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Code of Ethics
All volunteers involved with mini rugby (in any
capacity) must read the IRFU
Code of Ethics and sign the Declaration
of Intent. (The signed copy of the Declaration must be
handed into the Club Children’s Officer or School Games
Master for record keeping in the club or school.
Clubs are responsible to ensure that all their
volunteers involved in age grade rugby adhere to all
aspects of the IRFU policy on Child Welfare.
Code of Conduct
All participants in Mini Rugby are to adhere to all
aspects of the IRFU
Code of Conduct for Players / Coaches / Parents and
Spectators.
Ethos
The ethos of Mini Rugby is to introduce the game of
rugby in a safe and enjoyable manner ensuring
participation and inclusion. The principle of players
first must apply to all coaches at all times. Any appeals
regarding Mini Rugby matters must be directed to the
Branch Mini Rugby Committee.
Fixtures
Blitz days or club/school days ensuring inclusion and
participation is encouraged rather than the running of
competitions, leagues and or cups resulting in over
competitiveness and or behaviour problems on and off the
field.
All fixtures (with exception of school fixtures) to take
place in a blitz day or club day format and to be arranged
in conjunction with the Branch Mini Rugby Committee.
Blitz days (Branch approved competitions)
May only be arranged by application to your Branch Mini
Rugby Committee. These may be arranged by Region, by
Areas, or by each Province.
Mini Rugby Committees will have a season plan to assist
with arranging Blitz days or events. They will also
provide information on protocols and procedures for
hosting these.
Age limit and stages must be confirmed prior to the start
of Blitz days and clear indications should accompany all
invitations.
Club coaches/ managers must be able to give proof of
eligibility (event or Blitz day registration form) before
his/her team’s first match in the event/Blitz day.
Before the start of the event a referees / coaches
briefing must take place to clarify all arrangements e.g.
stages, format of play and safety.
Should there be any concerns over safety (e.g. ability to
scrum) matches will then be played at the next lower
stage.
Eligibility
Mini Rugby is a participation sport.
Date of eligibility for participants is the 1st July of
the current season.
Schools - attendance of school.
Clubs eligibility is not confined to current Youth
eligibility regulations.
Playing over age players is illegal and immoral and will
lead to coaches, teams, schools or clubs being banned from
future events.
Registration
All players must be registered with their Club.
Correspondence
Any correspondence regarding Mini Rugby must be
directed to the Branch Mini Rugby Committee
Maximum playing time
Consideration must be given to clubs/teams with small
numbers and or no reserves to prevent/avoid exhaustion and
or the risk of injuries.
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