for
New
Players
Contents
3.
Training
5.
Team code
of Good Practice
6.
Parental
Responsibilities
7.
Parent of
Guardian consent form
Welcome to Yarm
Youth Rugby and to Yarm RUFC. We hope you will have a long, enjoyable and
successful association with us.
In this pack, you
will find information about the club and what our aims are, and all the forms
you, as a junior member, and your parents will need. They are to be read,
signed and given back to us. Having read the pack, if you or your parents have
any questions do not hesitate to ask. We need you to understand fully your role
and responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of Yarm Youth Rugby.
You should endeavour to attend all training sessions: even if you
are injured, you can still learn from watching. Work hard on your own fitness
this can also be done in your spare time, if you need help ask one of the
coaches. Over the season look to improve your own skills and your knowledge of
the game.
Asking the
coaches, asking questions and watching rugby at every opportunity whether live
or on TV can achieve this.
Our parent club,
Yarm RFC is supportive of Yarm Youth Rugby and puts the facilities we require
at our disposal. Please give your full support to the senior sides.
I believe we have
a great opportunity to develop talented players. We must try to show this in
all we do on and off the pitch. If we work collectively as a team we will
achieve our aims.
Let us work hard
on and off the pitch so we have a great season together. However, remember the
MOST important thing is to have FUN.
Steve Passman
Chairman
1.
To promote the sport of Rugby Union by actively involving as many
players
and helpers as possible and liaising closely with local
Schools
and clubs.
2.
To teach the skills of the game to beginners, and to help all players
reach
their full potential, while ensuring that this is done with
maximum
safety and security.
3.
To maintain an integrated coaching structure which ensures that
teams
in every age group from U8 to U21 will be coached and play
games
on a regular basis.
4.
To foster ideals of fairness, honesty, responsibility and
Commitment through team membership.
5.
To provide senior and former players with an opportunity to
continue their involvement in the
sport by passing on their skills to
up and coming players.
6.
To contribute to the ongoing success of Yarm Rugby Club by
providing a source of skilful and
motivated players for future senior
teams.
Training
Mini & Midi
teams train Sunday mornings (except match days).
Sessions will
start: 10.00am
Please aim to
arrive in plenty of time for training so we can start promptly.
It is YOUR
responsibility to arrive on time. If you need a lift, get in touch and we will
see how we can help.
If you cannot make training please contact your coach
to let them know. This is important because the planning that goes into a session is based
on the players we know will turn up.
You will be
informed (possibly by phone or email) by your coach about games and selection:
if you have not heard, contact them. If you become unavailable tell the
coach as soon as possible.
Make sure you have
the appropriate clothing for training and playing. Bring a change of clothes,
and remember it is better to have too many clothes than not enough (remember
they will get dirty).
Items for training
and matches:
Boots
Shorts
Socks
Tracksuit bottoms
Sweatshirt /
Training top
Towel
Gum shield (talk
to your dentist about one)
Clothes and shoes
to change into afterwards
A drink
The
rugby season
Rugby is predominantly
a winter sport. The season runs from September until May each year. Training is
planned for both summer and winter.
Match
Days
Both Minis and
Midis play their games on a Sunday morning, KO is normally 11.00am.
Please make sure
that you arrive on time both for Home and Away games. It is essential we look
the part too; where possible, we will wear club tops before and after the game.
We want people to see us as the club and team that we are.
Kit
Your match shirt
will be supplied for matches. You will be able to get club shorts and socks at
reasonable prices from the club shop. You may want to play in a scrumcap or
with pads, if so talk to the coaches before hand to get some advice.
NOTE:
IF USING BOOTS
WITH SCREW IN STUDS THEY MUST RUGBY STUDS, not the soccer variety. If in
doubt ask your coach for advice.
MOULDED SOLE BOOTS
CAN BE USED. Again ask the coaching staff.
Fitness
Fitness is part of
the club training, but it is also your responsibility to do fitness work at
other times during the week. If you want more help, see your coach. We are
looking to promote the game as the safe and fun sport it is. You have a
responsibility for your own health and to look after yourself.
Gum
Shields
It has been
recommended by the governing bodies of Rugby that all players wear a GUM
SHIELD, the RFU, RFUW and we at Yarm Youth Rugby endorse this. Ask your dentist
for more information.
Annual
Subscriptions
It is essential
that your Annual Subscriptions to the club be paid promptly: this ensures you
are insured to TRAIN and PLAY. Costs: £ 5.00
Training
subscriptions to replenish equipment costs £2.00 per session.
Team Code of Good Practice
The aim of Yarm
Youth Rugby is to promote healthy participation in sport. It is hoped that
everyone will play to the best of their ability and that the teams are
successful. However, it is more important to enjoy sport and play fairly.
Team Members
J Compete for enjoyment.
J Do your best.
J Show team spirit and positive sporting behaviour.
J Play within the laws of the game.
J Respect opponents and the decisions of the officials.
J Treat others, as you would like them to treat you.
Team Coaches and
Team Managers
J Lead the players in competing fairly.
J Promote the sport for enjoyment, not just winning.
J Show respect for players and the decisions of the officials.
J Adhere to the laws of rugby.
J Treat others, as you would like them to treat you.
Parents and
spectators
J Promote participation in sport for fun.
J Teach positive sporting attitudes and the value of teamwork.
J Encourage fair play.
J Congratulate your children regardless of the result.
J Encourage and support all team members.
J Applaud good play by both teams.
J Treat others, as you would like them to treat you.
Dear
Parent or Guardian
Your
child has the chance to continue to enjoy playing rugby at Yarm Youth Rugby,
based at Yarm RUFC. Please read this letter carefully so that you are aware of
our activities and responsibilities of both players and their parents and
guardians.
Training
will take place at the times shown in the induction pack. You will be informed
of any changes in times or days. Please ensure your child is at training in
plenty of time for them to change.
The
players subscription for the season is £5.00 to Yarm Youth Rugby. This
includes affiliation to the Rugby Football Union, which provides insurance for
training and playing. In order to replenish and purchase more training
equipment a fee of £2.00 will be charged for each training session. Some extra
costs may be incurred during the season, such as contribution to away travel
costs. Costs will be kept to a minimum. Items of club clothing will also be
available to buy such as training tops, post match shirts and baseball caps.
The
player will need to provide their own boots (with kite marked studs: these are aluminium; blades are
OK), training kit, change of clothes and a towel and a gum shield. Other
protective equipment such as scrumcaps, shoulder pads and shin pads can be
purchased from many sports shops. Talk to the coaches if you want any advice.
Please ensure they have plenty of warm clothing for training and games, it is
always easier to take them off if you are too warm.
It
is hoped that training will start and finish on time so that you will be able to
pick them up promptly after training. If you have any problems then phone the
relevant coach.
II
would be grateful if you could return the Parental/Guardian Consent Form as
soon as possible.
I
have enclosed a Team Code of Good Practice and all members of the Yarm Youth
Rugby and all their supporters are asked to adhere to it. The club is fully
committed to the RFU and RFUW policy on Child Protection. The purpose of the
policy is to ensure that everyone taking part players, referees, coaches and
spectators is able to enjoy maximum benefit without fear of abuse of any
kind. The Person In Charge for the purposes of the policy is Alan
Bruce if you have any concerns please contact him. Communications will
be treated in the strictest confidence and will be responded to.
Finally, if you any questions regarding any aspects of what Yarm Youth Rugby are trying to achieve do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully
Steve Passman
Chairman
Parent or
Guardian Consent Form
Name of Team
Member:.......................................................................................
Name of Parent or
Guardian:
...............................................................................
Home Phone
Number:..........................................................................................
Emergency Phone
Number:
.................................................................................
(if different from
above)
Email address:
As
a member of Yarm Youth Rugby your child will be involved in training and
playing in
competitions,
both at home and away venues. Your child will be subject to the Team Code of
Good Practice.
Please
complete the following and sign and return it to a coach or the Chairman of
Yarm Youth Rugby at your childs first training session. He or she will not be
allowed to take part in training or competitions until the form is signed and
returned. If you have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to
ask.
Consent:
I
agree to my child taking part in the activities of Yarm Youth Rugby.
I
consent to my child
travelling by any form of public transport, coach or motor
vehicle hired, driven by a Yam Youth Rugby official or any other parent, to an
event in which the team is participating.
I authorise the leader
of the party, or any other Yarm Youth Rugby official accompanying the party who
may be present, to consent to such medical treatment (including inoculations,
blood transfusions or surgery) which in the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner
may be necessary during any period of time when my child is with Yarm Youth
Rugby and away from direct parental control and direction.
I
have read the Parental Responsibilities Letter and I agree with the
requirements set out in the letter. I have also read the Yarm Youth Rugby Team
Code of Good Practice and I agree to abide by this and to ensure that my child
understands and abides by the code.
Signed:...................................................................
Date:..................
Relationship
to Member: ..........................................................
Membership
form
Name:
....................................................... D.O.B.
......................................
Address:...................................................................
.....................................
Tel:
.......................................................... Mobile No:
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E-mail:
.................................
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Next of
Kin:........................................................................
..................................
Doctor:..................................................................................
..............................
Medical
Information we need to know:
...........................................................
...
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School / College:
..................................................................................................
Work:....................................................................................................................
Have you played
Rugby before YES / NO
If yes what is
your preferred playing position:
A:
............................. B:.............................. C:
.............................
Squad:
Height:
......................................................
Weight:.................................
Chest Size:
............................inches
Waist Size:...................inches
Shoe / Boot
Size:.......................................
Membership Paid £
Yes / No
Treasurers
Signature: ..........................................................................................
No information we
hold will be passed on to any other party apart from the Rugby Football Union
by way of Player Registration.