gathered will be ineffectual in shaping I&D objectives over the coming years. We would greatly appreciate you taking time to complete this survey and sharing with anyone in your rugby network.

Take Survey

Sponsorship & Partnerships role – voluntary

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Cornwall Rugby Football Union are looking to appoint an individual with direct responsibility for Sponsorship and Partnerships.  This voluntary role will report directly to the CRFU Management Board.  The role will be responsible for reviewing and managing existing Sponsorship and Partnership arrangements at U20, Women’s and Senior men’s levels; in addition, in order to maximise the promotion of the CRFU brand, the successful applicant will also be responsible for coordinating additional sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

For an informal discussion please contact Kevin Thomas (07565 156469)

Deadline date of expressions of interest by 20 October 2023.

Cornwall Girls Under 18 Player Assessment

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Cornwall Girls Rugby County Team

2023/24

Dear Head Coaches, & Teacher,

We would be grateful if you would nominate girls to attend the County Assessment

Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.

Starting Friday 27th October at Truro College for County Assessment.

Squad Development Friday 10th November at Truro College

County Training Friday 24th November at Truro College

County Match Sunday 26th November, Gloucestershire v Cornwall

County Training Friday 15th December at Truro College

County Match Sunday 17th December, Cornwall v Devon

County Training Friday 12th January at Truro College

County Match Sunday 14th January, Cornwall v Somerset.

Match day Venues and times TBC

Deadlines: All nomination and consent forms must be emailed to cozetteshros@live.co.uk by 25th September 2023 at 5pm.

If anyone has any issues, please contact Cozy.

Any applications received after the deadline will unfortunately not be considered.

Players must be prompt to registration which will be open half an hour before the above trial times on the selection dates to collect their bibs. It will close 10 minutes before the session starts: all sessions start promptly so if you are late you may be excluded from the trial.

As in previous seasons to give the players a positive, focused trial environment we will be asking parents and coaches to stay well back from the pitches at each venue.

Player Eligibility

To be able to play for Cornwall a player must be registered with the RFU, have previously participated in contact rugby, and either live in Cornwall or play for a Cornish Club.

U18 players were aged 17 years old on the 1st September 2023 in school Year 12 or at college.

All players nominated for the trials who attend must have fully completed consent form (by a parent/guardian) & nomination form (by their Head coach and/or PE Teacher), see at end of letter, before they can participate. Forms should be submitted electronically to cozetteshros@live.co.uk from the contact email addresses supplied on the form – information submitted on the nomination form will be checked with the relevant Head coach if it comes from an alternative email address, especially the sign-off to play.

Regards

Cozette Shrosbree

County U18s Team Manager

Mobile – 07840457495

Player Nomination Form

Parent’s/Guardian’s Consent Form

Cornwall Girls U.18 Coaching Team

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Cornwall Girls Rugby County Coaching Team

Nomination Form Season 2023/24

Dear Prospective Coach,

We extend a warm welcome to you as you embark on the journey to potentially join the Cornwall U18 Girls Coaching Team. Your interest in contributing to the development of our young athletes is greatly appreciated, and we are excited to learn more about you and your coaching philosophy.

At Cornwall U18 Girls, our primary objective is to provide a nurturing and empowering environment for our young athletes to flourish not only in their sport but also as individuals. We firmly believe that a positive coaching approach, coupled with constructive feedback, is the cornerstone of our success. As a coach within our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our athletes both on and off the field.

In this application form, we aim to get to know you better and understand your coaching philosophy, experience, and commitment to our mission. We value diversity and inclusivity and welcome coaches from all backgrounds who share our passion for creating a positive and supportive coaching environment.

As you complete this form, please reflect on your coaching journey and how your unique experiences and skills can contribute to the growth and development of our young athletes. We encourage you to be open and honest in your responses, as it will help us match your coaching style with the needs and aspirations of our talented young athletes. Please return your Coaching Application Form to me, email: cozetteshros@live.co.uk

Please let us know if you can attend all the training sessions, as well as the games listed below:

Starting Friday 27th October at Truro College for County Assessment.

Squad Development Friday 10th November at Truro college.

County Training Friday 24th November at Truro college.

County Match Sunday 26th November, Cornwall v Gloucestershire (Away).

County Training Friday 15th December at Truro college.

County Match Sunday 17th December, Cornwall v Devon (Home).

County Training Friday 12th January at Truro college.

County Match Sunday 14th January against Cornwall v Somerset (Home).

Thank you for considering the Cornwall U18 Girls Coaching Team as your platform to make a meaningful impact in the lives of aspiring athletes. Together, we can create a supportive and inspiring environment where every player can reach their full potential.

We look forward to getting to know you better through this application process and hope to welcome you to our coaching team soon. You will hear shortly from our Head coaching this season JP with a following email on aspects he would like you to bring to the coaching assessment. The coaching assessment is the 15th of October 2023, which will be posted as a development day for the girls.

Best regards,

Cozette Shrosbree,

Manger of U18 Cornwall girls,

Cornwall U18 Girls Coaching Team.

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