We have had a number of queries relating to DBS processing in the current lockdown and with social distancing restrictions. Whilst earlier in the year the decision was made to suspend the DBS process, the RFU have decided at the current time that DBS applications can be submitted as normal. We would remind you all of the need to carry out ID checks in accordance with the DBS ID guidance and as such face to face verification and hard copy documents must be seen prior to the applications submission. This should be carried out in line with the government advice/restrictions relating to social distancing. Further DBS guidance can be found on the England Rugby website on this link. For any further queries/guidance please contact us via our dedicated email account – dbseapp@rfu.com
A light at the end of the tunnel
| Following Government’s announcement last week that outdoor team sport can resume from Wednesday 2 December, we are delighted to confirm that Government has today approved our submission to return to 15-a-side contact rugby, with some adaptations. Further detail on these adaptations and associated laws will follow tomorrow. However, they are briefly summarised below: • There will be no scrums or mauls in the game • Where the game would restart with a scrum, this will be replaced with a free kick • A minimum of five and a maximum of seven players from each team are required to form a lineout What does this mean clubs can now do? • Clubs can resume adapted training for 15-a-side contact rugby again from this Wednesday. Further detail to follow tomorrow. • Clubs can resume friendly fixtures from Friday 18 December – this is to allow players to prepare properly and safely, having not been training over the past month. • Clubs can still play Ready4Rugby if they have matches coming up from 2 December to 18 December and beyond. There is no obligation to play adapted 15-a-side contact fixtures. Further detail to follow Further Government guidance is expected today on travel, changing, spectators and clubhouses. We will be working overnight to interpret this information and will provide a detailed briefing in tomorrow’s CGU, on the Coronavirus Hub and Club Support Centre, together with more information about adaptations to the game. |
Return to play & facilities reopening
| Following Thursday’s tier announcement, we know clubs have a number of questions to address and we want to reassure you that we are working hard with Government to clarify outstanding areas so that we can provide you with answers and clear guidance. As you will appreciate, the return to grassroots sport in the covid landscape is a complex and fast-moving world for Government to manage. We will continue to support their efforts to provide clarity for clubs as quickly as possible. As soon as we are in a position to do so, we will provide Clubs and CBs with on field and off field guidance for each tier, so you are confident about returning to play safely and excited about rugby restarting. Guidance for each tier will include: • Which stage on The Return to Community Rugby Roadmap clubs will be able to play. • Equipment that will be permitted. • Facilities guidance (for clubhouses, bars, changing rooms, showers, toilets) • Travel implications • Spectators management • Group mixing rules Until Wednesday 2 December, we remain in national lockdown and at Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap. This means that no competitive or formal rugby activities can be undertaken. Please keep an eye out for communications in the coming days. We will share an update with you as soon as we have received and interpreted Government guidance around sporting facilities, so that we can provide clarity on what it means for clubs in each area. Roadmap |
London Cornish RFC – latest newsletter – The Animal
Covid Support – Business Grant Scheme & VAT Reclaims
On Tuesday evening a number of Clubs (& CB’s) across the country joined the webinar – Exploring the funding & club support opportunities through Covid-19 restrictions which was promoted through the Community Game Update.
We had 230 people in attendance and feedback has been incredibly positive from both Clubs and CBs.
To follow this up, please find attached further information on two specific avenues of financial support, which CBs and Clubs can benefit from, Business Grant Scheme and VAT Reclaims. See links below.
The webinar is also now available on demand:
* Web-link: https://zoom.us/rec/share/tkWW_SM3Er9IBobIEHXPJqqVjSJvtBgtPqcADf6JWgj3S50tNxVM5XjZUmlveVPK.LnMxM3lEs26Pnb_Z
* Passcode: C%3Lm?#d
If I could encourage you to share with your Club contacts and CB Treasurer that would be most appreciated.
There will be further information through the Community Game Update, highlighting future webinars planned in partnership with Club Matters between now and January 2021.
Cornwall Rugby Skills Program 2021 – Postponed Until Further Notice
After much careful consideration and the announcement by the government to return to grass roots sports, we are delighted to enclose the application and medical forms for the re-starting of the Cornwall Rugby Skills Programme in February 2021.
This programme is open to players of all abilities who want to train to improve their core skills and game understanding.
There will be several programs running across the boys U13’s to U16’s and girls U15’s & U18’s. Please download the correct application form (see below) for your age group & gender and return to me directly via the address enclosed within the form.
This is really important in the current climate of track & trace, so please do not turn up to a session with your forms or expect to train without prior registration. All paperwork must be posted to me and then you will receive a confirmation email to attend.
For those U13 players who were registered last year, and the programme was curtailed due to the initial lockdown. I will email you directly to confirm your place has rolled over into the U14 group this year.
We look forward to seeing you all again soon and in the meantime if you have any questions please feel free to email me on richsiveter@hotmail.com
Many Thanks,
Rich
Application Forms to be completed
Under 13 Boys CRSP Application Form -PDF
Under 14 Boys CRSP Application Form -PDF
Under 15 Boys CRSP Application Form -PDF
COACHING & REFEREEING AWARD 2020/21
Booking for the 20/21 coaching & refereeing award courses is now open.
See below for info on the 20/21 course formats.
Booking links: via GMS
RFU Coronavirus Update 24th November
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) update |
| This week’s headlines include the Government Winter Sport Package funding and positive news that grassroots sport, including a format of rugby, will be allowed to resume from Wednesday 2 December across all levels, although there will be some restrictions across the tiers. Both topics are discussed in more detail in our video below with RFU Rugby Development Director Steve Grainger. You can also read a summary below. However, as we are awaiting confirmation from Government on tier, travel and contact implications, we will provide a more detailed update to the game later this week. In today’s edition, we also bring you news on how immigration could affect rugby clubs, an update on the latest #GetYourShirtOn virtual rugby sessions and share a message from England players on why they love seeing your club shirts at Twickenham in #ShowYourShirt. Can you spot your club shirt in the gallery below? Finally, there are reminders about our Club Support Centre during Covid, and how your friends and family can support your club by watching England for free on Amazon Prime Video. Please remember that until Wednesday 2 December we remain at Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap, meaning no competitive or formal rugby activities can be undertaken, including club age grade and adult rugby activities below Championship and Premier 15s.  Steve Grainger Video To access the full update click on the link |
RFU statement re HMG financial support package announced today
| We have been working hard with Government to develop a financial support programme for the game as well as permission to return to play when it is safe to do so. Today’s announcement demonstrates Government understands the need for rugby to be supported and we would like to thank everyone we consulted with in the game for your feedback which allowed us to provide clear and detailed submissions. Funding has been made available to help the survival of those sports who are not able to have spectators up to the end of March and the Sports Minister has estimated that the funding package for all sports will consist of £250m in loans and £50m in grants. The funding must be applied for and justified against certain criteria to be defined and is therefore not guaranteed. This news is positive for rugby and we will continue to work with Government to understand the details of the application process, the criteria under which submissions will be measured, and the composition of the independent panel and delivery mechanism. We will update you on this process in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the Government announcements can be read below. Announcement Minister’s Statement |
Additions to our Web
We are very pleased to advise of the addition that all courses which are available to members of Clubs may be found in the sub-section “Courses” in the section “Organisation and Governance”. There is a direct link to the RFU booking.
A further addition to help in relation to all past Covid-19 help and advice is now to be found in sub-section “Covid-19” in the section “Home”. The latest posts relating to Covid-19 will be transferred from Latest News after 14 days to this sub-section.
