Playing Adult Rugby – Player Approval Form

– Approval for a male or female 17 year old to play adult rugby is required under Regulation 15. Due to new DBS and Safeguarding Requirements from 2019 this is a 2-stage process.

– In addition to the individual player being approved, the Club also need approval to play 17 year olds in adult rugby by completing the Playing Adult Rugby – Club Approval Form and process.

– This form should be read and actioned alongside the Age Grade Codes of Practice at www.englandrugby.com/codesofpractice. Please see separate form for England Academy Players.

1. The ultimate consideration must be for the welfare and safety of the player and those they play with/against.
2. There must be clear communication with all those involved in and affected by the decision.
3. The following aspects must be considered:
i. The physical and social development of the individual and their playing colleagues
ii. The skill level and experience of the individual
iii. The individual’s playing position in the team
iv. The competitive standard of the particular match and playing conditions.
4. The form must be completed in full, endorsed by a coach of at least UKCC Level 2 and submitted to the Constituent Body (CB) for approval. Once approved, the player can play adult rugby, not before.

Player Details

Player Name*

RFU ID Number*

Club*

School or College*

Date of Birth*

Current Age Band*

Age Grade Playing Positions*

Potential Adult Playing Positions*

Second Row

Flanker

Number 8

Scrum Half

Fly Half

Centre

Winger

Full Back

Note: Players aged 17 years old are not permitted to play or train in adult rugby in the front row.

Number of Years the Player Has Played Rugby*

Representative rugby the player has played since 15 years old*

(include DPP, Academy & Centre of Excellence)

Adult team(s) the player is likely to play for:*

Will the player also continue to play Age Grade Rugby?*

Reason for the player to play out of their Age Grade:*

Requested start date for playing Adult Rugby?*

Note: Approval is for up to 12 months, until the player is 18 years of age

Player Assessment

To include findings and how each element was measured. The Age Grade Codes of Practice provide guidance on supporting evidence and how it might be measured.

Is the player suitable for adult rugby from a skill and ability perspective?*

Please give evidence*

Is the player suitably physically developed to play adult rugby?*

Please give evidence*

Is the player's social and emotional development at a suitable level for adult rugby?*

Please give evidence*

Additional comments and considerations*

Coach Endorsement

(This assessment must be endorsed by a coach of at least UKCC Level 2).

Coach Name

First Last

RFU ID Number

Date

Signature

Declaration

We certify that all the information on this form is correct and if approved, agree to play the above player in Adult Rugby in accordance with RFU Regulation 15 (Age Grade Rugby).

Proposed By

First Name Last Name

Club Role

Signature

Parent or Guardian

First Name Last Name

Date

Parent or Guardian Signature

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