National Prep Schools’ Rugby Conference
Thursday 10 October at Abingdon School
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Dates & Venues
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Rugby remains the game that the great majority of prep schools play. The landscape is shifting, however: although there are still many children and parents who love the game as much as ever, there is a growing number that require reassurance. This year’s National Conference (delivered in collaboration with RFU) will address what prep schools can do to ensure that they are maintaining a game which is exciting and minimises risk.
Most prep schools have undertaken the RFU’s Pledge to deliver the game in a safe, inclusive and child centred way. The Conference will present the practical steps which can be taken to ensure that schools are complying with regulation, the law and best practice. These details will give delegates the confidence that they are presenting the game to their pupils in line with contemporary requirements and recommendations.
The afternoon will feature two practical sessions, both illustrating the RFU-approved methods of introducing skills, especially in the crucial area of the tackle. This will enable Heads of Rugby to support their colleagues in ensuring that their coaching is effective and compliant.
Programme
9.30am
Conference Assembles. Refreshments
10.00am
Working with your Head to Deliver a Modern Rugby Programme
Bill Toleman, Headmaster, Bishop Stortford Prep School
10.30 am
Fulfilling the Pledge: Delivering Rugby in a safe, inclusive and player-centred way.
Mike Hart, RFU Schools and Colleges Manager
11.00am
Discussion Forum: Issues in Contemporary Prep School Sport
11.30am
Refreshment Break
11.50am
Getting the Parent Communications Right
Neil Rollings, PADSIS
This session will consider the proactive communications required by law, and those recommended as good practice - to enable parents to be reassured and make informed decisions about participation
12.20pm
Leading a Whole-School Refereeing and Touchline Behaviour Strategy
Rowan Kitt
Practical steps to create a school-wide approach to officiating an d managing match days
12.45pm
Lunch
1.30 pm
Practical Session One
RFU Recommended Tackle Safety: a safe strategy for developing contact confidence
RFU Coach Education Team
2.30pm
Practical Session Two
3.30pm
Conference Disperses
Prices
1 PLACE £179
2 PLACES £279
All prices exclude VAT
Conference runs 9.30am – 3.30pm. Prices include refreshments, lunch and resources. Excludes VAT.