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Gravity Test 2

Playing Up or Down Out of Age Grade Approval Form

Please note: This form is for club applications only. Please do not complete this form for school or college rugby.
Please note for Playing Down two age grades, this requires RFU approval. In this case, please e-mail Regulations@RFU.com.

Player Details

Please enter a number from 5 to 18.
Player's Date of Birth(Required)
E.g a series of matches or the season etc
If playing down, this must include the specific reason in regulation 15.4.1. Either a) or b) or c).

Player Assessment

To include a review of skill levels & ability, physical, emotional, social development/differences and how this was measured. It is recommended that a coach of at least England Rugby Coaching Award level (previously Level 2) makes this assessment. The Age Grade Codes of Practice provide guidance on supporting evidence and measurement.
Include how will you address any mismatch in size, age, ability, etc. to safeguard the opposition players? And how you will ensure your players and their parents are fully aware and buy-into this
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    Club Safeguarding Officer Verification(Required)
    Club Safeguarding Officer E-mail(Required)

    Declaration

    We certify that all the information on this form is correct, that a full risk assessment has been undertaken, that those named have been fully involved in agreeing the application, that parents across the wider group have been briefed and if approved, agree to play the above players in accordance with RFU Regulation 15 (Age Grade Rugby) and the spirit and values of rugby union.
    Proposer Name(Required)
    Who has completed this form
    This should not be a parent of the player. Even if they are the coach, for transparency, an alternative proposer should complete the application
    Proposer E-mail(Required)
    Date(Required)
    Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
    Parent/ Guardian E-mail(Required)

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