| Community Game Update UPDATED PROTOCOLS for dealing with matches and pitches in hot weather and drought conditions. As a reminder it has been agreed not to introduce a blanket delay to the start of the league season due to the current weather conditions. There are protocols in place should either team wish to request a postponement due to pitch condition and/or player preparation. Protocols have been updated and are included in the guidance on Pitch and Player Readiness link below. Updated Guidance |
RFU Community Game Update 17 August
| Community Game Update Important notice: Following a prolonged period of hot weather and monitoring of pitch conditions across the country it has been agreed not to introduce a blanket delay to the start of the league season and to continue to consider each individual case. This week’s Community Game Update is split into two sections. The Pitch Guidance link below will take you to information on pitch and player readiness in drought conditions. The second section includes remaining game updates. Pitch Guidance |
| 1. ACTION REQUIRED There are no immediate actions for clubs to take in this edition 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Pitch Up For Rugby and Social Media Support Webinar Let us know if your club is running a ‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ event via the link in this communication. Information is also included on a Social Media Support Webinar which will provide details on how your club can make the most of the upcoming player recruitment & retention campaign. Girls Age Banding Support You can find information in this article on Regulation 15, the rules of play and coach/referee support and training bursaries. Free Vouchers for England Rugby Coaching and Refereeing Award To help increase the number of women coaching and refereeing in the game we have a limited number of vouchers for women who want to get into these roles. Find out how to apply in this communication. Merit Leagues and Tables 2022/2023 Setup and performance grants are available for competition organisers of merit leagues for 2022/2023 with access to performance data and support. Discover how to access support and funding in this communication. Allianz Inner Warrior Camps return this autumn Women’s sporting success continues as we head towards the Rugby World Cup, and the next set of Allianz Inner Warrior Camps are just around the corner. If your club is looking to recruit, why not take up this opportunity to attract players? The Touch Union in Education The new academic year is only a few weeks away and we are introducing a new Squad Leader programme, supporting existing, or new, young leaders in a six-week block around The Touch Union. Read online to find out how they can sign up. Developing the Next Leaders The Rugby Leaders Network allows rugby leaders to connect, exchange ideas and collectively develop clubs that are fit for the future. We are looking for aspiring rugby leaders who can take their club to the next level. Find out how in this communication. 3. FOR AWARENESS Game Management System Support and Enhancements To support clubs and provide solutions to challenges, two improvements have been made based on clubs’ feedback. These are the addition of a button to note a suspected concussion on the Electronic Match Card and a new feature allowing individuals to cancel their course booking. Find out how to access these enhancements in this communication. Papa Johns become naming rights partner for new men’s and women’s Community Cup competitions The Papa Johns Community Cup will focus on providing a boost to adult community club rugby across England, ending with the ultimate prize of a showpiece finals day at an iconic venue. Read Online |
Social Media Alert
A recent incident at a club serves as a reminder of challenges to player welfare of opening unsolicited social media messages. Even if a message appears innocuous, unless the recipient definitely knows the identity of the sender, it should be ignored and deleted. Equally, when sending messages within groups, senders should be sensitive to the potential consequences of the content.
Bob Hubble
RugbySafe Lead
Changes to Cornwall Rugby Skills Programme – UPDATED
This season there are some changes to the CSP. It will now fall under the Exeter Chiefs DPP (Development Player Pathway) banner.
Players will now need to be nominated in order to be assessed and invited to take part in the programme (at either Callywith or Penryn DPP Centres for U.15’s or at Truro College for U.16’s).
These nomination forms will be live next week.
Nominations must come from club coach / teacher.
UPDATE Exeter Chiefs DPP – Cornwall
The main focus of the Exeter Chiefs Development Player Pathway is life long participation in the game. We aim to engage with as many players as possible to develop a large pool of players for the region (numbers have to be manageable with a good coach to player ratio).
I want to be clear that the DPP pathway is fluid, this means players can entre at any time during the season of u15’s and u16’s. If your son is not nominated / picked to be in the DPP in September, it does not mean he can’t be invited in at a later date. Players will also be invited in by Chiefs coaches during the season as they watch club & school fixtures.
Coaches & Teachers should nominate players who either possess are have the potential to learn the core skills of the game (catch/pass, tackle, contact skills, position specific skills, kicking), have a good understanding of the game or the willingness to learn and the intrinsic motivation to continually improve.
Please see below the nomination form for the Exeter Chiefs DPP 2022-2023 season. Coaches and teachers are invited to nominate players so they gain access to player development sessions on Monday evenings (U15’s) or Tuesday evenings (U16’s).
U15’s sessions are at Penryn college or Callywith College – Please choose your closest one.
U16’s sessions are at Truro College.
Please fill in the form accurately, making sure key information such as email addresses are spelt correctly, as that’s the main channel of contact. Coaches and teachers can nominate as many players as they want. Players will then be invited to two assessment evenings, and provided with feedback, weather successful or un-successful.
Any questions, please contact richardphillips@exeterchiefs.co.uk
Contact changes at the CRFU
As the new season fast approaches it is an opportune time to remind everyone of some of the changes on the CRFU.
Hon. Secretary, Mrs Jane Bell is our new Hon. Sec and she can be contacted by e-mail: janebellcornishrugby@gmail.com
Representative Rugby, Mr Kevin Thomas is the new Chairman of this Committee and he can be contacted by e-mail: kjc.thomas@aol.com
Competitions Committee, Mr David Williams is the new Chairman and he can be contacted by e-mail: davidwilliams0911@gmail.com
Facilities, Mr Tom Magill has taken over this role and he can be contacted by e-mail: tommagill@btinternet.com
All these contact details can be found on the website under Contact Us and CRFU Appointments.
The details will also be available in the new CRFU Handbook due out shortly.
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Electronic Match Card Webinar
A useful webinar for all clubs. Remember all second XV in leagues will need to be input on EMC for every league fixture. Will also apply to Cornwall 2nd XV Competition (Duchy League).
Electronic Match Card Webinar!
17th August, 7pm
Link to the session:
Adam Ellery – R.I.P. – Funeral Details
It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the passing of Dr. Adam Ellery, who played for Cornwall and was part of the 1991 County Championship winning squad. A powerful prop-forward he played locally for both Penzance & Newlyn and Redruth. Adam played 26 times for Cornwall between 1989-93.
John Sumnall, President of the CRFU along with the officers wish to express their sincerest condolences to Adam’s family and friends.
Funeral details;
St. Buryan Church on Saturday 20th August, 2:30 pm.
Afterwards meet at Logan Rock Inn. TR19 6LG.
RFU Community Game Update 2 August
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| 1. ACTION REQUIRED There are no immediate actions for clubs, please be aware the regulations for 2022/2023 are now in effect and can be found in the ‘for awareness’ section. 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Confirm Your Pitch Up for Rugby Event for a chance to win £2,000 of Umbro Kit! With Pitch Up 2022 just around the corner on 17-18 September, confirm that you will be holding an event here by Friday 26 August for your clubs chance to win £2000 of Umbro Kit Vouchers. Age Grade Rugby – Ready For 2022-23 As outlined above updates on the regulations for 2022-23 and to the Summer Activity Framework have now changed. You can see the specific changes to the Age Grade regulations here. Please share the information through your Age Grade networks. HMRC and Unincorporated Rugby Clubs Some clubs may be affected by new rules relating to trusts owning property (and other assets), introduced for anti-money laundering purposes, requiring registration on the Trust Register (TRS) with HMRC. The deadline for action is initially 1 Sept 2022 or ASAP thereafter. 3. FOR AWARENESS Regulations for 2022/2023 are now in effect Regulations for both the adult and age grade game are now in effect. Read on for the headline changes. Club and Player insurance for 2022 – 2024 The insurance protection for RFU community clubs and all players has been renewed from 1 August 2022 . Cover will continue for another two years with the existing insurer. You can read more on what clubs and players are covered for here. RFU Council vote to change gender participation policy Friday 29 July saw the RFU Council Vote on a new policy which has a direct impact on the women’s game and transgender players. You can read more on this vote and further information here. Read Online |
Director of Rugby Course
Brief details of DoR Course which will be held regionally in Buckinghamshire
